Youth Activities: schedule and information

Monday, Aug. 15
Tuesday, Aug. 16
Wednesday, Aug. 17
Thursday, Aug. 18

Age Groups: TOTS 2-5, TWEENS 6-9, PRE-TEENS 10-12, TATS 13-18

TATS OFFICERS
President — Melissa Carlson, F301017
1st Vice President — Ryan Medlin, F262904
2nd Vice President — Mindie Morrow, F64569
3rd Vice President — Erica Espinosa, F254925

REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

The TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers and the Youth Program Registration Table is located in the Jaycee Youth Building. Follow the arrows for the appropriate Youth Centers and the Youth Program Registration Table locations. The last chance to sign up for an activity is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16. Request for cancellations and refunds must also be made no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16th.

Parents (or guardians) must accompany TATS, PRE-TEENS, TWEENS and TOTS for registration and must complete the administrative forms in order for their children to participate in the activities or visit the Youth Centers.

The Youth Bus Stop is located near the Youth Centers and will be appropriately marked. Transportation for all youth activities held at locations off the fairgrounds will depart from and return to the Youth Bus Stop. Please report to the bus stop 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time so all children can be accounted for prior to departure.

If your child has not been given permission for unsupervised movement around the fairgrounds, you must bring them to the appropriate Youth Center for check-in 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. The children will be taken to the bus stop by the Youth Center supervisors. If you meet the bus on its scheduled return and your child was checked in the Youth Centers before the trip, the child must be taken to the Youth Center and checked out before the child leaves the area.

If the weather permits, there will be outdoor equipment available for check out by youth who are authorized unsupervised movement. The outdoors equipment includes volleyballs and nets, Frisbees, soccer balls, footballs and a rope for tug of war.

TOTS CENTER (AGES 2-5)
The TOTS CENTER is located in the Jaycee Youth Building. The center is staffed by volunteer supervisors who oversee the children’s indoor activities and chaperone all outings. The center is fully equipped with tables and chairs, games and all sorts of neat things to keep the little guys fully occupied. Walt Disney, Barney and other “G” rated movies are shown at various times during the day. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate in all TOTS’ activities.

Hours of Operation:
Monday, August 15, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 17,  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 18, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We are unable to accommodate children in TOTS’ activities who are not “potty trained."

TWEENS (AGES 6-9) CENTER
The TWEENS Center is located in the Jaycee Youth Building. During its hours of operation, it will be staffed by volunteer supervisors who monitor the center’s activities and accompany the children on outings both on and off the fairgrounds. The center has video games, movies, cards, board games, puzzles, craft materials and remote controlled cars.

Hours of Operation:
Monday, August 15, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 17, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 18, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PRE-TEENS (AGES 10-12) CENTER
The PRE-TEENS Center is located in the Jaycee Youth Building. During its hours of operation, it will be staffed by volunteer supervisors who monitor the center’s activities and accompany the children on outings both on and off the fairgrounds. The center has video games, movies, cards, board games, puzzles, craft materials and remote controlled cars.

Hours of Operation:
Monday, August 15, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 17, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 18, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TATS CENTER (AGES 13-18)
The TATS Center is located in the Jaycee Youth Building and will be supervised during its hours of operation except when there is a scheduled outing. During off-site outings, the TATS Center will remain open, but a supervisor will not be present. The TATS Center will be stocked with teenage oriented games, movies and music (you are welcome to bring your favorite tapes and CDs - majority rules on music selections!).

Hours of Operation:
Monday, August 15, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 17, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 18, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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* MONDAY, AUGUST 15

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The FMCA Youth Activities Registration Table (located in the Jaycee Youth Building) will be open for information, registration for special events and completion of permission slips.

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TOTS Center open.

9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
TWEENS and PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers open.

5:00 p.m.
TOTS CENTER CLOSED.

5:30 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS – PIZZA PARTY. Come join the fun, meet new friends and there will be plenty of pepperoni and cheese pizza and sodas for everyone. Cost is only $3.

6:00 p.m.
TATS – ELECTIONS. As you finish your pizza, the elections for the TATS officers will take place. Be sure to come out to vote for your favorite candidates.

6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS and TATS – Movies, video games, cards and board games are there for your choice and enjoyment.

9:00 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

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* TUESDAY, AUGUST 16

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The FMCA Youth Activities Registration Table (located in the Jaycee Youth Building) will be open for information, registration for special events, and to complete permission slips. This is the last day to register for the activities, so come on in and sign-up. Request for refunds cannot be guaranteed after the close of registration at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday.

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS & TATS Centers open.

9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TATS – ROOSEVELT PARK ZOO. The Roosevelt Park Zoo is home to the largest collection of exotic animals between Minneapolis and Seattle. The zoo has a River Otter Exhibit including an underwater viewing area. The cost for this outing is $6. Don't forget to bring money for the gift shop.

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TOTS – MCDONALD HAPPY MEAL. Off to the park where you will enjoy your choice of a Happy Meal of hamburger, cheeseburger, or chicken nuggets for only $2. Parents are always invited, but they must bring their own lunch.

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TWEENS & PRE-TEENS – ROSSEVELT PARK ZOO. The Roosevelt Park Zoo is home to the largest collection of exotic animals between Minneapolis and Seattle. The zoo has a River Otter Exhibit including an underwater viewing area. The cost for this outing is $6.

5:00 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

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* WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS & TATS Centers open.

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
TOTS – FLAKEY THE MAGIC CLOWN. Flakey will entertain us all with his balloon tricks. Don’t miss the fun!

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
TWEENS & PRE-TEENS – VALLEYVIEW FALLS MINI-GOLF AND GO-CARTS. Valleyview Falls boast two 18-hole mini-golf courses with waterfalls and great Go-Carts to ride. Cost is $10. Bring extra money for concessions.

Noon to 5:00 p.m.
TATS – SPLASHDOWN DAKOTA SUPER SLIDES. The Splashdown Dakota Super Slides is a 24,000 square foot water park and fun center attached to the Dakota Square Mall. The center features three major slides, four separate pool areas, a large kiddie area with smaller slides and fun water play features, and a 45 person clover leaf hot tub. Also, included is a snack shop and 600 square feet of arcade games and virtual fun. The cost is $6. Don't forget to bring extra money for arcade games and snacks.

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TWEENS & PRE-TEENS – THE SKATIUM. Roller skating. The cost is $3.50.

3:00 p.m.
TOTS – ICE CREAM PARTY. Our TOTS will get to enjoy the AON Recreation Insurance, C95, ice cream social, and the best part is they will not have to fight the crowds to get theirs. The ice cream will be delivered to the TOTS center for their enjoyment.

5:00 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

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* THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TOTS, PRE-TEENS, TWEENS, and TATS Centers open.

9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TATS – VALLEYVIEW FALLS MINI-GOLF AND GO-CARTS. Valleyview Falls boast two 18-hole mini-golf courses with waterfalls and great Go-Carts to ride. Cost is $10. Don't forget to bring extra money for concessions.

Noon to 5:00 p.m.
TWEENS & PRE-TEENS - SPLASHDOWN DAKOTA SUPER SLIDES. The Splashdown Dakota Super Slides is a 24,000 square foot water park and fun center attached to the Dakota Square Mall. The center features three major slides, four separate pool areas, a large kiddie area with smaller slides and fun water play features, and a 45 person clover leaf hot tub. Also, included is a snack shop and 600 square feet of arcade games and virtual fun. Cost is $6. Don't forget to bring extra money for arcade games and snacks.

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TATS – THE SKATIUM. Roller skating. The cost is $3.50.

5:00 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

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