March Madness comes to the Westlake Rec Center!

March 28 – April 1 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) Spring Break Day Camp (grades K-6) – Enjoy the spring break at the Rec Center one day at a time or join us for the whole week. The camp is designed to keep kids entertained with games, swimming, art projects and other fun stuff in a supervised setting. Children will need to bring a brown bag lunch, towel and swimsuit. An afternoon snack is provided. Daily rate is $30/Member, $45/Resident, $50/Non-Resident. Weekly rate is $150/Member, $225/Resident, $250/Non-Resident.

Wednesday, March 16 (3:30-4:15 p.m.) Little Chefs (ages 4-6) – This basic class will teach kids how to make simple and tasty recipes with a St. Patrick's Day theme. Supplies are included. Parents are asked to stay and assist. Cost is $10/Member, $15/Resident, $20/Non-Resident.

Wednesday, March 16 (4:30-5:30 p.m.) Kids in the Kitchen (ages 7-12) – Same as the Little Chefs class but more hands-on and involved. Parents, please notify the instructor of any food allergies upon registering. St. Patrick’s Day theme. Cost is $10/Member, $15/Resident, $20/Non-Resident.

March 24 (5:30 p.m.) & March 26 (10 a.m.) March Madness 3-on-3 Tournament (Boys and Girls, Grades 3/4, 5/6, 7/8) – The youth basketball season is not quite ready to be over. The traditional 3-on-3 March Madness tournament will be held at the Westlake Recreation Center. The girls will play on Thursday, March 24, while the boys will play on Saturday, March 26. Registration packets are available at the Recreation Center’s front desk.

Adult Softball Leagues – Westlake Recreation is now accepting teams for its various men’s and coed softball leagues. Men's leagues include Sunday Men DH, Monday/Wednesday Men and Thursday Men DH. Coed leagues include: Sunday nights, Tuesday DH and Friday DH. Deadline to register is April 12. Season starts the week of May 1.

Adult Men’s Basketball Leagues – Westlake Recreation is now accepting teams for its Sunday night men’s basketball league. Maximum of 24 teams accepted. Games begin on April 10. At least three divisions within the league. Deadline to register is April 4.

More information regarding all of these programs and more can be found at our website at http://www.cityofwestlake.org/recreation/index.aspx or by stopping by the Recreation Center at 28955 Hilliard Blvd., calling us at 440-808-5700 or by picking up our new Rec Gazette.

Jim Dispirito is Athletic Coordinator for the Westlake Rec Dept.