Indoor Soccer Program for Ages 3 thru 5 with Brad Miller
Winter is upon us and activities move indoors. Greenwood gymnasium on Sunday afternoons is the place to be as Brad Miller, LHS Varsity Soccer Coach and his staff from Next Level Adventures provide their expertise on fitness, skill development and making the game of soccer “fun”. Age appropriate activities for those as young as 3 and as old as 5, will be featured in this 8 week program geared toward introducing young children to basic soccer concepts. Participants are required to provide their own shin guards. Each session is limited to 15 participants.
Preschoolers, Ages 3 thru 5

Activity: 2142.200 Dates: Sundays, January 22-March 11
Time: 1pm-1:45pm Location: Greenwood Gymnasium
Activity: 2142.201 Dates: Sundays, January 22-March 11
Time: 2pm-2:45pm Location: Greenwood Gymnasium
Fee: $45 per participant Min/Max: 10/15

Musical Notes for Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers – Newborn thru 3
Clap your hands, tap your feet and sing along with Jon O’Neill in this fun filled program for parents and children. Did you know that music can increase a child’s emotional intelligence, creativity and social skills? Jon will combine songs with dance and musical instruments for children of all ages in this six week program. All classes meet on Tuesday mornings in the After School Room at Greenwood Children’s Center.

Infant Classes are for newborns thru 24 months of age
Fee: $65 per child or $97.50 per family, Min/Max: 12/18
Activity: 2102.201 Dates: Tuesdays, January 3-February 7
Activity: 2102.202 Dates: Tuesdays, February 28-April 3
Activity: 2102.203 Dates: Tuesdays, April 17-May 22, Time: 10am-10:30am

Toddler Classes are for toddlers from 24 months of age thru 4 years of age.
Fee: $65 per child or $97.50 per family, Min/Max: 12/18
Activity: 2103.201 Dates: Tuesdays, January 3-February 7
Activity: 2103.202 Dates: Tuesdays, February 28-April 3
Activity: 2103.203 Dates: Tuesdays, April 17-May 22, Time: 10:30am-11:15am

Gymnastics and Sports for Ages 2 thru 6
USA Champion Kids offers a variety of gymnastics and sports activities for ages 2 & up. Age appropriate activities including gymnastics with the balance beam, parallel bars, rings, uneven bars and vault for little people will be featured. All of the gymnastics pieces are only inches off the ground and are designed for little bodies with safety in mind. Sport activities include soccer, croquet, t-ball, bowling, badminton, relays, floor hockey, etc. This program is a great introduction to all sports and teaches skills that will prepare the participants for the future. Classes run from September through June and culminate in year end performance with medals presented to every child in the “Olympic Tradition”. No classes on December 27 & 29, February 21 & 23 and April 17 & 19. Instructor is Lorrie Rousseau.

Ages 2 & 3 year olds
Activity: 2129.302 Dates: Tuesdays, December 6-February 28
Acitivity: 2129.303 Dates: Tuesdays, March 6-May 29
Time: 4:30pm-5pm Location: Greenwood Community Room
Fee: $84 per person Min/Max: 7/10

Activity: 2129.306 Dates: Thursdays, December 1-February 16
Activity: 2129.307 Dates: Thursdays, March 1-May 24
Time: 9:30am-10am Location: Greenwood Community Room
Fee: $84 per person Min/Max: 7/10

Ages 4 thru 6 year olds
Activity: 2129.312 Dates: Tuesdays, December 6-February 28
Activity: 2129.313 Dates: Tuesdays, March 6-May 29
Time: 5:15pm-5:45pm Location: Greenwood Community Room
Fee: $84 per person Min/Max: 7/10

Activity: 2129.316 Dates: Thursdays, December 1-February 16
Activity: 2129.317 Dates: Thursdays, March 1-May 24
Time:10:15am-10:45am Location: Greenwood Community Room
Fee: $84 per person Min/Max: 7/10

Morning Preschool Dance for Ages 2.5 & Up
Tip toe through a fun and educational dance experience. Children will love learning basic ballet, jazz and tumbling techniques while singing and dancing in this exciting class. Dancers wear a leotard any style and color, tights any color and pink ballet shoes. Fancy ballet skirts are welcome. No participation in the recital in this class. Instructor is April Bergeron. No class on January 16, February 20 & 23, March 5 and April 16.

