Registration

Puzzle Palooza Competition: January 3 - Spring 2025

Gather your team of 2-4 people and show off your puzzle skills! Race against other teams to complete a 500-piece custom Smithville jigsaw puzzle ~ yours to keep after the competition. Prizes for the first and second teams to finish! Limited to the first 10 teams to register, so hurry -  this program sells out fast! Snacks and drinks included to kick off the night. One adult per team required - only one registration per team please!

Who: All ages welcome, teams of 2-4 people only, at least one adult per team
When: Friday January 3 | 6:00
Where: Smithville Senior Center
Fee: $50 per team | snacks & custom puzzle for your team is included!

Mad Scientist Club: February 5, 12, 19, 26 - Spring 2025

Join us for a 4-week Science Club adventure where curiosity takes center stage! Each week, young scientists ages 6-12 will explore exciting themes with hands-on experiments that spark imagination and wonder. This program is packed with discovery and fun, there's something for every budding scientist.

Get ready to ask big questions, make a little mess, and have a whole lot of fun as we dive into the wonders of the world around us!

Week 1 - Exploring Chemistry
Week 2 - Fun with Physics
Week 3 - Earth Science Adventure
Week 4 - Exploring Space

Who: Ages 6-12
When: February 5, 12, 19, 26 from 4:30-6:00PM
Where: Smithville Senior Center (113 W Main Street)
Fee: $20 per child - Fee includes supplies for all three weeks

Valentine Cookie Decorating Party: February 7 - Winter 2025

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a delightful Cookie Decorating Party! Enjoy a fun-filled evening with festive music, delicious cookies to decorate and enjoy, a themed photo booth, and creative crafts. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!

Who: Children of all ages - (Although some activities may be geared towards ages 3-8, younger children may require assistance)
When: February 7 | 5:30-7:00PM (A come-and-go event)
Where: Smithville Senior Center - 113 W Main Street
Fee: $15/person (Each child participating must register)

Gardening Club: March 5, 12, 19, 26 - Spring 2025

Dig into the wonders of gardening at our 4-week Gardening Club! This hands-on program meets once a week, with a new gardening theme each session. Learn about plants, nature, and how to grow your own garden in a fun and interactive setting!

Week 1 - Seed Starting 101
Week 2 -Soil & Compost Magic
Week 3 - Pollinator Paradise
Week 4 - Garden Art & Care

Who: Ages 6-12
When: March 5, 12, 19, 26 from 4:30-6:00PM
Where: Smithville Senior Center (113 W Main Street)
Fee: $20 per child - Fee includes supplies for all three weeks

Trivia Night: March 7 - Spring 2025

Gather your team of 2-3 people and show off your trivia skills! Race against other teams to answer three rounds of trivia questions. Prizes for the first and second team winners of each round! Limited to the first 10 teams to register, so hurry! Snacks and drinks included to kick off the night! One adult per team required - only one registration per team please!

Who: All ages welcome, teams of 2-3 people only, at least one adult per team
When: Friday March 7th | 6:00
Where: Smithville Senior Center
Fee: $25 per team | snacks & drinks are included!

Pickleball Lessons: March 7, 14, 21, 28 - Spring 2025

Spring pickleball lessons are here! This 4-week one hour session is designed to teach at a beginner level/intro to pickleball and an intermediate level.

Beginner lessons cover the basics of pickleball, after completing lessons, participants will be able to understand how to play the game and to go out and play with family and friends. Players will be introduced to basic strokes, scoring, rules, court etiquette, and court play.
Intermediate lessons are for players who have a broad knowledge of the rules, gets high majority of serves in, and wants to work on strategies during the game. Led by Scott Pearson.

Who: 18+
When: Fridays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 - beginner lessons 5:30-6:30PM, intermediate lessons 6:30-7:30PM
Where: Smith's Fork Pickleball Courts
Fee: $25

Nature Club: April 2, 9, 16, 23 - Spring 2025

Join us for Nature Club! Each week, we'll dive into a new nature topic with hands-on activities and exciting discoveries. From animal tracking to stargazing, there's something for every young explorer! 

Week 1 - Amazing Animals
Week 2 - Trees & Leaves
Week 3 - Water Wonders
Week 4 - Stars & Sky

Who: Ages 6-12
When: April 2, 9, 16, 23 from 4:30-6:00PM
Where: Smithville Senior Center (113 W Main Street)
Fee: $20 per child - Fee includes supplies for all three weeks

Pickleball Lessons: April 4, 11, 18, 25 - Spring 2025

Spring pickleball lessons are here! This 4-week one hour session is designed to teach at a beginner level/intro to pickleball and an intermediate level.

Beginner lessons cover the basics of pickleball, after completing lessons, participants will be able to understand how to play the game and to go out and play with family and friends. Players will be introduced to basic strokes, scoring, rules, court etiquette, and court play.
Intermediate lessons are for players who have a broad knowledge of the rules, gets high majority of serves in, and wants to work on strategies during the game. Led by Scott Pearson.

