IN Peters Township October/November 2017 | Page 26

YOUTH AND TEEN DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We are always looking for teen & adult volunteers! If you need community service hours or are just looking for something to do, come lend us a hand. Call or email [email protected] to get on our volunteer list. KID’S REC (AGES 6 TO 10 YEARS) Minimum 10 – Maximum 30 Come to the Community Recreation Center games and activities. There’s no school today, so let us keep the kids busy! Please send a water bottle and wear gym shoes; we plan to get the kids moving. Day: Wednesday, Nov. 22 Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Fee: $5 Member / $8 Non-Member Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 21 TWEEN NIGHT (AGES 9 TO 12 YEARS) Minimum 8 – Maximum 20 A night for tweens to socialize, play games (basketball, air hockey, ping pong, board games, etc.), make a craft, and enjoy snacks. Drop them off for an evening of chaperoned fun. Pre-registration is required. Day: Friday, Nov. 17 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Fee: $5 Member / $8 Non-Member Location: Community Recreation Center Registration Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 16 C.S. KIM KARATE / AUTHENTIC KARATE (AGES 6 TO 12 YEARS) Minimum 4 – Maximum 20 Discipline based authentic martial arts teaching coordination, general fitness, hi-energy drills, and skills. Designed to build and condition student’s attitude, behavior and character development. Teach valuable life skills that focus on Goal Setting, positive attitude, relationship building, communications and leadership. Certified Instructor: C.S. Kim Karate Day: Thursdays Time: 6 to 6:50 p.m. Fee: $60 Member / $90 Non-Member Uniform: $25 orders placed at first class PUPPY KINDERGARTEN CLASS – 6 WEEKS Minimum 3 – Maximum 8 Socialization to other puppies and people, and offers training in basic obedience exercises. We’ll teach sit, down, come, walk nicely on leash, not jump and so much more. Playtime and socialization is part of every class. Bring a bath mat or small rug for your dog and small treats. Instructor: Paula Shimko Day: Wednesdays Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Fee: $130 Resident / $195 Non-Resident Prerequisite: Puppies must have had their first set of vaccinations. Pre-School is for pups from 8 to 16 weeks old as of the date of the first class. Only flat buckle collars and harnesses may be used in this class. No prongs or choke collars are permitted. FAMILY MANNERS OBEDIENCE – DOGS OVER 5 MONTHS (6 WEEK CLASS) Minimum 3 – Maximum 8 Basic exercises are taught for ‘sit,’ ‘down,‘ ‘heel,‘ ‘leave it,‘ ‘drop it,‘ and coming when called. Many other safety exercises are taught as well. Positive reinforcement based. We will not use any type of force with your dog. Use of treats or toys to motivate the dogs. Instructor: Paula Shimko Day: Wednesdays Time: 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. Fee: $130 Resident / $195 Non-Resident Prerequisite: Needed for class: Small treats, regular collar, and a mat (bath mat, or small rug) (no prong collars, shock collars, or pinch collars permitted) NOTE FOR BOTH CLASSES: All dog classes are held at the Peters Township Community Room located at 200 Municipal Drive McMurray, PA in the police building (rear) off of McMurray Road. Dogs must be in good health...no aggressive dogs. 24 Peters Township