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Location 1204 Washington Ellis, KS 67637
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 12:00pm or by appointment Saturday-Sunday Closed

View the youth activities below that are currently registering. You can click on the program name to register.


Volleyball Camp 2025

At Volleyball Camp, you will work with EHS Lady Railer Volleyball players and coaches to master the fundamentals, develop proper mechanics and gain game play experience through skill instruction and drills.  Each participant receives a T-shirt.

Registration Deadline:  May 28, 2025

Late Registration Deadline: June 4, 2025

Fee:  $25.00

Ages:  Girls entering 3rd – 8th grade

Dates/Time:  June 11th -13th

6th-8th 9:00 am – 10:30 am

3rd-5th 10:45 am – Noon

Location:  Ellis High School Gym

Sponsored By: Ellis Rec & Ellis Lady Railer Volleyball Team

Cost: 25.00
REGISTRATION ENDS 06/04/2025
For questions contact Katie Armstrong at 785-726-3718 or email at ellisrecoffice@gbta.net.

Kids Craft Corner

Come join us at the Ellis Rec for our monthly Kids Craft Corner. Make some wonderful DIY crafts to take home! Each month we will have a new theme, so make sure to register each month.

Fee: $12.00 per session

Dates:

Session One– September 12th Fall Colors (Register by 9-4-24)

Session Two-October 10th Spooktacular (Register by 10-2-24)

Session Three– November 14th Thankful (Register by 11-6-24)

Session Four- January 17th (Register by 1-8-25)

Session Five- February 21st (Register by 2-5-25)

Session Six- March 14th (Register by 3-5-25)

Session Seven- April 11th (Register by 4-2-25)

Session Eight- May 9th (Register by 4-30-25)

Pre-K through 6th grade (Adults required to stay & assist their PreK & under!)

  **Max of 12 students per session

 Time:  3:45pm-5:00pm

Location: ERC’s Activity Room

REGISTRATION ENDS 05/01/2025
For questions contact Katie Armstrong at 785-726-3718 or email at ellisrecoffice@gbta.net.

Schools Out with K-State


Join the Cottonwood Extension District team for an afternoon packed of awesome hands-on activities that will help youth explore different topics related to agriculture, horticulture, health and wellness, and youth leadership.



Looking for a hands-on, engaging activity for your child? Join us for an exciting session where kids will explore science in a fun and interactive way!


First Session-

Lima Bean Dissection – Discover how seeds grow with a hands-on look inside a lima bean!


Dental Acid Attack – Watch how different drinks and snacks affect teeth and learn how to protect that smile!

Fruits & Veggies in Action – Create a tasty, healthy afterschool snack while learning about the power of good nutrition!


Perfect for curious minds and snack lovers alike! Don’t miss out—fun (and learning!) awaits!


First Session:

Registration Deadline: February 26, 2025

Date: February 28th

Fee: $5.00

Time: 1pm-3pm

Location: ERC Activity Room


Second Session:

Registration Deadline: April 21, 2025

Date: April 25th

Fee$5.00

Time: 1pm-3pm

Location: ERC Activity Room

REGISTRATION ENDS 04/21/2025
For questions contact Katie Armstrong at 785-726-3718 or email at ellisrecoffice@gbta.net.

Tiny Railers Instructional T-Ball

Tiny Railers T-Ball provides a unique opportunity for parents and children to bond while learning the fundamentals of baseball together. Our curriculum is designed to empower parents as primary coaches, guiding their child's early athletic development in a supportive environment.  Each participant will receive a T-shirt.

Registration Deadline:  April 9, 2025

Fee: $20.00

Age: 3 to 4 year olds (must be potty trained)

Dates:  Saturday April 26th, May 3rd, 10th and 17th

Times:

 Session One: 9am

Session Two: 10am

(45 minutes each session)

*Max 12 per session

Depending on registration times may be combined.

