PRESCHOOL
ATHLETICS
Mini Heisman
Join the fun in this eight-week flag football league! In this introduction to football, participants will learn throwing, catching, running, and the fundamentals of defense. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be emphasized by coaches each week. No tackling or cleats permitted. Parent information and the schedule will be sent out Tuesday, September 8. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes to one hour.
LOCATION: Garner Recreation Center AGE: 4-5 DATE: Saturday, 9 / 12 / 2026 TIME: 9:00-10:00 AM COST: Resident $ 45, Non-Resident $ 63
Mini Kickers
Join the fun in this eight-week preschool soccer league! Children will learn the fundamentals of soccer, including passing, dribbling, shooting, and defense. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be emphasized by coaches each week. No tackling or cleats permitted. Parent information will be sent out on March 3. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes. Practices and games start at 9 AM or 10 AM.
LOCATION: Garner Recreation Center AGE: 4 – 5 DATE: Saturday, 3 / 6 / 2027 TIME: 9:00-11:00 AM COST: Resident $ 45, Non-Resident $ 63
Preschool Fitness
A fun way to introduce youngsters to physical activity for fitness. In each weekly one-hour class, preschoolers will run, jump, and play in the gym while using fundamental motor skills. Register for one class, or multiple classes!
LOCATION: Garner Recreation Center AGE: 3-5 DATE: Thursdays, 9 / 10 / 26-5 / 6 / 27 TIME: 9:30 and 10:30 AM COST: Resident $ 4 / class Non-Resident $ 6 / class
Preschool Sports Leagues are instruction-based leagues designed to teach children teamwork, sportsmanship, and basic skills. All leagues will place children on a team and provide five practices and three games. All preschool league participants will receive a team shirt, certificate, and participation medal at the end of the season.
PLAY, CREATE & EXPLORE
Little Learners
This dance class, presented by Dance Collaborative, is an imaginative introduction to dance designed for little movers ages 2-4. Children explore creative movement, ballet, and tumbling, helping them develop body awareness, coordination, rhythm, social skills, and life skills such as independence, patience, teamwork, and learning how to take turns. No prerequisite class is required and all abilities are celebrated. Register at dancecollab. org
LOCATION: Garner Recreation Center Fitness Room AGE: 2-4
DATE: Thursday, 9 / 3 / 26-10 / 15 / 26, Thursday, 10 / 29 / 26-12 / 17 / 26
TIME: 4:00-4:45 PM COST: $ 120
Little Outdoor Explorers Club
Get ready for a morning of outdoor adventure at White Deer Park! Little explorers will hike nature trails, splash through streams, get muddy, and search for wildlife and signs of wildlife along the way. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get wet and dirty. This is a drop-off program.
LOCATION: White Deer Nature Center AGE: 4-6
DATE: Saturday, 9 / 12 / 2026 Monday, 9 / 21 / 2026 Monday, 10 / 12 / 2026 Saturday, 10 / 17 / 2026 Tuesday, 11 / 3 / 2026 Saturday, 11 / 7 / 2026 Wednesday, 3 / 10 / 2027 Monday, 4 / 5 / 2027 Saturday, 5 / 22 / 2027 Friday, 7 / 9 / 2027
TIME: 9:00-11:00 AM COST: Resident $ 6, Non-Resident $ 8
Little Wild Ones
Bring your little ones out for a“ wild” time in this preschool nature program. Enjoy books, crafts, activities, and experiments that go along with each month’ s theme
LOCATION: White Deer Nature Center AGE: 3-5
DATE: Snow Season – Saturday, 01 / 30 / 2027 Adaptation Artistry – Tuesday, 02 / 09 / 2027 Sounds Around – Wednesday, 03 / 24 / 2027 Sun, Moon, and Stars – Wednesday, 04 / 28 / 2027 Scaley Snakes – Tuesday, 05 / 04 / 2027 Edible Arrangements – Saturday, 06 / 12 / 2027 Bug Babies – Wednesday, 08 / 25 / 2027
TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM COST: Resident $ 6, Non-Resident $ 8
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