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Youth Programs

Youth Gymnastics new & returning

This fun-filled class develops flexibility, coordination, agility, balance, and muscle strength on an individual basis and focuses on cartwheels, handstands, rolls, basic beam, and basic bar

work. Instruction: Jungle Gym

Ages 6-9 $45R $48NR

Tu ~ January 10-January 31 ~ 6:10-6:50pm ~ Field House Studio

Tu ~ February 7-March 6      ~ 6:10-6:50pm ~ Field House Studio

Tu ~ March 13-April 3           ~ 6:10-6:50pm ~ Field House Studio

Tu ~ April 17-May 8              ~ 6:10-6:50pm ~ Field House Studio

 

Tiger Kids Martial Arts

Get fit, learn self defense, develop motor skills and coordination while

enhancing listening skills and respect for others. Bag kick & padded sword sparring included! Students can progress in rank/belt: start learning the simple moves of Taekwondo and The Karate Kid, progress to the Ninja Turtles then the cool moves of Jackie Chan’s Kung Fu. Taught by a 8th Degree Black Belt Master in multiple styles. First time students receive a free white belt.

Ages 3 and up Fee plus $12 AAU Annual Membership

W ~ January 4-February 8   ~ 4:30-5:10pm $68R $73NR Field House

W ~ February 15-March 21 ~ 4:30-5:10pm $68R $73NR Field House

W ~ April 18-June 6             ~ 4:30-5:10pm $89R $93NR Field House

 

Acrobats For Kids

Learn gymnastic/martial arts style rolls, cartwheels, backbends, handstands and walkovers and other cool moves. A routine set to music will be learned for an optional show in June, complete with costume! Recommended Attire provided at registration. Instructor: Melanie’s Dance Unlimited.

Ages 5-8 $52R $59NR

M ~ January 9-February 13 ~ 6-6:45pm Field House

M ~ February 27-March 26 ~ 6-6:45pm Field House

M ~ April 2-May 7                 ~ 6-6:45pm Field House

No class 1/16 & 4/9

Ballet 1 – new & returning

Ballet provides a strong foundation for all dance forms and teaches poise.

Ages 5-8 $38R $42NR

M ~ January 9-February 13 ~ 4:30-5pm Field House

M ~ February 27-March 26 ~ 4:30-5pm Field House

M ~ April 2-May 7                ~ 4:30-5pm Field House

No class 1/16 or 4/9

 

Ballet 2

Dancers progress with combinations of steps, terminology and FUN!

Ages 4-6 $52R $55NR

Th ~ January 12-February 9 ~ 10:30-11:15am Field House

Th ~ February 16-March 15 ~ 10:30-11:15am Field House

Th ~ March 22-April 26        ~ 10:30-11:15am Field House

No class 4/12

 

Ballet 3

By the end of the session dancers will be able to demonstrate the five

positions of the arms and feet as well as ballet steps at the barre and center. Returning dancers continue to add on to their existing knowledge.

Ages 6-8 $73R $78NR

Th ~ January 12-February 9 ~ 6:30-7:30pm Field House

Th ~ February 16-March 15 ~ 6:30-7:30pm Field House

Th ~ March 22-April 26         ~ 6:30-7:30pm Field House

No class 4/12

 

Ballet/Jazz Combo

Ballet provides strength, beauty, posture and grace; focus is on stretching, Barre, Center and Across-the-floor work with emphasis on terminology and technique. Recommended attire provided at registration. Instruction: Melanie’s Dance Unlimited

Ages 9-11 $52R $55NR

M ~ January 9-February 13 ~ 6:45-7:30pm Field House

M ~ February 27-March 26 ~ 6:45-7:30pm Field House

M ~ April 2-May 7                 ~ 6:45-7:30pm Field House

No class 1/16, 4/9

 

Jazz 1

A totally cool class, blending classic technique, new and cutting edge moves!

