Youth & Family Programs

tgif nights

Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Come hangout at the KCC. The gym will be open for all activities: basketball, soccer, cornhole, volleyball, dodgeball… you name it. Just want to hangout with friends and listen to music or watch a movie? We’ve got that covered! There will be space available to play wii and other games. Transportation home needs to be ready promptly by 10:00pm. Food & drink will be provided. 

No pre-registration required. Just drop-in!

  • Who: Ages 13-17
  • Cost: $5 (residents)/$8 (non-residents)
  • When: Fridays, 8:00-10:00pm
    • October 18
    • November 15
    • December 20
    • January 17

Parent's Night out: Unwind & recharge

Parents, it’s time to put your feet up and enjoy a well-deserved break! While you enjoy a night out, your kids will be entertained with exciting activities,
games and crafts. Whether you want to catch a movie, have a fancy dinner or just relax at home, this is your chance to enjoy some quality you-time
without interruption. Cheers to night of relaxation and fun! 

Pre-registration is required, one-week in advance, so we can ensure proper staffing.

  • Cost: $10/child
  • When: Fridays, 6:00-8:00pm
    • October 4
    • December 20

Family Movie Nights

Bring yourself, family and friends to the KCC for the full movie theater experience without the cost. These free movie nights will feature a hand-selected movie that will be displayed on our 20’x30′ HD movie screen. We have theatre style seats to accommodate up to 171 people. No

Pre-registration is not required. Just drop-in!

  • Cost: FREE
  • When: Fridays, 6:00pm
    • September 27
    • November 1
    • December 20

kids free to grow: toddler play group

Crawl, climb, creep, scoot, swing and slide on big mats and tunnels! This is a parent/caregiver-participation group that facilitates unstructured playtime with opportunities for social interaction for children and adults. Registration is not required. Group is facilitated by Kids Free to Grow staff.

  • When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am
  • Cost: FREE

chess club

Open to all ages and all levels. The primary activity will be social games, but depending on interest, may include some instruction and an occasional tournament. Please feel free to bring a chess set and/or chess clock. For more information, contact Morry El-Badry at [email protected] or (207)409-6391.

  • When: Tuesdays, 2:30-5:00pm
  • Cost: FREE

tot-tivities

Tot-tivities, formerly Crafting for Tots, is a crafting opportunity for toddlers! All crafting events will begin at 10:30am. These events are free but pre-registration is required at least 24 hours in advance.

When: 10:30am

  • September 18
  • October 16
  • November 13
  • December 11
  • January 15
  • February 12

karate

Join 9th Degree Black Belt and Head Instructor of the NE Okinawan Karate Dojo, Greg Lazarus, for our karate program. He welcomes students (8 years of ages and older) that come to him with the desire to learn the true essence of Matsumura Seito Karate-do. Shihan Lazarus has been training students since 1980. Our classes stress traditional protocol, self-discipline and quality authentic training and techniques. Classes are continued all year. Family discounts are offered. A uniform is required and can be purchased through the instructor. No drop-ins.

  • Instructor: Shihan Greg Lazarus
  • Who: Ages 8-13 & 14-65
  • Cost (13-week session): $210 (residents)/$252 (non-residents)
    • Additional family members: $175 (residents)/$210 (non-residents)
  • When: Mondays & Thursdays, 5:45-6:30pm (8-13) & 6:45-8:00pm (14-65)
    • September 5 – November 25

YOUTH BALLET with elisa gerasin

PRE-BALLET (AGES 4-6)

For young dancers with little to no experience. In this class, we move, have fun and begin to learn the basics of Ballet.

Who: Ages 4-6

When: Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00PM, September 10 – December 10 (no class 11/5 & 11/16)

Cost (12-week session): $200 (residents)/$240 (non-residents)

BALLET 1 (AGES 7-10)

This class is for students who already have a basic understanding of ballet. In this class, students will begin to piece the steps they have learned into combinations.