Activity: 7001.734 Dates: Mondays, January 9-April 30
Time: 9:15am-10am Location: Community House Dance Studio
Activity: 7001.735 Dates: Thursdays, January 12-April 12
Time: 9:15am-10am Location: Community House Dance Studio
Fee: $130 per participant Max: 6

Karate for Ages 4 thru 8 at Old Town Hall
Shotokan Karate-do is a traditional Japanese Martial Art. The study of karate is an inner search for growth and self-discipline, which encompasses many ideals. Students train in the basic exercises involving punching, blocking, kicking, stances, forms, sparring and self- defense. A white karate uniform is required for class and can be ordered through the instructor. Your instructor is Sensei Jim Shea, a Longmeadow resident who has been teaching for nearly 40 years. No class on Wednesday, February 22.

Activity: 4100.210 Dates: Wednesdays, January 11-March 7
Time: 4pm-4:45pm Location: Old Town Hall
Fee: $60 per person Min/Max: 6/15

Small Samurai for Ages 3 thru 5
Do you have a 3 to 5 year old with plenty of energy to spare? This program can harness that energy in this martial arts movement class for preschoolers. Children learn about respecting others in a fun and interactive way that also improves their coordination, balance and focus. The Small Samurai director, Janice Morton, is a certified black belt instructor who is also a mother of three children. Janice holds an A.S. from Bay Path College and a B.S. in Management and Organization from Central Connecticut State University.

Activity: 2121.201 Dates: Tuesdays, January 10-February 14
Time: 10am-10:30am Location: Greenwood Children’s Center
Fee: $62 per person Min/Max: 4/10

New Mom’s Group A Support Group for New Parents
One of the most exciting times of your life can be when you become a parent. Come and share your success stories about the new little person in your life. Gain support, meet new friends and establish bonds with other new parents. Sharing ideas, experiences and questions are welcome and encouraged. This group is open to new parents and their infants from birth to one year of age. This program is offered in conjunction with Baystate Medical Center Parent Education Department. Call 794.5515 for more information.

Dates: Thursdays, 10am-11am
No meetings when schools are closed or during School vacation weeks.
Location: Greenwood Center Community Room through the end of the School year and at the COA during the summer.
Facilitated by Baystate Medical Center’s Parenting Education Department
Fee: This program is FREE! No sign-up is required.

Youth Enrichment

Music, Art & Drama

A Mid-Summer Night's Dream
After School Drama Program for Ages 10 - 14
Join James Cass as he continues to offer this unique after school drama club to aspiring actors in Grades 4-8. The program, in its 10th year will meet weekly for a 90 minute rehearsal and culminate with an evening performance in April at the Community House. Costumes will be rented from a professional costume house. Actors will be taught a variety of theatrical activities throughout the program. This program will expose actors to a Shakespearean play and allow participants the opportunity to express themselves through the words of William Shakespeare while fostering self-esteem, broadening socialization and developing teamwork skills.

To register, visit www.lprd.net or stop by the Community House

Activity 2100.203
Community House, Friday afternoons beginning January 27
Dress Rehearsal on Friday, April 27 at 6pm, Show is Saturday, April 28 at 6pm
Fee:$310 per person includes costume fee.

Drama Program: Musical Production Ages 10 thru 14
James Cass, along with, Irina Dolzhenko will continue to offer this unique after school drama club activity to aspiring actors in Grades 4-8. The program, in its tenth year, will meet once weekly for a 90 minute rehearsal and culminate with an evening musical performance in March at the Community House.
Costumes will be rented from a Professional Costume House. Actors will be taught a variety of theatrical activities throughout the program. Lead musical parts are available to those actors who feel most comfortable in those roles. This program allows participants the opportunity to express themselves in many ways while fostering self-esteem, broadening socialization and developing teamwork skills.
Mr. Cass is a certified theatre teacher with the State of Massachusetts and holds a degree in acting from Webster University in St. Louis. He has held the position of drama teacher with the Springfield Public Schools for the past eighteen years. He has created a number of drama clubs in the area and has acted professionally in a number of plays.
Ms. Dolzhenko is a certified music teacher with the State of Massachusetts. She has held the position of Music teacher at Chestnut Middle School for the past fifteen years and is responsible for music concerts and talent shows. Her background includes teaching piano and conducting the academic chorus in Ukraine.

