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 GALLOPING GATORS – (PRE-SCHOOL GYMNASTICS) Eligibility: Girls and Boys Ages 4-5 Location: Virginia Techniques Gymnastics 1550 Roanoke Street, Suite C, Christiansburg

Additional Information: No Virginia Techniques membership fee required. Children should wear comfortable clothing, bare feet, no jewelry, and long hair should be pulled back. Class Description: Beginning level gymnastics skills, flexibility, coordination, balance, and strength through safe gymnastics progressions are introduced at this level. All of these skills encourage development of fine and gross motor skills, core strength, reading, writing, and preschool readiness. Social skills and interaction are also encouraged through group games, taking turns, and encouraging peers. We use music, games, and coloring sheets to teach some of the skills and discipline necessary for entering kindergarten. Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time Fee Weeks Jan. Nov. 1 Jan. 3 Jan. 10 Thursday 10 - 10:45 a.m. $68 4 Feb. Dec. 3 Jan. 31 Feb. 7 Thursday 10 - 10:45 a.m. $68 4 Mar. Dec. 3 Feb. 28 Mar. 7 Thursday 10 - 10:45 a.m. $68 4 April Dec. 3 Mar. 28 April 4 Thursday 10 - 10:45 a.m. $68 4  STORYWALK Location: Downtown Park Sponsored by: Christiansburg Library and Christiansburg Recreation Dept. Additional Information: This is a nationally–known program that promotes reading and exercise in the outdoors for children. A new book is put in the story boards each month. Come exercise, read and enjoy the fun!  BALLET – INSTRUCTOR: TERRY WILSON Eligibility: Ages 4-7 Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room 1 Additional Information: Introduction to ballet. Participants will need to have ballet slippers. Parents are asked not to stay during class time. The last class will be Parents Day. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 8 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time TR/NR Weeks Session I Nov. 1 Jan. 10 Jan. 14 Monday 5 - 5:45 p.m. $20/$40 6 Session II TBA TBA TBA Monday 5 – 5:45 p.m. $20/$40 6 YOUTH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

 BEGINNING JUNIOR FIRST LEGO LEAGUE- INSTRUCTOR: LISA BASS Eligibility: Ages 6-9 Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Classroom I

Additional Information: The Junior First Lego League captures children’s curiosity and directs it toward discovering the wonders of science and technology. This program features a theme-based concept to be explored through research, teamwork, construction and imagination. Lego bricks are used to build a model that moves using simple machines. Teams will develop a “Show Me” poster to illustrate their journey. Minimum: 4 Maximum: 6 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time TR/NR Weeks Session I Dec. 3 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. $40/$60 8

 ADVANCED JUNIOR FIRST LEGO LEAGUE- INSTRUCTOR: LISA BASS Eligibility: Ages 6-9 Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Classroom I

Additional Information: The advanced class is for children who have taken the beginner class before. Participants will be able to combine Lego bricks with working motors and sensors to build a model themed on a real-world scientific concept. These activities will introduce children to robotics. Teams will develop teamwork, STEM and cross-curricular skills resulting in a final model and a “Show Me” poster to illustrate their journey for an event at the end of the session. The event will possibly be an optional Jr. Lego League Expo in the community. Minimum: 4 Maximum: 6 Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time TR/NR Weeks Session I Dec. 3 Jan. 14 Jan. 16 Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. $40/$60 8

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