Upcoming classes & programs with Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation

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Register now for winter programs and activities with
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation

Online Recreation Registration

View the Winter 2022 Recreation Brochure online

View the 2021 Year in Review

Save the Date! Summer Camp 2022 registration opens March 3.

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation continues to serve the community with various opportunities and experiences. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook at Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation or subscribe to our Auburn@Play newsletters to see what we are up too. You can also visit auburnwa.gov/play for updates, registration information and a full listing of opportunities this winter.

Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation maintains its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Auburn residents and playing a significant role in shaping the character of the City through our services. The Department manages 600+ acres of park land including 32 parks with unique playgrounds, athletic fields, trails and picnic shelters as well as the Auburn Community and Event Center, the REC Teen Center, Auburn Golf Course, White River Valley Museum and historic Mary Olson Farm, Mountain View Cemetery, Auburn Ave Theater, Auburn Senior Center, Auburn Farmers Market as well as numerous award winning community events. We truly offer something for everybody. During 2021, we continued to navigate the challenges of a pandemic and successfully adapted, pivoted, modified, and re-tooled as needed to bring programs, activities, events and public projects to the Auburn community. Check out all the 2021 highlights with our Year in Review.

We are looking forward to our upcoming endeavors and hope to see you very soon.

Play safe!
Your Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Team

We're Hiring!!!

A variety of job opportunities are available with the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. Current openings including Facility Assistants; Facility, Field & Gym attendants; Fitness instructors; Front Desk Clerks; Golf Cart Attendants; Preschool & Youth Instructor; Preschool Indoor Playground Gym Attendant; Preschool Room Attendant; STEAM Instructors; Recreation Leaders; Teen Center Supervisor; and a variety of volunteer opportunities. For a full list of all City of Auburn job opportunities, visit auburnwa.gov/jobs.

Parks & Recreation Job Fair
Thursday, February 10th, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Auburn Community & Event Center | 910 9th St SE, Auburn

Are you looking for a summer job or a career change?

Stop by, meet staff from multiple agencies, and learn more about all the great opportunities available in Parks & Recreation! The City of Auburn has partnered up with multiple participating agencies to host this great event. If you or someone you know is looking for a job in the Parks, Arts & Recreation field, visit www.wrpatoday.org for additional information!

Lake Easton Family Snowshoe | Ages 8 & up | Saturday, Feb. 12 | 9a-4p | 56367

Salmon La Sac Family Snowshoe | Ages 8 & up | Saturday, Feb. 26 | 9a-4p | 56368

Indoor Playground
Pre-school Drop In program at the Gymnasium at Les Gove Park

Monday, Wednesday, Friday | January 10-March 31
9:30-11am | $2 per child, membership pass also available. Enjoy fun in the gym with riding toys, bikes, balls, climbing toys and more, all while meeting and playing with new friends. Masks must be worn by everyone 2 years and older who attends program. No Playground February 21.

Kidz Playtime – Now Open!

Location: Auburn Community and Event Center Ages: 2-8 Fee: $10 for 2 hours of care
Do you need a couple of hours to yourself, have an appointment, or want to meet up with a friend and do not have a sitter? We can help! Bring your child, ages 2-8 to our drop-in childcare program and we will keep them entertained and safe. All staff have undergone a National Background Check. Two hours of care for $10. Call the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Office at 253-931-3043 for specific times and days. Times and days coordinate with fitness classes and may change quarterly. Staff are unable to change children’s clothing.

Pedal Power Learn to Ride a Bike Workshop | Ages 2 ½-5 | Wednesdays, Feb. 9-Mar. 9 |
11:15a-12p | 56369

Itsy Bitsy | Ages 1-3 | Tuesdays, Mar 1-Apr 5 |
9:15-10a | 56332

Storybook Creations | Ages 2-4 | Thursdays,
Mar 3-Apr 7 | 11a-12p | 56354

Busy Bees | Ages 3 ½-5 | Tuesdays, Mar 1-Apr 5 | 10:30a-12p | 56335

Colors, Shapes & Numbers Fun Shape Into Spring | Ages 3-5 | Thursdays, Mar 3-Apr 7 | 9:30-10:30a | 56353