Drama will meet on Thursdays, March 15 & 22 from 3:30pm-5pm at the Old Town Hall and there will be a dress rehearsal on Friday, March 23 from 5pm-8pm at the Community House. Performance is scheduled for Saturday, March 24 from 6pm-9pm.

Activity: 2100.203 Dates: Fridays, January 6-March 23
Time: 3:30pm-5pm Location: Community House
Fee: $310 per person Min/Max: 10/25

Let’s Gogh Art Creativity Workshops

Let’s Gogh Art is passionate about creativity in all its forms. Our multi-arts approach inspires art explorers to reach beyond and create art that is unique to them. Our mission is to help preserve and promote the involvement of children in the arts, as art skills are an essential part of a great education. To this end, we provide wicked cool, sometimes kooky, art-based activities kids love to do. Our workshops are so much fun, children forget they are learning.

• Designed to showcase the imagination and creativity of children
• Foster creativity through broad-based exposure to artist’s tools, techniques and original materials
• Promote the value of art
• Create memories and masterpieces to take home each week
• Include all artist materials and supplies
• Are led by inspiring and talented instructors
• Provide “out of school” stress release and are just plain FUN!
• Include concepts of literature, history, ecology, culture and humor
• Help art explorers think outside the box about art as it relates to the amazing world we live in
• Fill up quickly so register early!

“Happiness . . . it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” Vincent van Gogh

Let’s Gogh Art’s Penguins and Polar Bears for Kindergarten thru Grade 5
Art explorers visit Antarctica and the arctic region to learn about the captivating lives of penguins and polar bears. This fun, art-packed series explores life in and around the water while kids discover a myriad of unique artist’s materials and techniques. Sculpt polar bears out of clay, make penguin reliefs, build sand castle light houses, paint ceramics and learn fabric design while creating t-shirts. Experience the art of mosaics, decoupage, collage, stained glass and so much more while learning fun facts and concepts of endangered life, pollution and ecology. Don’t miss the art-rageous fun! No class on April 17.

Activity: 2125.219 Dates: Tuesdays, March 27-May 22
Time: 2:45pm-4pm Location: Center School
Fee: $98 per person Min/Max: 8/24

Around the World Creativity Tour with Let’s Gogh Art for Grades Kindergarten thru 5
Art travelers go on a whirlwind tour of the world, traveling among different countries and cultures each week. Create hot air balloons to take you up and away! Each week we land somewhere in the world and create a wicked cool cultural craft using unique art materials and artisan’s techniques. In Puerto Rico we work with clay and make wacky Vejigante mask pendants. Art explorers design with mosaics in Greece, make tribal rain sticks in Australia, and create maracas in Brazil, just to name a few. Fun facts about each country and concepts of culture, geography and art history are included. The only thing kids need to pack is their imagination. No class on February 6 & 20.

Activity: 2125.217 Dates: Mondays, January 23-March 26
Time: 2:45pm-4pm Location: Wolf Swamp Road School
Fee: $98 per person Min/Max: 8/24

Let’s Gogh Art: Totally Cool Art-Ventures for a Smiling Earth for Kindergarten thru Grade 5
As always, Let’s Gogh Art provides totally cool, sometimes kooky art based activities that kids love to do. During these fun and resourceful workshops, art explorers create a variety of AMAZING and useful works of art using natural, recycled and unconventional art materials and techniques. Fabric design with bubble wrap on t-shirts or experience mosaic art with beans, peas and pasta will also be featured. Create pots and crazy creatures with clay or canvas masterpieces using discarded dinnerware. Cool cuffs, silver necklaces, cork jugs or kooky collages might be some of the treasures brought home each week. This is creativity at its most awesome! No class on February 21.

