Children Up to 12 Years

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PRE - SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN - WINTER/SPRING 2010

Partners in Play
Program is designed to provide young children with a great opportunity to discover learning through music, movement, and arts and crafts. They will experience socialization while parents or caregivers are present. Siblings under one year and not mobile are allowed to attend Wee Two, Wonder Years and Happy Together. Older siblings are not allowed.
Instructor: Karen Rowell, Teresa Monsarrat
Location: Center Springs Park

Class: Wonder Years
Ages: 1-2 years
Session 1: T, 1/12-3/16, 9:15-10:15 a.m. (no class 2/16)
Session 2: T, 4/6-6/8, 9:15-10:15 a.m. (no class 4/20)
Session 1: Th, 1/14-3/18, 10:30-11:30 am (no class 2/18)
Session 2: Th, 4/8-6/10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (no class 4/22)
Fee per session: $43/$48 (nr)

Class: Wee Two
Ages: 2-3 years
Session 1: T, 1/12-3/16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (no class 2/16)
Session 2: T, 4/6-6/8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (no class 4/20)
Session 1: Th, 1/14-3/18, 9:15-10:15 a.m. (no class 2/18)
Session 2: Th, 4/8-6/10, 9:15-10:15 a.m. (no class 4/22)
Session 1: F, 1/15-3/19, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (no class 2/19)
Session 2: F, 4/9-6/11, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (no class 4/23)
Fee per session: $43/$48 (nr)

Class: Happy Together
Ages: 2.5 years and up
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Session 1: Mondays, 1/11-3/15, (no class 1/18, 2/15)
Session 2: Mondays, 4/5-6/7(no class 4/19, 5/31)
Fee: $52/$60 (nr)
Session 1: Wednesdays, 1/13-3/17 (no class 2/17)
Session 2: Wednesdays, 4/7-6/9(no class 4/21)
Fee per session: $59/$68 (nr)

Preschool Sport Development
Parents work together with their children in a supportive environment to learn all the sport basics.

Start Smart Soccer
Teaches children (3-5) a variety of soccer skills, including: dribbling, kicking, passing, trapping and more.
Instructor: Matt Leitao
Location: Community Y Rec Center Gym
Session 1: Sa, 1/23-2/27, 10-11 a.m.
Session 2: Sa, 1/23-2/27, 11-12 p.m.
Fee: $65/$82(nr) includes equipment

Start Smart Baseball
Teaches children (3-5) a variety of baseball skills, including: throwing, catching, batting and running/agility.
Instructor: Matt Leitao
Location: Community Y Rec Center Gym
Session 1: Sa, 3/20-4/30, 10-11 a.m. (no class 4/3)
Session 2: Sa, 3/20-4/30, 11-12 p.m. (no class 4/3)
Fee: $65/$82(nr) includes equipment

Dancing Tots - New
A class where children can explore structured movement to music and gain important benefits of dance. Designed for children ages 2-3. Parents do not need to participate, but must remain with your child.
Instructor: Kori Burz
Location: Community Y Rec Center Dance Room
Session 1: T, 2/2-4/6, 9-9:30 a.m.
Fee: $50/$63(nr)

Dancing Tykes - New
A class where children will be introduced to choreographed routines, with emphasis on fun in a safe musical environment. Designed for children ages 4-5. Parents do not need to participate, but must remain with your child.
Instructor: Kori Burz
Location: Community Y Rec Center Dance Room
Session 1: T, 2/2-4/6, 9:45-10:15 a.m.
Fee: $50/$63(nr)

SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN - WINTER/SPRING 2010

R.O.C.K Recreation on Campus For Kids
Recreation instructional program brought to your childâ€™s elementary school immediately after school one day per week. This program is offered at select schools, but is open to all elementary school students grades 2-5 regardless if they attend that school or not. Children attending the school where the program is held will be dismissed to the gymnasium immediately following the dismissal bell.
Instructors: Andrew Smith
Fee: $30, $15 (YWCA Kidslink Participant)
Indoor Basketball
Buckley: M, 1/25-3/8, 3:20-4:20 p.m. (no class 2/15)
Bowers: T, 1/26-3/9, 3:20-4:20 p.m. (no class 2/16)
Keeney: W, 1/27-3/10, 3:20-4:20 p.m. (no class 2/17)
Martin: Th, 1/28-3/11, 3:20-4:20 p.m. (no class 2/18)
Outdoor Soccer
Buckley: M, 4/5-5/17, 3:20-4:20 p.m. (no class 4/19)
Bowers: T, 4/6-5/18, 3:20-4:20 p.m. (no class 4/20)
Keeney: W, 4/7-5/19, 3:20-4:20 p.m. (no class 4/21)
Martin: Th, 4/8-5/20, 3:20-4:20 p.m. (no class 4/22)

Indoor Youth Basketball Leagues
Team play with emphasis on fundamental instruction.
Instructor: Rec Staff and Volunteer Coaches
Fee: $30, $20 second sibling, $10 additional sibling

League: Girls Midget
Ages: 10-12 years as of 12/31/09
Date: W/Th, begin 1/13-3/11, begin 6:15-8:15 p.m. (times vary)
Mandatory Evaluation Clinic: Th, 12/17, 6:15 p.m. at Illing Middle School Kelley Gym.

