Upcoming Events

Everyone is welcome to this annual celebration for and by Missoula�s kids! Don�t miss the games, contests, skits, stage performances by kids and adults, dancing, music, interactive booths, and Kids In Action Art and Craft displays! No charge. Food and drink concessions available all day. Kids In Action will meet at Caras Park today instead of your usual site.

What�s new at Splash Montana and Currents Aquatics Center

August Swim Lessons � Call 721-PARK to register

Currents Aquatics Center Swim Lessons

Parent�Tot, Preschool, Youth Levels 1-5: August 6 � 16, Mon. through Thurs. mornings, $32. Register by Friday, August 3.

Splash Montana Swim Lessons

Parent�Tot, Preschool, Youth Levels 1-5: August 13 � 23, Mon. through Thurs. mornings, $32. Register by Thursday, August 9.

Currents Indoor Aquatics Center Maintenance Closure � Aug. 19-26

Currents Aquatics Center in McCormick Park will be closed August 19 through 26 for annual maintenance. Splash Montana, 3001 Bancroft, will be open daily, 11am to 7pm. Lap swim at Splash Montana is 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday through Friday. Currents will re-open at 6 a.m. on Monday, August 27.

Currents Fall 2007 Program Guide will be available Monday, August 20. Look for the Program Guide in the Missoulian, on-line at www.missoulaparks.org, or call 721-PARK for a copy.

Aquacize! Water Fitness at Currents

A drop-in aquatics fitness program designed to accommodate all fitness levels. Increase flexibility, build strength in your core muscles and various muscle groups, and improve your cardio fitness. This is a drop-in class, no pre-registration required. Purchase a 30-swim punch card or annual pass and save 25-55%! Remember, Currents will be closed Aug. 19-26.

For: Adults ages 16+, no swimming skill is required

Fee: Regular Fee or Aquatics Pass

Dates: Monday through Friday 6:15 � 7am

Monday�Wednesday�Friday 9�9:50am

Monday through Thursday 5:30� 6:20pm

Saturdays 9 � 9:50am

Aqua-Deep Water Conditioning and Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program will resume in September at Currents. Call 721-PARK for details.

Five Valleys 5k Run Walk Challenge Series - fun for all ages!

Proceeds provide recreation grants for low-income families.

Fort Missoula 5K Fun Run/Walk � deadline August 10, 5 p.m.

Date: Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m.

Entry fee: $17

Location: Fort Missoula Park - North entrance

Run for Youth 5K/10K Fun Run, 5K Walk - deadline Aug. 31, 5 p.m.

Date: Saturday, September 8, 9 a.m.

Location: McCormick Park

Youth Recreation

Open Climb Fridays at McCormick Climbing Wall

New: try the Catwalk and Bridge � two Ropes Course elements have been added to Open Climb Fridays! Great for first-timers and experienced climbers. Helmets, harnesses, ropes, and belayers provided. Our instructors can help you with basic climbing techniques. Pre-registration appreciated, but on-site registration will be accepted.

Ages: 8 to adult

Date: Fridays through August 10

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Fee: $3 per person (please bring exact change.)

Location: Ropes Course, north of Currents, in McCormick Park

Junior Playmakers Fall Flag Football - deadline September 7

For boys and girls ages 8 to 10

Get ready for another fun-filled season of Junior Playmakers Flag Football beginning September 23. 7-a-side games are non-competitive with an emphasis on FUN & FAIR PLAY. Kids learn basic football skills from experienced volunteer coaches and use those skills on the playing field. Fee is $32, registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 7. Games are played on Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., at Fort Missoula, beginning September 23. Coaches needed: If you are a parent/coach with football experience and would like to volunteer your time with this great league, please call Scott Stires at 552-6266. Register at Currents Aquatics Center or call 721-PARK to register by phone.

Mobash Sk8 Clinics

Clinics provide comprehensive safety and skateboarding instruction for various levels of ability. Groups will be divided depending on skill level, and safety is of the utmost importance. Participants are required to wear protective helmets at all times. Bring your own skateboard and helmet. Portions of Mobash Skatepark may be closed to the public during clinics. Girls, get excited for the Girl Power clinic, taught by girls for girls! Youth recreation grants available.

Girl Power Sk8 Clinic

August 27 through 31, 8:30 - 11:30 am

Ages: 8 & up Fee: $70

Co-rec Sk8 Clinic

Saturday, September 29, 9am � 5pm

Ages: 8 & up Fee: $35

Sports for Teens and Adults

Teen/Adult Fall Softball - deadline August 22

Men's open and co-rec open leagues, ages 14 to adult. This is an alcohol and tobacco-free league. Registration deadline is Wednesday, August 22, $220 per team. Games begin week of September 2. Rosters at www.missoulaparks.org or Currents Aquatics Center.

