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Druidawn Creative Writing Class     Ages 9-13
Creative writing game where you explore and develop a magical world. Come ride dragons and unicorns, buy magic, weapons, and spells in addition to creating creatures and lands! But, beware of hidden challenges. All you need to bring is your imagination. Class meets for 1 hour and is taught by Peg Cannell. All writing abilities welcome.
Wed 3:45pm
Fee: Members $45   Community $68

Musical Sensations   Ages 1-5
Musical Sensations, a music and movement program, taught by Suzie Kramer of Kindermusik with Suzie, is Suzie's original creation featuring different songs and dances! Musical Sensations incorporates music, movement, singing, dancing, instrument playing, and improvisation to help your children develop physically, emotionally, cognitively, limnguistically, socially, and musically. Children who are actively involved in and exposed to music on a regular basis are proven to have elevated levels of math skills, language, literacy, listening, problem solving, social, and music skills as well as self-esteem. Children under age 3 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The class is held at the School Age Center out front.
Wednesdays 11:00-11:45am
Fee: Members $96   Community $144

Clowning     Grades K-2
Become a clown! Learn how to face paint, make balloon animals, juggle, and more. Create your own clown personality!
Mondays  3:30pm
Fee:  Members $45   Community $68

Gardening Club       Age 3-Grade 3
Plant your own bean sprout and watch it grow. Explore the woods looking for different flowers and plants and discover soil nutriens and plant systems.
Mondays    11:00am     Ages 3-5)
Thursdays   4:00pm      Grades K-3
Fee:   Members $45   Community $68

Super Science     Age 3-Grade 5
Have a blast with super science activities each week. Explore rockets, fligh, gravity, magnetism, and more.
Tuesday    4:30pm     Grades 2-5
Thursday   11:00am    Ages 3-5
Fee:  Members $45  Community $68

Leather Crafting   Grades 2-5
Create your own leather crafts to take home such as coin purses, bracelets, or barrettes using leather crafting tools. Limited to 5 participants per 4 week session.
Session 1     April 30-May 22
Session 2     May 28-June 19
Monday     3:30pm
Tuesday    3:45pm
Fee:  Members $50   Community $75

Sewing Circle   Grades 3-5
Learn hand sewing skills while making fun and easy projects. Make pillows, hand bags, tote bags and pajama pants.
Wednesdays     4:15pm
Fee:  Members $50  Community $75

Extreme Couponing   Ages 18 and up
Learn the trade secrets for a great bargain. Know the ins-and-outs to cut down the cost of needed items while not sacrificing your time. Taught by our very own extreme couponer Mike Abbott. This class will pay for itself after the fist session.
Thursdays   7:15-8:00pm
Fee: Members $45   Community $68

Kids Fun Nights    Grades K-5
Let us watch the kids while you have a night out. Entertainment includes games, contests, crafts, and more. hosted at the School Age Center and supervised by experienced YMCA staff.
April 20th & 27th
May 11 & 25
June 8

6:00-8:30pm
Fee: $10


Qestions? Call Nick Fitzgerald, Teen Director, at (978) 356-9622 ext. 1316