2025 Mini-Panther T-Ball (3-4 Years Old) - Summer 2025

The Mini-Panther T-Ball program is a 4-week instructional T-ball program for boys and girls ages 3 to 4 (age cutoff May 1, 2025) that introduces the fundamentals of baseball/softball in a fun and positive environment.  Emphasis will be on instruction, participation and having fun! Score/Standings will not be kept. It will be a 4-week program with teams practicing two times per week the first two weeks, and then playing a 4-game schedule the final two weeks.  All games/practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Wallace Park ballfields.  Teams will be coached by parent volunteers.

Each participant is required to have their own glove, pants/shorts, shoes, etc.  The PRC will provide each participant with a jersey along with some practice equipment.

2025 Adult Coed Softball - Summer 2025

Join us for a season of fun, fitness, and friendly competition with the Paola Recreation Commission's Adult Coed Softball League. This league is designed for adults of all skill levels to come together, enjoy the game of softball, and foster community spirit. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our coed league offers an exciting and inclusive environment for everyone.

League Details:

• Season Duration: 6 Games
• Game Days and Times: Sunday Evenings 4pm-7pm
• Location: USD368 Baseball & Softball Complex
• Team Composition: 12 players on a roster
• Game Format: 55 min./7 innings

Each team participating in the Adult Softball League must have a minimum of three (3) men and three (3) women in the lineup for every game.

Participant Requirements:

• Age: Participants must be 16 years or older.
• Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome.
• Team Uniforms: Matching team shirts are encouraged but required.

2025 Adult Coed Softball Free Agent Sign-Up - Summer 2025

Join us for a season of fun, fitness, and friendly competition with the Paola Recreation Commission's Adult Coed Softball League. This league is designed for adults of all skill levels to come together, enjoy the game of softball, and foster community spirit. Our coed league offers an exciting and inclusive environment for everyone.

League Details:

• Season Duration: 6 Games
• Game Days and Times: Sunday Evenings 4pm-7pm
• Location: USD368 Baseball & Softball Complex
• Team Composition: 12 players on a roster
• Game Format: 55 min./7 innings

Each team participating in the Adult Softball League must have a minimum of three (3) men and three (3) women in the lineup for every game.

Participant Requirements:

• Age: Participants must be 16 years or older.
• Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome.
• Team Uniforms: Matching team shirts are encouraged but not required.

Free Agent Sign-Up: If you don’t have a team, sign up solo, and we’ll find a spot for you. (A portion of the team fee will apply once placed.)

2025 Summer Archery Program - Summer 2025

Summer Archery Adventure introduces kids ages 7 to 12 to the exciting sport of archery in a safe and fun environment. Using Stick It Safe Archery Equipment, participants will learn proper shooting techniques, range safety, and target practice through hands-on instruction and engaging activities. The program will emphasize safety, skill development, and confidence-building, making this a great introduction to the sport. No experience is needed—just come ready to aim and have fun!

Program Details:

• Ages: 7 to 12 Years Old
• Days: Monday & Wednesday
• Time: 9am-10am or 10am-11am
• Location: Wallace Park
• Price: $20/per session

Session 1: June 9th - June 25th

Session 2: July 7th - July 23rd

2025 Youth Tennis Program - Summer 2025

Summer Tennis Program for Kids (Ages 6-16)

Our summer tennis program is designed to teach and develop the fundamental skills of tennis in a fun and engaging environment. Open to kids ages 6-16, the program offers two sessions, each meeting three days a week for three weeks. Instruction is led by the head girls' tennis coach and assisted by high school tennis players. Participants will improve their technique, build confidence, and enjoy a great summer on the courts!

