Pre-School Classes for September to December 2009

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. Come dressed for a mess & ready for fun! Aprons available. (4-wks) Pre-registration suggested. Instructor: Lynda Roberts.

50431 • M • 6:45-7:30pm • 9/14-10/5            Wardlow

50430 • Tu • 9:30-10:15am • 9/15-10/6          Wardlow

 

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

Have your child participate in the joy of Holiday preparations and
celebrations. They’ll 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.

50432 • M • 6:45-7:30pm • 11/23-11/30          Wardlow

50433 • Tu • 9:30-10:15am • 11/24-12/1          Wardlow

 

ART WITH KATHY     1 1/2-5yrs • $21

A creative art experience designed for little ones and their parents. Each session you and your child will make a different project. Class size is limited, so please register early. Parent participation required. Please bring an apron and $6 material fee to class. (2-wks) Instructor: Gamboz and Staff.

50571 • Th • 9:15-10am • 10/29-11/5         Wardlow

50572 • F • 9:15-10am • 10/30-11/6           Wardlow                     

 

MEXICAN FOLK DANCE (Beg) 4-7yrs • $65

Mexican dances from various parts of Mexico and Spain. Footwork and basic steps will be covered. All classes will be held in the classroom. (12-wks) Instructor: Portillo

50434 • W • 6-6:45pm • 9/2-11/18             Veterans

 

BEGINNING FIRST STEPS 3-5yrs • $30

A fun way for children to be introduced 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-wks) Instructor: Miss Pat

50437 • M • 4:45-5:30pm • 9/14-10/12               Bixby

50435 • M • 4:45-5:30pm •10/19-11/16              Bixby

50436 • M • 4:45-5:30pm • 11/23-12/21             Bixby

 

BALLET & TAP          3-6yrs • $40/48

Half tap/half ballet. Helps child gain confidence and have fun. 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

50438 • Tu • 11am-noon • 9/1-9/29(5wk)               Wardlow

50439 • Tu • 11am-noon • 10/6-11/3(5wk)             Wardlow

50440 • Tu • 11am-noon • 11/10-12/15(6wk)         Wardlow

50441 • Tu • noon-1pm • 9/1-9/29(5wk)                Wardlow

50442 • Tu • noon-1pm • 10/6-11/3(5wk)              Wardlow

50443 • Tu • noon-1pm • 11/10-12/15(6wk)           Wardlow

 

PRE-BALLET & CHARACTER CLASS 3-6yrs • $45/50         

Introduce your little one to ballet with a fun class that will have them pretend to be Ballet Characters like Cinderella, Odette in Swan Lake or Floating like a fairy. Recreation Hall is located South of 7th St. An informal Nutcracker recital will be held on Dec. 17. (6/7-wks) Instructor: Miss Evelyn. *No class 11/26

50445 • Th • 10:45-11:30am • 9/10-10/15(6wk)          Recreation

50444 • Th • 10:45-11:30am • 10/29-12/17(7wk)*       Recreation

 

NEW INTRO TO BALLET 3-5yrs • $45/50         

Your child will learn the fundamentals of Ballet and how to put beginning Ballet steps together. See if your child is ready for the wonderful “World of Ballet.” (6/7-wks) Instructor: Miss Evelyn. *No class 11/26

50447 • Th • 11:30am –12:15 • 9/10-10/15(6wk)       Recreation

50448 • Th • 11:30am-12:15• 10/29-12/17(7wk)*       Recreation

 

BABY DANCE 6wks-7mos • $45

Postpartum exercise for mom to get back into shape after giving birth and fun for baby. To aid baby in development, boost their intelligence and bond for a lifetime. A new subject discussed each week - crying, safety, baby massage and more. Dads welcome! Bring mat or thick towel. (4-wks) Instructor: Barrett. *No class 11/26.

50450 • Th • 9:30a-10:30a • 10/1-10/22           Whaley

50449 • Th • 9:30a-10:30a • 11/5-12/3*           Whaley

 

BABY DANCE II 8-20mos • $55

Develop child’s fine and gross motor skills; visual-auditory awareness; rhythm; strength and flexibility and parent education. Sing songs, parachute and instrument play! Have fun being silly with your little one! Dads welcome! Bring mat or thick towel. (6-wks)  Instructor: Barrett. *No class 9/26, 9/29,11/24, 11/28.

