The Jefferson park and recreation department is now accepting registrations for many fall programs.
JPRD will once again offer ReCharge Wednesdays thanks to generous sponsorship by the providers of McFarland Clinic-Jefferson.
ReCharge Wednesday meets every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The program is open to students in grades 1-8. The younger students are met by JPRD staff at the middle school bus drop-off and escorted to the community center.
Participants play organized group activities indoors or outside, depending on the weather, and they also have a healthy snack. The class helps children learn to make healthy choices in what they eat and they activities they choose. There is no charge to families.
Recharge Wednesday begins Aug. 31. The program does not meet when school is not in session or dismisses early due to weather. Children must be registered to attend.
Flag football – Registrations are now being accepted for JPRD’s flag football program for boys and girls in grades 1-3. Flag football will meet Tuesdays, Sept. 6 through Sept. 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Kelso park. JPRD staff and volunteer coaches will teach youngsters the fundamentals and rules of football, as well as coordination and playing as part of a team. Mouth pieces are required. There is a $20 charge that includes the price of a T-shirt.
Registration deadline is Aug. 28.
JPRD will host a local NFL Punt, Pass & Kick contest Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Kelso park. (Rain date is Sept. 27.) Check-in begins at 6:30 pm, with the competition starting at 6:45. Punt, Pass & Kick is open to boys and girls ages 6-15 (born between 2001 and 20010). There is no charge to compete.
Two forms are required for registration – a JPRD waiver and the NFL entry form and release of liability. Forms are available at the Community Center.
The popular mini cheerleading program is slated for Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 6 and 8, from 3:30 to 5 pm at Greene County Elementary School. Boys and girls in grades Pre-K through 5 will learn cheers from the Ram football cheerleaders. A snack will be provided; T-shirts will be available at an additional cost.
The young cheerleaders will show what they’ve learned at the Ram home football game Friday, Sept. 9.
Registration deadline for mini cheerleading is Aug. 28.
JPRD is taking registrations now for the fall soccer program.
Under 8* soccer practices will start the week of Sept. 5 at Kelso Park in Jefferson with games on Saturdays Sept. 17 through Oct. 22 in Jefferson and Ogden. Practices will be scheduled after teams are determined.
U10* and U12* soccer practices will start the week of Aug. 31 at the Greene County High School practice field in Jefferson with games on Saturdays Sept. 10 through Oct. 22 in Fort Dodge.
The registration deadline for U8, U10 and U12 soccer is Aug. 22.
U6* soccer will meet Mondays, Sept. 12 through Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Kelso Park. Registration deadline is Sept.
Information and registration forms for all Jefferson park and recreation department programs are available at the Greene County Community center, 204. W. Harrison St, in Jefferson, 515-386-3412.
The JPRD fall/winter program guide and registration forms are also available on the city website.