Who: Ages 7-10

When: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm, September 10 – December 10 (no class 11/5 & 11/16)

Cost (12-week session): $220 (residents)/$264 (non-residents)

 

HULA HOOPING WITH SJ MERTZIC

A full body workout. Come find out what the buzz is all about! No experience needed, hula hoops provided. This is fun!

Who: Ages 14+

Cost (4-weeks): $60(residents)/$72 (non-residents)

  • Drop in: $18 (residents)/$21 (non-residents)

When: Mondays, 4:45-5:30PM

  • Session 1: September 9 – September 30
  • Session 2: October 7 – November 4 (no class 10/14)
  • Session 3: November 18 – December 9

young tribals

This fun and activity-filled program explores a variety of indigenous cultures and their unique forms of creativity. We will take a trip around the world with program activities such as arts & crafts, music & dance, storytelling and cultural games. This class will allow children to explore a creative approach to understanding cultural diversity while working with various art disciplines and having an engaging, activity-centered experence.

  • Instructor: Theresa Kipp, Ed. D.
  • Who: Ages 5-8
  • Cost (4-week session): $80 (residents)/$96 (non-residents) 
  • When: Saturdays, 9:00-11:00am, October 12 – November 2

find your voice & being heard

In this course, young participants will work as a team to explore different concepts of self-expression by creating a presentation/performance that tells the story of a social cause of their choosing. The sessions will touch upon various styles and techniques of creative writing, storytelling, songwriting, visual arts, videography and presentation/performance production. This course is designed to strengthen communication skills, gain self-confidence through self-expression, and learn the importance of advocacy, all while having a fun, creative, and meaningful experience.

  • Instructor: Theresa Kipp, Ed. D.
  • Who: Ages 5-8
  • Cost (4-week session): $80 (residents)/$96 (non-residents) 
  • When: Saturdays, 11:00am-1:00pm, October 12 – November 2

The Art of magic - Blue wand

Extraordinary FUN that makes great kids appear! It’s not just about tricks; at The Art of Magic, magicians-in-training learn how to feel confident and
empowered every day. There will be fun, magic and games daily. High-quality magic props, top-secret file folders, surprises, and secret words to unlock bonus videos in the online vault round things out. The program will culminate with a short show for family and friends.

  • Instructor: Sages Entertainment
  • Who: Grades 2-5
  • Cost (6-week session): $310 (residents)/$372 (non-residents) 
  • When: Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00pm, September 10 – October 15

Code Byte: Digital season's greeting cards

A fun-filled 1-day coding class using Scratch from MIT! In this interactive session, you’ll learn the basics of coding by creating your very own digital season’s greeting card or a short animation. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, this class is a fantastic way to get started with programming while unleashing your creativity. No prior experience needed.

  • Instructor: Sages Entertainment
  • Who: Grades 2-5
  • Cost: $40 (residents)/$48 (non-residents)
  • When: Tuesday, December 10, 4:30-5:30pm

code byte: winter family game

Dive into the world of coding with our 1-day class on creating a simple winter-themed game using Scratch from MIT! In this exciting session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of programming as you design and build your very own interactive game. Perfect for playing with family and friends, this class is a great way to combine creativity and technology. No prior experience required.

  • Instructor: Sages Entertainment
  • Who: Grades 2-5
  • Cost: $40 (residents)/$48 (non-residents)
  • When: Wednesday, December 11, 4:30-5:30pm

Magic explorers: Magic, Arts & Crafts!

Magic Explorers is a one-of-a-kind program developed to help kids have fun, make friends, feel special and learn cool things about themselves in the world around them. Our creatively designed magic adventure packs, or MAPS, are an awesome mixture of magic meets arts & crafts and a splash of social-emotional learning that will help kids learn how important it is to care! The magic makes the fun happen and the fun makes learning easy!

  • Instructor: Sages Entertainment
  • Who: Grades K-2
  • Cost (4-week session): $120 (residents)/$144 (non-residents)
  • When: Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm, January 9 – January 30

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