CburgParksRec_Fall 2019

YOUTH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

STORYWALK Location: Downtown Park Sponsored by: Christiansburg Library and Christiansburg Recreation Department 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 Winter TBA TBA TBA Monday 5 - 5:45 p.m. $20/$40 6

 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 won- ders 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 Winter Nov. 1 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 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 Winter Nov. 1 Jan. 13 Jan. 15 Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. $40/$60 8

 TEEN POLICE ACADEMY Eligibility: Christiansburg High School Students currently in grades 9-12 Date: TBA Location: Recreation Center and Police Department Co-Sponsored by: Christiansburg Police Department & Christiansburg Recreation Department Maximum: 9

Additional Information: Each summer, new candidates will be selected to attend the week long Teen Police Academy. To receive information and to be placed on the potential candidate list, please call Pam at the Recreation Department at (540) 382-2349 or email ppeyton@christiansburg.org. Participants are subject to background screening and approval.

 TEEN FIRE ACADEMY Eligibility: Christiansburg High School Students currently in grades 9-12 Date: TBA Location: Christiansburg Fire Department Co-Sponsored by: Christiansburg Fire Department and Christiansburg Recreation Department Maximum: 15

Additional Information: Teen candidates will be selected to attend the Teen Fire Academy. To receive information and to be placed on the potential candidate list, please call Pam at the Recreation Department at (540) 382-2349 or email ppeyton@ christiansburg.org. Participants are subject to background screening and approval.

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