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Pre-School Classes for May to August 2008

> PRE-SCHOOL

ART & CULTURAL DANCE

BUBBLE, FIZ, BOOM! 2-5yrs � $35

You & your child(ren) will have a �blast� with hands on science play. Play clothes/shoes a must. Parent participation required. Bring a $15 material fee to 1st class. Dress for a mess! Aprons available. (4-wks) Pre-registration suggested. Instructor: Lynda Roberts.

46291 � M � 6:45-7:30pm � 9/15-10/6 Wardlow

46292 � Tu � 9:30-10:15am � 9/16-10/7 Wardlow

HOLIDAY ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFTS 2-7yrs � $24

Make beautiful arts, crafts, decorations & gifts for Thanksgiving & Christmas. Dress for a mess, parent participation required. Bring $10 material fee to 1st class. (2-wks) Instructor: Lynda Roberts.

46293 � M � 6:45-7:30pm � 11/24-12/1 Wardlow

46294 � Tu � 9:30-10:15am � 11/25-12/2 Wardlow

ART WITH KATHY 1/2-5yrs � $21

A creative art experience designed for little ones and their parents. Class size is limited,
so please register early. Parent participation required. Bring an apron and $6 material fee
to class. (2-wks) Instructor: Gamboz and Staff.

46295 � Th � 9:15-10am � 10/2-10/9 Wardlow

46296 � F � 9:15-10am � 10/3-10/10 Wardlow

FIRST STEPS 3-5yrs � $30

Introduce children to the world of dance. Includes simple tap and ballet routines, while
teaching them to adjust in a group situation. Note: To avoid distracting the children,
parents are requested to leave the classroom during instruction. (5-wk) Instructor: Miss Pat

46297 � M � 4:45-5:30pm � 9/8-10/6 Bixby

46298 � M � 4:45-5:30pm � 10/13-11/10 Bixby

46299 � M � 4:45-5:30pm � 11/17-12/15 Bixby

TAP AND BALLET 3-6yrs � $40/48

Half tap/half ballet. Kids learn a simple song and dance routine. Tap and ballet shoes required.
During the last class, we will have a show for family and friends. Children must be 3 years old by
1st class meeting-no exceptions. (5/6-wks) Instructor: Miss Pat

46300 � Tu � 11am-noon � 9/2-9/30 Wardlow

46301 � Tu � 11am-noon � 10/7-11/4 Wardlow

46304 � Tu � 11am-noon � 11/11-12/16(6wk) Wardlow

46302 � Tu � noon-1pm � 9/2-9/30 Wardlow

46303 � Tu � noon-1pm � 10/7-11/4 Wardlow

46305 � Tu � noon-1pm � 11/11-12/16(6wk) Wardlow

PRE-BALLET & CHARACTER CLASS 3-5yrs � $48

Introduce your little one to ballet with a fun class that will have them pretend to be Ballet
Characters like Cinderella and Odette in Swan Lake. Recreation Hall is located South of 7th St.
Instructor: Miss Evelyn. *No class 11/27.

46306 � Th � 10:45-11:30am � 9/4-10/16 Recreation

46307 � Th � 10:45-11:30am � 10/23-12/18* Recreation

BABY DANCE 6wks-6mos � $45

Fun postpartum exercise for mom to get back into shape after giving birth. Bond with your little
one through song and dance and meet other parents. Different topics discussed each week.
Dads welcome. Bring mat or thick towel. (4-wks) Instructor: Barrett. *No class 11/25 & 11/29

46310 � Tu � 11am-noon � 9/2-9/23 Whaley

46308 � Sa � 11am-noon� 9/6-9/27 Whaley

46311 � Tu � 11am-noon � 10/7-1-10/28 Whaley

46309 � Sa � 11am-noon � 10/4-10/25 Whaley

46313 � Tu � 11am-noon � 11/4-12/2* Whaley

46312 � Sa � 11am-noon � 11/8-12/6* Whaley

BABY DANCE II 7-20mos � $45

More dancing and fun for parent & baby! Sing songs, listen to stories, and have fun being silly
with your little one. Develop child�s fine and gross motor skills, visual-auditory and rhythm.
(4-wk) Instructor: Barrett. *No class 11/25 & 11/29

46314 � Tu � 10-10:45am � 9/2-9/23 Whaley

46315 � Sa � 10-10:45am � 9/6-9/27 Whaley

46316 � Tu � 10-10:45am � 10/7-10/28 Whaley

46317 � Sa � 10-10:45am � 10/4-10/25 Whaley

46318 � Tu � 10-10:45am � 11/4-12/2* Whaley

46319 � Sa � 10-10:45am � 11/8-12/6* Whaley

DANCE FOR FUN 20mos- 4yrs � $45

Develop your child�s love for music & dance. Class emphasizes sharing and social skills.
Parachute play, sing songs, and have fun being silly with your little one. (4-wk)
Instructor: Barrett. *No class 11/25 & 11/29.

