Burlington Recreation Center
(620) 364-8484
Adult Interest/Fitness
Member Registration begins May 21st, 2024
Non-Member Registration begins May 24th, 2024
Burlington/New Strawn City-Wide Garage Sale
Extensive advertising is done for this huge sale, so please register early! Your $5 fee helps defray the cost of advertising and puts your individual sale on the main garage sale map for all to see! Plan NOW to be a part of one of Burlington’s busiest days.
Saturday, August 3
$5.00
DEADLINE: Monday, July 22 @ 5pm
4th of July
Plan to spend the July 4th holiday right here in Burlington! Enjoy a cool dip at the outdoor pool from 1-5pm. Veterans and seniors (55 years and over) will be given free admission! All other patrons will receive $1.00 off regular admission! There will be a fireworks display at dusk at Kelley Park. Additional activities are pending.
Family & Friends Bike Scavenger Hunt
Dust off those bike wheels! The nice weather is here and it’s time to get out in the sunshine! On Wednesday June 19th we will meet at the Rec Center at 5:30 to hand out checklists of “stops” that must be made on your ride! Take a picture of your group with the said object/landmark/building as your ‘Proof’. All participants must meet back at the Rec Center by 7:00. Those that are able to complete their checklist will receive a gift certificate to put towards a future BRC activity!
Once back we will go over checklists and enjoy some pizza!
Wednesday, June 19
5:30-7:30pm
$10/family
Deadline: Monday, June 10
6th Annual BRC Triathlon
Be sure to mark Saturday, August 10 on your calendar! Swim, bike and run as an individual or get a team of three together and enter the team triathlon. Coffey County Circuit participants can get 3 points if they enter one of the individual triathlons. Team participants get one point. Triathlon will be held on Saturday, August 10! Registration begins at 7:30am.
· Team division must be 3 members who each perform 1/3 of race.
· Lightning or threat of severe weather postpones/cancels event. NO REFUNDS
· All bikers must wear approved helmet for ride
· Ages 14+ ONLY for all events
Xtreme Division: Starts @ 8am
Swim (500m), bike (12 miles), run (3.2miles)
Fun Division: Starts @ 8:30am
Swim(300m), bike(6 miles), run (3.2miles)
Team Division: Starts @ 9:00am
Swim(400m), bike(8miles), run (3.2 miles)
Saturday, August 10
$30 Indiv (includes T-shirt if registered by July 26)
$60 Team (includes T-shirt if registered by July 26)
Ages 14+
Registration begins at 7:30am.
OK KIDS, Sept 6-8, 2024
How about some great outdoor family fun right here in your back yard?! Mark your calendar for the annual OK Kids event! Look for a detailed itinerary of activities soon! A wide variety of outdoor activities are being planned, including: camping, fishing, archery, air rifle, trap shooting, canoeing, ropes challenge, camp fire activities and MORE! Check out the OK kids website at www.okkidscc.com!
Movie Mondays
Each Monday we have a group of ladies that get together for a wholesome, feel good movie at 1:30. Popcorn and water included. We would love to have you join!
Free
Mondays @ 1:30
Tuesday Cards
Each Tuesday we have a group that gets together for a few games of cards and conversation at 1:00. Come in for some afternoon enjoyment on Tuesdays!
Free
Tuesdays @ 1:00
FITNESS
Deep Water Aerobics
This evening outdoor pool class will be held by Aquatics Director Justin Logan. Join him in the pool for some deep water aerobics and to get a great water workout.
Monday & Thursday Nights 6:00-6:45pm
July 8-August 8
$20 for the session or $3 Drop-in fee
Morning Water Aerobics
Do you enjoy the water? Start your morning off with this great water aerobic class. Everyone is welcome, young and old. This is a class for all fitness levels. You are encouraged to work at your own pace and enjoy the water and camaraderie of your classmates.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 8:30am
Ongoing
$1/class/person
Payable to BRC
Pickleball
Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong and is something all ages can play. The rules are simple, the game is easy to learn, and you can have fun playing immediately. Stop by and give it a try!
Most mornings at 8am
If you would like more information stop by the front desk! We can get you introduced to one of the regulars and connected on the app they use to schedule the court!
6th Annual BRC Triathlon
Be sure to mark Saturday, August 10 on your calendar!
Swim, bike and run as an individual or get a team of three together and enter the team triathlon. Coffey County circuit participants can get 3 points if they enter one of the individual triathlons. Team participants get one point. Triathlon will be held on Saturday, August 10! Registration begins at 7:30am.
· Team division must be 3 members who each perform 1/3 of race.
· Lightning or threat of severe weather postpones/cancels event. NO REFUNDS
· All bikers must wear approved helmet for ride
· Ages 14+ ONLY for all events
Xtreme Division: Starts @ 8am
Swim (500m), bike (12 miles), run (3.2 miles)
Fun Division: Starts @ 8:00am
Swim(300m), bike(6 miles), run (3.2miles)
Team Division: Starts @ 8:00am
Swim(400m), bike(8miles), run (3.2 miles)
DATE: Saturday, August 10
FEE: $30 Indiv (includes T-shirt if registered by July 26)
$60 Team (includes T-shirt if registered by July 26)
WHO: Ages 14+
WHEN: Registration begins at 7:30am
Burlington Karate Academy
Learn traditional forms of katas, blocks and kicks. Learn and gain balance, self-discipline, confidence and endurance. Classes for ages 6+ to adults. Private lessons are also available. Contact Sensei Cofer for more information, 913-683-0072.
