Program Type: Program-Youth

NEW PROGRAM! Baking and decorating is easy, right? In our four day class we'll find out how easy it really is. Together, we'll bake a cake from scratch, learn cupcake and cake decorating techniques and decorate a cake. REQUIREMENTS:

• Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior to session.
• Ages 10-18
• Fee: $60/session

 

Welcome to Summer Art where participants will use a wide range of supplies to create their own masterpiece. There will be unique goals and projects introduced each week. In this fun program, students will gain essential skills to create projects using their own creative expression. Students will have the opportunity  to bring home their projects upon completion of the program. Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior to each session. SESSIONS: Session 3 | July 8-18 | Mon-Thu 12:30-1:45 pm | 6-8 yr 2:00-3:15 pm | 9-12 yr Session 4 | July 22-Aug 1 | Mon-Thu 12:30-1:45 pm | 9-12 yr 2:00-3:15 pm | 6-8 yr

Dickinson Parks & Recreation has partnered with the Best Friends Mentoring Program to offer a FREE program that will focus on goal setting, building confidence & promoting a healthy lifestyle. This program will include skill-building opportunities, physical activities, and small group mentoring. Requirements:

• Snacks will be provided.
• Please wear tennis shoes and comfortable active clothing.
• Bring a water bottle.
• Program capacity will be determined by the number of volunteer coaches.
• Registration deadline: 1 week prior to start of session.

Join us for our round robin tournaments to see if you have what it takes to the top player on the court. In double's round robin fashion, participants will play a game to 15 or in 8 minutes. At the end of each game, your individual scores will be added up. The highest scoring individual will be the top player for the night. Session will be held the first and third Mondays beginning Jan. 15. Register for one night or more - you choose which dates you plan on attending. Sessions are limited - please register early! Dates:

• January 15;
• February 5 & 19;
• March 4 & 18;
• April 1 & 15

Ages: 8 to Adult (ages 8-14 must have adult present)

Join us for a 2-week crash course that will improve your dinking, serving, understanding of the rules, and more through mini-games and drills. SESSIONS:

• October 7 & 14
• November 4 & 11
• December 2 & 9
• January 6 & 13
• February 3 & 10
• March 3 & 10

Once you know the basics on how to play pickleball come to our Skills and Drills class to improve your game! We'll work on dinking, serving, 3rd shot drops and volleying. Lessons will be held every other Tuesday beginning January 16th and every other Wednesday beginning January 10th. Register for one lesson or more - you choose which dates you plan on attending. Lessons are limited - please register early! Lesson Dates:

• January 10, 16, 24, 30;
• February 7, 13, 21, 27;
• March 6, 12, 20, 26;
• April 3, 9, 17, 23;
• May 1

Ages: 8 to Adult (ages 8-14 must have adult present) Lesson Format Novice Group (3.0-3.49 skill level)

• Lesson 1: Dinking, Volley Dink, Deep Serves, Drop Shots & Ground Strokes
• Lesson 2: Dinking, Volley Dink, Deep Serves, Precision Dinking & Overhead Smash
• Lesson 4: Dinking, Volley Dink, Deep Serves, Precision Dinking, & Serving with a Purpose
• Lesson 5: Dinking, Volley Dink, Deep Serves, Serving with a Purpose, & Drop Shot
• Lesson 6: Dinking, Volley Dink, Deep Serves, Punch Volley, & Overhead Smash

Intermediate Group (3.5-4.0 skill level)

• Lesson 1: Dinking, Volley Dink, Punch Volley, Deep Serve, Cross Court Dinking, & Precision Dinking
• Lesson 2: Dinking, Volley Dink, Punch Volley, Deep Serve, Precision Overhead Smash & Lobs
• Lesson 3: Dinking, Volley Dink, Punch Volley, Deep Serve, Drop Shot, & Ground Strokes
• Lesson 4: Dinking, Volley Dink, Punch Volley, Deep Serve, Stacking, Drop Shots, & Precision Dinking

In this class children ages 2-5 will be making a holiday themed craft. Participants will be able to work on their sensory and fine motor skills while getting messy! We provide the materials, the fun and the clean up! Instructions:

• Child must be accompanied by an adult or someone age 16+.
• Registration deadline is the Monday prior to session.

The only class that you can play with your food! Food Art is a fun way to try new foods and be creative with snacks for your littles. INSTRUCTIONS:

• Children must be accompanied by an adult or someone age 16+.
• Registration is required. Deadline is Monday prior to the class.

REGISTER TODAY and enjoy making fun treats with your kids!

Learn new sills through our introductory class by using a variety of steps, techniques, and chance to expand new ideas by using different mediums. Materials are provided. Projects can be taken home. Sign up for one class or for all! (You will choose your class dates during the registration process) Instructions:

• Registration deadline is the Thursday prior to class.

Come play at our "house!" We will have gross motor equipment, building blocks, jumping animals and toys set-up. Children can move about safely in our enclosed MAC gym area and have access to the indoor playground. Playtime music will be played and theme based crafts will be set-up for children.

• No pre-registration necessary.
• Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.