Winter 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 Session I Dec. 2 Jan. 30 Feb. 3 Monday 5 - 5:45 p.m. $20/$40 6 Session II Feb. 10 April 2 April 6 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 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 Nov. 1 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. $40/$60 8 TUMBLING AND TRAMPOLINE BEGINNER Eligibility: Girls and Boys 1st gr de and up 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: This class is designed to help any child learn how to flip! From boys to girls, cheerleaders to dancers, or just anyone who likes to go upside down, tumbling specific classes use aids such as skill cushions, incline mats, back handspring trainers, spring floors, tram- polines, and foam pits. Children will focus on core body strength, coordination, flexibility, and body awareness to safely accelerate learning time. Experienced spotters are available to help athletes maintain, develop, and improve handspring and aerial skills. Class Reg. Begins Reg. Ends Starting Date Day of Week Time Fee Weeks Jan. Dec. 2 Jan. 6 Jan. 11 Saturday 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. $77 4 Feb. Dec. 2 Jan. 27 Feb. 1 Saturday 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. $77 4 Mar. Dec. 2 Mar. 2 Mar. 7 Saturda 11:45 a. . - 12:45 p.m. $77 4 April Dec. 2 April 6 April 11 Saturday 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. $77 4  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 Nov. 1 Jan. 13 Jan. 15 Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. $40/$60 8

LEGO MANIA – Instructor: Lisa Bass Eligibility: Ages 7-10 Location: Recreation Center – Classroom 1 Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8

Additional Information: Spend an early release school day with us! Participants will use Lego bricks and tetrix parts in imaginative ways and build STEM skills. January 31 and February 28 are early release days for Montgomery County Schools. Registration Date Time TR/NR Dec. 2 – Jan. 27 Friday, January 31 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. $15/$25 Dec. 2 – Feb. 24 Friday, February 28 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. $15/$25

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