Activity 2125.221 Dates: Tuesdays, January 17-March 13
Time: 2:45pm-4 pm Location: Center School
Fee: $98 per person Min/Max: 8/24

Let’s Gogh Art: Magical Mystery Tour for Kindergarten thru Grade 5
This two and three dimensional art-filled series uses all things magic in art materials and techniques. So many original and unique products create wicked cool and surprising works of art. Come on a Magical Mystery Tour and discover the magic of art! Design lizard’s magic nuudle playgrounds, sculpt with model “magic” clay and design “flower power” or “lollipop” t-shirts using a magical technique. Be amazed while creating “bleeding” paper and “bleeding “ fabric art, draw 3-d art viewed by 3-D glasses and paint magic circus elephants. Make some “fluffy goop” and paint with bubbles or shaving cream. FUN! Create stickers out of paint and something that “glows in the dark”. The results are totally “WOW”. Art explorers definitely think outside the box about art during these amazing art-ventures. Imaginations soar! No class on April 16 and May 28.

Activity: 2125.212 Dates: Mondays, April 9-June 18
Time: 2:45pm-4pm Location: Blueberry Hill School
Fee: $98 per person Min/Max: 8/24

Let’s Gogh Art: Winter Wonderland Vacation Artshops for Girls & Boys - Kindergarten thru Grade 5
Our “Winter Wonderland” adventures provide 2 hours of art packed fun each day. Art explorers learn techniques and discover artist’s materials while creating art forms related to the theme of “Winter Wonderland”. Sculpt icicles, make gingerbread children or “paint” a winter cardinal using clay. Decoupage snowflake boxes or build edible polar bears. Use oil pastels to draw beautiful winter trees or kooky materials to create winter collages. Surprises and laughter round out these awesome art shops. Each workshop will be different so come to both of them.

Activity: 2125.226 Date: Wednesday, December 28
Activity: 2125.227 Date: Thursday, December 29
Time: 9am-11am Location: Community House Rear Auditorium
Fee: $24 per person Min/Max: 8/30

February Vacation Creativity Workshops for Girls & Boys - Kindergarten thru Grade 5
Always new, always exciting, wicked cool art projects kids love to do!

Let’s Gogh Art: Fireworks and Cupcakes
How good can it get? Create colorful “fireworks” t shirts, (you’ll be wearing these on the 4th of July!) and decorate your own cool cupcakes (not the kind you eat). You can’t miss this one!

Activity: 2125.231 Date: Tuesday, February 21
Time: 9am-11am Location: Community House Rear Auditorium
Fee: $24 per person Min/Max: 10/30

Let’s Gogh Art: Green Kids
Art explorers create a variety of pretty amazing and useful art from natural and recycled materials. Make decorative paper for notes or book covers and truly beautiful tinfoil creations to wear. Learn the art of decoupage while creating colorful pencil holders and tinfoil paintings. A super fun way to Reduce, Recycle and Reuse.

Activity: 2125.232 Date: Wednesday, February 22
Time: 9am-11am Location: Community House Rear Auditorium
Fee: $24 per person Min/Max: 10/30

Let’s Gogh Art: Wild West Art-Ventures
Adventurers visit the Wild West. Learn about the Indian tribes of the Great Plains while building teepees. Explore the history of daily life and the use of native materials for decoration and storytelling while creating Story Necklaces made from clay.

Activity: 2125.233 Date: Thursday, February 23
Time: 9am-11am Location: Community House Rear Auditorium
Fee: $24 per person Min/Max: 10/30

Let’s Gogh Art: Rainforest Tigers and Turtles
A new art-venture in the Rainforest. Learn about rainforest tigers, parrots, turtles and more while creating stained glass, drawing with oil pastels, painting and decorating ceramic turtle banks and more. Surprises and laughter round out the day.

Activity: 2125.234 Date: Friday, February 24
Time: 9am-11am Location: Community House Rear Auditorium
Fee: $24 per person Min/Max: 10/30

World Music Drum and Song Classes for Age 7 thru 12 & Teen Interns/Assistants 13 & Over
Experience world music, drumming and singing from around the world with cultural educator, drummer, singer and Gaia Roots World Music Ensemble Co-founder Aimee Gelinas M.Ed. This dynamic, hands on participatory class focuses on folkloric and contemporary Afro-Caribbean, West African, Latin American and other diverse cultural drumming, percussion and singing.
Students will learn instrument techniques, how drum and song patterns fit together, the cultural context of the music, fun and challenging instrument exercises, accompanying songs in many languages and the opportunity to develop, arrange and perform finale presentations. Traditional instruments such as the Conga, Djembe, Djun Djun, Clave, Bell, Shekere, Kata, Maraca and more provided for students.
All levels welcome! Class is for ages 7-12 and teen intern/assistants ages 13+; instructor will guide them in advanced parts. No class on April 19. The spring program will culminate with a performance during Long Meddowe Days.

