Adult Recreation

Summer registration opens April 29 at 7am for residents and open registration begins May 1 at 7am

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Birdwatching

Explore San Juan Island with our eagle eye birdwatching guides. These 2-hour walking tours allow for opportunities to learn about the variety of birds and habitats right in our own backyard. No experience needed, however binoculars are highly recommended. Minimum of 6 enrolled participants required for each session. Each session requires separate registration. Early fee deadlines are two Thursdays before the class begins.

American Camp:                   Th   8-10am             Jan 11

English Camp:                        Th   8-10am             Feb 8

Jakle’s Lagoon:                      Th   8-10am            Mar 14

Lake Zylstra:                           Th   7-9am              Apr 11

American Camp:                   Th   7-9am               Apr 25

English Camp:                        Th   7-9am              May 9

Early Fee: $12/$17

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First Aid & CPR Classes

Upon successful completion of these classes you will walk away with life-saving skills and have a certification from the American Heart Association that is valid for two years. These are ideal classes for parents, babysitters, coaches, and recreation leaders. Sign up for one or both! Early fee deadlines are two Thursdays before the class begins.
Frank Wilson EMS Building

First Aid:                     Monday         5-9pm             March 11                         Early Fee $62/ $67

CPR:                             Thursday        5-8pm           March 14                         Early Fee $62/ $67

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Woodburning Open Studio  New!

Try your hand at pyrography, the free-handed art of decorating wood with burn marks! Tools, basic instruction, and wood canvases provided for your intro into this art medium.
Rec House- 650 Park St

Tuesdays     6-7pm             Feb 20 – Mar26                                    
Drop-In $5

 

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 Adult Drop-In Skateboarding   New!

All skill levels are invited to come skate, build skills, make friends, and have fun! We will provide volunteer coaching and free-skate options with ramps, ledges, and rails to hone your skills on. Under 18, helmets required. Loaner boards and helmets available to those without. Closed-toe shoes required.

Fairgrounds Main Building

F             7-8pm         Jan 12-Mar 29                     $55 season/drop in $10        
6-8pm starting March 1

*Season passes available at islandrec.org

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 Adult Sports Drop-In

Drop-in and play! Located at Turnbull Gym (TG), the Fair Building (FB), and Friday Harbor Elementary School (FHES). Updated schedule can be found at www.islandrec.org/calendar. Open gyms begin on January 7.

M    Women’s Basketball (FHES)    
7-8:30pm                     $5

Tu   Basketball (TG)                                         
8-9:30pm                    $5

W    Roller Hockey (FB)                                   
7-8:30pm                     $10

Su   Ping Pong/Badminton (TG)                   
4:30-6pm                      $5

*Season passes available at islandrec.org

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Indoor Pickleball 

Register up to two weeks in advance for your preferred session. Tuesday nights are for beginners! Come learn how to play, build confidence, and practice your skills with others who are at your level. Play begins January 4 and extends through April.

Need assistance self-determining your level?  www.paddletek.com/blogs/news/pickleball-ratings-guide

Want to volunteer and earn free playing time? Click here for details on how to volunteer with Island Rec.

Click here for important Pickleball information.

Fairgrounds Main Building

Level 2.5-4.0                     M                                             5-6:30pm                           $8

Level 3.5+                          M                                            6:30-8pm                           $8

Level 1.0-3.0                      Tu                                           6-7:30pm                           $8

Level 3.5+                            Th                                          6-8pm                               $10

Level 2.5-4.0                     Sa                                            9-11am                              $10

Level 3.5+                          Sa                                           11am-1pm                         $10  

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Pickleball Tournament

Calling all pickleball players for our annual pickleball tournament! Doubles tournament, prizes will be awarded to the 1st place winners in each bracket.

FHHS Tennis Courts
Sa/Su                 9am – 4pm                  May 11,12
Early Fee: $33/$38 price per team

Registration opens April 1                                                                          

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Adult Co-ed Soccer League

NEW TEAMS WELCOME! This co-ed league for ages 16+ plays games on Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings, May 28 – July 30. All players must register individually with Island Rec. Teams will be created based on individual player registration and limited to 20 players per team. All teams will compete in post-season tournament and will be limited to their finalized roster which is due 2 weeks before the end of the regular season. A mandatory captains meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 9 at 5:15pm at the Island Rec Office.

Linde Park
Registration opens April 1                                                                         

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Visiting Artist Series:
Driftwood Macrame Wall Hanging with Aby Henry New!

Showcase the beauty of the island by bringing one of natures treasures inside. You’ll be amazed at what you can create once you master the art of some basic macrame knots! Join us for this intro to macrame craft and get hands-on creating your very own wall hanging. Bring your own piece of driftwood or choose from an assortment of provided pieces. A minimum of five enrolled participants are required for each session by early fee deadline. Early fee deadlines are two Thursdays before the class begins.
580 Guard St.

Sa              9-noon               Feb 17                       Early Fee: $102/$107

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Visiting Artist Series:
Macrame Plant Hangers with Aby Henry New!

Level up your plant game by learning to make custom macrame plant hangers. Beginner friendly- intermediate level instruction available. You can make them as complicated or simple as you are feeling. Simple plant pots will be provided or bring one from home. Hand thrown custom pots and plants will be available for sale directly from the artist. See www.bridgetownsparrow.com for examples. A minimum of five enrolled participants are required for each session by early fee deadline. Early fee deadlines are two Thursdays before the class begins.
580 Guard St.

RESCHEDULED:  Tu    5-7:30pm                March 19            
Single Plant Hanger         Early Fee: $69/$74

Su     9am-noon              May 5             
Double Plant Hanger       Early Fee: $70/$75

 

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Visiting Artist Series:
Candle Making with Aby Henry New!

