Oakdale Recreation Monthly News

May 2023

Page one of the early summer newsletter

Early Summer 2023 Newsletter

View the Early Summer Newsletter for 2023 online and in person at the Oakdale Discovery Center. Get a jump start on registration to fill your child's summer break with fun. 

Recreation's full summer newsletter, with even more adult and family programming, is coming soon. The pages will be inside the next Oakdale Update magazine, mailed to Oakdale homes and posted online in late May.

Nature Preserve Large Shelter

Host your next summer event at one of Oakdale's picnic shelters!

Now through early October | City of Oakdale Parks

Reserve a picnic shelter for your graduation party, shower, birthday, reunion, or other celebration! Call 651-747-3860 to check availability and make a reservation. Rental fees are due at the time of booking.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

PROGRAMS FOR THE KIDS

Librarian reads to kids

Library Story Time "Animals"

Wednesday, May 31 | 10:30 AM | Discovery Center
 
A Washington County Youth Librarian will be visiting for a series of special preschool story times! We’ll have fun talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing together. We will focus on concepts such as counting, colors, sharing, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet. A simple craft will follow. A free program recommended for developmental ages 0 to 5 and their grown-ups.

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Preschoolers show off their surfboard creations

Small World Camps (Ages 3 to 6)

Monday to Thursday | 10 to 11:30 AM

Campers play games, create arts and crafts, and participate in special events for each weekly theme. 

  • June 12 to 15: Moon Walkers at Oakfield Park
  • June 20 to 22*: All Things Disney at Eberle Park
  • June 26 to 29: Rainforest Adventures at Discovery Center Picnic Shelter

 Register before the deadline one week prior to camp. $30 per week, per child. *The week of June 20 to 22 is $22.50 (3 days).

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Campers make silly faces during group photo

Mini Camps (Ages 6 to 11)

Monday to Thursday | 1:30 to 4 PM

Campers play games, create arts and crafts, and participate in special events for each weekly theme.

  • June 12 to 15: Beakers and Bubbles at Walton Park
  • June 12 to 15: Fear Factor at Oakdale Nature Preserve (west side of park)
  • June 20 to 22*: Oakdale Olympics* at Walton Park
  • June 20 to 22*: Color Wars* at Oakdale Nature Preserve (west side of park)
  • June 26 to 29: CSI Oakdale at Walton Park
  • June 26 to 29: Beakers and Bubbles at Oakdale Nature Preserve (west side of park)

Register before the deadline one week prior to camp. $40 per week, per child. *The week of June 20 to 22 is $30 (3 days).

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Girls grooming a horse

Horseback Riding at Bunker Park Stable (Ages 8 to 16)

Thursday, June 15 | 10 AM to 2:30 PM | Depart and Return at Discovery Center
 
 Travel to Bunker Park Stable for a day of riding horses. The trip departs from the Discovery Center and includes horseback ride, barn tour, horse grooming and transportation. Participants must be at least eight years old and at least 52 inches tall, no exceptions. You must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (no shorts or sandals). Bring a nut-free bagged lunch. Space is limited. Registration deadline is June 8. $75.

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Mini clay creations

KidCreate Studio: Mini Mania (Ages 5 to 12)

Friday, June 16 | 9 AM to 3 PM | Discovery Center
 
 Teeny tiny is all the rage, so come create microscopic masterpieces! Participants will sculpt an itty bitty bowling set, magnificent mini cake and other tiny creations. It's mini mania! Please pack a drink and nut free lunch for your child. Deadline to register is June 9. $88.

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FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES

Community walkers wearing club t-shirts

Community Walk

Now through October 31 | During Park Hours | Oakdale Nature Preserve

Earn rewards for walking! Residents of Oakdale will have the opportunity to explore and walk the 200 acre nature preserve and record their miles. Stop by the Discovery Center after every walk and Oakdale Recreation will record and track your miles throughout the season. The program is for Oakdale Residents only. ID will be required for proof of residency. Before your first walk, stop in the Discovery Center to register. Walkers write down their miles each day they visit, and turn in their mileage using either the indoor or outdoor drop boxes at the Discovery Center. Reach the ultimate goal of walking 150 miles total. 

