Activity Guide Winter 2019 | Page 48

YOUTH & TEEN FITNESS & WELLNESS Mindful Family Rituals: Daily Habits for Wellness Mindfulness for Kids Held at Spring Avenue Recreation Center Held at Spring Avenue Recreation Center CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 113095 Sa Jan. 12 & Jan. 19 1pm-2:30pm $54/$81 Age: 6-11 Mindfulness training provides a toolbox that helps your child build more self-awareness and cultivate inner resilience. It teaches them powerful skills to manage stress in healthy ways and navigate everyday challenges more effectively. Your child will learn: skills to regulate emotions and thoughts and boost self-esteem; strategies to cope with anxiety and stress; techniques to improve attention and concentration; ways to increase feelings of calm and self-acceptance; practices to cultivate compassion and communicate well with others. Instructor: Shantal Alonso. Min/Max: 4/20. (jm) CODE Age: 5 & Up Learn how to weave mindfulness into everyday family rituals to help you and your child(ren) experience more presence and ease, increase self-awareness, build empathy, nurture self-esteem, and cultivate resilience. This program is designed for parents and child(ren) to attend together. Instructor: Shantal Alonso. Min/Max: 4/20. (jm) 113096 Sa Feb. 23 9:30am-12pm $54/$81 113097 Sa Mar. 2 12pm-2:30pm $54/$81 113099 Sa Jan. 5-Jan. 19 9:10am-9:50am $54/$81 113098 Sa Apr. 6 & Apr. 13 9:15am-10:45am $54/$81 113100 Sa Apr. 6-Apr. 20 1:20pm-2pm $54/$81 DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE Kindness Matters: Empathy & Compassion in Kids Yoga for Kids Held at Spring Avenue Recreation Center Age: 7-9 Silly yoga sequences enhance concentration skills while refining large motor coordination. Yoga games teach cooperative play and refine listening skills which are essential for success in school. Little yogis learn best through social interaction, repetition and play. Through simple meditation and visualization, ideas such as peace, respect, gratitude and acceptance will be presented at an age-appropriate level. Instructor: Barb LoCicero. Min/Max: 4/12. (jr) Held at Spring Avenue Recreation Center Age: 5 & Up We will use role playing, games, compassionate communication and mindfulness practices to help your child build their emotional intelligence, cultivate empathy, and speak with awareness and compassion. We will practice how to recognize and understand others’ needs and feelings; how to recognize and respond to bullying or teasing, and how to express our own needs and feelings. Parents are encouraged to attend. Instructor: Shantal Alonso. Min/Max: 4/20. (jm) NO CLASS: 3/30 CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 113093 Sa Feb. 9 1pm-2:30pm $38/$57 113441 Sa Jan. 12-Feb. 16 10:15am-11am $54/$81 113094 Sa Apr. 20 9:15am-10:45am $38/$57 113442 Sa Mar. 2-Apr. 13 10:15am-11am $54/$81 Empower YOU Kids Fitness Boot Camp Held at Spring Avenue Recreation Center Age: 5 & Up This engaging workshop is designed to empower your child to be positive, confident, and strong. We will use playful games, mindfulness, affirmations, gratitide, rituals, and visualizations to help your child develop a positive self-image and maximize their potential. Instructor: Shantal Alonso. Min/Max: 4/20. (jm) R/NR FEE Age: 8-12 This is a challenging and motivating, yet fun workout in a positive atmosphere. This class will build endurance, increase strength, and add focus to kids’ lives through obstacle courses, partner activities, fitness games, and more! Instructor: Patti Lawler. Min/Max: 5/12. (cs) NO CLASS: 3/26 CODE DAY DATE 113091 Sa Jan. 26 10:15am-11:45am $38/$57 CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 113092 Sa Apr. 27 1pm-2:30pm $38/$57 113308 Tu Jan. 8-Feb. 12 4:30pm-5:15pm $45/$65 113381 Tu Feb. 19-Apr. 2 4:30pm-5:15pm $45/$65 48 TIME Held at Ackerman SFC