Learn to Cartoon for Ages 8-16
Do you enjoy doodling funny characters whenever you have a pencil or pen in your hand? If you answered yes, then this class is just for you. Learn the fundamentals of drawing while at the same time focusing on technique, types of media and developing your individual style. Special attention will be placed on individual goals and emphasis will be placed on the participants’ view as well as interpretation. Primarily, black and white drawing will be implemented with some color and different forms of media. Mike Cady, Instructor

Activity: 3506.201 Dates: Tues.- Fri., Feb. 16 thru Feb. 19, 2010
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm Location: Community House
Fee: $111 Min/Max: 10/25

Red Cross Babysitting
Are you old enough to be home alone after school or do you want to learn how to take care of other children in your family or neighborhood? The Red Cross Babysitting class is a great place to start. Learn how to handle emergencies, entertain children and what activities are geared toward what stages of development in an infant or toddler. Learn what you need to know when you are staying home alone or watching younger siblings. Participants ages 11 and up will learn about the basic care for children of all age levels, job responsibility, first aid procedures and activities to keep children busy and happy. The course is hands-on with a great deal of reading. Participants must attend all sessions to be eligible for certification. Bari Thomas and Mary Hannigan, Red Cross Instructors

Activity: 3502.201 Dates: Mon.-Wed., Dec. 28 thru Dec. 30, 2009
Activity: 3502.202 Dates: Tues.-Thurs., Feb. 16 thru Feb. 18, 2010
Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Greenwood Center
Fee: $65 Min/Max: 10/15

Just for Red Cross Babysitting Graduates
During the Red Cross Babysitting classes participants touched on Infant, Child and Adult CPR and First Aid. This is the first class for participants, ages 11 and up to become certified in CPR and First Aid. All participants will be required to complete the full 6 hours of instruction. Participants are required to bring a notebook, pen and a lunch or snack to class with them. All participants must have completed Red Cross Babysitting classes with LPRD.

Activity: 3502.203 Date: Tues., April 20, 2010
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm Location: Greenwood Children’s Center
Fee: $65 Min/Max: 8/15

“School’s Out, Let’s Play” for Grades 1-6
Make vacation special! There is limited space available for care of Longmeadow children in Grades 1-6 during the February and April school vacations. Sign up now to ensure your spot! Children will take part in a wide variety of fun activities, field trips, outdoor play, etc. Please send a “peanut” free lunch each day. You may sign up for the days of your choice. Watch for a detailed flier with information about daily events that will be distributed through the Longmeadow Public and Parochial Schools. Please register by Thursday, February 11 for February vacation and Thursday, April 15 for April Vacation.

Activity: 2118.201 February Vacation, Monday, February 15
Activity: 2118.202 February Vacation, Tuesday, February 16
Activity: 2118.203 February Vacation, Wednesday, February 17
Activity: 2118.204 February Vacation, Thursday, February 18
Activity: 2118.205 February Vacation, Friday, February 19
Activity: 2118.301 April Vacation, Monday, April 19
Activity: 2118.302 April Vacation, Tuesday, April 20
Activity: 2118.303 April Vacation, Wednesday, April 21
Activity: 2118.304 April Vacation, Thursday, April 22
Activity: 2118.305 April Vacation, Friday, April 23
Time: 7:30am-3pm Location: Greenwood Children’s Center
Fee: $60 per day Min/ Max: 5/20

Vacation Open Swim Times
Ages 10 and older (younger participants welcome with parental supervision) can come and swim at the heated indoor pool. Changing rooms and showers are available. Lifeguard on duty.

Days: Tuesday and Thursday Date: Feb. 16 & 18 and April 20 & 22
Time: 11am-1pm Location: LHS Pool (Please use Williams St. entrance)
Fee: $7.50 per person or free with indoor season pass per day

Soccer Clinics for Ages 7-11
Girls and Boys get out your shin guards and get ready to run, kick, and defend the goal. Brad Miller will be offering Soccer Clinics for kids at Greenwood Children’s Center during February vacation and Greenwood Park during April vacation. Brad Miller is the Director of Next Level Adventures and Coach of the Longmeadow High School Boys Soccer Team. Join Brad and fellow soccer enthusiasts for hours of fun and excitement learning and playing soccer.

Activity: 1514.201 Dates: Mon., & Wed., Feb. 15 & 17, 2010
Activity: 1514.301 Dates: Wed., & Thurs., April 21 & 22, 2010
Time: 9am-12noon Location: Greenwood Children’s Center & Park
Fee: $55 Min/Max: 12/25

Spring Baseball Clinic for Ages 7-12
Longmeadow's Spring Baseball Clinic for girls and boys, ages 7-12 is under the direction of Chris Corkum of Chris Corkum's Baseball Camps, Inc. Chris coaches extensively throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Chris and his staff will provide instruction in fielding, throwing, hitting, pitching and physical conditioning. Each child's strengths and weaknesses will be evaluated to allow for growth based on individual needs. Rain date isWed., April 21.

Activity: 2119.303 Dates: Mon., & Tues., April 19 & 20, 2010
Time: 9am-11:30am Location: Greenwood Park
Fee: $70 Min/Max: 15/25