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New Providence Recreation offers a wide variety of classes and programs for children age 18 months and up. Classes for 2011-12 begin on September 12, 201. Registration for the Fall 2011 session opens August 21, 2011. Click here to Register.
The program book listing our complete offerings and schedule is available as a PDF document. Click here for the 2011-12 Programs Catalog.
TODDLER/PRE-SCHOOL: New Providence Recreation offers classes for ages 18 months and up in our dedicated Art Room and newly renovated gym. All classes run 14 weeks except where noted.
ME WITH MOMMY: Age 1.5 - 3—WITH PARENT: Your child will climb and play on our obstacle course, make new friends and have fun with music and games. Guaranteed two instructors per class in our renovated gym. Two sections—ages 18mos to 2 1/2 years and ages 2-3. $95. Location: Municipal Center Gym (ages 2-3), Rm. G-2 (ages 18 mos. to 2 1/2)
MESSY ART: Age 2 -3—WITH PARENT: Everything you wanted to do with your kids but were afraid to clean up—finger paint, Playdoh and art projects for you to do with your child. Small class size allows for hands-on teaching. $95. Location: Art Room
COME PLAY: Age 3-4: A first movement class without parent 45 minutes of songs, movement and games to enhance individual development and group dynamics followed by a simple 15 minute craft. $75. Location: Muncipal Center Gym.
SONG & STORY: Age 3-4: Join us for a lively hour of stories, songs and group games. $75. Location: Room G-2
DANCE COMBO: Age 3-K: An energetic, creative and nurturing dance experience introducing both Ballet and Tap techniques to a range of musical styles—a perfect first dance class. 45 minute classes. $75. Location: Municipal Center Gym.
KIDDIE TENNIS: Age 3-6: Beginning tennis classes with FirstPlay. Fundamentals of strokes, grips, and footwork with fun tennis games. Rackets provided. 8 Saturday classes beginning Sept. 24. $102. Location: Municipal Tennis Courts.
KIDDIE SPORTS: Age 3-6: Beginning soccer, baseball, flag football, tennis, lacrosse, and golf with FirstPlay. 6 class sessions—outdoors at Lincoln Field on Elkwood Ave. in fall and spring; indoors in the Municipal Center Gym in winter. $102 per session.
ART FUN: Age 3-4 or 4-K*: Have fun learning the basic art techniques of drawing, painting, and pastels. $75. Location: Municipal Center Art Room.
FUN & GAMES: Age 3-4 or 4-K*: Learn teamwork and sportsmanship while developing motor and social skills through age-appropriate cooperative games and free play. $75. Location: Municipal Center Gym.
ARTSY KIDS: Age 4-K*: A companion to Krafty Kids with emphasis on beginning art skills. $75. Location: Art Room.
KRAFTY KIDS: Age 4-K*: A crafts class with cutting, pasting, and assembling projects with various materials. $75. Location: Municipal Center Art Room.
CLASSIC GAMES: Age 4-K*: Fun, cooperative team-based games, relay races, and more, keep children moving during this lively class. $75. Location: Municipal Center Gym.
AFTER SCHOOL: New Providence Recreation offers a variety of classes for grades 1-8.
Art: Join our talented and experienced instructors in the Municipal Center Art room for a wide variety of classes to challenge young artists, no matter what their experience and ability level.
DRAWING AND PAINTING: (grades 1-3) Explore art through basic drawing, cartooning, portraits, and more, using charcoals, paints, and pastels. $75.
INTERMEDIATE ART: (grades 1-3) Develop your artistic talent in a variety of mediums, including drawing, clay, decoupage, and painting. $75.
ADVANCED ART: (grades 4-6) An advanced art class which delves into a variety of mediums, including drawing, clay, decoupage, painting, and mosaic. $75.
KRAFTS WITH KRIS: (grades 1-3) Create and assemble various craft projects with clay, paper maché, and paints. $70.
DRAWING: (grades 4-8) In this class we will be developing drawing skills through emphasizing line, proportion, and shading. Six one hour classes per session. $50.
PAINTING: (grades 4-8) This class will explore various painting styles and media. Students are encouraged to exercise their creativity and gain confidence in expressing themselves visually. Six 90-minute classes per sessions. $75.
