(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.

(6-12 yrs.) Children will learn to paint as they imagine a fantastic world inspired by nature. Learn about shapes, how to create 3D buildings and how to explore maps, and how to mix colors. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

(3-6 yrs) Ignite your child's imagination using real artists' materials, including watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, creative tools and more. Carefully designed lessons help children develop skills while enhancing creativity. A $30-$40 materials fee is due at first class (checks payable to Abrakadoodle).

(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).

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.

(5-8 yrs.) Join KinderJam as we perform an original musical piece! Campers will build confidence and public speaking skills while rehearsing a scripted performance to be showcased at the end of the week. Bring two snacks, lunch, water. Rec Center camps may include an afternoon swim break. No camp July 3.

(4-7 yrs.) Young KinderJam gymnasts will explore basic gymnastics skills while enjoying cooperative games, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. Bring a snack, lunch, and water.

(6-12 yrs.) In this high energy Rich Sandler song and voice camp, campers learn vocal techniques, tell stories through up-tempo songs and games and create an interactive choir performance. Rec Center camps include a swim break.

(6-12 yrs.) This Spirit Pros camp blends the excitement of circus arts with hands-on creativity. Campers will practice on a variety of circus equipment, create balloon animals and sculptures, and learn to juggle scarves, rings, balls, and clubs. From tightrope walking and stilts to balance boards, barrels, and basic acrobatics, campers will build confidence, coordination, and showmanship in a safe and supportive environment. Rec Center camps bring swimsuit/towel for afternoon swim break. Parent note: A signed participant release is due on the first day. Camp is not recommended for children with latex allergies. No camp July 3.