League: Coed Junior
Ages: 13-15 years as of 12/31/09
Date: Sa, begin 1/16-3/13, begin 1-3 p.m. (times vary)
Mandatory Evaluation Clinic: Th, 12/19, 1 p.m. at Illing Middle School Kelley Gym.

Indoor Soccer
Learning the basic skills of soccer and understanding the concept of team work.
Ages: 5-6 year olds & 7-8 year olds
Location: Mahoney Recreation Center
Meets: Sun., 1/17-3/14, 1:15-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $30, $20 second sibling, $10 additional sibling

Parent and Child Yoga
Through fun poses parent and child will work together to stretch their muscles, and improve balance and coordination. This class can help to build self-esteem, confidence and strengthen the bond between parent and child.
Instructor: Colleen Zimmer
Location: Northwest Park Activity Room Bldg. #1
Ages: 5 and older
Session 1: T, 1/12-3/30, 5-6 p.m. (no class 1/26)
Session 2: T, 4/13-6/22, 5-6 p.m.
Fee: $55/$69 (nr)

Teen Yoga
Students gain a sense of well being while developing strength and flexibility while also learning breathing and relaxation techniques.
Instructor: Colleen Zimmer
Location: Northwest Park Activity Room Bldg. #1
Ages: 13 to 18
Session 1: Th, 1/14-3/18, 5-6 p.m. (no class 1/28)
Session 2: Th, 4/1-6/3, 5-6 p.m.
Fee: Session 1: $45/$57 (nr); Session 2: $50/$63 (nr)

Jukido Beginners
A co-ed self defense course incorporating Judo, Aikido and Karate. Emphasis is on students doing their best.
Instructor: Master Joaquin Betancourt, IKA
Location: Northwest Park Activity Room Bldg. #1
Ages: 6-14
Session 1: F, 1/8-3/26, 6-7 p.m. (no class 2/19)
Fee: $55/$69 (nr)
Session 2: F, 4/9-6/25, 6-7 p.m. (no class 4/23, 6/4)
Fee: $50/$63 (nr)

Jukido Returning
Instructor: Master Joaquin Betancourt, IKA
Location: Northwest Park Activity Room Bldg. #1
Ages: 6-14
Session 1: F, 1/8-3/26, 7-8 p.m. (no class 2/19)
Fee: $55/$69 (nr)
Session 2: F, 4/9-6/25, 6-7 p.m. (no class 4/23, 6/4)
Fee: $50/$63 (nr)

Red Cross Babysitter's Training
Get the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants and children. This course combines video, activities, discussion and hands-on skills for a complete learning experience. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies and illnesses with first aid, rescue breathing and other appropriate care.
Students should bring lunch and beverage.
Instructor: Michelle Lasley
Location: Community Y Rec Center Ball Room
Ages: 11-15
Meets: Tuesday, 2/16, 9-3:30 p.m.
Fee: $70/$85 (nr)

Summer Camps
Summer Youth & Teen Camps
The Summer Day Camp program includes structured activities such as sports and games, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and special events. For more information please contact Calvin Harris 647-3088 or Liz Tracy 647-3167.

Recreation Leader in Training (RLT)
Program (for ages 14 & 15) The Recreation Leader in Training program is a six week leadership training
program for youth ages 14 to 15. The RLT program is designed for training youth to be future leaders and to provide them the opportunity for possible future
employment with the Manchester Recreation Dept. in
our Summer Aquatics or Summer Camp program.

Center For Service Learning Camp
Service Learning is a powerful teaching method that connects meaningful community service with academic learning, personal growth, civic responsibility, and a reflective experience. Students of the CSL Summer Camp will learn the basic principals of service learning and how to select, plan, organize, implement and evaluate successful service projects! CSL Summer Camp members will grow as leaders who take initiative, solve problems and work as a team. Students will enjoy a great summer full of field trips, service projects, swimming, games, activities, and much more while giving back to their community!

ALL SUMMER, RLT & CSL CAMP REGISTRATION PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE MARCH 1, 2010
Registration is mail in only. Applications must be post marked by March 31, 2010 and will be processed at random beginning Monday April 5, 2010.
Packets will be available at :
Center Springs Main Office, 39 Lodge Drive,
Mahoney Rec Center, 110 Cedar Street,
Community "Y" Rec Center, 78 North Main Street,
Citizen Services Center, 41 Center Street,
Bennet Leisure Center, 22 School Street

PRE - SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN - FALL 2009

Class: Wonder Years
Ages: 1-2 years
Meets: T, 9/22-12/15, 9:15-10:15 a.m. (no class 11/3)
Fee: $54/$62 (nr)
Meets: Th, 9/24-12/17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (no class 11/26)
Fee: $54/$62 (nr)