50451 • Tu • 10-10:45am • 9/8-10/20*            Whaley

50452 • Tu • 10-10:45am • 11/3-12/15*          Whaley

50453 • Sa • 11-11:45am • 9/12-10/24*          Whaley

50454• Sa • 11-11:45am • 11/7-12/19*           Whaley

 

DANCE FOR FUN     20mos- 4yrs • $55

Help develop your child’s love for music & dance. Class emphasizes sharing and social skills. Simple moves used for success. Parachute play, sing songs, and have fun being silly with your little one. (6-wks) Instructor: Barrett. *No class 9/26, 9/29, 11/24, 11/28.

50456 • Tu • 9-9:45am • 9/8-10/20*               Whaley

50455 • Tu • 9-9:45am • 11/3-12/15*             Whaley

50457 • Sa • 10-10:45am • 9/12-10/24*         Whaley

50458 • Sa • 10-10:45am • 11/7-12/19*         Whaley

 

PIANO 4-6yrs • $110

Beginning class for children with little or no previous instruction in basic hand positioning, technique, & keyboard alphabet. Each child will be able to perform simple arrangements of folk tunes and well-known melodies using the alphabet approach. Note: one piano, maximum 6 students. Piano book needed. Cost approximately $10. (8-wks) Instructor: Alberstrom.

50460 • M • 3-4pm • 10/5-11/23                   Wardlow


MUSIC AND MOVEMENT 2yrs/3-4yrs • $75 4-6yrs • $110

Children will participate in musical games, singing, dancing, listening, and playing instruments. Program combines elements of Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly methods with traditional philosophies of musical education. One-on-one parent participation required for Mommy/Daddy & Me class. Class size limited. (8-wks) Instructor: Klimczak.

2yrs (Mommy/Daddy & Me)

50461 • W • 9:30-10:15am • 9/16-11/4          College Est

50462 • W • 10:30-11:15am • 9/16-11/4         College Est

3-4yrs (No parent participation)

50463 • W • 11:30am-12:15pm • 9/16-11/4    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. Classes held at Jammin’ Music, 3972 Atlantic Ave. (6-wks) Certified Kodaly instructor Esther Song.

50464 • Tu • 9-9:45am • 9/22-10/27

50465 • Tu • 9-9:45am • 11/3-12/8

50466 • F • 9-9:45am• 9/25-10/30

50467 • Sa • 9-9:45am• 9/26-10/31

50468 • Sa • 9-9:45am• 11/7-12/12

 

LITTLE MUSIC MAKERS       3-4yrs • $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. Classes held at Jammin’ Music, 3972 Atlantic Ave. (6-wks) Instructor: Esther Song. *Optional Art activity Sibling Add on. If you have another child that needs attention during this class, you can add on our Little Artist class for $30 paid in class. For extra sibling ages 2-8. Art activities will cover a variety of mixed media & are led by Art instructor Marla Michika.

50469 • Sa • 10-10:50am • 9/26-10/31

50470 • Sa • 10-10:50am • 11/7-12/12

 

NEW  MIXED MUSIC MAKERS                    1-5yrs • $75

Babies toddlers and big kids all join in the music making fun, watching and learning from one another while taking part in music movement and instrument play. Classes held at Jammin’ Music, 3972 Atlantic Ave. (6-wks) Certified Kodaly Instructor: Song *No class 11/27

50473 • Tu • 10-10:50am • 9/22-10/27

50474 • Tu • 10-10:50am • 11/3-12/8

50475 • F • 10-10:50am • 9/25-10/30

50476 • F • 10-10:50am • 11/6-12/18*


SIGNING PLAYTIME

(Baby Sign Language)  6wks-4yrs • $40

Come join us for a fun & interactive playtime that teaches you American Sign Language (ASL). Learn some basic routine words that you’ll need for eating, cleansing, dressing as well as words that will give you and additional window into the personality of your little one. For more info visit www.signingplaytime.com. (4-wks) Taught by certified Baby ASL instructor Guerrini. No class 11/28

50478 • Sa • 9:15-10am • 9/5-9/26         El Dorado W

50477 • Sa • 9:15-10am • 10/3-10/24      El Dorado W

50479 • Sa • 9:15-10am • 11/7-12/5*      El Dorado W

 

