Spring storms are blowing in a summer full of activities for Osage City Parks and Recreation. Schedules and signup deadlines are set for upcoming lifeguard training and recertification and WSI certification, along with swim teams. Osage City Aquatic Center will open May 23, 2026, and swimming lessons options are available for signup. Planning for OCPR Tee-Ball and youth golf camps is underway, with signup deadlines in May. Details below:
Lifeguard Training – WSI Certification – Lifeguard Re-Certification
- ALL classes held at the Osage City Aquatic Center.
For more information contact, Lynn Tice, 785-249-2199.
Lifeguard Training
- May 20, 1-6pm
- May 21 and 22, 8am-5pm
- Cost is $175
- Instructor, Lynn Tice
- Students MUST bring their own breathing mask
- Students are REQUIRED to complete 7 class hours online, by the dates assigned
- Blended Learning Course
- Includes First Aid and CPR.
- Attendance required each day.
- Must be 15 to take the class
Sign up deadline May 11
WSI Certification
- May 25-29, 8am-12:30pm
- Cost is $175
- Instructor, Lynn Tice
- Blended learning course
- Attendance required each day
- Students are REQUIRED to complete 7 class hours online, by the dates assigned
- Must be 15 to take the class
Sign up deadline May 18
Lifeguard Re-Certification
Program revision – Guards are REQUIRED to complete online training by the dates listed.
- Cost is $85
- May 16, 11:30am-5pm
- May 17, 12-5pm
OCPR TEE-BALL
For children in PK3 and PK4
- Cost, $25 per player
- OCPR Tee-ball is a parent interactive program, meaning all parents are invited to help with this program.
- Tee-ball coaches are in charge of each game, making sure player positions are rotated and the batting order is set.
- A head coach is determined and the remaining parents serve as assistant coaches for the team.
- Each team has a roster limit of 10 players.
- Each team bats everyone and then players rotate to the field for defense.
- Team practice can start after the deadline, once teams are put together and a head coach is assigned.
- Games begin the week of June 1. A game schedule will be sent out a week prior to the start of the season.
Sign up deadline, May 8
Osage City Swim Team
A swimmers age is their age on or before June 15, 2026. A swimmer cannot be 19 before the age date.
Parent meeting, May 3, 5pm, OCAC. Mandatory for BOTH swimmers and parents. Swim suit sizing. Parents and Swimmers NOT attending, MUST meet with Michelle prior to the first practice. Late sign ups may not be accepted.
Swim team pre-requisite: MUST be age 5 by June 15 – AND – be able to swim the length of the OCAC Pool WITHOUT assistance.
- Swim team practice starts June 1. Mon-Fri, 7:30am or 8:30-9:30am. Alternate practice options Tues-Fri, TBA.
- Meet season, June13 (Lyndon), 20 (Burlington), 27 (Overbrook), July 4 (no meet), July 11 (League, Osage City)
- Cost, $70 per swimmer
- “Practice Swimmers” only, $50 per swimmer
Any additional information, contact Michelle Nicholson, 620-366-0064, michelle.nicholson@sparkwheel.org.
Osage City Aquatic Center
OCAC pool hours, May 23-Aug. 9, 2026; Monday-Friday, 1-6pm; Saturday and Sunday, 1-6pm.
Daily admission: $5 (age 4 and above); age 3 and below FREE; age 55 and over FREE
OCAC Swim Pass Booklets
Swim Booklets can be purchased at Osage City Hall. Swim Booklets will be on sale at OCAC (Starting May 23). 50 Swim Card Booklet, $75.
Deck and Pool Rental Reservation can be made with Corey Linton, before May 23. Deck and pool rental forms are available at Osage City Hall, the City of Osage City Facebook Page, or sent out by request.
Water Aerobics
Instructor, Marcy Zerr
- Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7pm
- Week of June 1 through the week of August 3
- $3 per class or One Swim Card
Red Cross Swim Lessons
Group swim lesson forms available online at www.osagecity.com, the City of Osage City Facebook Page, and Osage City Hall. Starting May 23, swim lesson forms will be available at OCAC.
Group Lesson, June 15-25
- 10-10:45am, PK, Level 1, Level 4, Level 5
- 11-11:45, Pre-School, Level 2, Level 3
- 12-12:30pm, Parent Tot
Sign up deadline, June 8.
Cost, $30 per swimmer per session
Private Lessons
- Session #1, June 8-12
- Session #2, June 15-19
- Session #3, June 22-26
- Session #4, June 29-July 3
- Session #5, July6-10
- Session #6, July 13-17
- Session #7, July 20-24
- Session #8, July 27-31
OCAC Staff will contact you about a time during the session selected. Other times may be available (Contact OCAC).
$45 per week, per swimmer (One Week=Five, 30-Minute Lessons).
Contact OCAC (starting May 23) to sign up.
Pre-School Sessions
Pre-K Swimmers MUST be age 3 by the first day of class to be enrolled in the session.
A minimum of 4 swimmers is needed for a class to make.
Swim lessons are Monday-Thursday ONLY. Friday will be used as a make-up day as needed.
Lessons WILL NOT be held if the air temperature is below 70 degrees.
Youth Golf Camp
3rd-8th Grade Boys and Girls. Grade is based on the 2026-2027 School Year
OCPR is partnering with Lesli Harmon and the OCHS Girls Golf Teams to provide this Youth Golf Camp. This camp will teach fundamentals of the game, including swing mechanics and etiquette.
- Osage City Municipal Golf Course, 1401 S. Fourth St.
- June 2-4, 12:30-2pm (ALL Grades)
- $30 per golfer
Golf Clubs – students can bring their own to use or clubs will be available if you do not own any. Make sure to mark on the form if your golfer can bring their own golf clubs or needs golf clubs provided. Make sure to mark on the form if your golfer is left-handed or right-handed.
Turn in forms and payment to Osage City Hall, 201 S. Fifth St., the Osage City Municipal Golf Course, or Lesli Harmon.
Sign up deadline, May 29.
LIKE the City of Osage City Facebook Page or
See OCPR online at www.osagecity.com
*Click City Departments, then Parks & Recreation for program information,
printable signup forms, schedules and more!
