Youth Activities & Education
Arts & Crafts
Eager Artists
Eager Artists
Instructor: Creative Classes
Location: Returns Fall 2023
We teach art in a way that helps with academic performance: breaking projects down into simple, manageable steps. This promotes confidence and individuality. We use Prismacolor markers, watercolors, origami, Sculpey clay and more.
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Young Rembrandts
Young Rembrandts
Instructor: Young Rembrandts staff
Location: Returns Fall 2023
Your child will learn about design, composition and illustration using our unique step-by-step drawing method. Besides strengthening your child’s drawing and coloring skills, he or she will also learn about art history as we present lessons featuring a master artist. Class Min 6/Max 20.
Dance
Ballet
Ballet 1
Ballet 1
Ages: 5-10
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Patty Hays
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Lecture Hall 1
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A study of ballet emphasizing on posture, rhythm and grace. The skills learned will be put into use at the barre and on the dance floor. Students should wear leotard, tights and ballet slippers for class. Class limit 12. Any questions contact instructor at patty.hays@lakewoodcityschools.org
Ballet 1 1/2
Ballet 1 1/2
Ages: Must have consent of instructor
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Patty Hays
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Lecture Hall 1
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A study of ballet emphasizing on posture, rhythm and grace. The skills learned will be put into use at the barre and on the dance floor. Students should wear leotard, tights and ballet slippers for class. Class limit 12. Any questions contact instructor at patty.hays@lakewoodcityschools.org
Ballet 2
Ballet 2
Ages: Must have consent of instructor
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Patty Hays
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Lecture Hall 1
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A study of ballet emphasizing on posture, rhythm and grace. The skills learned will be put into use at the barre and on the dance floor. Students should wear leotard, tights and ballet slippers for class. Class limit 12. Any questions contact instructor at patty.hays@lakewoodcityschools.org
Ballet 2 1/2
Ballet 21/2
Ages: Must have consent of instructor
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Patty Hays
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Lecture Hall 1
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A study of ballet emphasizing on posture, rhythm and grace. The skills learned will be put into use at the barre and on the dance floor. Students should wear leotard, tights and ballet slippers for class. Class limit 12. Any questions contact instructor at patty.hays@lakewoodcityschools.org
Ballet 3
Ballet 3
Ages: Must have consent of instructor
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Patty Hays
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Lecture Hall 1
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A study of ballet emphasizing on posture, rhythm and grace. The skills learned will be put into use at the barre and on the dance floor. Students should wear leotard, tights and ballet slippers for class. Class limit 12. Any questions contact instructor at patty.hays@lakewoodcityschools.org
Jazz
Jazz 1
Jazz 1
Ages: 7 & up
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Patty Hays
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Lecture Hall 1
Class will contain an exercise warmup and continue with the learning of combinations to incorporate into a routine. Students should wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) and tennis shoes or jazz shoes. Any questions contact instructor at patty.hays@lakewoodcityschools.org
Jazz 1 1/2
Jazz 11/2
Ages: Must have consent of Instructor
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Patty Hays
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Lecture Hall 1.
Class will contain an exercise warmup and continue with the learning of combinations to incorporate into a routine. Students should wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) and tennis shoes or jazz shoes. Any questions contact instructor at patty.hays@lakewoodcityschools.org
Jazz 2
Jazz 2
Ages: Must have consent of Instructor
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Patty Hays
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Lecture Hall 1
Class will contain an exercise warmup and continue with the learning of combinations to incorporate into a routine. Students should wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) and tennis shoes or jazz shoes. Any questions contact instructor at patty.hays@lakewoodcityschools.org
Jazz 3
Jazz 3
Ages: Must have consent of Instructor
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Patty Hays
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Lecture Hall 1
Class will contain an exercise warmup and continue with the learning of combinations to incorporate into a routine. Students should wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) and tennis shoes or jazz shoes. Any questions contact instructor at patty.hays@lakewoodcityschools.org
Tap
Beginning Tap 1
Beginning Tap 1
Ages: 5-10
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Peggy Stockdale
Location: Franklin Elementary School Gym, 13465 Franklin Blvd.
