The Great Bend Recreation Commission is accepting enrollment for programs that will begin this month and continue through July. Summer activities will be offered at the Recreation Center; Activity Center; Lincoln, Jefferson, Eisenhower and Park schools; Veterans Park and other locations throughout Great Bend.

A variety of enrichment and recreation programs are available for children 5-12 years old, Program Coordinator Garet Fitzpatrick said. "These programs include arts and crafts, ceramics, pottery, cartooning, drawing, tennis lessons, cheerleading, Fourth of July crafts, cooking classes, dance classes, swimming lessons, outdoor experiences, day camps and a variety of fun mini classes."

Preschool programs for children 3-4 years old will also be held at various locations in Great Bend. These programs include Crayola Kids, Mud Shop, Little Rascals Fun, Munchkins, dance classes, The Fun World of Music, Wiggles & Giggles, cooking, and a variety of mini classes.

GBRC also offers family classes for children 4–10 years old accompanied by an adult on Saturday mornings. These programs provide families an opportunity to spend some quality time together.

Adult classes, for ages 18 and older, include oil painting, golf and tennis tournaments. Aerobic classes also meet throughout the summer.

For more information on summer programs call the Recreation Commission office, 793-3755 ext. 2, or e-mail recreation@gbrc.kscoxmail.com.