Art
The Art Center provides tons of fun for kids with our
extensive offering of youth art classes. Want to get your young
person started in art? Enroll them in our many preschool classes
such as: ABC's of Shape, Busy Bakers, Art Smart, Holiday Story
Factory and much more.
For the older children (ages 9-12 years) the Art Center
provides many different opportunities to explore art with classes
like: Art & Animals, Clay, Pottery for Kids, Drawing &
Painting, Sculpture, Mask Making, Art Sampler and much
more.
Parent/Child Art
Mom, Dad, or Grandparents, bring your budding young artist to
the Art Center for fun filled classes full of many different art
activities. Children can start as young as 2 1/2 years of age by
enrolling in our many popular Parent/Child classes such as: Art
Start, Fun Factory, Holiday Fun Crafts, Stories That Come Alive,
Clay Mates and much more. Students will create one-of-a-kind art
projects that will be cherished for years to come.
View a list of all available classes, then narrow your search via available
search criteria.
For registration details visit our Online
Registration page.
Dance
Dance is not only an art form- it is a great way to build
self-esteem, self-confidence, and to develop good physical
coordination. Boise Parks & Recreation offers a variety
of classes including tap, ballroom, line dance and country swing,
to name a few.
View a list of all available classes, then narrow your search via available
search criteria.
For registration details visit our Online
Registration page.
Martial Arts
Learn the principles and techniques of Shotokan Karate. Classes
focus on the development of self-defense, self discipline and
physical fitness. Open to beginning level students. Sessions are
offered on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
View a list of all available classes, then narrow your search via available
search criteria.
For registration details visit our Online
Registration page.
Strength Training
A combination class for adults of all ages. A full body workout
using machines and other resistance equipment, featuring individual
instruction on proper form and technique. Participants will make
gains in muscular strength and flexibility.
View a list of all available classes, then narrow your search via available
search criteria.
For registration details visit our Online
Registration page.
Fitness
Boise Parks & Recreation offer a variety of fitness
orientated classes for adults; some outdoors and others are
indoors. Core conditioning, pilates, yoga, tai chi, sunset/moonrise
hikes, and kettlebell are a few of our offerings.
View a list of all available classes, then narrow your search via available
search criteria.
For registration details visit our Online
Registration page.
Tennis
Adult Lessons - USTA Tennis - Ages 16 &
Up
Classes are designed for beginning to advanced-intermediate
level tennis players and are limited to eight to ten students per
instructor. Classes are offered in four, three-week sessions and
are held at the Fort Boise Park tennis courts.
Beginner: Introduction to the basics of tennis. Learn proper
grip, stroke techniques, serving, and movement.
Advanced Beginner: Instruction designed for tennis fundamentals
and to improve the level of your play.
Intermediate: This class will prepare students for entry level
tournament play. Some emphasis on competitive play.
Advanced Intermediate: A focus on competitive tennis. This
class is structured for tennis players seeking higher level
play.
Drill Group: This class will improve your game through the use
of fast paced competitive drills and play.
USTA League Tennis
Join us for fun, Fitness, and Friends? Call the Idaho Tennis
Association at 208-322-5150 ext 206, or e-mail leagues@idtennis.com if
interested in competitive tennis! You can also visit them
online at http://www.idtennis.com/
View a list of all available classes, then narrow your search via available
search criteria.
Tennis Court Reservations
Please call Fort Boise Community Center for tennis
court reservations at 208-608-7680.
Swimming
Swim classes are available at all six pools. Eight 25-minute
classes are offered Mondays-Thursdays in two-week sessions. Classes
are taught by certified instructors.
Adult lap swim is available at Borah, Fairmont, Lowell, Natatorium and Ivywild
pools.
Borah, Fairmont, Ivywild, and the Natatorium Pools are
wheelchair accessible.
View a list of all available classes, then narrow your search via available
search criteria.
Click
here to view more information on Boise
Pools.
Drop-In Activities
Winter Drop-In Volleyball (16yrs+)
All skill levels welcome.
$2.00/day Youth 16-17 yrs
$4.00/day Adult 18 yrs & up
$3.00/day Senior
Fort Boise Community Center
Monday (Starts October 1) 9:00 am - 11:30 am Seniors
Wednesday (Starts October 3) 9:00 am - 11:30 am Seniors
Saturday (Starts October 6) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 16+
Sunday (Starts October 6) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 16+
NOTE: Times are subject to change.
Drop-In Volleyball for Seniors (60yrs+)
All skill levels welcome.
$3.00/day Senior
Fort Boise Community Center
Monday (Starts October 1) 9:00 am - 11:30 am Seniors
Wednesday (Starts October 3) 9:00 am - 11:30 am Seniors
NOTE: Times are subject to change.
Drop-In Basketball (18yrs+)
The Fort Boise Community Center gymnasium is open for weekday
basketball games. All skill levels welcome. Indoor court, locker
room and showers provided. No registration necessary.
$4.00 per visit. Monday-Friday 12-2 pm at Fort Boise
Community Center.
NOTE: Times are subject to change.
Adaptive Recreation
Boise Parks & Recreation's Adaptive
Recreation program provides a wide range of recreational,
social and educational programs for youth and adults with
disabilities. Individuals with disabilities can choose to
participate with one of our adaptive recreation programs
which are specifically designed for someone with a disability
or utilize inclusion services in
which accommodations may be provided so that an individual with a
disability can fully participate in any of Boise Parks &
Recreation's programs.
Click here to view more
information about Adaptive Recreation Programs and
activities.