46320 � Tu � 9-9:45am � 9/2-9/23 Whaley

46321 � Sa � 9-9:45am � 9/6-9/27 Whaley

46322 � Tu � 9-9:45am � 10/7-10/28 Whaley

46323 � Sa � 9-9:45am� 10/4-10/25 Whaley

46324 � Tu � 9-9:45am � 11/4-12/2* Whaley

46325 � Sa � 9-9:45am� 11/8-12/6 Whaley

> PRE-SCHOOL MUSIC

PIANO 4-6yrs � $105

Beginning class for children with little or no previous instruction in basic hand positioning,
technique, and keyboard alphabet. Note: one piano, maximum 6 students. Piano book needed;
approximately $10. (8-wks) Instructor: Alberstrom. *No class 10/13

46326 � M � 3-4pm � 9/22-11/17* Wardlow

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT 2yrs/3-4yrs � $69

Participate in musical games, singing, dancing, listening, and playing instruments. One-on-one
parent participation required for Mommy/Daddy & Me class. Class size limited.
(8-wks) Instructor: Klimczak.

2yrs (Mommy/Daddy & Me)

46328 � W � 9:30-10:15am � 9/24-11/12 College Est

46329 � W � 10:30-11:15am � 9/24-11/12 College Est

3-4yrs (No parent participation)

46330 � W � 11:30am-12:15pm � 9/24-11/12 College Est

MELODY TIME (Mom/Dad & Me) 1-2yrs � $75

Sing songs, play simple instruments from around the world & enjoy drum circle time.
Class size limited to 12. Caretakers/grandparents
welcome. *No class 11/11, 11/27.

46331 � Tu � 9-9:45am � 9/9-10/14

46332 � Tu � 9-9:45am � 10/28-12/9*

46333 � Th � 10-10:45am � 9/11-10/16

46334 � Th � 10-10:45am � 10/30-12/11*

LITTLE MUSIC MAKERS see below � $75

Through songs, drum circles, and inventive musical activities your child will develop
an understanding for the components of music: rhythm, melody and imagination!
Class size limited to 12. *No class 11/11 & 11/29.

3-6yrs old

46335 � Tu � 10-10:50am � 9/9-10/14

46336 � Tu � 10-10:50am � 10/28-12/9*

3-4yrs old

46337 � Sa � 10-10:50am � 9/13-10/18

46338 � Sa � 10-10:50am � 11/1-12/13*

NEW! LITTLE MUSICIANS 5-7yrs � $75

Learn elementary note reading, musical terms, rhythms & techniques, and how to
play music together in a structured, fun setting using simple instruments. Class size
limited to 12. *No class 11/29.

46339 � Sa � 11-11:50am � 9/13-10/18

46340 � Sa � 11-11:50am � 11/1-12/13*

> PRE-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

SIGNING PLAYTIME I (Baby Sign Language) 6wks-crawling� $40

American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary geared toward our infant-baby crowd. Learn
some basic early-life routine and motivating words that your little one will need for eating,
cleansing, dressing, playing. For more info. visit www.signingplaytime.com.
(4-wks) Taught by certified Baby/Toddler ASL Instructor Guerrini.

46341 � Sa � 9:15-10am � 9/6-9/27 El Dorado W

46342 � Sa � 9:15-10am � 10/4-10/25 El Dorado W

46343 � Sa � 9:15-10am � 11/1-11/22 El Dorado W

SIGNING PLAYTIME 2 (Baby Sign Language) 6wks-4yrs � $40

American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary geared toward our toddler-pre-K crowd.
Learn basic early-life routine and motivating words that your little one will
need for eating, cleansing, dressing, playing. For more info visit www.signingplaytime.com (4 wks).
Taught by certified 'Baby/Toddler' ASL Instructor.

