Program Categories
(Online registration begins at midnight on Monday following the release of the brochure.)
Preschool
[Link]Lil' Kickers Introductory Program
Lil' Kickers Introductory Program Ages 3 – 5 years old The Chung Do Kwan Academy of Colchester is offering a 4 week introductory Lil' Kickers Program. This specialized Taekwondo class is offered to children ages 3-5 years. The Lil' Kickers Program focuses on improving preschool-age children's basic motor and listening skills. In the Lil' Kickers classes, your child will be exposed to positive social interaction, learn to work with others and follow directions from the instructors through Taekwondo training. The curriculum consists of developing 8 major skills that are necessary for participation in any sport or activity. These skills are focus, teamwork, control, balance, memory, discipline, fitness and coordination. Registration deadline 9/3 (Child must be 3 years old by 9/1/10.) Thurs. Sept 9 – Sept 30 Colchester Chung Do Kwan Academy Fee: $50 Non-Res. Add’l: $20 Session 1: 9:30 - 10:10 a.m. Activity # 6113.120 Session 2: 12:45 – 1:25 p.m. Activity # 6113.121
Million Dollar Babies Ages 2 & 3 years old Parent and child can experience the world of dance together in this six-week workshop. Children will be introduced to dance through rhythmic games, basic dance vocabulary, and spatial awareness exercises. Musical rhythm and loco-moto movements are explored in a fun and interactive way. registration deadline 9/18. Saturdays, Sept 25 - Oct 30 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Dance Academy of Colchester Fee: $85 Non-Res. Add’l: $20 Activity # 6103.200
Start Smart Soccer Ages 3 – 5 years old Play with your kids!! this program focuses on teaching children and their parents basic soccer skills such as kicking,dribbling, trapping & throw-ins/running without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Each week the exercises become increasingly more difficult as the children show improvement. Children learn the skills, but have FUN in the process. It's important that the children have fun while learning basic skills so they will be more likely to participate in organized leagues in the future. Mandatory Parents Meeting on Thurs. 9/16 for session 1 and 11/14 for session 2 in Town Hall Room 2 from 6-7 PM. If you have
already attended a Start Smart Parent meeting, you are excused. Preregistration is required deadline is 9/16 & 11/14. Limit 20 parent/child teams. Mondays: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. CES Gym Fee: $35 Non-Res. Add’l: $20 Session 1: Sept 20 - Nov 1 (No class 10/11) Activity # 6103.201 Session 2: Nov 8 – Dec 13
Pre Ballet 1 Ages 3 – 6 years old This preschool ballet class is a great way to open your child's door to the world of Classical Ballet. These young dancers will learn through movement, stories, instruments, games, songs and much more. Suggested attire for dance classes: leotards and tights or children can wear sweatpants or shorts with
tshirts. Please no jeans or regular pants are to be worn in class as they restrict movement and could cause harm to the dancer. Hair should be pulled back. Dance shoes: Ballet slippers or water shoes. All shoes should fit snugly with no space between the shoe and foot. Pre ballet suggested attire color is pink. Please bring a folder to class. The theme for the dance recitas is Alice in Wonderland. Registration deadline one week prior to first class. Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. JJIS Room 120 Session 1: Sept 15 - Dec 1 Fee: $45 Activity # 6103.204 No class 9/29, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24 Session 2: Jan 19-March 23, 2011 Fee: $64 Non-Res Add’l: $20 Activity # 6103.205
Pre Ballet & Tap 2 Ages 4 – 6 years old Bring your child to the next level of dance through Pre Ballet 2. As your child grows our dance class grows with them while extending your child's dance knowledge at the same time. Learn through stories, instruments, games, songs and much more. We will be introducing Tap to this class. Dancers must have completed Miss Mary's Pre Ballet 1 class or have prior dance experience. Suggested attire for Pre Ballet & Tap classes: pink leotards and tights or children can wear sweatpants or shorts with t-shirts. Please no jeans or regular pants are to be worn in class as they restrict movement and could cause harm to the dancer. Hair should be pulled back. Dance shoes: Ballet slippers or water shoes. All shoes should fit snugly with no space between the shoe and foot. Tap: hard soled shoes that tie or fasten or Tap shoes. Please bring a folder to class. The theme for the dance recital is Alice in Wonderland. Registration deadline one week prior to first class. Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. JJIS Room 120 Session 1: Sept. 16 -Nov 4 Fee:$45 Non-Res Add’l: $20 Activity # 6103.206 Session 2: Jan. 20-Mar 24, 2011 Fee $48 Non-Res Add’l: $20 Activity # 6103.207
Total Tennis Pee Wee Ages 4 – 6 years old This is a high energy, interactive program with a high emphasis on fun! Kids will learn basic skills through creative & imaginative lesson plans. This is a 6-week class. You may bring your own racquet or borrow a racquet. Quick Start Tennis program will be used. With QuickStart, everything has been kid-sized -- racquets, courts, nets -- and instruction is age-appropriate. Special low-compression balls slow things down and decrease bounce heights. Scoring is simplified and there's an emphasis on teamwork. There's no standing in line waiting to be fed a ball. The Instant Rally Progression technique has kids hitting with each other in under an hour. Kids learn while they're playing, and best of all, they're having FUN! QuickStart also includes age-appropriate fitness and conditioning activities that work on agility, balance, hand-eye coordination, reaction time and footwork. Registration deadline 9/4. Saturdays, Sept 11 - Oct 17 9:00 –
10:00 a.m. RecPlex Tennis Courts Fee: $79 Non-Res Add’l: $20 Activity # 6103.203
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