Sign up an adult team for co-rec softball

Brown County Parks and Recreation’s 2021 Adult Co-Rec Softball season begins Aug. 23.

Teams are welcome to register by Friday, Aug. 13. Eligible players are ages 16 and up. Game days are on Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays.

All registration forms and player fees must be received by Aug. 13 to be placed on the game schedule. Onsite registration is not available. All participants must register online, by mail or in person at the parks and rec office, 902 Deer Run Lane, suite B, prior to playing. The player fee is $25.

For more information, visit bcparksrec.com.

Several new classes offered at Y this month

The Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St., will offer a variety of lessons and classes through August and September.

Swim and gym will be available for homeschool students in kindergarten through sixth grade, Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost for members is $25 per child and $20 per each additional sibling. The cost for nonmembers is $35 per child and $30 per each additional sibling. There is a $5 fee for daily drop-ins.

The Youth Swim League will meet from Aug. 9 through Sept. 18 on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Swimmers ages 6 and older are welcome to develop and refine their swim endurance and stroke technique. Swim league is less competitive than traditional swim teams, with one in-house swim meet per session. The cost is $60 for members and $80 for non-members.

Group swim lessons began Aug. 9 and will continue on Saturdays through Sept. 18.

• Baby and Me, 10:30 to 11 a.m., 6 months to 3 years old, $32 for members, $48 for non members.
• Water Safety, 11 to 11:45 a.m. (beginners, 3 years and older); noon to 12:45 p.m. (intermediate, 4 years and older), 1 to 1:45 p.m. (advanced, 5 years and older), $50 for members, $62 for non members.

Private swim lessons are available at varying times.

Youth fencing begins Saturday, Aug. 14 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The class is open to ages 6 to 12. The cost is $90 for Y members and $110 for non-members for each six-week session. A $20 equipment rental is available through the instructor at the first class.

Call the Y at 812-988-9622 or visit browncountyymca.org for more information.

Free fishing day for kids with special needs

CORDRY-SWEETWATER — The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation will have an event at Sweetwater Lake on Saturday, Aug. 21. The boating and fishing event is open for all children, ages 6 to 18, no matter their disability. Participants must pre-register online at castforkids.org/event/sweetwater. The space is limited to the first 40 children who register.

The C.A.S.T. (Catch a Special Thrill) for Kids Foundation hosts annual fishing and boating events across America to provide children with special needs a quality outdoor recreational experience.

Participants receive a free fishing pole, tackle box, event T-shirt, cap, award plaque and lunch. A morning of fishing will be followed by a picnic lunch for all and an awards ceremony for the kids.

Volunteer boaters will be taking the kids out. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the boat. If boat space allows, additional siblings and family members may be able to go boating as well; however, only participants and one parent or guardian are guaranteed to go boating.