46347 � Sa � 10:15-11am � 9/6-9/27 El Dorado W

46348 � Sa � 10:15-11am � 10/4-10/25 El Dorado W

46349 � Sa � 10:15-11am � 11/1-11/22 El Dorado W

MINI CHEFS 2-5yrs � $45

Learn to help children design, dress up and camouflage their food for maximum nutrition and
maximum fun. Bring a hearty appetite. This class helps children build math skills, improve
motor functions and develop sensory memory. Parent participation required. $15 Material fee.
(4-wks) Instructor: Cohen. *No class 11/28

46350 � F � 10-11am � 9/5-9/26 Whaley

46351 � F � 10-11am � 10/3-10/24 Whaley

46352 � F � 10-11am � 11/14-12/12*(Holiday Menu) Whaley

KIDSTAGE ITTY BITS 4-6yrs � $48

Kidstage is an international after-school drama program for youth. Kids will learn to interact
among their peers and start to develop the confidence to speak and perform in front of others.
Classes are organized to use theater games, drama exercises and nursery rhymes to begin
developing their social and performing skills. $5 material fee payable in class.

46358 � W� 3-4pm � 9/3-9/24 Recreation

46359 � W� 3-4pm � 10/1-10/22 Recreation

46360 � W� 3-4pm � 11/5-11/26 Recreation

NEW! KIDSTAGE TINY TOTS 3-5yrs � $48

Your little one will have a morning filled with fun and games. The instructor will have
organized and creative play with a drama theme. The curriculum includes nursery rhymes,
puppets, songs, story time and more. $3 material fee.

46362 � W� 11-12pm � 9/3-9/24 Recreation

46363 � W� 11-12pm � 10/1-10/22 Recreation

46364 � W� 11-12pm � 11/5-11/26 Recreation

NEW! HOLA NINOS 2-3/12yrs � $60

This 50 minute program is designed to expose children to the Spanish Language through
songs, stories and play. Kids will identify parts of the body, colors, animals, foods and more,
all in Spanish! $3 material fee. Instructor: Monserrate-Sanders.

46425 � F � 9:30-10:20am � 9/19-10/24 Heartwell

46426 � F � 9:30-10:20am � 11/7-12/12 Heartwell

GIGGLES & WIGGLES 20mos-4yrs � $33

The children will enjoy opportunities for self-expression as they sing, dance, prance and shake,
whirl & twirl! Fingerplays, flannel board, parachute, bean bags and other activities will incorporate
use of their motor, verbal and memory skills. Parent participation required. $1
material fee. Pre-registration suggested. (5-wks) Instructor: Taylor

46427 � W � 9:30am-10:15am � 10/1-10/29 Stearns

CREATIVE PLAY see below � $28

Join us at Creative Play for activities such as songs, stories, playdough, arts & crafts,
floor time and more! Dress for play and crafts. Parent participation is required.
$7 material fee. (4-wks) Instructor: Taylor.

Parent/Toddler (1-2yrs)

46428 � Th � 10:20-11:20am � 10/2-10/23 Stearns

46429 � Th � 10:20-11:20am � 10/30-11/20 Stearns

Parent/Tot (2-3yrs)

46430 � Th � 11:30am-12:30 � 10/2-10/23 Stearns

46431 � Th � 11:30am-12:30 � 10/30-11/20 Stearns

PRE-SCHOOL PREP 33mos-4yrs � $63

This fun class for pre-school age children gives them the opportunity to enjoy
crafts, manipulatives, songs, stories, social interaction, and new friendships.
Adults will have opportunities for parent discussions, too. $15 material fee. Dress for
a mess! (8-wks) Instructor: Taylor.

46432 � Th � 9-10:10am � 10/2-11/20 Stearns

CHRISTMAS ELVES AT PLAY 1-3yrs � $22

Children will enjoy holiday songs & stories, playdough and toys, as well as simple
Christmas crafts to give as gifts or treasure for yourself. Take some time for the
little joys with your kids this holiday season. Please dress for play and crafts.
Parent participation required. $10 material fee payable to instructor.
(2-wks) Instructor: Taylor.

46434 � Th � 9:30-10:45am � 12/4-12/11 Stearns

> PRE-SCHOOL

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

AMAZING AUTUMN ART 3-5yrs � $35

Come explore the beautiful sunset colors and crinkly-crunchy textures of fall through
stories songs hikes and outdoor art. Instructor: Nature Center Staff. Not a parent
participation class. (4-wks)

46367 � W � 10:30-11:45 � 10/8-10/29 Nature Ctr

MOMMY & ME (AND NATURE MAKES 3!) 2-5 yrs � $35

Bring your imagination (and sense of adventure) as we set out to share our favorite books
beneath the trees. Each storytime session, we�ll discover nature�s wonders and embrace
�the brilliance of silly� through art, exploration, dramatic play, music, and mayhem! Parent
participation required. (4-wks) *No class 11/26.