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Emphasis on rhythm and basic techniques in beginning tap dancing. The skills learned will be incorporated into a dance for the class. Wear dress shoes to the first class; tap shoes will be discussed. Class limit 15.
Continuing Tap 1 1/2
Continuing Tap 1 1/2
Ages: 5-10
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Peggy Stockdale
Location: Franklin Elementary School Gym, 13465 Franklin Blvd.
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For children with two years of experience or teacher’s consent. Continued training in which skills learned will be incorporated into a dance for the class. Class limit 15.
Continuing Tap 2
Continuing Tap 2
Ages: 8-15
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Peggy Stockdale
Location: Franklin Elementary School Gym, 13465 Franklin Blvd.
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For children with two years of experience or teacher’s consent. Continued training in which skills learned will be incorporated into a dance for the class. Class limit 15.
Continuing Tap 3
Continuing Tap 3
Ages: 8-15
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Peggy Stockdale
Location: Franklin Elementary School Gym, 13465 Franklin Blvd.
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For children with two years of experience or teacher’s consent. Continued training in which skills learned will be incorporated into a dance for the class. Class limit 15.
Spring Tap
Spring Tap Dancing
Ages: Youth
Dates: Tuesdays, April 18 - May 30, 2023
No Class 5/16
Time: 5:15 -6:00 pm
Instructor: Peggy Stockdale
Location: Franklin Elementary School Gym, 13465 Franklin Ave.
Resident: $30
Non-resident: $40
Emphasis on rhythm and basic techniques in beginning tap dancing. The skills learned will be incorporated into a dance for the class. Wear dress shoes to the first class; tap shoes will be discussed. Class limit 15.
Education
Babysitter Training
Babysitter's Class
Ages: 11 to 15 (must be 11 on first day of class)
Dates: March 13
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Instructor: American Red Cross
Location: Lakewood High School cafeteria, 14100 Franklin Blvd.
(Enter at door #32)
Resident: $65
Non-resident: $75
Registration closed.
This American Red Cross class builds confidence to hold, feed and care for infants and toddlers, work with children safely and deal with emergencies. It teaches lifelong entrepreneurial and career development skills.
Engineering
Eager Engineers
Instructor: Creative Classes
Location: Returns Fall 2023
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Eager Engineers is about hands on learning– with Legos, K’nex, Citiblocs and more. We teach STEM concepts like simple machines, architecture and magnetic force. Each week, we build a new project. Winter projects include: Lego Hearts & Love; marble chute; Eiffel Tower; K’nex alien; steam engine ; stealth plane; Citibloc sitting human; log cabin and more.
Gigalearn
GameBOT Club
GameBOT Club
Ages: Grades 6-12
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Gigalearn, LLC
Location: Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Ave. LRC
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Learn to code as you create video games and program LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robots. Over multiple sessions we’ll follow student interests to explore options such as Scratch, Alice 3D animation, Python, JavaScript and more. No prior programming experience necessary. If you’ve taken this class before, don’t worry! There are new games and robot challenges each time. Bring a USB flash drive to save your games. Class min 4/max 12.
Jr. GameBOT Club
Jr. Game Bot Club
Ages: Grades 2-5
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Gigalearn, LLC
Location: Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Ave. LRC
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Wanna make video games? Love building with LEGO® bricks? This club is for you! Learn how to create video games using Scratch, free software from MIT that you can use at home long after the class. Then, we’ll bring the action to life as we build and program LEGO® WeDo® robots to go with our custom animations. Bring a USB flash drive to save your games. If you’ve taken this course before, don’t worry! We explore different themes and make different games and robots each time.
Spanish
Spanish Class
Ages: Grades K-5
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Dates: Returns Fall 2023
Times: Varies depending on site
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Classes are taught by caring and enthusiastic teachers from the Cleveland Spanish Academy (CSA). The objective is to immerse students in the language as much as possible so that students acquire the language similar to how they learned their first language. Visit www.clevelandspanishschool.com/lincoln for more information.
Admission & Schedule:
All students in grades K–5 can enroll in the program. Students who attend before school care are
welcome as well. A minimum of seven students is required. If we do not meet the minimum number of students in a class, your registration fee Children are grouped by age and experience depending on enrollment. Space is limited and participants will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.
Questions?
