(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.) In this workshop students design and 3D-print an embossing tool for making leather patches and key fobs. This class is for those that have taken 3D printing basics or have a working knowledge of TinkerCAD. This course covers the steps needed to create designs. There will be two sessions of two hours on consecutive weekends. We will print one design per person which be available for pick up at the rec center one week after the second class. Bring a laptop and a mouse. $15 materials fee. Adult participation required.

(13-Adult) Whether you're a curious beginner or an enthusiast eager to explore the latest technology, this hands-on course will take you on a captivating journey. Expert instructors will guide you through understanding the basics of 3D printing to creating and printing your own designs. Unleash your creativity and be amazed at the endless possibilities of this innovative and transformative technology. No prior experience required. A laptop or tablet with mouse and an email address are required. A Fairfax County library card number is recommended. There will be a $15 materials fee.

(6-12 yrs.) Designed especially for young curious minds, this course introduces children and their parent to 3D printing. Through fun and age-appropriate activities, students the basics of 3D design and witness their creations come to life as tangible objects. From custom toys to personalized backpack tags, this class is an exciting adventure of creativity and technology. No prior experience needed. A laptop or tablet, Fairfax County library card and an email address are required. There will be a $15 materials fee.

(7-14 yrs.) In this Moonlit Wings class, students jump into original scenes and kid-friendly choreography inspired by the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters and hit songs from groups like KATSEYE and BTS. Students also enjoy improv games, character creation and a fun talent show., which are designed to boost imagination, confidence and teamwork through theatre. Open to all experience levels. Parents are invited to a mini performance during the final class.

(7-14 yrs.) In this camp by Moonlit Wings, kids will sing, dance, and act along to their favorite show tunes. Young performers will have opportunities to shine while exploring new activities and original scripts, inspired by popular musicals. Rec Center camps bring swimsuit/towel for 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.

(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.

(8-Adult) Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim a minimum of 15 yards independently. This class is designed to prepare students with disabilities for more advanced competitive swimming and focuses on the basic steps and progressions of the four competitive strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly.

(13-Adult) Designed for participants with mild intellectual disabilities who can participate in a class with a 4:1 ratio. Learn safe and proper sports skills while enjoying the benefits of fitness conditioning and teamwork through a variety of activities such as beach ball volleyball, sports and games and outdoor activities.

(6-12 yrs.) Prerequisite: Swimming 1 or equivalent skill proficiency. This is a learn-to-swim class designed for students with disabilities. Students should be comfortable entering the water on their own, blowing bubbles, and using their arms and legs to swim with assistance. Skills include floating on both front and back, gliding and swimming without assistance. Parent/caregiver participation may be required.

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.

This shallow-water class provides cardiovascular workout and increases muscle tone, strength and endurance. ~

(7-14 yrs.) Young performers step into Moonlit Wings' Drama Club! Dive into new lessons every season with fresh scripts of comedy, drama and hilarious improv games. Sharpen speech, stage presence, and teamwork through theatre. Parents are invited to a mini performance during the final class.

Shallow-water exercises using water's buoyancy and resistance helps improve your overall range of motion, joint mobility and muscle strength. While this class is designed for students with arthritis, it is open to those who have other physical limitations.~