Afterschool Nature Club
5yrs-11yrs
Let’s have some fun in Nature! We’ll meet one Thursday a month from October – January. Each date will feature a different topic so be sure to catch them all. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing a bring a reusable water bottle (labeled). No non-registered siblings, please. Pre-registration is required for this program.
Thursdays at 4:30-6:00 p.m.
October 15 – Survival Skills
November 19 – Treerific Trees
December 17 – Woodpecker Walk
January 21 – Winter Wonders
Location: Motts Run Reservoir.
Fee: $10/session or $35/series (all four sessions)
Owl Prowl
All Ages
"Who, Who, Who cooks for you?" the Barred Owl calls. Gather at Motts Run Reservoir to discover more about owls and maybe hear a few. We can't guarantee they'll call but we're certain you'll enjoy an evening in the woods. This is a perfect opportunity to bring the whole family or leave the kids at home and enjoy a date night together. Wear sturdy shoes, feet you can keep quiet, and bring a flashlight.
Saturday, November 14, 7pm-8:30pm at Motts Run Reservoir
Fee: $6/person (adults and children both pay). Pre-Registration is required.
Wee Wild Ones
3yrs-5yrs
Do you have a little one itching to get outside and play? Join a naturalist for some nature discovery, play time, a craft, and a story for four Mondays in November. This series is for preschool children ages 3-5. Dress for the outdoors/weather and bring a bag lunch if you want to stay after for a picnic. Each child must attend with a non-paying adult. No non-registered siblings, please!
Mondays, November 2-23 from 10am-11:30am at Motts Run Reservoir
Fee: $30/$40 (resident/non-resident). Pre-Registration is required.
Lepidoptera Love
5yrs and up
Join us as we discover more about butterflies and moths. We will explore the process of metamorphosis, monarch’s amazing migration, and try to catch and release a few.
Thursday, October 1, 10am – 11:30am
Location: Dixon Park
Fee: $6/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Be a Beaver Believer
5yrs and up
Discover the effects of these cool creatures on the environment as we gather together at Motts Run. Have fun as we explore the adaptations that make beavers the master builders they are.
Tuesday, October 20, 10am – 11:30am
Tuesday, November 10, 10am – 11:30am
Location: Motts Run Reservoir.
Fee: $6/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Treerific Trees
5yrs and up
Did you know trees can tell a story? Over time, trees make records of the weather, animals’ lives, and the changes made by humans. Come along on a hike as we practice identifying trees, learning how to estimate the age of trees, and uncovering their hidden stories.
Wednesday, October 28, 2pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday, November 4, 2pm – 3:30pm
Location: Motts Run Reservoir
Fee: $6/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Become a Citizen Scientist
6yrs and up
Scientists need your help - yes, you! Even if you're not a professional scientist, you can contribute to studies going on all around the world! Join a naturalist as we discover new ways to take part in large nature studies from our own city, park, or yard. We will show you different apps you can use to report cloud cover to NASA, log all types of living things on online databases, and more. After this program, you will be able to be a citizen scientist wherever you go. This program is for everyone ages 6+; kids and adults both pay. Bring along a phone or other electronic device that can take pictures, access the internet, and download apps.
Friday, November 6, 2pm-3:30pm
Wednesday, November 18, 2pm-3:30pm
Location: Alum Spring Park Shelter
Fee: $6/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Nature Nerds
1st-3rd grade and 4th-6th grade
Nature Nerds is a series of weekly programs for kids as an enrichment to their virtual learning themed around discovering the wonders nature has to offer. Each week between September 14 – October 13 will feature a differently themed program including The Forest Speaks, H-2-Whoa, Mighty Morphin Animals, Survival Revival, and Amazing Animal Adaptations. Parents have the choice of whether to sign their students up for the sessions individually or the entire series.
Mondays & Tuesdays from 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm (check listing for details)
September 14 - October 13 at Alum Spring Park
$20/child for each program or $90 for five. Pre-Registration is required.
Horseback Riding Lessons
Beginner to Beginner Plus
6yrs and older
Our riding program progresses through beginner into beginner plus levels. Basic grooming, handling, safety leads straight into understanding the tack, adjustments & correct riding position & aid applications. Partnership with the horse requires patience and developing an understanding of becoming a fair, gentle leader. A shoe or boot with a heel is the only equipment you need; we provide the rest. Join us for fun and fresh air!! Pre-registration required. Location: White Buffalo Horse Farm. Have questions? Please email Judy
wbfjwatson@gmail.com
Beginners
Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Fridays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00am
Sundays, 10:00am–11:00am
Beginners Plus
Mondays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Saturdays, 9:00am-10:00am
Sundays, 9:00am-10:00am
September 28-October 26
October 27-November 23
November 27- December 23
$130/$140 (residents/non-residents)
* Horseback riding classes are for youth and adults! Pre-Registration is required.
Family Firebuilding
6ys and up
Bring out the whole family and learn a new skill together. Join a naturalist to learn various ways to construct and start a fire and how to safely put it out. This will be great practice for campout! Bring your own s'mores stuff to enjoy after we make our own fires. This program is for ages 6+.
Saturday, November 14, 3pm-4:30pm at Motts Run Reservoir
Fee: $25/family of 5, $3 for each additional family member. Pre-Registration is required.
