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Registration Policy
1. Register early! All programs operate on a minimum enrollment requirement as well as a maximum enrollment capacity. Sufficient enrollment must be met 5 days prior to the starting date.
2. Registration is accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
3. Participants are not considered "registered" until fees are paid.
4. You may ask a friend or relative to register for you.
5. The City reserves the right to cancel, change or combine programs when minimum enrollment has not been met.
6. Incomplete registration forms will not be processed.
7. You may register for programs late, if there is space available, however, fees are not pro-rated.
8. Credits or refunds will be given if you find you cannot participate. Refunds or credits will be granted if we are notified 10 days prior to the beginning of a program. In some cases, such as pre-arranged trips, refunds cannot be granted if expenses for the program have already been incurred.

If you need any special accommodations, please notify staff at time of registration.

Float In Movie at Centennial Pool
Sponsored by:  UniSource Energy Services – Gas and Electric
Saturday, June 16 Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.
Movie begins at approximate 8:45 p.m.
Feature movie: Dolphin Tail
At Centennial Park Pool
3333 Harrison St.
Entry Fees: $2.50 per person
This aquatic Special Event is a fun way to cool off during the hot summer nights while taking in a themed movie at the pool. Bring your tubes, air mattresses or other floating equipment, along with your family, and be at Centennial Pool to complete the perfect summer day. Concessions will be open throughout the evening. Everyone is welcome but plan to come early as ONLY 250 will be allowed in the pool for this event. (Children under 4 feet or who cannot swim must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times / NO EXCEPTIONS!)

FREE Swim Day
July 4 at Downtown & Centennial Pools
1:00-5:00 p.m. Open Swim Session
This year’s FREE Swim Day will be brought to you by the City of Kingman Parks & Recreation Department. There will be special activities with games, contest, and giveaways. This is our way of showing our appreciation to the community for their support in our activities throughout the year. Bring the entire family to either the Downtown Pool located at Grandview and 324 Gold Street or come to Centennial Pool located at 3333 N. Harrison. 
 

Summer Movies in the Park
Sponsored by:  Martin Swanty Auto Center of Kingman
Friday, July 27
Saturday, August 11
8:15 p.m. approximate start
At Centennial Park - 3333 Harrison St.
FREE
Giant Screen Movies at Centennial Park are back for the fifth consecutive summer thanks to Martin Swanty Chrysler Dodge Jeep and their generous donation to make this program possible. Movies will begin approximately at dusk or about 8:15 p.m. and will be on the grass west of Centennial Pool. Movies will be shown on a 16 foot inflatable screen. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs or air mattresses and enjoy a pleasant evening under the stars watching a great movie of the day. The fun does not stop here! Concessions are sold by the Pool Snack Bar. These movies are FREE so take advantage of this opportunity and come on out and have fun while showing your support for Martin Swanty Chrysler Dodge Jeep for their generous sponsorship of 2012 Movies in the Park.

Family Fun Carnival & Movie Night
At Centennial Park
Friday, July 27
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. – all activities
At dark (Approx. 8:15 - 10:15 p.m.) – movies TBD
Bring the Whole Family for an evening of great fun for all! Join in on the fun with 25¢ carnival games, clowns, picnic games, balloons, kids crafts, food, entertainment of local performers, an outdoor movie on the large blowup screen plus more to come! Food sales will be available throughout the event. Children can have fun participating in games and craft stations. Live entertainment is also in the works. If you are interested in being part of the entertainment, please contact Yvonne at 692-3111. Bring your folding chairs and blankets for the movie.

34^th Annual Mighty Mud Mania
Thursday, August 2
10:00 a.m.
The 34^th Annual Mighty Mud Mania sponsored by the City of Kingman will be held on Thursday, August 2 at Firefighter’s Park. Mud Mania is open to anyone wanting to take part in this annual summer ritual which signals the start of the coming school season. Firefighter’s Park will be the scene of the crime as nearly 400 brave souls will slip and slosh their way to a dirty and gritty ending while trying to win the crown of fastest mud runner in their age division. Boys and girls compete separately to see who can navigate the obstacle course the fastest. The Champion and Runner-up in each age division is awarded a Mud Mania Tee-shirt and the winner will also receive a Champion Mud Mania Trophy. Age divisions are divided into 4 and 5 year old, 6 and 7, 8 and 9, 10 and 11, 12 to 14 years, 15 to 17, 18 to 34 years and the Sr. Division of 35 years and older. It’s all for fun and a great way to spend a day in the park. Participants will also have the opportunity to get clean by stepping into the friendly Haz-Mat shower after their run. Concessions will be available during Mud Mania complements of the Optimist Club of Kingman. Proceeds from concessions go back to Parks and Recreation to support the Youth Mighty Mite Basketball program. It’s gonna be dirty and it’s gonna be fun, so we’ll see you at the big event!