(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.) Engage your young tech-enthusiasts with two cutting-edge, 3D technologies for a unique learning experience with Stem exCEL. Design, create and print 3D objects. Build your own video game integrating the 3D models you create. Campers get 3D prints and digital files of their creations.

(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.

(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.

The ultimate swimming workout that helps students refine strokes to increase efficiency, endurance and swim distance. Students are taught how to adjust their personal workout to keep interest and gradually increase their workout to make it more challenging.

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

(7-11 yrs.) Learn the fundamentals of multiple sports including football, volleyball, soccer, baseball, track and lacrosse with Alpha Sports. Campers are grouped by age and enjoy participating in scrimmages and tournaments.

(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.

(7-12 yrs.) A great camp for high-level swimmers. Activities include water safety, swim clinics, water relays and water sports like volleyball and basketball. Campers also enjoy out-of-pool games/activities. Prerequisite: child must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted, pass a swim test, be comfortable in deep water and tread water for two minutes. Bring at least two swimsuits, two towels, snacks, lunch, and water bottle. No camp June 19 and July 3. FCPS last day of school June 17.