Sensei Michael Cofer
Tuesdays & Wednesdays@ 6:30pm
$40/monthly or $120 quarterly
Payable to BRC
BOOTCAMP
Come kickstart your fitness journey with a new bootcamp instructed by Deborah Wilson, Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist. This class will include weight lifting, cardio, and core work. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. We can modify movements when necessary to accommodate for injuries or different fitness levels.
Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable athletic clothing with tennis shoes.
Starting August 5th 2024
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
$100 for session (3 months/12 classes)
$10 drop in class fee
Call, Text or Email to reserve your spot
Email: Deborah.d.wilson93@gmail.com
Cell: 913.250.7948
Personal Training by Deborah
Offered by Deborah Wilson who is a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and owner of Gains and Glory Pro Fitness located in Lyndon, KS. She specializes in weight loss and hypertrophy (visible muscle growth.) She also works to further mobility and functional movement for those who have been released for exercise after completing rehab for injuries.
Personal training is by appointment only.
Email: Deborah.d.wilson93@gmail.com
Cell: 913.250.7948
Restore & Rebuild
This 60 minute adult fitness class aims to renew your body by increasing muscle, improving flexibility and restoring the body to its personal best. R&R is a combination of floor barre, yoga, Pilates, conditioning, strength training, progressing ballet technique & stretches.
This class increases muscle memory, improves flexibility, increases stamina, mobility and muscle growth.
Participants will learn breathing techniques to increase blood flow, improve posture and range of motion. Body balls, yoga mats, resistance bands and weights will be used in the class.
Participants may be barefoot or wear aerobic shoes. Each exercise movement introduced is designed to build upon each other to achieve the greatest benefit.
Two time options:
Tuesdays/Thursday 7am-Ongoing
Tuesdays @ 8:30-Class begins May 21, 2024
Fee:
Attend twice per week: $10 per week
Attend once per week: $6 per class
For more info or to register email Kristine Stohs at:
Adult & Teen Ballet Class
This 6 week Ballet Class will be geared towards beginner-advanced beginner level. Basic feet & arm positions, exercises at the barre and center floor combinations will be taught. Ballet or jazz shoes are suggested for this class. This is great for Mother & daughter or Friends.
Thursdays @ 9:00am
May 23-June 27
$36 for the session.
Register by May 20, 2024.
To register email Kristine at:
2024 Fitness Challenge
Keep your fitness promise this year! Walk, run, swim, bike, lift or any of the above and more! Just move your body with intentional effort! We are here to encourage you! Stay accountable, focused and consistent with the BRC Fitness Challenge! See the Fitness Challenge handout and review the 5 Simple Steps and get started today!
FEE: $25/person
Please let staff know which goal you are choosing at time of sign-up.
If you complete at least 50% of your points earned at the Rec Center—your name will be put in a drawing where three patrons will win a monetary prize determined by the amount of patrons signed up! Instruction packets on how to track your points are available at the front desk!
2024 FITNESS GOALS
Walkers/Runners: 500 miles
Swimmers: 50 miles
Bikers: 1,000 miles
Weight Room: 75 hours
Cross-Training: 1,000 points
55+: 800 points
Darla’s Bodyshop & Personal Training
If you have taken a fitness class in the last 31 years at BRC you most likely have taken a class instructed by Darla Dale and were sad to hear that she is retiring from teaching classes. GOOD NEWS though!! Darla will still be offering personal training sessions and would love to have you as a client! Here’s what she says:
“I am a 30 year ACE certified personal trainer! If you need accountability, motivation, encouragement or just have no idea what you need to do to reach your fitness goals, call me. I can give you all the details on getting started. I believe in hard work and consistency not fad “diets” or weight loss pills. As little as $95 can get you on your way! “
Check out and join her FB Group: “Darla’s Bodyshop” and get connected!
T.Training & Fitness by Tiah Ditto
Tiah Ditto is a 2015 Burlington High School graduate who is now killing it in the fitness industry—pushing people to be their best and most healthy self! We all know life is crazy busy and schedules are all over the place—let this online coaching approach keep you accountable and headed in the right direction!
Straight from the trainer herself:
“Are you ready to kickstart your fitness journey? Let’s unleash your full potential with a fierce and refreshing new routine with ONLINE coaching!
Say good-bye to fatigue and hello to a bespoke blend of workouts, meal plans, and weekly check-ins that are the secret to your success!
Your exclusive app is like having a fitness wizard in your pocket, and during our bi-weekly calls we will hone in on your fitness and nutritional goals and ensure that your personalized workouts and meal plans match your needs. A coach who will keep you accountable and lead you the right way.
Text “GO” to 620.364.9006 because your dream body is just a message away! Let’s make this journey legendary!”
**Tiah is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and graduate from Emporia State University, Bachelors of Science in Health and Human Performance and Master’s of Science, HPER (Health Education).
Join her Facebook Group at T.Training & Fitness and get connected!