Activity: 2140.201 Dates: Thursdays, January 12-February 16
Fee: $135 per person Min/Max: 5/15
Activity: 2140.202 Dates: Thursdays, March 22-May 10
Time: 3pm-4pm Location: Old Town Hall
Fee: $165 per person Min/Max: 5/15

American Girl Valentine’s Day Tea for Ages 4 & Up
Calling all American Girl fans! Join your friends for a heart filled American Girl morning with special Valentine’s Day crafts. American Girl stories, traditional games and yummy refreshments are included in the mornings festivities. There will be time to share American Girl stories and dress up like your favorite doll. American Girl clothes and accessories will be for sale at the end of the program. Bring your favorite doll with you if you like!

Activity: 2120.202 Date: Saturday, February 11
Time: 10am-12noon Location: Greenwood Children’s Center
Fee: $24 per person Min/Max: 6/25

An American Girl Spring Tea for Ages 4 & Up
Spring will be here in just a few short months! Let’s celebrate this lovely time of the year with a flowery American Girl Tea. Keeping our spring theme in mind we’ll design and decorate beautiful bird houses with colorful glass beads, flowers and shells. Time to share American Girl stories and dress up like your favorite doll. Tea and yummy refreshments will be served! American Girl clothes and accessories will be for sale at the end of the program. Bring your favorite doll with you if you like.

Activity: 2120.203 Date: Saturday, April 14
Time: 10am-12noon Location: Greenwood Children’s Center
Fee: $24 per person Min/Max: 6/25

Fitness and Sports for School Aged Children

Zumbatomic for Boys & Girls Ages 4 thru 10
Come feel the music and join the party with Zumba for Kids! Zumbatomic is a dance/fitness class that teaches kid friendly versions of Latin dance styles like cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton and hip hop. Ms. Jess will lead the class through a workout in disguise with fun and simple movements to motivating and energizing music just for kids. Participants should wear any type of athletic clothing with sneakers. Be sure to bring a water bottle, because we burn off a lot of energy! It’s fun, it’s different, it’s Zumba! Recital option available for anyone interested but not required. Instructor: Jessica Downie, Licensed Zumbatomic Instructor. No classes on Mondays, February 20, March 5 & April 16; Tuesdays, February 21, March 6 & April 17 and Thursdays, February 23 & April 19.

Activity: 7001.650 Dates: Mondays, January 23-April 30
Time: 4:30pm-5:15pm Location: Community House Dance Studio
Activity: 7001.651 Dates: Tuesdays, January 24-May 1
Time: 3:15pm-4pm Location: Community House Rear Auditorium
Activity: 7001.652 Dates: Thursdays, January 26-May 3
Time: 5:30pm-6:15pm Location: Community House Rear Auditorium
Fee: $160 per person Max: 15

On Your Mark, Get Set, GO! – Youth Track Program for Ages 7 thru 14
Sign up your son or daughter who is between the ages of 7 and 14 and start them down the road toward a lifetime of fitness. Workouts on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Track club members are exposed to all the different track and field events and learn about warming up, event skills, distance running, sportsmanship and more. All coaches are NYSCA certified! A birth certificate must be shown at the time of sign up. No experience is necessary. Participants will do conditioning drills at Russell Field when LHS team meets at home on the track. LPRD Track Coordinator is Fran Cameron. Volunteer parent coordinators and coaches are needed to insure the success of this program. Also, Parent IT coordinator to oversee stats and email communication is also needed. Track Club meets from 5pm-6pm on Tuesdays and 10am-12noon on Saturdays

Activity: 2120.301 Dates: Tuesdays & Saturdays, April 10-June16
Time: Please see above Location: LHS Track and Russell Fields
Fee: $52 per person Min/Max: 20/130

Indoor Soccer Program for Ages 6 thru 10 with Brad Miller
Winter is upon us and activities move indoors. Greenwood gymnasium on Sunday afternoons is the place to be as Brad Miller, LHS Varsity Soccer Coach and his staff from Next Level Adventures provide their expertise on fitness, skill development and making the game of soccer “fun”. Age appropriate activities for those as young as 6 and as old as 10, will be featured in this 8 week program geared toward introducing children to basic soccer concepts. Older children will have the opportunity to focus on skill development and game strategy. Participants are required to provide their own shin guards. Each session is limited to 15 participants.