Turkey Trek
6yrs and up
Gobble, Gobble! Turkey Day is coming up so why not come out to learn all about this cool feathered friend? Join a naturalist as we discover more about the Wild Turkey, make our own turkey calls, and look for turkey scratches. For ages 6+; adults and children both pay.
Wednesday, November 25, 9am-10:30am at Motts Run Reservoir
Fee: $6/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Cheer & Hip Hop Dance Program
7yrs – 11yrs
This program focuses on fun cheers and modern hip hop movements with a vivacious urban feel. Participants will focus on rhythm and musicality, how to “find,” count music and dance with a team. Different styles of hip hop dance will be combined with fun choreography. For cheer, participants will be taught various dance and cheer combinations, basic stunts, and fun choreography. Participants will build teamwork, confidence and leadership skills.
Tuesdays, 6pm – 7pm at Alum Spring Park.
October 13, 20, 27 and November 3
Fee: $45/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Youth Inline Hockey Clinic
7yrs – 15yrs
The purpose of this clinic is for players to improve their basic skills and knowledge of the game of roller hockey. Players will learn crossovers, stopping, stick handling, passing the puck, receiving the puck, and shooting along with other skills. Location: Roller Hockey Rink at Dixon Park.
Equipment needed: in-line skates, helmet with full facial protection, mouth guard, hockey gloves and stick, elbow and shin pads.
Saturdays, 12pm – 1pm at Dixon Park Roller Hockey Rink
October 17 – November 21
$40/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Basketball: Game of Horse
8yrs – 16yrs
H-O-R-S-E is a game played by two people on a basketball court. The idea of the game involves matching made baskets. The player who makes shots that their opponent does not duplicate, wins the game. Example, the first person shoots and makes a shot. The second person must duplicate this shot. If the second person misses, he/she receives the letter “H.” However, if the first person misses their shot the, the second person may attempt any shot. If the second person makes their shot, their opponent (the first person) must duplicate the made shot. The same rules apply, if the shot is made by the opponent, they do not get a letter. If they miss the shot, they receive the letter “H.” Each time a shooter misses a shot that he/she attempted to duplicate, a letter is awarded. The game will continue until one person receives all five letters, H-O-R-S-E. A champion and runner-up trophy will be awarded in each division.
Saturday, 8am – until... at Snowden Basketball Courts
October 10
$10/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Basketball: Hot Shot Shooting Competition
8yrs – 16yrs
The competition will have one player at each basket with a basketball. The object is for each player to score as many baskets as they can in one minute. There will be designated spots on the court that are worth different point amounts. The player with the most points scored at the completion of the one minute period will advance to the next round. Games are single elimination. A champion and runner-up trophy will be awarded in each division.
Saturday, 8am – until... at Snowden Basketball Courts
October 24
$10/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Lacrosse Clinic
9yrs-11yrs and 12yrs-14yrs
These clinics are for all levels for players who want to learn lacrosse in a fun atmosphere. Players will be taught the basics of the game to include: stick skills, throwing, catching, cradling, ground balls, shooting, dodging, and defense. Participants must bring their own lacrosse stick. Masks will be required when physical distancing is unable to be obtained.
Fridays, October 2-October 30 in Dixon Park
9-11 years: 4pm-5pm
12-14 years: 5pm-6pm
$50/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Elite Sports Performance Program
10yrs – 14yrs
Are you ready to get back on the field or the court? This class will focus on mental preparation, speed, explosion, agility, strength, fitness and conditioning training. A key objective in this program is to ensure every athlete is challenged in both an intense and fun atmosphere that will enable them to learn, maximize their performance and enhance their conditioning.
Mondays, 6pm – 7pm at Dixon Park
October 12, 19, 26 and November 2
Fee: $45/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Dog CPR and Rescue Breaths
14 years and up
PetPro CPR and First Aid is a classroom, video based, instructor led course that teaches the basics of Dog CPR and Rescue Breaths. Recognizing the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest, hand placement and how to give effective rescue breaths. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Sonja Johnson.
Thursdays, 6pm–8pm at Dorothy Hart Community Center.
October 6
October 20
November 17
December 8
January 12
January 26
$38/$43 per session (resident/non-resident). Pre-Registration is required.
Gentle Yoga
17yrs and up
Stretch, strengthen, breathe and relax with this restorative class. Work at your individual level as the instructor guides you through a series of standing, seated, and lying postures. Appropriate for those new to Yoga and those familiar with traditional poses. Bring a mat, water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing. Masks will be required when physical distancing is unable to be obtained. Location: Memorial Park at the shady area by the playground near the corner of Washington Ave. and Mary Ball St.
Tuesdays, 8:30am – 9:30am
September 29 – October 27
$35/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Weights and Cardio Mix
17yrs and up
This class will combine strength training and cardiovascular training into one class. Build your endurance and increase your strength during this class. Bring your own set of weights, or two if you want! Bring your own towel, water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing. Masks will be required when physical distancing is unable to be obtained. Location: Memorial Park at the shady area by the playground near the corner of Washington Ave. and Mary Ball St.
Thursdays, 8:30am – 9:30am
October 1 – October 29
$35/person. Pre-Registration is required.
Adult Group Fitness
18yrs and above
Group Fitness is a great way to stay active and meet like-minded individuals. All fitness levels are encouraged to join. Each time you attend a class, it is one punch. Attend any class during the week with this monthly pass. Read details online here.
Location: DHCC Auditorium
Mondays – Fridays, Monthly