SIGNING PLAYTIME TWO

(Baby Sign Language)  6wks-4yrs • $40

Similar format as Signing Playtime with additional songs and stories. See Signing Playtime description for more information. No class 11/28

50480 • Sa • 10:15-11am • 9/5-9/26         El Dorado W

50481 • Sa • 10:15-11am • 10/3-10/24      El Dorado W

50482 • Sa • 10:15-11am • 11/7-12/5       El Dorado W

 

HOLA BEBE     6mo-2yrs • $45

This class is designed to introduce your baby to Spanish through songs and repetitive use of common every day words through play. Parents will gain ideas of how to incorporate Spanish words into their baby's daily routine. $3 material fee payable in class. Instructor: Santos-DeCure

50483 • F • 9:15-10am • 9/11-10/2              CEP

50484 • Sa • 9:15-10am • 10/31-11/21         Heartwell


HOLA NINOS 1   2-4yrs • $65

Play games, learn body parts while dancing a salsa or cha cha, pretend-play with magical capes, and more. Each session builds on the last for a full year of joy immersed in the Spanish Language! $10 material fee. Instructor: Monserrate-Sanders. *No class 9/26, 11/28. (6-wk)

50485 • F • 10:10-11am • 9/11-10/16             CEP

50486 • F • 10:10-11am • 10/30-12/4             CEP

50487 • Sa • 10:10-11am • 9/12-10/24*          Heartwell

50488 • Sa• 10:10-11am • 10/31-12/12*         Heartwell

 

NEW  PLAY & PRETEND              21/2-5yrs • $42

Join us on a journey to the Wild, Wild West(cowboys/girls), Royal
kingdom (princesses/knights), Superworld (Superheros), and the Moon (Astronauts). Children will use their imagination along with a small costume craft to make stories come alive each week with a new theme. $5 material fee. Parent Participation. (4-wk) Instructor: Santos-DeCure.

50489 • Tu • 10:30-11:20am • 10/6-10/27       Recreation

 

NEW  PRESCHOOLERS & PARENTS

LEARNING TOGETHER    2-41/2 (younger sibling ok) • see WEB

This fun & educational class will focus on developing your child’s social skills through a rich curriculum filled with creative art, sensory and science experiences as well as story and song time with the teacher. Parents will be led in a discussion time and coached during playtime by Kathy Salazar, experienced parent educator. Limited enrollment. Material fee:$15. In person registration Aug.15, El Dorado

M/W  9:45 • 11:45am • 9/9 • 10/21 & 10/26 -12/9      Scherer

T/Th  9:45 • 11:45am • 9/10 • 10/22  &10/27 -12/10    Scherer

 

GIGGLES & WIGGLES 20mos-4yrs • $28

Children enjoy opportunities for self-expression as they sing, dance, and make music! Parachute, bean bags, rhythm sticks and other activities help build their motor, verbal and memory skills. Dress for active fun! $1 material fee. Parent participation required. (4-wks) Instructor: Taylor

50490 • W • 10:45-11:30am • 9/9-9/30                Stearns

 

CREATIVE PLAY        see below • $32

Children will enjoy social interaction with other children as they explore activities using large and small motor skills and developing verbal skills. New theme each week. Dress for play and crafts. Parent participation required. A $7 materials fee is payable at 1st class.
(4-wks) Instructor: Taylor.

Parent/Toddler (1-2yrs)

50491 • Th • 11:30am-12:30pm • 9/10-10/1     Stearns

50492 • Th • 11:30am-12:30pm • 10/8-10/29   Stearns

Parent/Tot (2-3yrs)

50493 • Th • 10:20-11:20am • 9/10-10/1          Stearns

50494 • Th • 10:20-11:20am • 10/8-10/29        Stearns

 

CHRISTMAS ELVES AT PLAY  1-3yrs• $22

Young children will enjoy holiday songs & stories, playdough, toys, and several simple Christmas crafts, to give as gifts or treasure for yourself. Dress for play and crafts. Parent participation required. $10 material fee is payable at 1st class. (2-wks) Instructor: Taylor.

