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Parks and Recreation
1457 23rd Street SE
Salem, OR 97302

For program information and general questions, contact Recreation Staff, 503-588-6261

For help with online registration or your customer account, contact Customer Service, 503-588-7272

parksandrecreation@cityofsalem.net

Hours

Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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City of Salem Recreation Services

Fun4All Workshops

spring break lego camp-PAN

Register for Fun4All Workshops

Visions, Craft & Jewelry Week

Age: 6-12

Make your visions come to life exploring hands–on crafts like jewelry making, tie dying, and more. Explore your artistic talents while learning the skills for life–long hobbies.

Participants should bring a bottle of water, snacks, and a lunch.

Cosmic Curiosity

Age: 6-12

Blast off into a spaced themed week of adventure. This immersive, educational program will take young explorers on an out of this world journey through our galaxy and beyond. Students will embark on simulated space missions and work together to complete challenges and design and test model rockets.

Participants should bring a bottle of water, snacks, and a lunch.

LEGO^®

Age: 6-12

A week–long journey into the exciting world of engineering and innovation through the lens of LEGO^®. Designed for young engineers wanting to create mazes, cars, and design solutions to challenges.

Participants should bring a bottle of water, snacks, and a lunch.

Plant Pioneer

Age: 6-12

Calling all young nature enthusiasts and aspiring gardeners–come learn the fundamentals of indoor gardening including plant care and the importance of sunlight, nutrients, and water. Have fun getting hands dirty designing terrariums and learning about companion plants in your own herb garden.

Participants should bring a bottle of water, snacks, and a lunch.

Riddle Rovers

Age: 6-12

Attention budding detectives and puzzle solvers! Spend the week working with others to search for clues and solve puzzles in order to unravel the truth. Ideal for kids who love challenges, mysteries, and the thrill of escaping from perplexing situations.

Participants should bring a bottle of water, snacks, and a lunch.

Survivor Challenge

Age: 6-12

Put problem solving, teamwork, and resiliency skills to the test while navigating obstacle courses, solving challenges, and learning skills to survive in the great outdoors.

Participants should bring a bottle of water, snacks, and a lunch.

Class dates, times, and registration fees are available on the program registration page.

Download the 2024 Recreation Guide

We strive to provide the most accurate information possible. However, some program details may change after the document goes to print.

The activities and fees listed in the Recreation Guide are contingent upon approval of the City of Salem FY 2024-25 budget.

Once the Recreation Guide has gone to print, should changes occur, the most current information will exist in the online registration system, https://egov.cityofsalem.net/parksrec.

FAQs

Are Fee Waivers Available?

Fee waivers may be available for qualified Salem residents living within Salem city limits.

Proof of the OR Health Plan, OR Trail Card, or WIC information is required.

Eligibility is verified annually in the office. For more information, contact 503-588-6261.

After registering, if you plan to register for more programs during the calendar year, contact us for more information about how to register online.

If your address is outside of Salem city limits and ineligible for a fee waiver, you can still register for programs.
May I Request an Accommodation?
Reasonable accommodations may be available, upon request, for persons with disabilities or for those who speak languages other than English.

Accommodations need to be requested 3 business days in advance in one of the following ways:
- When registering for programs online, note the requested accommodation when adding Participant Information.
- When registering in person, note the request on the paper registration card.
- Phone: 503-588-6261, for Relay 711
- Email: parksandrecreation@cityofsalem.net
For further assistance or additional questions, call Parks and Recreation, 503-588-6261.
What is the Refund or Cancellation Policy?
SoftballCityUSA policies are their own and can be found at SoftballCityUSA.com.

Recreation, Sports, and Activities Cancellation/Refund Policy
- The City of Salem reserves the right to cancel programs when minimum enrollment is not met. Full refunds will be issued when programs are canceled.
- Registration fees may be transferred in full to another program of equal value if requested 10 business days in advance of program start.
- Refunds requested:
  - more than 10 business days in advance are eligible for a 100% refund
  - less than 10 business days in advance are eligible for a 50% refund
  - on the day the program begins are eligible for a 25% refund
- Refunds will not be granted:
  - after the first day of program;
  - for absence;
  - inclement weather/air quality once a program has begun;
  - or for amounts equal to or less than $15 per person.
- Refunds may take 4-6 weeks to receive.
- Refunds may be requested by calling Parks and Recreation, 503-588-6261, or by email at ParksandRecreation@cityofsalem.net.

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