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Youth
Parks & Recreation
Our youth dance classes allow your child the opportunity to learn and express themselves through the art of dance in a fun environment. All classes will be taught on the beginner level, allowing your child to learn traditional dance steps associated with their specific class. Music will be child friendly. Proper dance attire is required for all dance classes. Please check
our web site for clothing and foot attire. Hair must be tied up.
Instructor: Janet Arnold (M & T classes) and Julia Ward (W classes)
For all classes:
Location: Community Center Activity Room 6 Fee: $70 residents; $77 non-residents
for 10 classes
Dance Classes
Class
Age
Day
Time
Dates
No class
Instructor
Creative Movement (tap/ballet)
2–3
Mon
4:30–5:15pm
Sept. 30–Dec. 9
Oct. 14
Janet
Fun with 4’s (tap/ballet)
4
Mon
5:30–6:15pm
Sept. 30–Dec. 9
Oct. 14
Janet
Jazz
5–7
Tue
4:30–5:15pm
Oct. 1–Dec. 10
Oct. 15
Janet
Ballet
5–7
Tue
5:30–6:15pm
Oct. 1–Dec. 10
Oct. 15
Janet
Creative Movement (tap/ballet)
2–3
Wed
4:30–5:15pm
Oct. 2–Dec. 11
Oct. 16
Julia
Hip Hop
4–6
Wed
5:30–6:15pm
Oct. 2–Dec. 11
Oct. 16
Julia
Jazz
5–7
Wed
6:30–7:15pm
Oct. 2–Dec. 11
Oct. 16
Julia
Chess Club with Next Generation Chess (ALL AGES WELCOME!)
Our club is a melting pot of diverse individuals, from young prodigies taking their first steps into the game to seasoned players looking
to refine their strategies. Next Generation Chess believes that chess is for everyone!
Our dedicated team of experienced coaches
is committed to fostering a love for the game in each and every member. Children entering our club will discover a captivating journey
of intellectual growth and skill development. Our child-friendly curriculum is designed to introduce the fundamentals of chess in a fun and interactive way, nurturing critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Through engaging lessons, playful activities, and friendly competitions, young minds will flourish and form lifelong friendships. Join the fun today!
Instructor: Next Generation Chess
Location: RHl Community Center Game Room Day: Mondays
Dates: September 23–November 18
(8 classes, no class on 10/14))
Beginner Class Time (No elo or elo below 400): 5:15–6:00pm
Intermediate Class Time (elo 401 and above): 6:00–6:45pm
Fee: $175
Guitar Lessons (Ages 6–11)
Group guitar lessons for the beginner with in- dividual attention. Class will emphasize basic guitar fundamentals. Students will learn how to read music, play chords and use correct hand technique. Your own guitar is required. Prior to class the instructor can provide you with a refer- ral on where to get one at a reasonable price. Instructor: Brian Hartley
Location: Community Center Activity Room 2 Day: Saturdays
Date: September 7–November 23 (10 classes, no class 10/12, 11/2))
Time: 10:30–11:00am, ages 6–8, beginner; 11:15–11:45am, ages 9–11, beginner; 12:00–12:30pm, ages 8–11, some experience/ returning student
Fee: $160 residents, $176 non-residents Max.: 6
Fall Basketball Clinics with
Coach Luke Granato
Participants can prepare for the basketball season with these fun-filled, foundational skills clinics with Coach Luke Granato. These are proven, skill-based clinics that will jumpstart your athlete’s enthusiasm for basketball and improve their game. At this age, consistency is important! Don’t let your little basketball star fall behind! Join Coach Granato’s clinic today!
Instructor: Coach Luke Granato Location: Moser School Gymnasium Fee: $64 for residents only
Co-ed Clinics for children in grades 3–4
Day: Mondays
Dates: September 16–November 18 (8 clinics, no clinic 9/23 or 10/14) Times: 5:30-6:30pm
Co-ed Clinics for children in grades 5–6
Day: Mondays
Dates: September 16–November 18 (8 clinics, no clinic 9/23 or 10/14)
Times: 6:40–7:40pm
Tennis Lessons for ages 4–10
Quickstart Tennis is designed to bring
kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified games tailored to the age and size of the player. Sneakers with non-marking soles required. Equipment will be provided. For more information, contact the Tennis & Fitness Center at 860-563-8051.
Instructor: Rocky Hill Tennis and Fitness Center Staff
Location: Tennis and Fitness Center,
1000 Elm Street
Days: Saturday
Date: September 14–November 2 (8 weeks) Time: 8:00–9:00am
Fee: $160
Max.: 20
Pickleball Clinics (Ages 8–17)
Children will participate in a variety of fun pickleball games that will begin to create
or continue a love for the game. Players will begin to learn rules and the scoring system of Pickleball if they do not know already. They
will learn the basics or work to improve on serving, ground strokes, volleying, and court positioning based on their previous ability level. They will begin to learn strategy and tactics for more competitive play if desired. The goal of this class will be to foster an early love for the amazing sport of Pickleball!.
Instructor: Camp Pickleball Coaches Location: RH Community Center Gymnasium Day: Wednesdays
Session 1 Dates: September 11–October 23 (6 classes, no class on 10/2)
Session 2 Dates: October 30–December 11 (6 classes, no class on 11/27)
Time: 5:00–6:00pm
Fee: $120 residents, $132 non-residents
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