Program Details

• Ages: 6 - 16
  
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
• Location: PHS Tennis Courts
• Price: $35/per session
• Times: 6-8 Year-Olds 9am - 9:45am; 9-12 Year-Olds 10am-10:45am; 13-16 Year-Olds 11am-11:45am

Session 1 - June 9th - 26th

Session 2 - July 7th - 24th

2025 In-The-Zone Sports Camps - Summer 2025

In-The-Zone Summer Sports Camps are all about fun, energy, and nonstop play! These camps are a 4-day, 3-hour camp that will keep campers active throughout the summer. Each day, campers will jump into a mix of their favorite sports and exciting new games, from basketball and soccer to pickleball and ultimate frisbee. With a focus on open play and creativity, kids can compete, explore, and enjoy sports in a relaxed, exciting environment. Get ready for an unforgettable summer of action, teamwork, and fun!

Camp Details

Camp Dates:

• Session 1: June 2nd - June 5th
• Session 2: June 16th - June 19th
• Session 3: June 23rd - June 26th
• Session 4: July 7th - July 10th
• Session 5: July 21st - July 24th 

Ages: 6 - 12 years old

Time: 8:30am - 11:30am

Location: Wallace Park & USD 368 Facilities

Fee: $45 per session

2025 Afternoon Adventure Camps - Summer 2025

Afternoon Adventure Camp: A New Discovery Every Week!

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of hands-on exploration and endless fun at Afternoon Adventure Camp! Each week, campers will dive into a brand-new theme filled with exciting activities, creative projects, and fascinating discoveries. Whether they’re whipping up wacky science experiments, exploring the great outdoors, getting crafty with artistic creations, or stepping back in time with classic board games, every afternoon brings a fresh adventure!

Camp Details

 Camp Dates:

• Session 1: June 2nd - June 5th
• Session 2: June 16th - June 19th
• Session 3: July 14th - July 17th
• Session 4: July 21st - July 24th 

Ages: 6 - 12 years old

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Location: Paola Community Center

Fee: $45 per session

2025 Summer Arts Camps - Summer 2025

Unleash your child’s creativity in a fun-filled art adventure! In Session 1, young artists will dive into the magic of handmade paper and experiment with the sun-powered wonders of cyanotype printmaking. Session 2 invites them to explore the world of painting and drawing, bringing imagination to life with vibrant colors and bold strokes. Each session is designed to spark joy, inspire self-expression, and celebrate the endless possibilities of art!

Camp Details

Camp Dates:

• Session 1: Hand-Made Paper and Printmaking - June 9th - 12th
• Session 2: Paining - July 7th - 10th

Ages: 6-12 Years-Old

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Location: Paola Community Center

Fee: $45 per session

2025 Summer Robotics Camps - Summer 2025

Invent, Create, Innovate: STEM Camp for Young Builders!

Get ready to design, build, and program with Legos and robots to solve real-world challenges! In Session 1, campers will unleash their creativity by engineering and coding unique Lego creations.  Session 1 is specifically for kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.

In Session 2, they’ll take innovation further by constructing and programming robots to complete exciting tasks. This hands-on camp inspires problem-solving, teamwork, and a passion for STEM in a fun, engaging environment!  The Session 2 camp is for kids in 4th-8th Grade.

Camp Details

Camp Dates:

• Session 1: Legos - June 23rd - 26th   *For kids in Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
• Session 2: Robots - June 30th - July 3rd   *For kids in 4th - 8th Grade

Days: Monday thru Thursday

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Location: USD 368 Robotics Building

Fee: $45 per session

Lakemary Center/PRC To The Stars 5K Fun Run/Walk - Summer 2025

Join the Lakemary Center & the Paola Recreation Commission for the To The Stars 5K Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, June 28th!

This event is open to all ages and ability levels. Registration begins at 7:00 AM, with the 5K race starting at 8:00 AM.  Awards will follow at 9:30 AM.

The race will start and finish at Park Square, on Pearl St. Runners will run down Pearl St to Wallace Park and run through the park, incorporating the trails along with the road. They will then run back on Pearl St to finish back at Park Square. 

Register in advance for $30 per person for the 5K, which includes an event T-shirt. Lakemary Center Employee registration fee is $25. Walk-up registration will also be available on race day for $40.

Sign up at paolarec.com by June 8th to guarantee your T-shirt!

