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YOUTH PROGRAMS — Pre-Registration Required
The Con昀椀denT Young Communicator!
Mini Makers
During this fun and engaging workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of
public speaking, how to develop, write, deliver a speech, techniques for becoming an effective communicator and so much more. The sessions will be led by the
owner of Speak EZ for Kids and author of Mega Books on Public Speaking for Kids
& Teens. Supplies will be provided. Participation is required during all classes. No
class November 28.
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.
Resident Fee: $100; Non-Resident: $110
Age 5-11
Waldorf Sen & Rec
401393-W1
Waldorf Sen & Rec
401393-W2
Resident Fee: $15; Non-Resident: $20
Age 4-8
Billingsley
401708-BI
Somers
401708-SO
Sa
Sa
Sep 26-Oct 17
Nov 14-Dec 12
10:00-11:00a
10:00-11:00a
Sa
Sa
Oct 10
Nov 7
10:30-11:30a
10:30-11:30a
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
Sa
Oct 17
11:30a-12:15p
Kiddie Curtain Call Acting Club
Cooking 101 for Teens and Tweens
Cooking 101 is the perfect choice for your tween or teen looking to learn the basics
of cooking and meal preparation! Participants will learn essential cooking techniques
and work alongside their peers to gain and develop new culinary skills. Participants
will get to enjoy their deliciously prepared meals at the end of class or choose to
take them home.
Welcome to Kiddie Curtain Call acting, where young talents take center stage in a
world of imagination and creativity! Our acting club is designed to provide a fun
and nurturing environment for budding performs to explore the exciting world of
theater. Through engaging activities, improv games, and scripted scenes, kids will
develop essential acting skills while building confidence and teamwork. This 6-week
course offers self-expression, fosters a love for storytelling, and sets the stage for
a lifetime appreciation of the performing arts. Join us for a journey of laughter,
learning, and the magic of the spotlight!
Resident Fee: $70; Non-Resident: $75
Age 6-13
Elite
406003-EL
Sa
Oct 17-Nov 21
Noon-1:30p
Class Themes
• September Theme: Fall Favorites
• October Theme: Spooktacular Desserts
• November Theme: Thanksgiving Showstoppers
Resident Fee: $40; Non-Resident $45
Age 11-16
Wade
401221-WA
Wade
401221-W1
Wade
401221-W2
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sep 26
Oct 17
Nov 14
11:00a-12:30p
11:00a-12:30p
11:00a-12:30p
Art Adventure
Join us for a fun and creative arts and crafts adventure. Every class we will create
multiple masterpieces. Whether it will 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
401320-GL
Mattawoman
401320-MA
Elite
401320-EL
Th
W
Th
Oct 1
Oct 7
Nov 5
7:00-7:45p
7:00-7:45p
7:00-7:45p
3, 2, 1…Blast Off
Gadgets and kids have always gone hand and 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
Oct 3
Princess Academy
Your princess is cordially invited to the Billingsley Princess Academy. Princesses will
immerse themselves in the magical world of fun and excitement while learning
the most important aspects of being a true princess, treating others with kindness,
good manners and etiquette, believing in yourself, and so much more. Each class
is filled with a lesson, craft, and activity to reinforce true princess qualities. Adult
participation required for participants ages 3-5.
Resident Fee: $45; Non-Resident: $50
Age 4-8
Mattawoman
401710-MA
Tu/Th
Oct 29-Nov 19
5:30-6:30p
11:00a-Noon
301-932-3470 • Register online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com
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