50495 • Th • 9:30-10:45am • 12/3-12/10           Stearns

 

KIDSTAGE (Youth Acting Workshop) 5-6yrs • $60/90

This class is designed to give kids the opportunity to discover theatre and acting. Classes are organized to use theater games, acting and drama exercises that empower children to discover the “performer inside us all. Child must be able to read. $5 material fee payable at first class. (4/6-wks)

50497 • Tu • 4-5pm • 9/15-10/6 (4-wks)       Recreation

50498 • Tu • 4-5pm • 10/13-11/17               Recreation

50499 • Tu • 4-5pm • 11/24-12/29               Recreation

 

TALES AND TRAILS      18months-5yrs • $35

Share this special time with your child as you explore what the Nature Center has to offer. 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)

50500 • F • 9:15-10am • 10/2-10/23            Nature Ctr

50501 • F • 9:15-10am • 10/30-11/20          Nature Ctr

50502 • F • 10:15-11am • 10/2-10/23          Nature Ctr

50503 • F • 10:15-11am • 10/30-11/20        Nature Ctr

51261 • Th • 3:15-4:00 • 10/1-10/22            Nature Ctr

51263 • Th • 4:15-5:00 • 10/1-10/22            Nature Ctr

51262 • Th • 3:15-4:00 • 10/29-11/19          Nature Ctr

51264 • Th • 4:15-5:00 • 10/29-11/19          Nature Ctr

 

TEE BALL SKILLZ      See Below • $70

Here is a great chance for kids to be introduced to tee-ball in a fun & safe environment while learning the basics of the game. Every child will receive a t-shirt. Instructor: TriFytt Sports Staff. (6-wks)

3-5yrs old

50828 • M • 2-2:45pm• 9/14-10/19       El Do W

50829 • M • 2-2:45pm• 11/9-12/14       El Do W

50830 • M • 4-4:45pm• 9/14-10/19       El Do W

50827 • M • 4-4:45pm• 11/9-12/14       El Do W

5-7yrs old

50826 • M • 3-3:45pm• 9/14-10/19       El Do W

50831 • M • 3-3:45pm• 11/9-12/14       El Do W

 

PARENT & ME MULTI SPORT See Below • $70

Here is a great change for kids to be introduced to soccer, baseball, & basketball in a fun & safe environment while learning the basics of the game. Curriculum is designed to fine-tune motor and socialization skills. Every child will receive a t-shirt. Instructor: TriFytt Sports Staff. (6-wks)

1 ½ to 2 ½ yrs old

50832 • W • 10:30am-11• 9/16-10/21    Bixby Knolls

2-3yrs old

50833 • W • 9:30am-10 • 9/16-10/21     Bixby Knolls

3-4yrs old

50834 • W • 10am-10:30• 9/16-10/21    Bixby Knolls

 

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

Introduce yourself and your toddler to soccer. As you and your child participate in our fun activities, your child will be developing their large motor skills and socialization. Mommy/Daddy you won’t have to watch from the sidelines. Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff. (8-wks)

50848 • F • 9-9:30am • 10/2-11/20              El Dorado W

50847 • F • 9:30-10am • 10/2-11/20            El Dorado W

50849 • F • 2:45-3:15pm •10/2-11/20          El Dorado W

50861 • Sa • 8:45-9:15am• 10/3-11/21        El Dorado W

50850 • Sa • 9:20-9:50am • 10/3-11/21       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)

50865 • F • 10:50-11;20am• 10/2-11/20      El Dorado W

50866 • F • 4:40-5:10pm• 10/2-11/20         El Dorado W

50867 • Sa • 10:00-10:30am •10/3-11/21    El Dorado W

 

PRE SOCCER   4-5yrs • $95

Teaches the basic techniques of the game and builds self-esteem through participation and fun activities. Shin guards are required after 1st meeting. Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff. (8-wks)

50872 • F • 10:30-11:05am • 10/2-11/20     El Dorado W

50874 • F • 3:20-3:55pm • 10/2-11/20        El Dorado W

50873 • Sa • 10:45-11:20 • 10/3-11/21       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) Instructor: Jama & staff. *No class 11/25, 11/28

Walkers-24 months

50889 • W • 10-10:45am • 9/9-10/7                          Wardlow

50892 • W • 10-10:45am • 10/14-11/11                     Wardlow

50887 • W • 10-10:45am • 11/18-12/16($40)*            Wardlow

50890 • Sa • 9:30-10:15am • 9/12-10/10                   Wardlow

50891 • Sa • 9:30-10:15am • 10/17-11/14                  Wardlow

50888 • Sa • 9:30-10:15am • 11/21-12/19($40)*         Wardlow

25-48 months

50895 • W • 10:50-11:35am • 9/9-10/7                      Wardlow

50898 • W • 10:50-11:35am • 10/14-11/11                 Wardlow

50893 • W • 10:50-11:35am • 11/18-12/16($40)          Wardlow

50896 • Sa • 10:20-11:05am • 9/12-10/10                  Wardlow

50897 • Sa • 10:20-11:05am • 10/17-11/14                 Wardlow

50894 • Sa • 10:20-11:05am • 11/21-12/19($40)*        Wardlow

 

