(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.

(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.) Inspired by the “For Good” finale from Wicked, The Wizard of Oz and Harry Potter, young performers journey to the Emerald City in this Moonlit Wings class. Performers explore all-new original scenes, songs and games that bring magic to life on stage, sharpening their 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.) Take center stage in this Moonlit Wings camp inspired by your favorite films and plays. Explore short skits, improv games, musical numbers and get in the spotlight. Bring swimsuit/towel for a pool break.. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(7-14 yrs.) Put on a surprise showcase with new music and scripts inspired by Broadway hits like Wicked, Matilda and Aladdin. Moonlit Wings award-winning programs are jam-packed with acting, music, improvisation games and exciting theatrical surprises every day! Rec Center camps should bring a swimsuit/towel for a pool break.

(8-12 yrs.) This class is for individuals with mild intellectual and developmental disabilities. Emphasis on the development of basketball skills including dribbling, passing, and shooting.

(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. ~

Students with physical disabilities (cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, MS, etc.) work at their individual ability levels as they pursue their personal fitness goals. Shallow water exercises and swim program improve body awareness and increase range of motion, flexibility and muscle tone. Wheelchair users welcome. Caretaker/family member participation may be required.

(5 1/2-12 yrs.) Paint with Abrakadoodle while you discover the magic of the color wheel! Explore color theory while learning about how well-known artists, Elizabeth Estivalet and Henry Rousseau.

(6 mos.-18 mos.) Register your baby for this class designed for babies and their parent(s), or other favorite adult who want to learn water adjustment and aquatic skills together. Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner, feel comfortable in the water and explore submerging to the mouth, nose and eyes. Explore buoyancy on front and back, change body position and learn safety information. Two adults may participate with each child. Babies must wear tight-fitting swim diaper and plastic pants under bathing suit.

(13-Adult) Learn this popular, Dominican Republic dance that combines movements and turn patterns with some of the most exciting Argentine tango, cha-cha and salsa elements.

(4-5 yrs.) Children will learn basic tumbling and acro movement as well as ballet movements, terminology and flexibility.

(3-5 yrs) Introduction to basic ballet and tap steps and movements.

(5-7 yrs) Basic ballet fundamentals help develop self-confidence, posture and body awareness. It is recommended that students purchase shoes, leotard and tights after first session.

(4-5 yrs) Children learn basketball skills and techniques including passing, shooting, dribbling and other fundamentals. Adult participation required. Classes held at schools may be indoors.

(8-10 yrs) Children learn basketball skills and techniques including passing, shooting, dribbling and other fundamentals. Class includes scrimmages to reinforce teamwork. Classes at Providence meet outdoors.

Customers with a Rec Center membership or account can select a ticket for timed entry for Basketball Sessions. Basketball sessions are for public open play. Play format restrictions may be in place based on court availability. Ticket is valid for one session only. Players must have a ticket for each session. Each player must book their own ticket, no group reservations. Basketball Tickets are required for prime time (weekdays 3:30 pm – 9pm, and all-day Saturday, Sunday and holidays). Check the center website for gym schedules. By booking a ticket you are only reserving a spot to play, not an entire court.