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Check out all the great options for indoor and outdoor recreation offered through the City of Homer. From jewelry making classes to pickleball, there's something for everyone~ Contact staff at 907-235-6090 or email: communityrecreation@cityofhomer-ak.gov.
Tai Chi (Taiji) & Qigong These related health and longevity arts originated in China and are excellent for mind and body health. They are effective for managing stress, enhancing resilience, improving balance, musculoskeletal strength, heart health and mental focus. Classes are open to both beginning students and those with experience. These movement classes are done standing and stepping and designed to build skills through repetition.
The City of Homer Community Recreation Program is excited to announce that the Inlet Winds Community Band is starting up this February into spring.
This 4 week class is for local youth who are currently in 7th to 12th that want to learn all about the game of volleyball. Typically first half of each class will include instruction, drills and learning the rules of the sport. The second half will include scrimmages and actual games. Registration, clean indoors shoes and water bottles are required. This is not a drop in activity.
32st Annual Safe and Healthy Kids Fair: Saturday, May 16th 11am-2pm at Homer High School
Join us for a fun day of outdoor activities, health and safety information, bike rodeo, games, bike give-a-aways, buy some hot dogs for lunch and so much more! Our goal is to promote health, safety and wellness for youth in our community. Hundreds of kids and their families attend each year, with over 40 organizations participating. FREE for all!
The Sports Gear Lending Program is provided to allow community members to borrow sporting goods and recreational equipment from the Community Recreation Program and the Homer Public Library. If you have a Homer Public Library card you can check out the items.
Corn hole is one of the fastest-growing community games in the country! The rules are simple: players toss fabric bags filled with resin toward a raised wooden board with a hole at the far end. Land a bag on the board for one point, or sink it through the hole for three points. First to 21 wins! This is a drop in program and we will soon be offering tournaments and possibly leagues. Play solo or with a partner, all equipment is provided. We are partnering with the Kenai Peninsula Corn Hole Club to make this happen.
Evening Drop in Basketball for 7th graders up to Adults!
Games are pick-up and called by the players. Good sportsmanship and clean indoor shoes are required.
Fitness Classes with Rafael
Strength is a means to an end, not the ultimate goal. Whether you are a full-time or recreational athlete, a parent trying to keep up with your kids, or an avid gardener, you need POWER, the ability to generate force quickly. In this class, you will develop the strong and resilient body you need and more importantly, learn how to use it.
WHEN: Mondays Wednesdays & Fridays 8-9AM Cancelled March 9-30. Will resume on April 1
WHERE: HERC Activity Room
Drop in/Pick up volleyball! Learn elements of the game such as positions on the court and basic skills including set, bump, and spike. Good sportsmanship and separate clean indoor shoes are required. *7th & 8th graders MUST have parent/guardian present at all times. Cancelled March 5. *Moved to Homer High on March 10 & 12.
Every will need to set up an account HERE and make the effort to sign in each tome you play. Youth will need parents/guardians to create account. Adults will need to pay to play and youth 7th to 12th are free and still required to check in.
WHEN & WHERE: Sundays 6:30-8:30pm at Homer High Gym
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30-8:30pm at Homer Middle Gym*
FEE: $5/drop in, punch card or membership for adults, FREE for incoming 7th-12th grade students*
Games are pick-up and called by the players. Good sportsmanship and clean indoor shoes is a must.
Please do not bring children. For 7th graders and up.Participants in 7th & 8th grade should have parent/guardian present. Contact Eric for more information at 907-399-3737.
Come on by and learn about the fun game of pickleball! This is a class for new players. During class, participants will be introduced to the main shots, the rules, how to keep score and we’ll even play a game or two. This is a great opportunity to the learn the sport. All equipment is provided. Bring clean indoor shoes and water. First time is free!
WHEN: Wednesdays, 11:15am-1:15pm ONGOING-Drop In
WHERE: HERC gym
FEE: $5/visit or cards/memberships
This is a fun indoor activity is the fastest growing sport in the country! For participants ages 13 and up. Participants in 7th & 8th grade should have parent/guardian present. Find places to play pickleball in Homer HERE
This pickleball opportunity is for participants ages 13 & up who have proven playing skill level of 4.0+ Participants must register in advance and sign in to play. For more info contact Rafael at rdelauz@ci.homer.ak.us
WHEN: Tuesdays, 4:30-8pm
This Pickleball opportunity is for participants ages 13 & up who have proven playing skill level of 3-3.75. Participants must register in advance and sign in to play. For more info contact Rafael at rdelauz@ci.homer.ak.us
WHEN: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
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