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Kayaks on the shore

Learn to Kayak: Silver Lake, North St. Paul

Tuesday, May 23 | 4:30 to 6 PM or 6 to 7:30 PM | Silver Lake Beach, 2601 19th Avenue East, North St Paul, MN 55109

Learn basic kayak skills such as paddling and getting in and out of the water. Kayaks and life jackets provided. Wear shoes that can get wet. Dress in layers. Ages 12 and up. Register to kayak before the deadline on May 16. $30 per person, single kayak.  

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ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

women practicing yoga

Yoga 

Taught by Jennifer Brandt, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist at Body and Mind Yoga Therapy www.bodyandmindyogatherapy.com. 

Develop a strong and flexible spine, increase comfort and mobility in your joints, and build strength and balance in a safe way in this all-levels yoga class. Classes focus on each student's own internal experience rather than achieving an external appearance. Every class will include movement and guided breathing woven together. Most classes will have an element of meditation, chanting, and guided self-exploration. 

Drop-in Spring Dates 

Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 | 9 to 10 AM | Discovery Center 

Drop in at the Discovery Center front desk to try any yoga class for only $18 per single date.

Summer yoga series beginning in June to be added soon. Please check website for updates on registration information later in May!

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bike with flower basket

Painting Class | Bike with Flower Basket on Canvas

Friday, May 26 | 11 AM to 2 PM | Discovery Center

Join local artist Sandy Danus of Cheerful Hearts Studio as she leads you through a fun and inviting, acrylic paint class. Learn a new skill and have a great time! All supplies are included and our cheerful, step by step instruction is easy to follow, even if you have never picked up a paint brush before. Come away with your own beautiful finished canvas creation that you can be proud of. Deadline to register is May 19. $35.

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Group tours the American Swedish Institute

Adult Road Trip | American Swedish Institute: "Beyond Lefse and Lutefisk"

Wednesday, May 31 | 9 AM to 2 PM (please note date change from prior printing; correct date is May 31) | Depart from Gladstone Community Education Center

Explore the Swedish, Swedish-American and Nordic cultures through a variety of exhibits and guided tours at the American Swedish Institute. Fee includes lunch, school bus transportation and admission. Registration and refund deadline is May 16. $75. 

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Pickleball players on the court

Open Court Pickleball

Courts open for play, pending weather conditions | Tanners Lake Park

  • Monday, Wednesday, Sunday | 5 to 7 PM
  • Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday | 9 to 11 AM

Join the Oakdale Pickleball Club for a game of pickleball. All are welcome to join during the open court play. Play is casual, beginners are welcome! Pickleball balls will be provided. 

Questions about the Oakdale Pickleball Club? Please contact Chuck Scott by calling 651-439-5307.

Oakdale Wellness 50+ logo

Oakdale Wellness 50+

Oakdale Wellness 50+ is a volunteer initiative making Oakdale and Washington County healthier by offering health-focused activities for persons 50 and over that lead to measurably improved wellness. 

Oakdale Wellness 50+ is supported by Washington County, the City of Oakdale, and the Vital Aging Network (VAN).

UPCOMING OAKDALE WELLNESS 50+ ACTIVITIES:

Wednesday Walks at Oakdale Nature Preserve

Wednesdays at 9 AM . No registration is necessary to join these weekly walks.

Get Your Bike Ready for Riding

Monday, May 8 | 9:45 AM | Discovery Center | Get you and your bike ready for riding this season. Bring your bike, helmet and water bottle. Learn more and register through Meetup.

Wellness Book Club - Exposure, Robert Bilott

Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 PM | Oakdale Library | Get involved in the movie and book clubs by emailing Wellness 50+


The Oakdale Recreation and the Discovery Center will be closed the following dates:

  • Saturday, May 20 for a private event
  • Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day



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