Contact CSA Director, Maria Pauer at maria_elena@clevelandspanishschool.com or call 216-
316-4049.
Fitness/Wellness
Yoga
Tween Yoga and Self Care Series
Ages: Ages 9-13
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
Instructor: Shannon Sabol
Location: Hayes Elementary School, 16401 Delaware Ave., LRC
parking lot is off S. Marginal Road behind the school
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This five-week series is all about teaching tweens (ages 9 -13) how to care for their body, mind and spirit! Holistic Health Coach Shannon Sabol of Grateful Life Health Coaching + Yoga will be explaining what holistic health is (the WHOLE of who you are…beyond just diet and exercise), and include topics such as brain science, meditation, anxiety and stress reduction through breathing exercises, movement, nutrition, sleep, and how to create sustainable healthy habits that support self care. Each class will include a short yoga practice and health lecture to follow. Please have your child bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes to practice in. Email questions to shannon@gratefullifehealth.com
Music
Beginner Bagpipes
Beginner Bagpipes
Ages: Ages 10 & Up
Dates: Returns Fall 2023
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Instructor: Barry Conway
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Ave., Room B 202
Enter through door 19 on the south side of the building.
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Learn how to play bagpipes! Course is designed to teach the bagpipes to those with or without prior musical experience. Must have own practice chanter for class.
Music Lessons
Private Music Lessons
Ages: Grades 6-12
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Lessons for 2023-2024 School Year
Private music lessons will once again be available for students at Lakewood City Schools through the Lakewood Recreation Department. Please contact your music teacher with additional questions.
General Information
All band, choir, and orchestra students are eligible to take private lessons, 30-minute lessons. All private lesson teachers are selected and hired by the music staff at Lakewood City Schools. These instructors have extensive experience both teaching and performing. For the 2023-2024 school year, all lessons will take place in person. If you prefer Zoom lessons, contact your teacher directly. It is expected that students will take one lesson a week until they have completed all of the registered lessons.
Scheduling (day and time) of lessons will be managed by each individual private teacher. Please expect an email from your teacher to schedule lessons. Unattended lessons without prior notification will not be made up. Exceptions are made for emergency situations.
Lesson Registration
- Registration occurs online through the Recreation Department website (see link above)
- Families receiving a scholarship MUST register themselves for lessons after they have received confirmation of their approved aid. This MUST be done by calling the Recreation Department and talking to Sharon Mathaios between 8 am - 4 pm, M-F. (216-529-4081).
- Previous balances must be paid before a student may register for more lessons.
Scholarships
Scholarships to help pay for private lessons and are available both for middle school and high school students. The deadline to apply for both is Aug. 30. Application links: Middle School Students, High School Students Scholarships help to support both the financial needs of families and the needs of ensembles. Those students switching to an instrument needed in the ensemble will be given extra consideration.
Dates
Session 1: Returns Fall 2023
Session 2: Returns Fall 2023
Piano
Beginning Piano
Beginning
Ages: Grades 2-6
Dates: Mondays, June 26 - August 28, 2023
Time: Beginning class: 4:00 - 4:30 pm or 4:30 - 5: 00 pm
Instructor: Maria Voljin
Location: Vocal Room, Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Ave.
Resident: $120
Non-resident: $130
Learn the basics of piano: scales, chords, easy folk & classical compositions. Must have either a piano or keyboard at home. Classes may be combined if minimum is not met. Additional classes may be available if classes fill. Material fee ($28) due at first class. Class limit 3 for beginning and 2 for continuing.
Continuing Piano
Continuing
Ages: Grades 2-6
Dates: Mondays, June 26 - August 28, 2023
Time: Beginning class: 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Instructor: Maria Voljin
Location: Vocal Room, Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Ave.
Resident: $120
Non-resident: $130
Learn the basics of piano: scales, chords, easy folk & classical compositions. Must have either a piano or keyboard at home. Classes may be combined if minimum is not met. Additional classes may be available if classes fill. Material fee ($28) due at first class. Class limit 3 for beginning and 2 for continuing.
Suzuki Strings
Suzuki Strings
Ages: Pre-K to Grade 4
Dates: June-August 2023
Instructors: Clara Engen & Micaela Murphy
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Blvd.
