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YOUTH AND TEEN

EXPLORING PROGRAMMING NEW ! WITH SCRATCH JR .
( AGES 8 TO 10 YEARS ) Minimum 3 – Maximum 12 From Beginner to Advance level - Classes are designed around the concept of project-based learning , where new skills / concepts are introduced at various stages . Students develop their own “ stories ” or “ games ”, using the Scratch environment . Instructor : Axios Code Day : Tuesdays Time : 4:45 to 6:15 p . m . Fee : $ 125 Member / $ 188 Non-Member
YOUTH ATHLETIC
NEW ! DEVELOPMENT SPEED / STRENGTH PHASE 3
( AGES 10 TO 13 YEARS ) Minimum 8 – Maximum 20 Learn and utilize in drills and exercises the 8 " Elements " of athletic development that are critical to young athletes success and to minimize injuries : Agility , Balance , Mobility , Stability , Flexibility , Speed , Strength and Alactic / Lactic Conditioning . Instructor : David Sampson , NETA Certified , NSCA Day : Tuesdays Time : 6 to 7 p . m . Fee : $ 80 Member / $ 120 Non-Member
EXPLORING PROGRAMMING NEW ! WITH SCRATCH
( AGES 11 TO 13 YEARS ) Minimum 3 – Maximum 12 From Beginner to Advance level - Classes are designed around the concept of project-based learning , where new skills / concepts are introduced at various stages . Students develop their own “ stories ” or “ games ”, using the Scratch environment . Instructor : Axios Code Day : Tuesdays Time : 6:30 to 8 p . m . Fee : $ 125 Member / $ 188 Non-Member
HIKE AROUND THE LAKE
NEW ! ( AGES 11 TO 14 YEARS )
Minimum 6 – Maximum 20 No school ? Enjoy a guided hike around Peters Lake . Bring along a water bottle ; a snack will be provided . Day : Thursday , Apr . 13 Time : 1 to 2:15 p . m . Fee : $ 5 Member / $ 8 Non-Member Location : Peters Lake Park Registration Deadline : Wednesday , Apr . 12

KARATE

C . S . KIM KARATE / AUTHENTIC KARATE ( AGES 6 TO 12 YEARS ) Minimum 4 – Maximum 20 Discipline based authentic martial arts teaching coordination , general fitness , hienergy drills and skills . Designed to build and condition student ’ s attitude , behavior and character development . Teach valuable life skills that focus on Goal Setting , positive attitude , relationship building , communications and leadership . Certified
Instructor : C . S . Kim Karate NEW ! Day : Thursdays
Time : 6 to 6:50 p . m . Fee : $ 80 Member / $ 120 Non-Member Uniform : $ 25 orders placed at first class
TWEEN NIGHT ( AGES 9 TO 12 YEARS ) Minimum 8 – Maximum 30 A night for tweens to socialize , play games ( basketball , air hockey , ping pong , board games , etc .), make a craft and enjoy snacks . Drop them off for an evening of chaperoned fun . Pre-registration is required . Day : Friday , Mar . 10 Time : 6 to 8 p . m . Fee : $ 5 Member / $ 8 Non-Member Registration Deadline : Thursday , Mar . 9
NZONE SPORTS - NEW ! DODGEBALL
( AGES 6 TO 8 YEARS ) Minimum 6 – Maximum 18 Work on reflexes , footwork , aim , coordination , teamwork and much more in this classic game with a twist ! In addition to playing dodgeball , we will work on skills with engaging warm up games and fun activities ! Instructor : Ken Sikora Day : Saturdays Time : 11 to 11:30 a . m . Fee : $ 100 Member / $ 150 Non-Member * Class will run from Mar . 25 through May 1 .
NZONE SPORTS - DODGEBALL NEW ! ( AGES 9 TO 11 YEARS )
Minimum 6 – Maximum 18 Work on reflexes , footwork , aim , coordination , teamwork and much more in this classic game with a twist ! In addition to playing dodgeball , we will work on skills with engaging warm up games and fun activities ! Instructor : Ken Sikora Day : Saturdays Time : 11:45 a . m . to 12:15 p . m . Fee : $ 100 Member / $ 150 Non-Member * Class will run from Mar . 25 through May 1 .
INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS CONCEPTS ( 4 WEEKS ) ( AGES 10 TO 14 YEARS ) Minimum 8 – Maximum 16 Building exciting projects using the Arduino microcontroller , students will be introduced to basic electronics , sensors , motors and programming . Projects include a mini weather station , an intruder detection system , an automated toy missile launcher and more ! Students keep all materials after the course . Instructor : Steve Miller Day : Saturdays Time : 10 a . m . to Noon Fee : $ 50 Member / $ 75 Non-Member Material Fee : $ 60 to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class
YOUTH ATHLETIC NEW ! DEVELOPMENT STRENGTH /

SPEED PHASE 2 ( AGES 10 TO 13 YEARS ) Minimum 8 – Maximum 20 The athlete will learn , perform and be instructed in age appropriate exercises that incorporate bodyweight , medicine balls , strength bands and dumbbells . This class combined with Youth Athletic Development Speed / Strength will further advance the athlete . Instructor : David Sampson , NETA Certified , NSCA Day : Sundays Time : 2 to 3 p . m . Fee : $ 80 Member / $ 120 Non-Member eters Township

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