CREATIVE WRITING: (grades 3-5) Each child will put together a portfolio with a new theme every week. Explore short stories, poetry and more. $75
Performing Arts: Our high-quality performing arts classes fill up quickly. Be sure to register early. New this year - two sections of Musical Theater Workshop for Middle Schoolers (Fall and Spring).
ACTING UP: (grades 1-2) Get your creative juices flowing with drama games, skits and stories. We’ll make a play together to share at the end of class. Location: Municipal Center Gym. $75.
ACTING: (grades 3-4) This acting class will help foster confidence and self-esteem in your child while exploring creativity and imagination through fun drama games and activities. Location: Municipal Center, room G-2. $75
ACTING: (grades 5-6) Explore the art of skit comedy and improvisational acting, with games that teach you how to think on your feet, develop characters, and work together to perform great comedy skits. Location: Municipal Center, room G-2. $75DANCE BEGINNER (Ballet/Tap): (Grades 1-3) One hour combination class of tap and ballet. Learn the fundamentals necessary to continue their education in dance while having fun. Proper dance attire required. Location: Municipal Gym. $75 DANCE INTERMEDIATE (Ballet/Hip Hop): (Grades 4-6) Participants must have at least 2 years of experience or permission from the instructor to enroll. Combination class of ballet and hip hop. Proper dance attire required. Location: Municipal Gym. $75 TAP INTERMEDIATE: (Grades 4-6) Add a half-hour of Tap instruction to your intermediate dance schedule. Location: Municipal Gym. $40 TRIPLE THREAT: (Grades 1-3 or 4-6) For the child who loves to sing and dance. Learn the fundamental acting, dance, and vocal techniques needed in musical theatre. Location: Municipal Gym. $75 MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP: (grades 7-8): Students will learn all aspects of putting on a musical, e.g. auditioning, acting, singing and dancing. A fully-staged musical is performed for the community at the end of each session. This year we will be running two separate sessions and producing two musicals (see details in the Catalog). Instructors: Theresa Turner & Catherine Flynn with Valerie Guiliano and Jennifer Huebner. Class size is limited to 20 students. Location: Municipal Center Gym and Room G-2. NOTE: DO NOT ENROLL IN THIS CLASS IF YOU CANNOT MAKE MANDATORY REHEARSAL DATES LISTED IN THE CATALOG FOR EACH SESSION! $350
Sports & Fitness: Recreation offers the instructional sports classes below. For Recreation Basketball and Baseball/Softball/T-Ball Leagues, please click "Youth Sports Leagues" in the yellow box below.
TENNIS: (age 5-15) Tennis lessons for the beginner to advanced beginner, establishing a sound technical foundation of the basic grips, strokes, and footwork with an introducing competitive games. Bring your own racket. Saturday fall classes begin September 24 and run for 6 weeks. Weekday fall classes begin September 27 and run for 6 weeks. Spring class dates TBA. Location: Municipal Tennis Courts. $204.
VOLLEYBALL CLINIC: (girls in grades 5-6) 8 classes beginning September 21. Instructional sessions on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30PM. Instructor-run drills will enhance skill development and focus on the basics: passing, spiking, setting, serving, etc. Location: New Providence High School/Middle School Gyms. $85.
VOLLEYBALL CLINIC: (girls in grades 7-8) 14 classes beginning September September 19. Instructional sessions on Mondays from 7:00-8:30 PM. Scrimmages on Wednesdays as follows: 7th grade-7-8 PM, 8th grade-8-9PM. Location: New Providence High School/Middle School Gyms. $130.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK: (grades 7-8): Held in May 28-June 14, 2012. Practice sessions on Tuesdays & Wednesdays and friendly competition on Thursdays. NPHS coaches will introduce students to the world of track. Location: Lieder Field at New Providence High School. $50.
SPEED AND AGILITY TRAINING: (grades 7-10) Improve performance and excel at your sport with the right training! This program mimics training solutions that are used by every college and professional sports program in the world. It is the training that too many athletes do not do! Featuring: Sports Specific Movements, More Explosive Starts, Quicker "Cuts" and First Step, Faster Reaction Time, Stronger Joints and Injury Prevention, Improved Balance & Coordination. Dates: 5 Mondays - 1/2, 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6. Location: Municipal Center Gym. $100.
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