Who: 18+
When: Fridays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 - beginner lessons 5:30-6:30PM, intermediate lessons 6:30-7:30PM
Where: Smith's Fork Pickleball Courts
Fee: $25

Adult Egg Hunt (21+): April 11 - Spring 2025

Are you looking for a fun evening out with your friends? SPR's second annual Adult Only Egg Hunt might be just what you need! This event is exclusive for those 21+. You can hunt for eggs with cool prizes, enjoy some delicious food and drinks from Chops BBQ food truck. We even have a DJ playing music for you and taking requests and don't forget that one drink ticket is included in your registration, so you can have a sip while you enjoy the hunt! ~ Limited spots available, this event sold out fast last year!

Schedule:
5:30PM Check-In Begins
6:30PM Egg Hunt Begins
6:45PM Claim Prizes, hang out, have some drinks, play some yard games, check out the food trucks!
7:30PM Closing time...

Who: 21+
When: April 11 | 5:30-7:30PM
Where: Heritage Park
Fee: $20 per person - one drink ticket included

Beginner 5K Training: April 12-May 17 - Spring 2025

If you've ever dreamed of crossing the 5K finish line, this is your chance! In this spring 6-week program you will train with an instructor as a small group to prep for running your first 5K on May 17. Along with weekly sessions, you will also be given a training schedule to follow on your own. Also included is a beginner runners book written by our instructor. Instructed by Nick Sloop.

Who: Beginner runners of all ages
When: Saturdays April-May | 9:00AM |4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/4 (Sunday), 5/10, 5/17 (5K day!)
Where: First meeting at Heritage Park | Downtown Smithville
Fee: $25 per person

Little Sprouts Earth Day: April 22 - Spring 2025

Pickleball Lessons: May 2, 9, 16, 23 - Spring 2025

Spring pickleball lessons are here! This 4-week one hour session is designed to teach at a beginner level/intro to pickleball and an intermediate level.

Beginner lessons cover the basics of pickleball, after completing lessons, participants will be able to understand how to play the game and to go out and play with family and friends. Players will be introduced to basic strokes, scoring, rules, court etiquette, and court play.
Intermediate lessons are for players who have a broad knowledge of the rules, gets high majority of serves in, and wants to work on strategies during the game. Led by Scott Pearson.

Who: 18+
When: Fridays, January 3, 10, 17, 24 - beginner lessons 5:30-6:30PM, intermediate lessons 6:30-7:30PM
Where: Grace Community Church
Fee: $25

Little Hoopsters Basketball Clinic - Winter 2024

You and your child will engage in activities that focus on balance, coordination, motor skills, and fundamentals of introductory basketball.  Sessions include a simple structured clinic where participants will learn basketball through movement, imagination, and creativity. Little Hoopsters program is a clinic, not a league - no games, teams, or practices. Parents are expected to assist their child. Clinic shirt and end of program medal included; parents will provide shoes. 

Fee: $55.00
Who: Co-ed Clinic for grades Preschool-2nd Grade (as of 1/1/2025)
Dates: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22
Clinic Times: Saturday mornings  |  10:00-10:45AM: Grades PreK-Kindergarten  |  9:00-9:45AM: Grades 1st-2nd
Where: Eagle Heights Elementary Gym

Youth Basketball - Winter 2024

Dribble, shoot, and score in our action-packed recreational basketball league! Open to players of all skill levels, this program focuses on skill-building, teamwork, and having fun on the court. Smithville Parks and Recreation partners with nine neighboring communities—East Buch, Mid-Buch, DeKalb, Platte City, North Platte, West Platte, Lathrop, Lawson, and Plattsburg—making this a dynamic league with exciting games and opportunities for growth. Some travel for games is included. Each player will receive a jersey, and parents will provide shorts, shoes, and an optional 28.5-size basketball. Please note that 2nd graders are not eligible to move up at this time.

Fee: $75
Games: Each team is guaranteed 8 games played only on Saturdays starting 12/7. Home games will be held at Horizon Elementary and Maple Elementary. Tentative game dates are 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8. 
Practices: Each team will have 1-2 practices/week based on coach's schedule starting week of 11/4. Practices will be held at Horizon and Maple Elementary.
End of Season Tournaments: 4th boys & 4th girls at EB, 6th boys at Smithville, 5th boys at DK, 3rd girls at WP, 6th and 5th girls at MB, 3rd boys at LP
Volunteer Coaching:The recreation sports programs are dependent upon volunteer coaches. If you would like to coach, please click the "Volunteer" tab below! Coaches can choose three players, including their own child(ren), to be on the team they coach. The teams' practice schedules are chosen by the volunteer coach around their schedule. If you would like to guarantee a particular practice day+/time for your child, you are welcome to volunteer coach!