Raleigh Parks Winter-Spring 2024 Leisure Ledger

positive and encouraging and classes are non-competitive. Activities include football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey, tennis, baseball and many more! Instructor: Kidokinetics Triangle NC Greystone Recreation Center – Course Fee: $49 Jan 22-Feb 12 M 11:30am-12:15pm Feb 26-Mar 18 M 11:30am-12:15pm Apr 8-Apr 29 M 11:30am-12:15pm Kidokinetics Jr. Age: 2-3 yrs. Kidokinetics Jr. is an introductory sports class for kids and their grown-ups! Move, stretch, and build confidence together while learning sports fundamentals and play skills. Our curriculum is designed to get young children engaged in active play to encourage a positive attitude toward sports and physical activity, while providing opportunities for interaction with other children in a structured setting. Activities include soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey, parachute games, tennis, baseball, obstacles courses, hula hoops, and lots more! Instructor: Kidokinetics Triangle NC Greystone Recreation Center – Course Fee: $49 Jan 22-Feb 12 M 10:30-11:15am Feb 26-Mar 18 M 10:30-11:15am Apr 8-Apr 29 M 10:30-11:15am Kids Yoga & Mindful Play Age: 3-5 yrs. Come stretch, breathe, move, dance, relax, create, and have FUN! These classes will include age-appropriate yoga and movement- including breathing, poses, games, stories, music, relaxation, meditation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, social and group skills, and begin to learn mindfulness and breathing/calming tools. Taught by Jaime Andrews who is a certified in Kids Yoga and Kidding Around Yoga. Halifax Community Center – Course Fee: $48 Jan 2-Jan 23 Tu 1:00-2:00pm Feb 6-Feb 27 Tu 1:00-2:00pm Mar 5-Mar 26 Tu 1:00-2:00pm Apr 2-Apr 23 Tu 1:00-2:00pm Kinder Tae Kwon Do Age: 4-6 yrs. This martial arts class for youth provides introductory instruction in Tae Kwon Do. A parent per Family is encouraged to sit in and observe. Social distancing and Covid-19 guidelines will be in place during the class. Lions Park Community Center – Course Fee: $31 Jan 4-Jan 25 Th 6:30-7:15pm Feb 1-Feb 29 Th 6:30-7:15pm KinderMar 7 Th 6:30-7:15pm Apr 4 Th 6:30-7:15pm

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Preschool Gymnastics - Tumble, Giggles, and Fun Age: 1.5-3 yrs. Parent and child participate in a fun-filled class encouraging play, fitness, social skills, and fun! We will tumble, jump, and dance through various stations including parachute play, obstacle courses, music, silly dances, props, and more. This is a child led class with parent participation, reinforcing parent/child bonding, entertainment, and introduction of various activities to release energy in a fun and safe setting. No boredom; just giggles and fun! Instructor: Ms. Gabbie Greystone Recreation Center – Course Fee: $41 Jan 5-Jan 26 F 10:30-11:15am Feb 2-Feb 23 F 10:30-11:15am Mar 1-Mar 22 F 10:30-11:15am Apr 5-Apr 26 F 10:30-11:15am

Gymnastics- Preschool Tumbling Age: 4-5 yrs. Participants will learn basic gymnastics skills, such as forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels and more. They will practice coordination, balance flexibility and strength exercises. This class is tumbling fun! Barwell Road Community Center – Course Fee: $40 Jan 2-Jan 23 Tu 5:30-6:15pm Feb 6-Feb 27 Tu 5:30-6:15pm Mar 5-Mar 26 Tu 5:30-6:15pm Apr 2-Apr 23 Tu 5:30-6:15pm Kidokinetics Age: 4-6 yrs. Kidokinetics is a sports and fitness program designed especially for preschoolers! Through the introduction of a variety of sports, we focus on basic gross motor skills and sports fundamentals. Classes build confidence while stressing cooperation, discipline, and good sportsmanship. Coaches are

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