Location: North Campus Gym

REGISTRATION ENDS 04/09/2025
For questions contact Katie Armstrong at 785-726-3718 or email at ellisrecoffice@gbta.net.

Father/Daughter Dance 2025

“Starry Night”

 

Bring the most special young lady in your life for an afternoon of fun, complete with photos, dancing and snacks. Pictures of each couple will be taken. Dads or another special person may accompany girls.


*** NEW Midnight Productions will be the DJ and there will be a photobooth***


Pre-Registration required.


Registration Deadline:  April 9, 2025


Fee: $20.00 per couple – plus $5.00 for each additional daughter


Date/Time: Sunday, April 27th @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.


Age: 4 yrs. – 6th grade


Location: Washington Grade School

REGISTRATION ENDS 04/09/2025
For questions contact Katie Armstrong at 785-726-3718 or email at ellisrecoffice@gbta.net.

Summer Art Program 2025

ERC’s Summer Art Program: Students will create a variety of drawings, paintings, and sculpturers in six art sessions. These classes will be taught by Marta Reese. Students will participate in the age division of the grade completed in May 2025

 

Registration Deadline: May 21, 2025

Fee: $20.00

Dates: Every Tuesday starting June 3rd through July 8th

 

Session 1: 1st though 3rd grade Time: 9 am– 10:15 am

Session 2: 4th through 6th grade Time: 10:30 am– 12pm

**Max of 12 students per each session

 

Open House: Saturday, July 12th 9am-11am

Location: ERC Activity Room
REGISTRATION ENDS 05/21/2025
For questions contact Katie Armstrong at 785-726-3718 or email at ellisrecoffice@gbta.net.

Book Cook- April

Learn to love reading, cooking, and healthy nutrition when you are becoming a Book Cook! This class links a favorite storybook with a fun cooking experience!

 

Date:  Monday, April 21st  

Time: 3:45pm

Fee: $10

Location: Ellis Public Library Community Room

Registration Deadline: April 9th 

Book: How to Catch the Easter Bunny

Snack: Bunny Bait

Pre-K through 6th grade (Adults required to stay & assist their PreK!) 

**Max of 12

REGISTRATION ENDS 04/09/2025
For questions contact Katie Armstrong at 785-726-3718 or email at ellisrecoffice@gbta.net.

Dino Day- 2025

If you like dinosaurs and pizza then register today to have some fun at Arthur’s Pizza and Mexican Foods. They will have many Dino fun activities (games, stickers, photo booth, Dino dig)! Each child will create their own Dino Pizza to eat.

(Parents can order and make their own Dino Pizza and a drink for $6.)

Registration Deadline: May 21, 2025

Age:  4-6 years old

Time:  10:30am to 12:00pm

     (Lunch Served at 11:45am)

Place:  Arthur’s Pizza

Cost: $20.00 per kid

Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Limitation:  Max of 15 kids

(parents/guardians can stay if desired)

 

REGISTRATION ENDS 05/21/2025
For questions contact Katie Armstrong at 785-726-3718 or email at ellisrecoffice@gbta.net.

Arthur's Pizza Academy 2025

Do you like to eat pizza?  If so register to be part of the ERC/Arthur’s Pizza Academy.  You will get hands on experience with making dough, rolling out crusts, folding boxes, topping your pizza and much more. Make your own pizza and serve it to 2 guests.

 

Registration Deadline: July 23, 2025

Age:  7-12 years old

Time:  10:30am to 12:30pm (Lunch Served at 12pm)

Place:  Arthur’s Pizza & Mexican Foods

Cost: $30.00 per kid (Includes a t-shirt, a medium pizza, and 3 drinks)

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Limitation:  Max of 15 kids

(Each participant can bring a max of 2 guests for the lunch)

 

Location: Arthur's Pizza
REGISTRATION ENDS 07/23/2025
For questions contact Katie Armstrong at 785-726-3718 or email at ellisrecoffice@gbta.net.