16009 - Engineering

Create your own masterpiece! All supplies are included. Aspiring young engineers will use a variety of mediums such as LEGO®, ESTES® model rockets, KEVA® building blocks, Crazy Forts® components, recycled materials, salvaged motors and gears, balsa wood and more to explore a unique, customized S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Mathematics) curriculum. Using different mediums, participants will learn about and build projects such as hydroelectric waterwheels, model rockets and scale bridges. From model roller coasters to LEGO® challenges, your child is sure to have a blast while learning!

16121 - Fri Night Laser and Dodge

Join our recreation staff for a fun filled Friday night. We will be playing laser tag and dodgeball inside the Community Center for an action packed Friday. Pizza will be served.

16122 - Baby & Me Sensory Essentials

Baby and caregivers immerse themselves inot the wonderful world of sensory exploration. Caregivers will learn about the benefits of essential oils form a certified Aroma Touch Therapist and Wellness Advocate. They are provided an opportunity to apply oils to babies with a gentle, soothing touch to promote relaxation and calmness. Essential oils are completely safe for both babies and adults. Oils to be used for the class will be supplied. Please bring a blanket for baby to relax on.

16126 - Toddler Sensory/Science

Toddlers will become little scientists with our engaging hands on experiments. Experiments will have an eruption component. They will also mix, measure and explore sensory play activities.

16203 - Youth Yoga

Yoga sharpen's the ability to focus, give self confidence, and develop self discipline, but most importantly keeps the kids ACTIVE!

16215 - Sizzling Science

Children become junior scientists with our engaging hands on experiments. Some experiments will have an eruption component.

26003 - Makers on the Move

Kid's Corner brings the Maker Space to YOU! Our Maker Space on the go, allows students to creatively "tinker", invent, design and discover. Children will have the opportunity to experiement using a variety of materials. We will experiment with Makey Makeys, including showing students how to make a piano out of bananas and a water guitar!

26004 - Sizzling Science

Children become junior scientists with our engaging hands on experiments. Some experiments will have an eruption component.

26005 - Tiny Chefs

Round em' up! Who loves cheeseballs, truffles and other bite sized snacks?! This spring, get ready for some amazing "ball" shaped goodies. In this unique session, students will "round 'em up" by creating Popcorn Balls, Snowball Truffles, and Homemade Meatballs. There's not thing square about this class - let's get the ball rolling!

26007 - Babysitting Class

To provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop through hands-on, minds-on activities..

26009 - Beginner Field Hockey Camp

Have you ever heard of field hockey? Field hockey is an exciting and all-inclusive sport which is played by millions of girls and boys across the world! This spring clinic series will introduce young players to the basic skills and techniques of field hockey. Members of the Guilford High School Field Hockey team will be present throughout the camp and will provide one on one instruction.

26099 - Flag Football

Come have some after school fun, playing flag football on the Green with your friends!

26112 - Intro to Rocketry

Let's blast into space with our intro to rocketry class. In this high flying class, children will begin with basics behind propulsion using plastic water bottles and paper to get their minds thinking before getting into the rocket kits. Once the kits are introduced, our knowledgable instructors will guide them through the math, science, and aeronautics while assisting them in building their very own rocket and launch pad.

26115 - Stories, Movement & Art, Oh My

In this class, we will focus on the process, not the product! Children will be invited to explore various types of art, including paint, playdough, sitckers and even trucks.

26116 - Jr Tae Kwon Do

Our 6th degree black belt instructor with extensive teaching experience will introduce techniques and strategies of tae kwon do and karate, aikido, kung fu and other martial arts.

Section A1 - Kids class for white, yellow, green, and blue belts: Program will cover motor skills, tumbling, and basic kicks, pad work and games to inspire this age group for the sport. Multi-faceted program will also introduce kickboxing and self-defense.

Section A2 - Red and Black belt class will cover advanced techniques. This class is for all Red and Black Belts only.


All belts.
John

26125 - Engineering Fundamentals

In this engineering “fundamentals” program, students will learn from a customized, unique, S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture, and Mathematics) based curriculum while having FUN! The primary medium used for these classes is LEGO® TECHNIC. For students of all ages, especially the younger ones, LEGO® is an attractive, efficient, fun teaching medium. From the creativity and excitement encouraged by LEGO®, kids always enjoy themselves while learning essential engineering terms and concepts along the way!

26130 - Rocket Science

Blast off in this thrilling class full of young aerospace engineers. Students in this class will use a wide variety of mediums including, but not limited to, recycled plastic bottles, cardboard, newspaper, string, glue, tape, and Estes® model rocket components. Using the different materials, young engineers will design and build rockets while exploring different methods of propulsion and thrust!

26131 - Engineering Imagination

Have you ever been curious to discover how things work? Students will use a reverse engineering process to learn about how things are put together, how they function, how to fix them, and even attempt to make them more efficient! In this class, students will be challenged to take apart a R/C car, put it back together, and have it still function correctly! Students will also get to take home their reverse-engineered R/C car!

26203 - April Vacation Trip

All trips depart the Community Center at 9 am and return to the Community Center at 3 pm. Please provide your child with a packed lunch, unless otherwise indicated.

26204 - Escape Room

An escape room is an immersive, interactive, live puzzle. How clever are you? Can you find your way out of the escape room? The only tools you will have are your thinking caps and the power of teamwork! Each day, you will encounter a new challenge to unlock and each day, you will leave with your very own sleuth creation!

26205 - Youth Yoga

Yoga sharpen's the ability to focus, give self confidence, and develop self discipline, but most importantly keeps the kids ACTIVE!

26208 - Irish Step Dancing

Participants will learn both step and group dance with traditional style. All dancers will start with the Irish jig. Advanced: Dancers will begin to work on steps with an emphasis on more intricate movements.

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