Activities
Through free activities, Boise Rec Fest will allow attendees to experience and learn firsthand about recreation.
The following activities will be occurring at Boise Rec Fest 2010.
Wings Center Family Activity Area
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Wings Center will lead many fun activities for kids, including a giant Twister board, Jumbo Croquet, Dodgeball, Foursquare, Kickball, Double Dutch, and more. They will also be introducing the new Motion Evolution (MO-EV) program, a wellness/fitness for kids and families. And much more. |
Idaho Tennis Association Tennis Clinics
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Idaho Tennis Association (the Idaho District of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the national governing body for the sport of tennis) will be offering skills and drills clinics for adults on-court at Ann Morrison, with help from local professional tennis instructors, club pros, and college teams. Idaho Wheelchair Tennis Association will also coordinate up-down exhibition play. And QuickStart junior tennis instructors will be on hand throughout the event in the Youth Zone to showcase IDTA’s premier family-friendly summer tennis program, Tennis 101. Tennis 101 teaches the basic concepts and strokes of the game quickly and easily in a fun, active and encouraging group environment. During Tennis 101 sessions, parents play on a court with other adults while their kids play on a court next to their parents with other kids. The kids use modified “QuickStart” equipment (smaller racquets and foam balls) which make tennis more fun and successful. For more information about these low-cost clinics which run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays from June 5 through September 25, visit www.idtennis.com. For more information on IdTA programs and services, please contact Wendy Nielsen at (208) 322-5150, Ext. 205, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Saturday, June 26: |
The First Tee of Idaho Youth Golf Activities
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The First Tee of Idaho is a youth development program that teaches life skills through the game of golf. First Tee will have a variety of youth golf activities available utilizing SNAG® (Starting New At Golf) equipment. This modified, developmentally appropriate golf equipment helps youngsters build their confidence prior to utilizing traditional junior golf clubs. Activities will include a driving range, putt-tac-toe, zoo chipping, and more. |
Disc Golf by Gem State Disc Golfers
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Gem State Disc Golfers will provide skills clinics, including putting, approaching and driving. |
Basketball by Upwards Sports
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Clinics for elementary age kids, contests and a place to challenge a buddy to a one on one basketball game. This is what you will find at the Upward Sports basketball courts at the Boise Rec Fest. Stop by and learn more about Upward Sports. Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 Boise State Men's Basketball coaching staff and players will be there. At 10:15, they will lead kids in some fun basketball drills and activities. |
Bike Rodeo by Safe Routes to Schools
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Safe Route to School, in partnership with Boise Bike Wrench, Treasure Valley Cycling Alliance, and Ada County Highway District, will provide a bike rodeo for kid’s age 5-11. The bike rodeo will feature 5 hands-on stations, including 1) bike mechanics, 2) helmet-fitting, 3) rules of the road, 4) proper starts, stops and turn and 5) straight-line riding and scanning. Classes run between 12-2PM Saturday and Sunday. |
Boise Parks & Rec's Mobile Recreation Unit
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The Mobile Recreation Unit is a cargo van outfitted with balls, jump ropes, bases, painting supplies, a sound system and other supplies for fitness, nutrition, art, drama and dance activities for kids. The Mobile Rec Unit will be on-site 12PM to 4PM, Saturday and Sunday. Click HERE to learn more. |
Boise Skate Board Association Camps at Rhodes Park Skate Park
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The Boise Skateboard Association is hosting the following free classes at Rhodes Skate Park on Saturday, June 26th. |
Horseshoe Classes by NHPA Hall of Fame Member Don Titcomb
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Don Titcomb, a member of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association's Hall of Fame, started his competitive career in 1942 at the age of 18, when he entered the California State Tournament and finished in the runner-up position. He went on to win 8 California championships. Don's first World Tournament came in 1947, he qualified for the Men's Championship Class and finished 17th. In 1960, he accomplished his biggest feat in winning the world championship at Muncie, Indiana, pitching an 84.9% tournament. In all, Don qualified 19 times for the Men's Championship Class, winning 466 games averaging 77.71 for his career. Don Titcomb was the Senior Men's World Champion in 1995 and in 1988 went undefeated in winning the Intermediate Men's World Championship. Horseshoe Classes 2PM - 5PM, Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 |













