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Columbia MD 21046
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Dear Parents,
We are gearing up for an awesome Fall and there are a lot of classes to choose from! We hope your teen has a chance to try something new this fall!
Teen Programming Staff
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Upcoming Events |
September 20: Teen Class Season kicks off! See below for a full list of classes for tweens & teens ages 11-17.
Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30: Join your friends at Teen Zone at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood, After-school Drop In program! Center ID Required
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Fall Classes for Teens: Art and Music
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Portfolio Development
RP4701.101 Oct 4-Nov 8 7-9pm River Hill HS
12-18 yrs/$85 + $10 Materials Fee
For students who wish to apply for GT art or college art programs or to develop a body of work for their own satisfaction. Professional artist and instructor Cher Compton will focus on drawing from life using charcoal and other mediums.
Visual Art Workshop
RP4702.101 October 9 12:30-4:30 River Hill HS
11-17yrs/$36
Students will learn how to develop a theme visually and learn about techniques and materials. Students interested in submitting work for the PTA Reflections come to create art inspired by this year's theme, "Together We Can". Students who have already done work related to the theme are encouraged to bring it with them to class for a critique.'
Intro to Piano
RP4751.101 Sept 25th-Nov 13th 12:00-1:00pm River Hill HS
11-14 yrs/$99 + $15 materials fee
Learn to play the piano in this introductory class. Play a variety of musical styles to gain confident and develop musical skills. Participants will learn and practice on their own keyboard.
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Fall Classes for Teens: Dance
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Choreography Workshop with Jessica McElvaney
RP4724.101 Sept 27th-Nov 15th 7-8pm Misako Ballet Studio
11-17 yrs/$65
For students with at least one year of dance experience. Students will learn techniques to generate movement as well as how to structure a dance. Each participant will be guided towards creating an original solo that will be incorporated into an informal concert at the end of the workshop.
Teen Bollywood Dance
RP4722.101 Sept 29th-Nov 3rd 6:30-7:30pm Swansfield ES
11-17yrs/$65
Trained in Indian classical dance, instructor Jaya Mathur will introduce you to this energetic dance style that originated in Indian films. Techniques include hand, feet and body movements and an overall sense of rhythm.
Teen Jazz Dance
RP4723.101 Sept 30th-Nov 18th 7-8pm Misako Ballet Studio
11-17yrs/$85
Dancers will work on flexibility, strength and performance quality while developing and improving jazz dance technique. Class will cover a range of jazz dance styles including Broadway, lyrical, hip hop and contemporary.
Musical Theater Dance
RP4735.101 Beg Gr 3-8 5:30-6:45pm Drama Learning Center
RP4735.111 Inter/AdvGr 5-10 7-8:15pm Drama Learning Center
Oct 4-Nov 22/$150
Looking to improve your dancing? Want to try out different styles of dance like tap, jazz and modern? This class can take your skills to the next level. Classes will culminate in a final showcase on December 13th-parents may attend.
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Fall Classes for Teens: Job Skills, Cooking & More
Modeling Workshop
RP4743.101 Oct 2-Nov 20th 11:30-1pm Wilde Lake MS
11-17yrs/$119
Join a former National Modeling Agency Director, National Modeling School Instructor and current scout for this workshop to improve grooming habits, runway techniques, personality development, confidence building, mastering interviewing skills, auditioning, goal setting, public speaking techniques and much more!
Babysitting Fundamentals
RP4741.101 Oct 12th-Oct 26th 5:30-7:30pm Cradlerock
RP4741.102 Oct 13th-Oct 27th 5:30-7:30pm Clarksville MS
11-14 yrs/ $49
This babysitter training course emphasizes child development, safety, security, first aid, understanding, patience and other necessary skills of being a quality babysitter.
CALL: Character Awareness & Learning Leadership
RP4744.101 October 15th 9:00-3:00pm Hammond MS
11-17 yrs/$45
School's Out! Take advantage of this one-day, high-energy workshop, where participants will learn techniques for turbo- charging their leadership skills and building character traits that will set them apart from their peers! With interactive and challenging games, your leadership ability will emerge!
Cooking Techniques for Teens
RP4711.101 Oct 18th & Oct 25th 6-8pm River Hill HS
11-17 yrs/$49 + $10 materials fee
Become familiar with some of the basic cooking techniques that make all cooking easier! We will learn some knife skills and the difference between cooking techniques! We will fix a first class meal in the process! Classes will include take home recipes
Get Styled with Shawnté: Hairstyle How-to's
RP4745.101 Oct 19th & Oct 26th 6:30-8:30pm Harper's Choice MS
11-17yrs/$60 + $35 materials fee
Consult with a professional cosmetologist to learn about the latest styles and hair trends for teens. Get hands-on experience using mannequins learning proper techniques and simple styles such as blow-drying, flat ironing, up-dos and braiding. Show off your new skills and creative abilities in a mini-hair show during the final class. Students will also gain beneficial tips on confidence and positive self image. Fee includes your own mannequin to keep for continued practice at home.