Fee: $475 for first-time registrants
$450 for continuing students
Fees do not include the cost of instrument rental.
Program Summary:
- This three-month summer program is for students wishing to get a head start on weekly violin or viola lessons before joining the full Lakewood Suzuki Strings program during the school year.
- All levels from beginner to advanced are accepted.
- Students must have an adult practice partner (parent or guardian) who can attend classes and lessons, take notes, and coach daily practice at home.
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Weekly lesson times are decided upon between parent & teacher. Summer tuition fee does not include the cost of instrument rental.
Develop your child’s confidence, discipline, and musicianship skills through the highly respected Suzuki Method of music education, which utilizes principles of language-learning such as imitation, listening, and repetition in a nurturing environment.
Weekly lesson times are decided upon between parent & teacher. Summer tuition fee does not include the cost of instrument rental.
Questions?
Visit lakewoodsuzukistrings.com, or email lakewoodsuzukistrings@gmail.com.
Sports
Fencing
Learn to Fence
Instructor: Sara Kass
Location: Cyrano's Place, 15639 Madison Ave.
Resident: $70
Non-resident: $80
Six-week introductory class. Learn basic skills such as how to wield your blade to how to move in fencing toward the possibility of competition or simply understanding what you see at the Olympic Games. Equipment will be cleaned and assigned to student(s). Bring your own teammate(s) and create your own class with a maximum of six or come solo. Classes by appointment, call 227-DUEL or visit www.cyranosplace.info
Gymnastics
Tiny Turners
Tiny Turners
Ages: 7-12
Instructor: Diane and Margo Massad
Location: Horace Mann Elementary School, Gym, 1215 West Clifton Blvd
Resident: $60
Non-resident: $70
| Thursdays: June 22 - July 14, 2023 | 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm |
Gymnastics classes are geared toward children that are new to gymnastics. Students at this level practice on age appropriate equipment each class as they learn gymnastics skills in a safe, progressive, non-competitive environment. Our recreational gymnastics classes are a fun way for children to learn gymnastics while gaining confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Strict age requirement to be maintained. Class min 5/max 20.
Tumble Bugs
Tumble Bugs
Ages: 4-6
Instructor: Diane and Margo Massad
Location: Horace Mann Elementary School, Gym, 1215 West Clifton Blvd
Resident: $50
Non-resident: $60
| Thursdays: June 22 - July 14, 2023 | 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Thursdays: June 22 - July 14, 2023 | 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm |
Tumble Bugs preschool gymnastics class participants are taught developmentally appropriate gymnastics skills with the direct aim of enhancing social skills, gross motor skills, reading readiness, and coordination. Class begins with a fun warm up of aerobics, stretches, body positions, and listening skills. Our preschool program is a spectacular way for your child to learn basic locomotive movements and gymnastics while building healthy self-esteem. Strict age requirement to be maintained. Class Min 5.
Horseback Riding
Jr. Pony Camp
Jr. Pony Camp
Ages: 2-6
Instructor: Pony Tail Farms
Location: 13360 Cowley Rd., Columbia Station, oh 44028
Resident: $35
Non-resident: $45
| Tuesdays: May 16 - May 23, 2023 | 4:00 - 4:45 pm |
| Thursdays: June 8 - June 15, 2023 | 4:00 - 4:45 pm |
| Thursdays: June 22 - June 29, 2023 | 11:00 - 11:45 am |
| Thursdays: July 6 - July 13, 2023 | 11:30 am - 12:15 pm |
| Tuesdays: July 18 - July 25, 2023 | 3:00 - 3:45 pm |
| Thursdays: August 3 - August 10, 2023 | 4:00 - 4:45 pm |
Learn to groom ponies, play with them and ride them. We will play games and have horse and pony story lines. Wear long, loose fitting pants and flat shoes, tennis shoes are fine. Bring a bike or riding helmet to class. Class min 2/max 12.
