Kick It: Little Kickers, Junior Kickers set for soccer fun

Kevin PowellCity, Parks & Recreation

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is offering a pair of classes for young children to learn about the sport of soccer in a fun, organized environment.

Little Kickers and Junior Kickers are basic introductions to the game of soccer. These interactive classes will provide children with opportunities to make new friends and play soccer. Little Kickers is open to children two years-old – five years-old and Junior Kickers is open to children four years-old and five years-old. Parents are welcome to watch or join in with the class. The classes have two different sessions offered: 10-10:50 a.m. Wednesdays, July 3-24, or 5-5:50 p.m. Thursdays, July 11- Aug. 1. All sessions are held at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. Cost is $40 per kicker, per session.

To register online, visit: http://lprd.org/activity?n=326200 or stop by any Parks and Recreation facility including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; Sports Pavilion Lawrence, East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive; Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St., or the Administrative Office in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.

For more information, contact Sports Pavilion Lawrence (785) 330-7355.