Social Etiquette & Communication Skills Express
RP4742.101 Nov 1st 6-8pm Centennial HS
12-16yrs/$55
Designed for the student with a busy schedule, this 2 hour class emphasizes the importance of having good manners in all aspects of life. Topics include initial impressions, dress for success, conversation and listening, etiquette in public, phone and email etiquette.
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Fall Classes for Teens: Drama & Filmmaking
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Middle School/High School Musical Theatre: Oliver
RP4733.101 Sept 25th-Nov 13th 10:30-1:00pm
Drama Learning Center/Grades 6-12/$300
Learn acting, singing, and dancing as they work together as part of a theatrical team to put on a performance of Oliver! Participants will also develop skills in improvisation, pantomime, character emotion and more. Dress rehearsals Nov 15-19 5:00-8:30pm. Performances Sat Nov. 20 at 7pm, Sun Nov 21st at 3pm.
Musical Theater Workshop
RP4734.101 Oct 5th-Dec 7th 6:30-8pm Gary Arthur Comm Ctr 12-18yrs/$175
This class is designed for teens interested in strengthening their musical theatre skills. Students receive both group and individual coaching in acting, singing and dance which will culminate in a performance event.
Express Yourself
RP4736.101 Oct 6-Nov 10 6-7:30pm Hammond MS
11-17yrs/$150
Explore a range of emotions through sill photography and video. Learn techniques to help during performances on stage, on camera or when taking pictures. This is a great class for students interested in acting, photography, modeling or videography.
Lights, Camera...Action
RP4731.101 Oct 7th-Nov 11th 6-7:30pm Hammond MS
11-17yrs/$175
Students tap into their creativity as they are charged with the task to develop an idea and create a movie trailer, 30 second commercial or PSA. Participants explore aspects of video production such as industry terms & definitions, camera angles and storyboarding. Career options are also discussed. |
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Sports & Fitness for Teens
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Teen Weight Training
RP4153.101 Sept 2-Sept 23 7-8pm Gary Arthur Comm Ctr $54
RP4153.102 Oct 7-Oct 28 7-8pm Gary Arthur Comm Ctr $54
RP4153.103 Dec 2-Dec 17 7-8pm Gary Arthur Comm Ctr $42
13-15yrs
This course teaches fitness room etiquette, proper stretching, cardiovascular equipment, and proper techniques or circuit training combining weight machines and free weights.
Strength Training with Dan Gilbert
RP4124.101 Sept 8-Sept 29 7-8pm Gary Arthur Comm Ctr $54
RP4124.102 Oct 6-Oct 27 7-8pm Gary Arthur Comm Ctr $54
RP4124.103 Nov 3-Nov 17 7-8pm Gary Arthur Comm Ctr $42
RP4124.104 Dec 1-Dec 16 7-8pm Gary Arthur Comm Ctr $42
13yrs+
This small group fitness program will familiarize and educate you on safe and effective weight training techniques. Program focus will include warm up and cool down exercise, core stabilization, introduction to machine resistance training and free weights, and progression education.
Yoga Kids with Gina Bates-Brown
RP8242.101 Sept 14-Oct 19 5:45-6:45pm Kinetics Dance Theatre
10-13yrs/$54
Children will learn yoga in a fun, creative and caring environment. We will build strength, flexibility, concentration and focus, self-worth, relationships, integrity, respect for oneself and others.
Strength Kickboxing for Kids with Steve Savoie
RP8502.101 Sept 18-Nov 6 10:30-11:30am Cedar Lane Rec Ctr
9-13yrs/$66
Get a great workout with the sport of French Kickboxing. Learn punches, kicks, blocks and parries in a safe, controlled environment.
Jump Rope & Double Dutch FUN!
RP6367.101 Sept 15-Dec 1 5:30-6:30pm Meadowbrook Ath Comp
12+yrs/$172
Middle school and high school students are invited to jump into FUN with the Kangaroo Kids. You will be introduced to Double Dutch and other exciting jump rope skills.
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What do YOU Want?
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We are trying to plan new evening and weekend classes for teens! What are your ideas? Where should the class be? What time works best for you?
Email all ideas to:
Holly Harden
Teen Program Recreation Manager
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Teen Programmers
Howard County Recreation & Parks
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Thursday, 09 September 2010 03:07 | 
Written by Kurt Anderson | 