Pony Camp
Pony Camp
Ages: 7-12
Instructor: Pony Tail Farms
Location: 13360 Cowley Rd., Columbia Station, oh 44028
Resident: $75
Non-resident: $85
| Tuesdays: May 2 - May 23, 2023 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm |
| Thursdays: June 8 - June 29, 2023 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm |
| Thursdays: July 6 - July 27, 2023 | 10:00 - 11:00 am |
| Thursdays: August 6 - August 24, 2023 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm |
Children will learn introductory riding basics, general horse care, grooming, saddling, bridling, safety issues and stable care. Wear long, loose fitting pants and flat shoes, tennis shoes are fine. Bring a bike or riding helmet to class. Class min 2/max 12.
Tae Kwon Do
Beginning
Beginning Tae Kwon Do
Ages: 7 - Adult
Instructor: Ward Collins, 6th degree, Tae Kwon Do Master
Location: Hayes Elementary School, cafeteria, 16401 Delaware Ave.
Parking lot is off S. Marginal Road
Resident: $45
Non-resident: $55
| Mondays: May 5-June 26, 2023 | 6:30 - 7:15 pm |
| Wednesdays: May 7 - June 28, 2023 | 6:30 - 7:15 pm |
| Mondays: July 17 - August 21, 2023 | 6:30 - 7:15 pm |
| Wednesdays: July 19 - August 23, 2023 | 6:30 - 7:15 pm |
Learn the fun and exciting martial art of Tae Kwon Do from 6th degree Master Ward Collins, who has 35 years of training, and experience. Classes are broken down to easily understood elements that improves one’s focus, balance, self-control, and eye-hand coordination. A minimum of two sessions as a beginner are required before testing out of the beginner level and into the intermediate class.
Intermediate
Intermediate Tae Kwon Do
Ages: 7 - Adult
Instructor: Ward Collins, 6th degree, Tae Kwon Do Master
Location: Hayes Elementary School, cafeteria, 16401 Delaware Ave.
Parking lot is off S. Marginal Road
Resident: $45
Non-resident: $55
| Mondays: May 5-June 26, 2023 | 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Wednesdays: May 7 - June 28, 2023 | 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Mondays: July 17 - August 21, 2023 | 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Wednesdays: July 19 - August 23, 2023 | 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm |
Classes will continue to learn and deepen the basics while learning and developing new skills. In this level students will master more basics and start to learn self-defense. Continued improvement can result in faster progression and testing is still a privilege.
Advanced
Advanced Tae Kwon Do
Ages: 7 - Adult
Instructor: Ward Collins, 6th degree, Tae Kwon Do Master
Location: Hayes Elementary School, cafeteria, 16401 Delaware Ave.
Parking lot is off S. Marginal Road
Resident: $55
Non-resident: $65
| Mondays: May 5-June 26, 2023 | 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesdays: May 7 - June 28, 2023 | 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Mondays: July 17 - August 21, 2023 | 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesdays: July 19 - August 23, 2023 | 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm |
With constant improvement students can start to learn a weapon after a brief meeting with the student and parents that is required prior to any student being taught anything with the weapon. Testing continues to occur at the student’s own progression while standards get higher. Testing is a privilege and is treated as such.
Start Smart Sports
Start Smart Soccer
Start Smart Soccer
Ages: 3-6
Dates: Saturdays, May 13 - June17, 2023
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Instructor: Terry Chesney
Location: Emerson Elementary School Gym, 13439 Clifton Blvd.
Resident: $50
Non-resident: $70
Age appropriate equipment used in teaching children and parents skills in kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins and agility. Class limit 20.
Start Smart Sports
Start Smart Sports
Ages: 3-6
Dates: Saturdays, May 13 - June17, 2023
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Instructor: Terry Chesney
Location: Emerson Elementary School Gym, 13439 Clifton Blvd.
Resident: $50
Non-resident: $70
Instructional Program that prepares children for the world of organized sports. Parents work together with their children to learn all of the basics skills such as throwing, catching, kicking and batting. Class limit 20.
Misc.
Chess
Progress with Chess
Instructor: Progress with Chess
Location:
Dates & Times: Returns Fall 2023
“Progress with Chess" is a local non-profit organization that conducts chess programs in over 50 Northeast Ohio area locations. Beginning students will master the rules and piece movements, while more experienced players learn strategy, tactics, and checkmate patterns. Sessions will include a healthy mixture of interactive lessons and supervised open play in a supportive setting.