Where’d spring go? Osage City Parks and Recreation is gearing up for summer fun at the Osage City Aquatic Center with swim lessons, lifeguard training, and swim team sign up. Also coming up are tee-ball, STEAM camp, and youth golf camp. See the 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 21, 1-6pm; May 22 & 23, 8am-4:30pm.
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 & CPR.
- Attendance Required Each Day.
- Must be 15 to take the class.
Signup deadline, May 12.
WSI Certification
May 26-30, 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
Signup deadline, May 19
Lifeguard Re-Certification
Program Revision – Guards are REQUIRED to complete online training by the dates listed.
- Cost is $85
- May 17, 9am-4pm
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 2
- A game schedule will be sent out a week prior to the start of the season.
Signup deadline, May 12
STEAM Camp
PK4/PK5, 1st-3rd Grade, and 4th-8th grade students
Grade is based on the 2025-2026 school year
Camp Teachers – Diane Vaughn, dvaughn@usd420.org (Chris Mullins, Natosha Jenkins and Osage city High School students will assist).
- Osage City Community Building, 201 S. 1st Street
- May 27, 28, 29
PK4 & PK 5
- 8:30-9:15am, $30 per student (Max 25 Students)
1st-3rd Grade
- 9:30-10:45am, $35 per student (Max 30 Students)
4th-8th Grade
- 11am-12:15pm, $35 per student (Max 40 Students)
Daily Themes – Electricity Day, Flight Day, and STEAM Stations. Solve a problem; develop critical thinking skills; develop self-confidence.
Signup deadline, May 16
Osage City Swim Team
A swimmers age is their age on or before June 14, 2025. A swimmer cannot be 19 before the age date.
Parent meeting, May 17, 4:30pm, OCAC; mandatory for BOTH swimmers & parents. Swim suit sizing. Parents and swimmers not attending must meet with Michelle prior to the first practice.
Late signups may not be accepted.
Swim Team Pre-Requisite: MUST be age 5 by June 14, AND be able to swim the length of the OCAC pool WITHOUT assistance.
- Swim team practice starts June 2.
- Mon-Fri, 7:30am or 8:30-9:30am
- Alternate Practice options, Mon & Wed, 5:30-6:30pm
- Meet season, June 14, 21, 28, July 5, July 12
- Lebo, Overbrook, Lyndon, Burlington, and Osage City (league)
Cost, $70 per swimmer. “Practice swimmers” only, $35 per swimmer.
For more information, contact Michelle Nicholson, 620-366-0064, michelle.nicholson@sparkwheel.org.
Osage City Aquatic Center
OCAC Pool Hours, May 24-Aug. 10, 2025: Monday-Friday, 1-6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1-6pm
Daily admission: $5 (age 4 & above); age 3 & below FREE; age 55 & 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 24. 50 Swim Card Booklet, $75.
Deck and Pool Rental Reservation can be made with Corey Linton before May 24. Deck and Pool Rental Forms are available at Osage City, the City of Osage City Facebook Page or sent out by request.
Water Aerobics
Instructor Marcy Zerr
- Tuesday & Thursday, 6-7pm
- Week of June 2 through the week of August 4
$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 24, swim lesson forms will be available at OCAC.
Group Lesson #1, June 16-26
- 10-10:45am, Pre-School, Level 1, Level 4, Level 5
- 11-11:45, Pre-School, Level 2, Level 3
Signup deadline, June 9
Cost, $30 per swimmer per session
Group Lesson #2, July 7-17
- 10-10:45am, Pre-School, Level 1, Level 4
- 11-11:45am, Pre-School, Level 2, Level 3
- 12-12:30pm, Parent Tot (6 mon-2 Yrs), must be accompanied by an adult.
Signup deadline, June 30
Cost, $30 per swimmer per session
Private Lessons
- Session #1, June 9-13
- Session #2, June 16-20
- Session #3, June 23-27
- Session #4 – June 30-July 4
- Session #5 – July7-11
- Session #6 – July 14-18
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 equals five 30-minute lessons)
Contact OCAC (starting May 24) to signup
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 & Girls
Grade is based on the 2025-2026 school year.
- OCPR is partnering with Lesli Harmon and the OCHS Girls Golf Teams to provide this Youth Golf Camp.
- Osage City Municipal Golf Course, 1401 S. 4th Street.
- June 10-12, 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.
This camp will teach fundamentals of the game, including swing mechanics and etiquette.
Turn in forms and payment to Osage City Hall, 201 S. 5th St., the Osage City Municipal Golf Course, or Lesli Harmon.
Signup deadline, June 6.
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!
