Summer 2021 Hometown Messenger

Dive into fun at SandVenture After a year hiatus, Shakopee's popular aquatic park opens in June

Looking to cool off this summer? SandVenture Aquatic Park has the ticket to summer fun. SandVenture will officially reopen June 11. The outdoor aquatic park is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission rates are $5-7 with reduced twilight rates after 5 p.m. Children under 2 are free. SandVenture staff took advantage of last year's closure to make necessary maintenance improvements, including a new filtration system and safer Accu-Tab chlorination system. The city also refinished the 300-foot water slide. SandVenture staff will continue to take safety precautions to keep our guests safe. We will be doing extra cleaning of our changing facilities and concession stands. MEMBERSHIPS AND PUNCH CARDS Save money and join us often by purchasing a season pass or punch card (10- or 20-punch options available). Discounts are available for Community Center members. TOT TIMES Families with young children are invited to attend our Tot Time program. This year, we added a Saturday morning option. Tot Time is from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $5 per child. For more information about SandVenture, including rentals and group rates, check out www.ShakopeeMN.gov/sandventure .

SPECIAL EVENTS SUMMER 2021

SAIL INTO SUMMER! Friday, June 11 | 5-8 p.m. COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY Friday, June 18 | All Day PARENTS DAY Sunday, June 20 | All Day

SUMMER BEACH BASH Friday, June 25 | 5-8 p.m. RED, WHITE AND BLUE Sunday, July 4 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. HALF-WAY, HALF-PAY DAY Friday, July 16 | All Day

HELP YOUR NEIGHBOR Fridays, July 23 & Aug. 13 | 5-8 p.m. PIRATE TREASURE HUNT Saturday, July 24 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

NEWS & NOTES

Summer fun with Parks and Recreation Get your kids out of the house this summer with Shakopee Parks and Recreation. The city is offering a variety of camps, youth sports and unique classes to get kids active and exploring. Spots are still available for many activities at www.ShakopeeMN. gov/registration . All programs will follow the latest health and safety recommendations. New disc golf league formed Disc golfers are invited to join Parks and Recreation’s new Duos Disc golf league. The six-week league follows a best-shot format, and teams’ best rounds will go head to head with other competitors for a final league winner.

Learn how to stay safe at Safety Camp Shakopee Parks and Recreation, Community Education and the Shakopee Police and Fire departments are teaming up to encourage youth safety at the annual Safety Camp Tuesday, July 27.

During this one-day camp, participants will get to experience and learn about a variety

of safety issues including 911, first aid, internet safety, backpack safety and more. A short graduation ceremony for family and friends will close out our camp at the end of the day. Register at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/registration .

The league runs Wednesdays from June 23 to July 28. Register at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/registration .

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