Ballet/Tumbling Spring Session | Ages 3-5 | Tuesdays, Mar 8-Mar 29 | 5:30-6:15p | 56358

FITNESS & DANCE

Youth Tumble/Dance Mix | Ages 6-10 | Tuesdays, Mar 8-29 | 6:30-7:15pm | 56377
Parkour Jr. | Ages 6-8 | Thursdays, Feb. 3-Feb. 17 | 4:30p-5:20p | 56363
Parkour Jr. | Ages 6-8 | Thursdays, Mar. 3-Mar. 24 | 4:30p-5:20p | 56360
Parkour | Ages 9-10 | Thursdays, Feb 3-Feb 17 | 5:30-6:20p | 56364
Parkour | Ages 9-10 | Thursdays, Mar 3-Mar 24 | 5:30-6:20p | 56362

WINTER BREAK & SPRING BREAK CAMPS

Mid-Winter Break Camp | Ages 6-10 | Tuesday, Feb. 22-Friday, Feb. 25 | 8a-5p | 56383
Parkour Camp With Move School | Ages 6-10 | Tuesday, Feb. 22-Friday, Feb. 25 | 9a-12p | 56434
Trekkin Teens 2.0 | Ages 11-16 | Tuesday, Feb. 22-Friday, Feb. 25 | 8a-5p | 56365
Spring Break Camp | Ages 6-10 | Monday, April 11-Friday, April 15 | 8a-5p | 56382

PRIVATE PIANO | Ages: 6-12 | 20 minute lesson slots

Wednesdays, Mar 2-Apr 6 | 3:35-6:25p | 56379
Thursdays, Mar 3-Apr 7 | 3:35-6:25p | 56381

The REC Teen Center

Auburn's REC Teen Center is located at 910 9th Street SE in Les Gove Park. The REC is open from Monday through Friday from 2pm-5pm. Transportation is provided from the Auburn middle schools and high schools courtesy of the Auburn School District.

The REC Teen Center offers great fun for grades 6-12 and features:

Ping Pong, Foosball, Air Hockey, Teen Lounge & Video Games
A Gymnasium for drop-in basketball
Tech Lab for tutoring and homework help.
Maker's Room featuring a 3-D printer, laser cutter, robotics, crafts, custom decals, digital embroidery and more.

Regular Year Membership: $100 | Monthly Membership: $15 | Daily Drop-in Rate: $1

Purchase by calling 253-931-3043 or drop-in to purchase memberships.

AUBURN YOUTH COUNCIL

Service Learning & Leadership Development group gets teens active in the Auburn Community! Grades 6-12 | Free! Meetings are held weekly on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm at the REC. Come check it out and get signed up. Dinner is provided!

WINTER BREAK CAMPS

Trekkin Teens 2.0 | Ages 11-16 | Tuesday, Feb. 22-Friday, Feb. 25 | 8a-5p | 56365

Check out auburnwa.gov/sports for all the details, including dates, times & registration links including:

YOUTH INSTRUCTIONAL SPORT CLASSES:

Football:

Skyhawks Flag Football | Ages 5-7 | Mondays, Feb 14-March 14 | 5-5:45p | 56276
Skyhawks Flag Football | Ages 8-12 | Mondays, Feb 14-March 14 | 6-6:45 p 56277

Soccer:

Skyhawks Soccer | Ages 5-7 | Tuesdays, March 8-29 | 5-5:45p | 56278
Skyhawks Soccer | Ages 8-12 | Tuesdays, March 8-29 | 6-6:45p | 56279

YOUTH SPORT LEAGUES:

ADULT SPORT OPTIONS

Pickleball (Ages 18+):

Winter League | Fridays, Feb 4-Apr 8 | 5:30-10p | 56320
Spring League | Fridays, Apr 22-June 24 | 5:30-10p | 56321

Cornhole (Ages 18+)

Spring League | Wednesdays, Mar 3-Apr 20 | 6:30-9:30p | 56310

Basketball (Ages 18+)

Spring League | Tuesdays, Apr 10-Jun 7 | 6:30-10p | 56302

Softball (Ages 18+):

