Pony Community Activity Centers Open for All

Stillwater Area Public Schools has turned local schools into Pony Community Activity Centers for use by community members of all ages. As part of the school district’s Bridge to Excellence five-year strategic plan, efforts are being made to make district facilities more available to all local residents.

This fall and winter, the district has set aside weekly opportunities for members of the community to come out and be active in a variety of ways. Some of these events are sponsored by PowerUp and powered by Lakeview Health and will have additional games, activities, prizes and more. Best of all, the opportunity is being offered free of charge. Participants just need to register in advance online at stillwaterschools.org/PCAC. Registration will be available at the door, however a nominal fee will be charged and entry to some activities will be on a space available basis.

This initiative kicks off this Saturday, October 5 at the Early Childhood Family Center (ECFC) with an Open Gym for Toddlers/Preschoolers and their Families from 9-11:30 a.m. Register online for free entry.

Schools that will be open on select days and times and the activities they are offering are:

·         Stillwater Junior High School (SJHS): On select Friday nights, the  gyms and swimming pool for family activities.

·         Oak-Land Junior High School (OLJH): On select Thursday nights, community members can come for Family Swim in the pool, get their hearts pumping on the indoor hall walking route, or visit our new weight room and use the fitness equipment.

·         Early Childhood Family Center (ECFC): On select Saturday mornings, come for open gym activities designed just for toddlers and preschoolers and their families. The ECFC gym will be open and staff will offer movement and exploration specifically designed with the youngest learners in mind.

·         Stillwater Area High School (SAHS): On most Monday-Thursday evenings, indoor open walking will be available.

These activities begin in October and will continue  through December. An up to date online calendar is available at stillwaterschools.org/PCAC and the October activities are as follows:

October 14-16 and 21-24, Open Indoor Walking, SAHS, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

October 24, Family Swim, Hall Walking, Weight Room, Fitness Equipment, OLJH, 7-8:30 p.m.

*October 25, Fun Fridays: Open Gym and Open Swim, SJHS, 6-8:30 p.m.

October 28-31, Open Indoor Walking, SAHS, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Registration is required for free admission. Register at stillwaterschools.org/pony-community-activity-center.

*This event has PowerUp activities, including recipes, prizes, games and more!