Adult Fall Outdoor Soccer � deadline August 29

5-week season, co-rec, men's and women's leagues, no tournament. Play begins week of Sept. 9, $90 per team. Register by Wednesday, August 29. Rosters at www.missoulaparks.org or Currents Aquatics Center.

Adult Fall Indoor Soccer � deadline September 18tc "Fall Indoor Soccer"

Co-rec, 6-week league plus single-elimination tournament. Play begins October 2, $150 per team. Register by Monday, September 18, rosters at www.missoulaparks.org or Currents Aquatics Center.

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Just For Seniors � call 721-PARK to register

Or stop by Currents Aquatics Center in McCormick Park

Blue Mountain Tour � September 11

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Blue Mountain Recreation Area. This 5,500 acre parcel of land is one of Missoula�s jewels. We will drive 11 miles up the mountain to the Fire Lookout tower, and if we�re lucky, get a tour of the tower and marvel at the fabulous view. Times: 9 am � 12 pm Fee: $9

Mount Jumbo Van Tour � October 9

This Tour highlights one of Missoula�s open space treasures. Learn why Mount Jumbo is so unique on this interpretive van tour. Enjoy the views from multiple points along the north loop. Great opportunity for seniors with limited mobility to enjoy Mt. Jumbo.

Times: 9 am � 11:30 am Fee: $8

Meets at: The Missoula Senior Center

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Tour � November 13

Enjoy a guided tour of a wonderful interpretive museum and enjoy a short movie. Plus many, many elk to look at and a gift shop.

Times: 9 am � 11:30 am Fee: $10

Meets at: The Missoula Senior Center

Team Building and Personal Development

September and October are great months to bring your group to the Teams and Ropes Course!

Tired of sitting through boring seminars on team building and communication? Try our dynamic and interactive Challenge Course�a challenging outdoor personal development and team building activity which consists of high and/or low elements.

Low Elements Course

Low ropes courses consist of a series of real and imaginary obstacles designed to challenge groups and individuals to work together to accomplish a task. Cooperative Games, Socialization Activities, Ice-Breakers: fun activities designed to reduce inhibitions and break down barriers.

Group Initiative: problems involving real and imaginary ground-based obstacles (either natural or constructed) that challenge a group to pool their resources and work together to find solutions.

Trust Activity: activities designed to provide members the opportunity to demonstrate their trust in other members of the group through a series of sequenced actions.

Low Ropes Elements: a series of cables, ropes, and obstacles strung between trees or poles, 12 to 18 inches above the ground. Low rope elements present tests of physical strength, stamina, agility, balance, and flexibility, and invite participants to confront such emotional issues as the fear of falling, the fear of failure, and the fear of losing control. Risk is managed by group members who assume critical spotting roles.

High Ropes Course

Our High Ropes Course is a chance to take on new challenges in a safe, fun environment. Facing �elements� like the Boardwalk and Wild Woosey while thirty feet off the ground is an exhilarating way to push through your fears to a new level of self-confidence and performance. Ropes course participants often come away saying, �I feel like I can do anything now!� The High Ropes Course will be a challenging day of fun and excitement.

Our facilitators are highly trained and will adapt each course to your group�s goals and objectives. Both youth and adults, gains something from the Challenge Course. Fees vary and are dependent on group size and number of hours of training desired. CALL 552-6271 to arrange a time for your group and also to discuss program options.

Symptoms of Dehydration and Heat Illness in Children

From webmd.com http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/87/99468.htm

Children are more prone to heat illness than adults because they have more body surface area per pound of weight. Young athletes, practicing hard in summer heat, are at particular risk. Learn to recognize the early warning signs of heat stress. Your knowledge could save a child's life.

Symptoms of Dehydration

� Thirst

� Fatigue

� Irritability

� Dry mouth

� Feeling hot

When children complain of thirst, feeling hot, or just seem irritable in the heat, they may have early dehydration. Get the child out of the sun into a cool, comfortable place. Have the child start drinking plenty of cool fluids such as water or sports drinks. (Sugary fruit juices or sodas with more than 8% carbohydrates are not absorbed as rapidly by the body.) The child should also take off any excess layers of clothing or bulky sports equipment. You can put cool, wet cloths on overheated skin.

If these symptoms are ignored, more serious heat illness such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke can occur.

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