FUNdamental GOLFplay™ for Tots    4-6yrs • $65

Young children can learn golf fundamentals and putting motions through imaginative play that is simple, easy and fun! Putters available for in-class use or purchase. Pay $10 material fee in class. Classes held at Heartwell Golf Course. Instructor Nancy Dunn-Kato, Class A LPGA Member, 2007 US Kids Top 50 Teacher (4wk)

50908 • Tu • 4-5pm • 9/8-9/29

50909 • Tu • 4-5pm • 10/6-10/27

50907 • Tu • 4-5pm • 11/13-11/24

 

CHUNG HAP MUSUL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS        4-12yrs • $50/mo

Description under ADULT SPORTS. Uniforms & gear available through instructor. Instructor: Creel. *No class 7/3

S400-1 • Th/F • 6-7pm • cont.           El Dorado W

 

PARENT & ME ICE SKATING 2-5yrs • $41

Pre-registration required. Have fun ice skating with your child. Class fee includes skate rental, 30 min of instruction and a practice session on your registered class day. Practice session times: Tue 11am-1pm and Sat: 12-2pm. Students should wear gloves or mittens, dress warmly in layers arrive at least 30 minutes prior to class time. Pre-registration required. *No class week of Thanksgiving

50910 • Tu • 11:15-11:45am • 8/25-9/15

50911 • Sa • 12:15-12:45pm • 8/29-9/19 (3wks)

50912 • Tu • 11:15-11:45am • 9/22-10/13

50917• Sa • 12:15-12:45pm • 9/26-10/17

50913 • Tu • 11:15-11:45am • 10/20-11/10

50914 • Sa • 12:15-12:45pm • 10/24-11/14

50915 • Tu • 11:15-11:45am • 11/17-12/15*

50916 • Sa • 12:15-12:45pm • 10/21-12/19*

 

GLACIAL POLAR PUPS            4-6yrs • $41/$31

Pre-registration required. Beginning ice skating made easy and fun! Learn the basics of skating with an emphasis on safety. Class fee includes skate rental, half hour of instruction and a free practice session on your registered class day. Practice session times: Thursday 3-4pm and Saturday 10:45-11:15am. Dress warmly in layers and bring gloves or mittens. Check in at least 30 min. prior to class. *No class week of Thanksgiving. (4wk)

50880 • Th • 4-4:30pm • 8/27-9/17

50881 • Sa • 10:15-10:45am • 8/29-9/19 (3wks)

50882• Th • 4-4:30pm • 9/24-10/15

50883 • Sa • 10:15-10:45am • 9/26-10/17

50884 • Th • 4-4:30pm • 10/22-11/12

50885 • Sa • 10:15-10:45am • 10/24-11/14

50886 • Th • 4-4:30pm • 11/19-12/17*

50879 • Sa • 10:15-10:45am • 11/21-12/19*

 

GLACIAL POLAR HOCKEY PUPS   4-6yrs • $41

Pre-registration required.Learn the basic skating skills necessary to play ice hockey. This is a hockey skating skills class where sticks and pucks are not used. Class fee includes skate rental, half hour of instruction and a free practice session on your registered class day. Practice session times: Thursday 3-4pm and Saturday 10:45-11:15am. Dress warmly in layers and bring gloves or mittens. Check in at least 30 min. prior to class.

50899 • Th • 4-4:30pm • 8/27-9/17

50900 • Sa • 10:15-10:45am • 8/29-9/19 ($31)

50901• Th • 4-4:30pm • 9/24-10/15

50902 • Sa • 10:15-10:45am • 9/26-10/17

50903 • Th • 4-4:30pm • 10/22-11/12

50904 • Sa • 10:15-10:45am • 10/24-11/14

50905 • Th • 4-4:30pm • 11/19-12/17
50906 • Sa • 10:15-10:45am • 11/21-12/19