School Age 6 & 7
Activity: 2142.202 Dates: Sundays, January 22-March 11
Time: 3pm-4pm Location: Greenwood Gymnasium
Fee: $60 per person Min/Max: 10/15

School Age 8-10
Activity: 2142.203 Dates: Sundays, January 22-March 11
Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm Location: Greenwood Gymnasium
Fee: $60 per person Min/Max: 10/15

Longmeadow Gymnastics presented by USA Champion Kids

New! Gymnastics for Girls, Ages 4.5 thru 12
Gymnastics is for girls ages 4.5-12 years of age, beginner through intermediate level. The Girls Gymnastics introduces training of skills on JR Olympic apparatus: Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, Vault and Tumbling. Our equipment also includes a back handspring trainer that safely instructs a gymnast for the proper form and technique for learning back handsprings and back walkovers. All of the equipment adjusts in size for proper training and is padded for safety. Each child will learn and progress at their own pace from beginner thru intermediate levels.

No experience is required. This is an excellent opportunity for girls to master strength and conditioning exercises and enhance other programs like cheerleading, dance or acro classes they are enrolled in. Beam skills like jumping, turns, rolls, cartwheels, walkovers and routines; Vault skills include proper running, flank and straddle. Uneven bar skills; hip pullovers, cast, support, front and back hip circle and kick ups. Girls are asked to wear leotards with or without warm-up suits.

Shorts and t-shirts that are not oversized or restricted are allowed. Long hair must be pulled back, and no jewelry is allowed. Socks should not be worn because of the lack of traction on the equipment. No classes on December 28 & 29, February 22 & 23 and April 18 & 19. Instructor is Lorrie Rousseau.

Ages 4.5 thru 7
Activity: 2129.340 Dates: Wednesdays, December 7-February 29
Acitivity: 2129.347 Dates: Wednesdays, March 7-May 30
Time: 3:45-4:30pm Location: Community House Main Auditorium
Fee: $126 per person Min/Max: 7/10

Activity: 2129.322 Dates: Wednesdays, December 7-February 29
Acitivity: 2129.323 Dates: Wednesdays, March 7-May 30
Time: 4:45pm-5:30pm Location: Community House Main Auditorium
Fee: $126 per person Min/Max: 7/10

Activity: 2129.326 Dates: Wednesdays, December 7-February 29
Acitivity: 2129.327 Dates: Wednesdays, March 7-May 30
Time: 5:45pm-6:30pm Location: Community House Main Auditorium
Fee: $126 per person Min/Max: 7/10

Ages 8 thru 12
Activity: 2129.334 Dates: Thursdays, December 1-February 16
Time: 4pm-4:45pm Location: Community House Main Auditorium
Activity: 2129.335 Dates: Thursdays, March 1-May 31
Time: 4pm-4:45pm Location: Community House Main Auditorium
Activity: 2129.331 Dates: Thursdays, March 1-May 31
Time: 5pm-5:45pm Location: Community House Main Auditorium
Fee: $126 per person Min/Max: 7/10

Competition Cheer for Grades 5 thru 8
LPRD’s Competition Cheer team, made up of Girls in Grades 5-8, practice over the winter in preparation for the numerous Cheerleading competitions that the cheerleaders participate in. Although the schedule is not available at the time the brochure goes to print, in 2010 and 2011, the cheerleaders participated in the Worcester Jingle Jam, the Cheersport National Competition in Atlanta, Georgia and the Providence U.S. Finals. The Cheerleaders were honored to achieve a ranking of 4th place in the nation as a result of their showing in Atlanta. For 2012, girls will participate in competitions throughout New England. Parents and Cheerleaders participate in several fundraising events to help offset the cost of the different competitions and travel related expenses. The Competition Cheer includes cheerleading and gymnastics as part of the program. Competition Cheer will not meet on December 28 & 29 or April 18 & 19.