Class: Wee Two
Ages: 2-3 years
Meets: T, 9/22-12/15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (no class 11/3)
Fee: $54/$62 (nr)
Meets: Th, 9/24-12/17, 9:15-10:15 a.m. (no class 11/26)
Fee: $54/$62 (nr)
Meets: F, 9/25-12/18, 9:15-10:15 a.m. (no class 11/27)
Fee: $54/$62 (nr)

Class: Happy Together
Ages: 2.5 years and up
Meets: M, 9/21-12/14, 9:30-11 a.m. (no class 10/12)
Fee: $78/$90 (nr)
Meets: W, 9/23-12/16, 9:30-11 a.m. (no class 11/11)
Fee: $78/$90 (nr)
Preschool Sport Development
Parents work together with their children in a
supportive environment to learn all the sport basics.

Start Smart Basketball
Teaches children (3-5) a variety of basketball skills including: dribbling/ball handling, shooting, passing, catching, and running/agility.
Instructor: Rec Staff
Location: Community Y Rec Center Gym
Session 1: Sa, 10/24-12/5, 10-11 a.m. (no class 11/28)
Fee: $65/$82(nr) includes equipment
Session 2: Sa, 10/24-12/5, 11-12 noon (no class 11/28)
Fee: $65/$82(nr) includes equipment

SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN FALL 2009

R.O.C.K Recreation on Campus For Kids
Outdoor Soccer
Recreation instructional program brought to your child's elementary school immediately after school one day per week. This program is offered at select schools, but is open to all elementary school students grades 2-5 regardless if they attend that school or not. Transportation is not provided from other schools. Children attending the school where the program is held will be dismissed to the gymnasium immediately following the dismissal bell.
Instructors: Staff
Fee: $30, $15 (YWCA Kidslink Participant)
Buckley: M, 10/5-11/16, 3:20-4:20 p.m. (no class 10/12)
Bowers: T, 10/6-11/17, 3:20-4:20 p.m. (no class 11/3)
Keeney: W, 10/7-11/18, 3:20-4:20 p.m. (no class 11/11)
Martin: Th, 10/1-11/5, 3:20-4:20 p.m..

Indoor Youth Basketball Leagues
Team play with emphasis on fundamental instruction.
Instructor: Rec Staff and Volunteer Coaches
Fee: $30, $20 second sibling, $10 additional sibling

League: Fundamentals
Ages: 6-7 years as of 12/31/09
Date: F, 12/4-2/5, 6-7 or 7-8 p.m.
League: Boys Pee Wee
Ages: 8-9 years as of 12/31/09
Date: Sa, 12/5-1/30, 9 a.m to 12 noon (game times vary)
Mandatory Evaluation Clinic: M, 11/9, 6:15 p.m. for
8 yrs and 7:15 p.m. for 9 yrs (Mahoney Rec Center)

League: Girls Pee Wee
Ages: 8-9 years as of 12/31/09
Date: Sa, 12/12-2/6, begin at 12:30-3:30 p.m. (game times vary)
Mandatory Evaluation Clinic: T, 11/10, 6:15 p.m. for
8 yrs and 7:15 p.m. for 9 yrs (Mahoney Rec Center)

League: Boys Midget
Ages: 10-12 years as of 12/31/09
Date: M-Th, begin 12/7-2/12, begin 6:15-8:15 p.m. (times vary)
Mandatory Evaluation Clinic: W, 11/4, 6:15 p.m. for
10 yrs and 7:15 p.m. for 11 and 12 yrs (Mahoney Rec)

League: Coed Junior
Ages: 13-15 years as of 12/31/09
Date: Sa, begin 1/16-3/13, begin 1-3 p.m. (times vary)
Mandatory Evaluation Clinic: Th, 12/19, 1 p.m. at Illing Middle School Kelley Gym.

Parent and Child Yoga
Parents and children will experience the wonderful world of yoga together. Through fun poses parent and child will work together to stretch their muscles, and improve balance and coordination. Yoga for parents and children can help to build self-esteem, confidence and strengthen the bond between parent and child.
Instructor: Colleen Zimmer
Location: Northwest Park Activity Room Bldg. #1
Ages: 5 and older
Meets: T, 10/6-12/15, 7-8 p.m. (no class 11/3)
Fee: $50/$63 (nr)

Jukido Beginners
A co-ed self defense course incorporating Judo, Aikido and Karate. The main emphasis is on students doing their best.
Instructor: Master Joaquin Betancourt, IKA
Location: Northwest Park Activity Room Bldg. #1
Ages: 6-14
Meets: F, 10/2-12/18, 6-7 p.m. (no class 11/27)
Fee: $55/$69 (nr)

Jukido Returning
Instructor: Master Joaquin Betancourt, IKA
Location: Northwest Park Activity Room Bldg. #1
Ages: 6-14
Meets: F, 10/2-12/18, 7-8 p.m. (no class 11/27)
Fee: $55/$69 (nr)