Discover the tips and tricks to this deceptively simple art while learning how to make healthy custom candles for your home using long and clean burning soy and coconut wax. Explore the basics of scent blending. You will leave with two or three candles topped with stones, dried herbs or flowers, extras available for an additional cost.  Different themes and essential oils will be discussed at each session.Containers will be provided or bring your own containers to refill. Hand thrown ceramics pots will also be available for purchase directly from the artist. See www.bridgetownsparrow.com for examples. A minimum of 10 enrolled participants are required for each session by early fee deadline. Early fee deadlines are two Thursdays before the class begins.
580 Guard St.

Tu                          5-7pm                  Feb 13     Tie Dye      Early Fee: $73/$78

RESCHEDULED: Su                          10-noon             March 17                     Early Fee: $61/$66

F                            5-7pm                  May 3                           Early Fee: $61/$66

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Visiting Artist Series:
Basket Weaving with Aby Henry New!

Join Island Rec for a series of workshops highlighting the skills and talents of visiting artists. All materials will be provided unless otherwise specified. A minimum of five enrolled participants are required for each session by early fee deadline. Early fee deadlines are two Thursdays before the class begins.
Grange / Island Rec Office

Su              10-3pm               Feb 11   Grange
Basic Basket 
                Early Fee: $88/$93
Intro to basketry, create a basic basket design for suitable for all skill levels.

Sa               10-3pm               Mar 23   Grange
RESCHEDULED: Melon Basket               Early Fee: $114/$119
Create a “melon” basket ideal for harvesting herbs or pebbles on the beach. Suitable for beginning/intermediate skills, build on your skills from first class or start new!

Sa               10-3pm               May 4        580 Guard St.
Color and Pattern              Early Fee: $90$95
Learn new basket weaving techniques or come for your first basketry experience. All skill levels welcome! We will go over the tips and tricks of adding color and pattern to a lovely basket form of your choosing. Different colors and patterns will bring your basket to life – come learn new skills with this classic craft!

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Karate

Learn and practice basic kicks and punches as well as self-defense techniques, mobility and agility skills, and traditional kata with Sensei SoRelle of Evergreen Kenpo. Participants are welcome and encouraged to take the class on an ongoing basis. A minimum of 5 enrolled participants required for each session by early fee deadline. Early fee deadlines are two Thursdays before the class begins.
FHES Gym
             
Sa       11am-noon                  Jan 13-27                           

Sa        11am-noon                  Feb   3-24                         

Sa        11am-noon                  Mar   2-30                                                      

Early Fee: $5/$10
All Ages

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Strong & Fit Senior Fitness with Boo Boo 55+

Held in the Annex of SJI Fitness, these comprehensive workouts led by instructor Boo Boo James are ideal for any ability. Focusing on strength training, core fitness, range of motion, and balance, participants are led through an array of exercise to keep them strong, fit, and healthy. A minimum of 12 participants required before early fee deadline for each class. Early fee deadlines are two Thursdays before the class begins.

Annex Room at SJI Fitness.
Tu/Th/Sa                     9:30-10:30am*            Jan 2-Jan 18                Early Fee: $33/$38
Tu/Th                           9:30-10:30am              Feb 1-29                      Early Fee: $38/$43
Tu/Th/Sa                     9:30-10:30am*             Mar 12-30                  Early Fee: $38/$43
Tu/Th/Sa                     9:30-10:30am*             Apr 2-30                      Early Fee: $57/$62
Tu/Th/Sa                      9:30-10:30am*            May 2-30                      Early Fee: $57/$62

*9:30-10:15 on Saturdays
Ages 55+ 

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Martial Arts and Movement Kata Class 55+ 

Gain flexibility, strength, and mobility while learning traditional Karate katas with Sensei SoRelle of Evergreen Kenpo. Special focus will be placed on stretching and learning the beautiful stances and forms of the Kipon kata series at a methodical pace. 
Mullis Center

M     10-11am           Dec 4- 18                       

M      10-11am           Jan 8-29 (no class 1/15)

M      10-11am           Feb 5-26 (no class 2/19)                             
M      10-11am           Mar 4-25                                                        

Free starting in February! No registration needed. 
Ages 55+

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Yoga for Longevity with Flow Collective 55+ 

Mariana will guide you to move slowly and deliberately through a gentle sequence of asanas (physical poses) that will help you stretch, feel calm and balanced. This class will create a stronger sense of peace and stability, not only physically, but mentally. We will be working with the 8 Limbs of Yoga to find a strong foundational practice that feels good and easeful in your body. A minimum of 10 enrolled participants required for each session by early fee deadline. Early fee deadlines are two Thursdays before the class begins.

Mullis Center

F      11-Noon    Dec 1-22     Early Fee: $40/$45

Tu    9-10am      Jan 9-Feb 13  Early Fee: $65/$70

Tu     9-10am     Apr 2-30      Early Fee: $54/$59

F      11-Noon     Jan 5-Feb 9    Early Fee: $65/$70

F      11-Noon       Apr 5-26   Early Fee: $42/$47

Ages 55+

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Vinyasa Yoga with Flow Collective

Sierra will guide you as you flow through asana (physical poses) sequences meant to connect breath with movement in both a meditative and strengthening way. Work stagnant energies out of your body to ultimately prepare for the final relaxation pose. A minimum of 10 enrolled participants are required for each session by early fee deadline. Early fee deadlines are two Thursdays before the class begins.

Wayfinder Wellness.          

Wednesdays       6-7 pm   Dec 6-20                      Early Fee: $30/$35

Wednesdays       6-7 pm    Jan 10-31                      Early Fee: $40/$45

 


Special Events

Be sure to check out our Special Events page for upcoming activities for all ages!