Activity: 2122.202, Session 1
Dates: Wednesday & Thursday, December 7-February 16
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Community House Main Auditorium
Fee: $140 per person Min/Max: 15/25

Activity: 2122.203, Session 2
Dates: Wednesday & Thursday, March 21-May 10
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Community House Main Auditorium
Fee: $140 per person Min/Max: 15/25

Karate- Shotokan Style – Ages 5 & up
Shotokan Karate-Do (SKIF System) is a traditional Japanese martial art. The study of karate is an inner search for growth and self-discipline, which encompasses many ideals. Students train in the basic exercises involving punching, blocking, kicking, stances, forms, sparring, and self-defense.
A white karate uniform is required for class and can be ordered through the instructor. Your instructor is Sensei James Shea, a Longmeadow resident who has been teaching karate for almost 40 years. No class on February 21 & 23 or April 17 & 19.

Activity: 4100.201 Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 3-March 1
Activity: 4100.208 Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 6-May 3
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Location: Olde Town Hall
Fee: $70 per person Min/Max: 5/14

Karate - Shotokan Style - Ages 14 & up
Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation (SKIF) system includes an international standardized syllabus of kihon (basics), kata (forms) and kumite (sparring). All instruction and certification is authentic and directly affiliated with SKIF Japan, one of the largest and finest karate organizations in the world. *A white karate uniform is required for class and can be ordered through the instructor.
Your instructor is James P. Shea 7th Dan SKIF. He is a licensed Karate-Do and Tai Chi instructor and has nearly 40 years’ experience. Classes meet Tuesdays 7:30pm-9pm, Thursdays, 6:30pm-8pm and Saturdays 8:30am-10am.

Activity: 4101.203 Dates: January 3-February 28
Activity: 4101.205 Dates: March 1-April 28
Time: Please see above Location: Olde Town Hall
Fee: $75 per person Min/Max: 5/14

Tai Chi
Tai Chi is less strenuous than other martial arts, with an emphasis on deep breathing, slow movements, and chi (energy) development. The class involves traditional warm-ups and stretching, breathing exercises, stances and 3-part form.
Wear comfortable clothing, a flat sole indoor sneaker, dance shoe or bare feet. Your instructor is James P. Shea 7th Dan SKIF. He is a licensed Karate do and Tai Chi instructor and has almost 40 years experience teaching. No class on February 21 or April 17.

Activity: 4100.204 Dates: Tuesdays, January 3-February 28
Activity: 4100.205 Dates: Tuesdays, March 6-May 1
Activity: 4100.206 Dates: Tuesdays, May 8-June 26
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: Olde Town Hall
Fee: $60 per person Min/Max: 5/15

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 for an infant or toddler.
Learn what you need to know when 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 safe, happy and busy. The course is hands-on with a great deal of reading. Participants must attend all sessions to be eligible for certification. Bari Jarvis and Mary Hannigan, Red Cross Instructors

Activity: 3502.202 Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, Feb. 21-23
Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Greenwood Children’s Center
Fee: $65 per person Min/Max: 10/15

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 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: Monday & Wednesday, February 20 & 22
Activity: 1514.301 Dates: Wednesday & Thursday, April 18 & 19
Time: 9am-12noon Location: Greenwood Children’s Center & Park
Fee: $55 per person 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 is Wednesday, April 18.

Activity: 2119.303 Dates: Monday & Tuesday, April 16 & 17
Time: 9am-11:30am Location: Greenwood Park
Fee: $70 per person Min/Max: 15/25

Teen Center
Youths in Grades 6-8 and their same aged guests are welcome to come and enjoy a “supervised evening out” on Fridays from 7pm-10pm at the Greenwood Center. Admission is $7.00 per person. Enjoy dancing and games with DJ Jon O’Neill! All students must sign in prior to entry. School dress codes are strictly followed. Teen Center is run and staffed by area college students. Parent information packets are available on site at each Teen Center event. Please call Cristina Judd at 565.4163 with any questions.

Teen Center dates are December 2 & 16, January 6 & 20, February 3 & 17, March 9 & 23, April 13 & 27, May 4 & 18 and June 1. Join our group Longmeadow Parks & Recreation Teen Center on Facebook for upcoming events, activities and additional information!