Men’s Spring League | Sundays, Apr 10-Jun 19 | 6-11p | 56304
Men’s Spring League | Thursdays, Apr 14-Jun 16 | 6-11p | 56305
Coed League | Fridays, Apr 15-Jun 17 | 6-11p | 56303

One Day Art Experiences - Make & Take

Make & Take Candy Heart Wreath | Ages 10 & over | Friday, Jan. 28 | 6-7:30p | 56337
Kids Make & Take Wooden Valentines | Ages 8-11 | Friday, Feb. 4 | 6-7:30p | 56355

Acrylics | Ages 16 & over

Wednesdays, Feb 2-Feb 23 | 9a-12p | 56229
Wednesdays, Mar 2-Mar 23 | 9a-12p | 56230
Wednesdays, Apr 6-Apr 27 | 9a-12p | 56231

Watercolor | Ages 16 & over

Wednesdays, Jan 26-Mar 2 | 2-4p | 56236
Wednesdays, Jan 26-Mar 2 | 6:30-8:30p | 56237
Wednesdays, Mar 23-Apr 27 | 2-4p | 56238
Wednesdays, Mar 23-Apr 27 | 6:30-8:30p | 56239

DADDY DAUGHTER PRINCESS BALL
Saturday, March 12

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn's popular Daddy Daughter Princess Ball returns in 2022. Treat your little girl, ages 3-13, to a special night out on Saturday, March 12. Dancing, light refreshments, a memory photo, and other fun activities. Call 253-931-3043 to register.

LADIES & LIL' GENTS
Saturday, March 26
Auburn Community & Event Center

Attention Moms, Aunts & Grandmas!!! Bring your little guy or guys (ages 3-11) out for the annual Ladies & Lil’ Gents "date-night" on Saturday, March 26 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Auburn Community & Event Center. The event includes a DJ, dancing, dance instruction courtesy of Pacific Ballroom Dance, open play, hands-on activity, and light refreshments.
Call 253-931-3043 to register.

PETER COTTON TRAIL
Friday, April 15-Monday, April 18
Various Parks & Trails in Auburn

Hop around Auburn's parks and trails in search of the elusive bunny, who'll be hidden in various park locations around Auburn. Grab your peeps and search for bunnies on April 15-18. Complete your Bunny Scorecard by finding 10 bunnies. Submit the on-line Submission Form for a chance to win one of 60+ amazing prizes. Find all the fluffy details at www.auburnwa.gov/events.

CLEAN SWEEP
Saturday, April 23 | 9am-12pm

Various Parks in Auburn

Celebrate Earth Day in Auburn! Register your group to help clean up and beautify Auburn! The Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department will be assigning small groups to projects around town. To register your group and for more event details visit www.auburnwa.gov/events.

DOG TROT 3K/5K FUN RUN

Saturday, May 21 | 9:30am

Game Farm Park

A family-oriented fun run event that takes place prior to Auburn’s Petpalooza festival. Participants will follow a 3K or 5K route. The course is flat, easy, and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Water will be available on the course for both dogs and human participants. The race is ‘chip-timed’ by BuDu Racing, LLC. Early registration is only $20/person and includes a T-Shirt, full-color face bib and a participation medal. Register Online Now!

FITNESS MEMBERSHIP

Membership | $20 Regular/$15 Seniors/Teens

Monthly Membership with Unlimited Childcare: Adult + 1 child $35/month
Adult + 2 children $50/month
Adult + 3 children $65/month

Daily Drop In Rate: $5 Regular/$4 Seniors/Teens
Childcare Drop In: $5

Fitness Membership gets you moving with all the perks!

Full details and class schedule at auburnwa.gov/fitness:

Unlimited access to fitness classes both
virtual and in-person
Unlimited use of the fitness center
Drop-in Childcare
Open gym programs
Unlimited access to the full virtual fitness class library

Open Gym Schedule
Monday/Wednesday - 12-1:30pm - Pickleball
Tuesday/Thursday - 9:30-11:30am - Senior Volleyball (50 & over only); 12-1:30pm-Pickleball
Open Gym Drop In Fees: Senior (50+) $3; Adult $4; Free with fitness membership