46368 � W � 9:30-10:15am � 9/3-9/24 Nature Ctr

46369 � W � 9:30-10:15am � 10/8-10/29 Nature Ctr

46370 � W � 9:30-10:15am � 11/5-12/3* Nature Ctr

NATURE�S SUPER HEROES 3-5yrs � $35

Butterfly Girl? Slithery Snake Dude? Crunchy Leaf Boy? Who�s your alter-ego? Come join
us as we learn about how kids make our earth a happier, healthier place. We�ll celebrate
the wonders of nature and how to sustain it�s beauty through stories, games, and crafty
projects fit for a hero-in-training. Not a parent participation class. (4-wks)
46371 � W � 10:30-11:45 � 9/3-9/24

SQUIRRELS AND OTHER SAVERS See below � $45

We�ll explore what it�s like to be a squirrel through stories, songs, movement, art and most
important observing real squirrels while hiking through the wilds of the Nature Center. (5-wks)

3 � -4yrs

46685 � Th � 9:30-11am � 9/4-10/2 Nature Ctr

4-5yrs

46686 � Th � Noon-1:30pm � 9/4-10/2 Nature Ctr

TALES AND TRAILS 18months-5yrs � $35

Puppets, songs and parachute are all part of this fun-filled class led by child development
specialists Lynda Roberts and Pam Rogers. Parent participation required. $3 material fee. (4-wks)

46681 � F � 9:15-10am � 9/26-10/17 Nature Ctr

46682 � F � 9:15-10am � 10/24-11/14 Nature Ctr

46683 � F � 10:15-11am � 9/26-10/17 Nature Ctr

46684 � F � 10:15-11am � 10/24-11/14 Nature Ctr

NATURE�S WINTERY WAYS See below � $45

Hike the Nature Center trails, play games, sing songs, create art that will help you understand
animals, plants and their �wintery ways�.

3 � -4yrs

46887 � Th � 9:30-11am � 10/16-11/13 Nature Ctr

4-5yrs

46888 � Th � Noon-1:30pm � 10/16-11/13 Nature Ctr

> PRE-SCHOOL SPORTS

MOMMY/DADDY & ME SOCCER 2 - 3 1/2yrs � $95

You and your child will participate in our fun age appropriate activities, your child will be
developing their large motor skills and socialization. A variety of activities each week, and
Mommy/Daddy you won�t have to watch from the sidelines.
Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff. (8-wks)

46373 � F � 9-9:30am � 9/26-11/14 El Dorado W

46374 � F � 2:45-3:15pm � 9/26-11/14 El Dorado W

46375 � Sa � 9-9:30am � 9/27-11/15 El Dorado W

TOT SOCCER 3 1/2-4yrs � $95

Encourages large motor skill development through soccer fun games and introduces small
children to the group setting. Little tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids!
Shin guards are required after 1st meeting. Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff. (8-wks)

46376 � F � 10:50-11:20am� 9/26-11/14 El Dorado W

46377 � F � 2:40-3:10pm� 9/26-11/14 El Dorado W

46378 � Sa � 9:45-10:15am� 9/27-11/15 El Dorado W

PRE SOCCER 4-5yrs � $95

Teaches the basic techniques of the game and builds self-esteem through participation
and fun activities. Children learn to follow instructions in a nurturing, age appropriate environment.
Shin guards are required after 1st meeting. Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff. (8-wks)

46400 � F � 10:15-10:50am � 9/26-11/14 El Dorado W

46401 � F � 3:10-3:45pm � 9/26-11/14 El Dorado W

46402 � Sa � 10:15-10:50am � 9/27-11/15 El Dorado W

TINY TUMBLERS/GYMNASTICS see below � $50/40

A parent & me program for developing toddlers� motor skills and body awareness. Kids will be
introduced to all gymnastic equipment, along with movement to music, parachute, puppets
and much more. (5/4-wks) *No class 10/29, 11/1,11/29. Instructor: Jama & staff.

Walkers-24 months

46379 � W � 10-10:45am � 9/3-10/1 Wardlow

46380 � W � 10-10:45am � 10/8-11/12* Wardlow

46383 � W � 10-10:45am � 11/19-12/10(4wk) Wardlow

46381 � Sa � 9:30