(3-5 yrs.) Prerequisite: Child must leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water, follow directions and function well in a group. When possible, children are grouped by ability. Class emphasizes helping children gain basic aquatic skills including entering and exiting the water safely, blowing bubbles with mouth and nose submerged, submerging under water. With assistance students learn to float and glide on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, swimming using arms and legs on front and back at least two body lengths. For safety reasons, flotation devices may be used. Flotation devices are used for all Pee Wee 1 classes at Audrey Moore and Franconia Rec Centers.

(3-5 yrs.) Prerequisites: Pee Wee Paddler 1 or equivalent skill proficiency. Class emphasizes helping children increase independence in their skill performance while continuing to increase comfort in the water. Skills include bobbing, floating and gliding on front and back with and without assistance, swimming on front and back at least three body lengths with and without assistance. Flotation devices may be used.

(5 ½ - 12 yrs.) Join Abrakadoodle to design wind sculptures, craft squishy paper toys and sculpt colorful hearts. Explore the works of world-renowned artists like Dale Chihuly, Yinka Shonibare and Maurizio Cattelan. This camp is perfect for those who enjoy imagining big and creating boldly. No camp June 19 and July 3.

(20-36 mos.) Little ones experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing and creating while developing fine-motor, language and self-help skills. This Abrakadoodle class, for toddlers and their parents, inspires creativity while emphasizing an I-can-do-it spirit! A $30-$40 materials fee is due at first class (checks payable to Abrakadoodle).

(6-12 yrs) Spirit Pros unlocks the secrets of magic as campers learn sleight of hand, rope restorations, and even levitation tricks. They’ll twist balloons into animals, swords, and creative shapes to share with friends. The week wraps up with a magic showcase video, where every camper gets to amaze their family with what they’ve learned. Parent note: Camp is not recommended for children with latex allergies. No camp June 19 or July 3.

(7-14 yrs.) In this Moonlit Wings, class young performers bring the story of Cinderella to life through original scenes, music and character exploration. Each week features fresh songs, imaginative games, and theatrical moments that spark creativity and stage magic. Sharpen your acting and singing skills while making new friends along the way. Parents are invited to a mini-performance during the final class.

(7-14 yrs.) This Moonlit Wings program is back with new music! Kids sing and dance to favorite pop hits by stars like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Jonas Brothers, and take center stage in original scenes and skits. Students sharpen vocals, movement, stage presence and teamwork through theatre. Parents are invited to a mini-performance during the final class.

(7-14 yrs.) In this Moonlit Wings Camp, campers take the spotlight with original scenes, improv games, and character-building activities inspired by favorite films and plays. Campers explore short skits, musical moments while sharpening creativity, collaboration, and on-your-feet thinking. All experience levels welcome. Bring swimsuit/towel for afternoon swim break.

(7-14 yrs.) In this Moonlit Wings camp, young performers shine as they sing, dance, and act along to favorite show tunes and original scenes inspired by Broadway’s biggest hits. Campers explore character creation, theatre games, a talent show while building confidence, creativity, and stage presence. All experience levels welcome. Bring swimsuit/towel for afternoon swim break.

(7-14 yrs.) In this Moonlit Wings camp, kids take center stage to star in original scenes and sing and dance to popular radio hits by today’s pop stars and legendary icons. Campers also explore improvisation games, character creation and a talent show while building imagination, storytelling skills, and teamwork. All experience levels welcome. Sessions that meet for five days will conclude with a mini performance for family and friends on Friday. Rec Center camps also bring swimsuit/towel for swim break. (Prefer behind-the-scenes? Teens ages 14+ may register separately for our “ACTivate! Teens Behind-the-Scenes” tech track.). No camp July 3.

(7-14 yrs.) Young performers in this Moonlit Wings camp take a magical journey to the Emerald City with original scenes, songs, and games inspired by Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, and Harry Potter. Campers explore character creation, improv and a talent show while sharpening acting and singing skills and bringing spellbinding stories to life. All experience levels welcome. Bring swimsuit/towel for afternoon swim break.

(14-16 yrs.) In this NEW Moonlit Wings camp, teens join the tech track as Jr. Directors, helping lead acting activities, improv games, staging and choreography. Teens assist with basic tech like sets, costumes, lighting, and sound—building leadership and production skills. These programs are partnered with Moonlit Wings camps. View the schedule to determine which camp you will work with. ACTify camps are more production-focused with a longer show, while ACTion and Applause offer shorter performances, theatre games, and swim time at select locations. No camp July 3.

(14-Adult) For students with some skating ability who have had no organized skating instruction. This class helps students develop preliminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. Students learn basic skills such as falling and recovery, forward marching, forward two-foot glide, forward swizzles, one forward swizzle/one backward swizzle, dip and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination.

(14-Adult) Skaters concentrate on forward skating across the width of the ice, forward one-foot glides, forward slalom, backward skating, backward swizzles, two-foot turns in place and other ice skating skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Adult 1.

(14-Adult) Students concentrate on forward stroking using the blade properly, forward half-swizzle pumps on the circle, moving forward to backward and backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle, backward skating into a long two-foot glide, forward chasses on a circle, backward snowplow stop and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination. Prerequisite: Adult 2.

(14-Adult) This class, for students who have never skated before, develops preliminary coordination and strength necessary for ice skating. Students learn basic skills such as falling safely, sitting on the ice and standing up, marching in place, marching forward across the ice, marching then gliding on two feet, forward two-foot glide, dip in place, forward swizzles, backward wiggles and other skills geared toward balance, movement and coordination.

Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 25 yards continuously. An excellent full-body workout that is more intense than the Deep Water Exercise class. This class is for the experienced deep water exerciser looking for a more challenging workout.