2025 Coed Little Sluggers (5-6 Years Old) - Summer 2025

The Paola Recreation Commission is excited to offer a modified T-Ball program for boys and girls ages 5-6 (age cutoff is May 1, 2025) that will introduce concepts of Coach Pitch while focusing on teaching fundamental skills of the sport, teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship.  In this program, participants will be thrown three (3) pitches to put the ball in play.  If no contact is made after three (3) pitches, a batting T is brought out to hit from. 

Teams will be coached by parent volunteers with coaches selecting their practice days and times.  Teams will be allowed to practice up to two times per week before the first scheduled game.  Once games begin, teams will practice one time per week and play one game a week for the remainder of the season.  Teams will play a 6-game season.  All games will be played on Tuesday & Thursday evenings at the Wallace Park ballfields or USD 368 Baseball/Softball Complex.

Each participant is required to have their own glove, batting helmet, bat(s), baseball pants, socks and shoes.  The PRC will provide each participant with a uniform shirt and hat.  The PRC will provide teams with practice equipment.

2025 Boys Baseball - Summer 2025

The Paola Recreation Commission is excited to offer youth baseball for boys in 1st through 9th grade (ages 7 to 15)! Our leagues provide a fun, positive, and developmental environment where players learn and enjoy the game. Teams are formed based on the participant's 2024-2025 school year grade.

We focus on fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Parent volunteers coach the teams, selecting their own practice days and times. Teams may practice twice per week before games begin. Once the season starts, practice time will be limited due to field availability.

For 3rd-4th Grade (10U), 5th-6th Grade (12U), and 7th-9th Grade (15U) divisions, some travel is required.

What Players Need

Glove
Batting helmet
Bat(s)
Baseball pants, socks, and shoes

What PRC Provides

Uniform shirt and hat
Practice equipment (baseballs, catcher’s gear, etc.)

Join us for a great season—register today!

2025 Girls Softball - Summer 2025

The Paola Recreation Commission is excited to offer youth softball for girls in 1st through 9th grade (ages 7 to 15)! Our leagues provide a fun, positive, and developmental environment where players can learn and enjoy the game. Teams are formed based on the participant’s 2024-2025 school year grade.

We emphasize fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Parent volunteers coach the teams, selecting their own practice days and times. Teams may practice twice per week before games begin. Once the season starts, practice time will be limited due to field availability.

For 3rd-4th Grade (10U), 5th-6th Grade (12U), and 7th-9th Grade (15U) divisions, some travel is required.

What Players Need

Glove
Batting helmet
Bat(s)
Softball pants, socks, and shoes

What PRC Provides

Uniform shirt and hat
Practice equipment (softballs, catcher’s gear, etc.)

Join us for a great season—register today!

Youth Track - Spring 2025

The Paola Recreation Commission, along with the PHS Track team and coaches, is excited to offer a youth track program for kids ages 4 to 6th grade. The program is designed to introduce the sport or track and field in a fun and safe environment.  Participants will get the opportunity to learn and develop track specific skills from the PHS track team and coaches.  The program will consist of two (2) practices, Wednesday April 16th and 23rd from 5:30-6:30pm and a home track meet on Sunday, April 27th starting at 1pm.  Both the practices and track meet will be hosted at Panther Stadium.

The PHS Track team and coaches will help teach the basics of the events offered in each age group, along with running the track meet.  Participants will get the opportunity to compete in three events of their choosing, and ribbons will be awarded to the top three participants in each event.

Participants will receive a t-shirt if they register by April 6th.  Any registrations after April 6th are not guaranteed a t-shirt.

2025 Track Program Information

Registration Deadline to Guarantee a T-Shirt: Sunday, April 7th

Late Deadline (Doesn't Guarantee T-shirt): Monday, April 14th

Practice: Wednesday, April 16th & 23rd from 5:30pm-6:30pm @ Panther Stadium

Track Meet: Sunday,  April 27th at 1pm @ Panther Stadium.  Check-in will begin at 12pm.

Fee: $20