Ages 5-8 $38R $42NR

M ~ January 9-February 13 ~ 5-5:30pm

M ~ February 27-March 26 ~ 5-5:30pm

M ~ April 2-May 7                ~ 5-5:30pm

No Class 1/16 & 4/9

 

Tap Dance 1

Make lots of great noises with your feet and incorporate rhythm, technique & style. Recommended attire provided at registration. Instruction: Melanie’s Dance Unlimited

Ages 5-8 $38R $42NR

M ~ January 9-February 13 ~ 4-4:30pm Field House

M ~ February 27-March 26 ~ 4-4:30pm Field House

M ~ April 2-May 7                ~  4-4:30pm Field House

 

Tap Dance 2

Ages 9-11 $38R $42NR

M ~ January 9-February 13 ~ 7:30-8pm Field House

M ~ February 27-March 26 ~ 7:30-8pm Field House

M ~ April 2-May 7                 ~ 7:30-8pm Field House

 

Balloonimals

Create awesome balloon sculptures with Goofy Gideon. Beginning class will create dogs, giraffes, hats, swords, and a gigantic monkey! Advanced class expands to Mario & Luigi, ballerinas, giant octopi and more. Leave each day with a contractor’s trash bag filled with

your creations.

Ages 6-12 Field House Studio

Beginner

W ~ January 11-February 15 ~ 5:30-6:30pm $55R $59NR

Advanced

W ~ February 22-March 28 ~ 5:30-6:30pm $55R $59NR

Sign-up for both classes and only pay $98R

Note: $20 supply fee is paid to the instructor at the first class – each child receives several hundred balloons and a hand pump.

 

Now that’s what I call MAGIC

Take a trip into the world of magic and impress your friends with your skills! Learn “stage” tricks, “floating magic wand” and “torn and restored newspaper”, in the beginner class. Advanced magic is about sleight of hand and card and coin tricks. Students learn stage theory and performance technique. Session concludes with a short show for family and friends!

Ages 6-12 Field House Studio

Beginner

W ~ January 11-February 15 ~ 6:30-7:30pm $55R $59NR

Advanced

W ~ February 22-March 28 ~ 6:30-7:30pm $55R $59NR

Sign-up for both sessions and only pay $98R $105NR

Note: $20 supply fee is paid to the instructor at the first class

 

Cirque du We Play

School’s out and it is time to learn some fun new skills to impress your friends! Join Goofy Gideon to learn how to make balloon sculptures and do magic tricks. This is the Balloonimals and MAGIC classes combined.

Ages 6-12 Founders Lodge

M-F ~ April 9-13 ~ 9:00-11:00am $98R $105

Note: $30 supply fee is paid to the instructor at the first class

 

Parents Night Out

Attention, all parents, you deserve the afternoon off! While your children go swimming, play games, make art projects and experience the power of play you can do something special for yourself. Snacks provided

Ages 5-12 Per child* $25R $29NR

Sa ~ February 4 ~ 1pm-6pm ~ Founders Lodge

Sa ~ March 3     ~ 1pm-6pm ~ Founders Lodge

F   ~ April 20      ~ 5pm-10pm ~ Activity Center

Sa ~ May 5        ~ 1pm-6pm Field House

*$15 for each additional sibling

 

Kokondo Martial Arts

Perfect for beginners! Learn basic karate including blocks, kicks and strikes. Emphasis placed on effective street self-defense; you will learn to defend yourself against punches, grabs, chokes, bear hugs and more.

Ages 12 and Up $35R $39NR

W/F ~ January 11-Feburary 17 ~ 5-6:30 pm Field House Studio

W/F ~ February 22-March 30   ~ 5-6:30 pm Field House Studio

W/F ~ April 18-May 25              ~5-6:30 pm Field House Studio

 
 
 

Mini Kickers
Basketball

Parent’s Night Out

There is so much to do in Des Moines including the Summer Jazz and Blues Concert Series at Beach Park. Enjoy a kid free date night!

Ages 5-10 $25R $27NR per day

Friday July 15 6-10pm Field House

Wednesday July 27 6-10pm Field House

Wednesday August 10 6-10pm Field House

Friday August 26 6-10pm Field House

Ooops! Sometimes courses are cancelled because people wait too long to register.

Register early to avoid disappointment!

 
 
 

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