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YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS
— Pre-Registration Required
3, 2, 1…Blast Off
Gadgets and kids have always gone hand-in-hand, and model rockets are no exception. Participants build, paint and launch their own rockets under the careful eye
of our staff. Along the way they learn some basic physics, a little rocketry history
and have lots of fun!
Resident Fee: $40; Non-Resident: $45
Age 7-14
Henson
401384-HE
Sa
Sep 27
11:00a-Noon
Art Adventure
Teen Hangout: Curse of tHe Rec
Join us for a fun and creative arts and crafts adventure. Every class we will create
multiple masterpieces. Whether it be paint, construction paper, glue, crayons, or
something else – your child will love the artwork they bring home. Adult participation is required. Each month will be a different theme.
Resident Fee: $12; Non-Resident: $14
Age 7-12
Glymont
401318-GL
Mattawoman
401318-MA
Elite
401318-EL
W
W
Tu
Oct 1
Oct 8
Nov 4
7:00-7:45p
7:00-7:45p
7:00-7:45p
Dare to spend your Halloween night where the rec center gets…cursed? Join us
for Teen Hangout: Curse of the Rec - a haunted twist on your favorite Friday night
chill spot. This special Halloween edition brings all the eerie vibes with haunted
games, chilling music, spooky challenges, and a costume contest with prizes that
are to scare for.
Free!
Age 13-18
Waldorf Sen & Rec
401065-WR
F
Oct 31
6:00-9:00p
Mad Scientist
DIY Wax Melts
Come discover the wonderful world of science and get lost in creative and fun experiments. Learn about chemical reactions, formulating hypothesis and how everyday
items can create tons of fun! Create an invisible message or a homemade lava lamp
all with a bit of science.
Unleash your inner alchemist at our DIY Wax Melt workshop. This hands-on experience lets you blend amazing fragrances and create personalized designs that truly
express your style. Get ready to mix, pour, and create something awesome. Ages
10-13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Resident Fee: $35; Non-Resident: $40; Single Day Fee: $12
Age 6-10 Waldorf Sen & Rec
401705-WR
Sa
Resident Fee: $55; Non-Resident: $60
Age 10+
Waldorf Sen & Rec
401260-W3
Oct 4-25
10:30a-12:30p
Start your little one’s passion for building and creating right here with our Mini
Makers program. Our hands on classes will introduce participants to common work
tools such as screw drivers, hammers, nuts and bolts, clamps, and much more as
they work to complete new and exciting projects. Each class participant gets to
build a new project and uncover different tools. Adult participation is required for
participants ages 3-5.
Sa
Sa
Oct 11
Nov 8
10:30-11:30a
10:30-11:30a
Little Dino Explorers
Tu/Th
Oct 14-30
6:30-7:45p
Exploding Volcanos
Come dive into the world of volcanos and lava. Learn how volcanos come to exist,
how lava is made, and what makes a volcano erupt. Participants will get to build
their own volcano and watch them erupt using a bit of science. Adult participation
is required.
Resident Fee: $15; Non-Resident: $20
Age 6-9
Glymont
401156-GL
Improv Explorations: Unleashing Creative Freedom
This course serves as a creative outlet for students to explore improvisation in a
supportive and structured environment. While basic ground rules on appropriateness and conduct will be established on day one, students will have plenty of freedom to express themselves. Together with the instructor, students will engage in
improvisational sketches, collaboratively designing material during the first session.
The instructor will offer suggestions, but the primary goal is to guide students in
selecting their own material, fostering confidence and creativity.
Resident Fee: $80; Non-Resident: $85
Age 7-12
Somers
401265-SO
W
Sep 17-Oct 22
6:30- 7:30p
Sa
Oct 18
10:30-11:15a
In this eco-friendly jewelry-making course, students embark on a creative journey
starting with recycled materials to craft environmentally conscious accessories. They
will then advance to using polymer clay to design more intricate and customizable
pieces. The course culminates in working with resin to create unique and polished
items like bracelets, rings, jewelry boxes, and keychains. Along the way, students
will explore their artistic potential while learning important sustainable art techniques, emphasizing the use of eco-friendly practices and materials throughout
the creative process.
Resident Fee: $80; Non-Resident: $85
Age 7-12
Wade
401265-WA
Th
Sep 25- Oct 30
6:30-7:30p
Jr Crime Scene Detectives
Experience real-life application in Crime Scene Analysis. Become the center of the
action as a CSI agent and conduct forensic science experiments. In the laboratory
get ready to learn how to collect and perform analyses of evidence, record findings,
and use critical thinking to find the culprit. Everyone will enjoy our interactive and
amazing crime scene reproductions
Resident Fee: $80; Non-Resident: $85
Age 7-12
Davis
401265-DA
20
11:30a-1:00p
Jewelry From Earth
Join us as we explore the world of dinosaurs with engaging activities and crafts!
Little Dino Explorers will uncover fossils, explore dinosaur eggs, and travel through
three different time periods to learn all about their favorite dinosaurs and how they
lived. Program is six one-hour classes. Class meets twice a week for three consecutive weeks. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
Resident Fee: $45; Non-Resident: $50
Age 4-8
Somers
401706-SO
Dec 20
Planting the Seed
Mini Makers
Resident Fee: $15; Non-Resident: $20
Age 4-8
Billingsley
401708-BI
Somers
401708-SO
Sa
Sa
Oct 4- Nov 8
11:30a-12:30p
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