Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation Department

Quick start tennis program
Runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15-9:55 a.m. and is intended for children ages 4-6. The program uses shorter nets, smaller courts and a simplified scoring system. All participants must bring their own racquets. On session runs June 2-26, while the next session runs June 30-July 25. Cost of the program is $88.

Youth beginner tennis
Same dates as the quick start program above, but runs from 10-11 a.m. Cost is also the same. The program is catered to children 7-11.

Youth advanced tennis
Prgram intended for those aged 12-16. Previous instruction is required. This program introduces match play. Same dates as above two programs, but runs from 11 a.m. until noon. Cost is also the same.

High school/middle school
tennis camp
For those in grades seven through 12, the camp runs every other week, Monday through Thursday, from 1-3 p.m. The cost of the camp is $120. It begins June 2. Advanced play, techniques and strategies will be taught.

Beginning Golf 101
A five-week class for individuals who have little or no experience playing golf and need help on fundamentals. There is a junior program for golfers ages 8-15. The cost of the program is $75 and there are three sessions left. The next session runs from 4:30-5:30 p.m. every Wednesday, from May 21-June 18. The next session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, May 31-June 28. The final session will against be 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays July 2-July 30.

Intermediate Golf 201
A five-week class for those who have completed the beginning class, as well as for individuals who play the game and want to improve their score. The cost of the course is $90. Call 969-1500 for dates and times.

High school coed kickball
Cost is $185 per team. Six people are on the field at any time and there can be up to 10 people on the roster. The league runs from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays. It starts June 3 and ends July 15. Registration runs through May 16.

Hershey Track and Field
For children ages 9-14, a track meet at Lee’s Summit High School featuring 50, 100, 200, 400 meter dases, a 400 meter relay, an 800 meter run and 1,600 meter run, in addition to a standing long jump and softball Top finishers in each event may advance to the state meet in Jefferson City. Registration for the event is free and runs from May 1 until June 6. The meet is Friday, June 13. Volunteers are also needed. Those interested in volunteering should call Rob at 969-1542.

Junior triathlon
This event is Sunday, July 27 and is co-sponsored by Tri KC Club. no triathlete experience is needed. There are two age groups. Ages 10 and under can compete as individuals, or in a team with a combined age of 24 and younger. Those participants swim 100 yards, bike three miles and run one mile. Athletes 11-14 can compete as individuals or as teams with a combined age of 25 or more. They will swim 200 yards, bike six miles and run two miles. Registration is $34 before July 18 and includes a T-shirt. Registration after July 18 is $39. Tri-Kids members must register by phone at 969-1500 to receive a $2 discount.