Page 10 - Kent Parks Recreation Guide Winter 2025-2026

YOUTH & TEEN WORKSHOPS

NEW! Kids in the Kitchen Age 6-11
Safe At Home Age 8-12
Get ready to stir, mix, and taste! This hands-on cooking class is designed for
young chefs who are eager to explore the kitchen. Kids will learn basic cooking Come learn how to be responsible and safe in any situation. We will cover
skills, kitchen safety, and how to follow simple recipes - all while making fun family communication, first aid, internet, gun, phone, and door safety.
and tasty dishes. Each session focuses on creativity, teamwork, and building Kent Commons | $42 | Instructor: J. Ball
confidence in the kitchen. From snacks to sweet treats, your child will leave
each class proud of what they’ve made and excited to try it at home! DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Kent Commons | $55 | J. Woodruff Sat 1 sess. 3/28 2pm-4pm YO0102 01W
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Tue 5 sess. 1/13-2/10 4pm-5pm YO0403 01W Super Sitters Age 11-15
Tue 5 sess. 2/24-3/24 4pm-5pm YO0403 02W Join us for a day of fun while earning your Super Sitters Certificate. This class
will cover leadership, the business of babysitting, basic care for children,
understanding different age groups, safety, and first aid. Bring a sack lunch and
Learn to Bowl Age 7-16 snack to class.
Held in partnership with Kent Bowl and USBC, Learn to Bowl provides a fun and Kent Commons | $88 | Instructor: J. Ball
safe environment for kids to learn the fundamentals of bowling, improve their DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
skills, and make new friends. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners.
Coach Smith is certified through USBC with over 30 years of experience Sat 1 sess. 3/28 9am-2pm YO0103 01W
teaching and league play. Program fee covers weekly instruction, two games,
bowling ball, and shoe rental. All lessons will be held at Kent Bowl, located at Personal Safety & Defense Training for Girls Age 12-17
1234 Central Ave N.
Kent Bowl | $70 | Coach Conrad In this class, your emerging young adult will learn to recognize “red flags” that
someone may mean harm, plan safe exits from iffy situations, practice physical
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # moves (just in case), and learn to find supportive self-care. Your teen will get
Sat 6 sess. 1/3-2/7 10am-11:15am YO1019 01W honest, accurate answers in a safe space. In 2.5 hours, they will learn: How to
Sat 6 sess. 2/28-4/4 10am-11:15am YO1019 02W protect themselves when dates get scary, red flags that they need to call home
NOW, surprise moves to get free if grabbed from behind, how stay safe and still
have fun at parties, athletic events, and class activities.
Kent Commons | $99 | Instructor: J. Factor
FREE! Community Family Swim All Ages
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Wanna play in the pool? Enjoy a full hour of play (or practice) time! Anyone Sat 1 sess. 2/21 1pm-3:30pm YO1801 01W
under 18 years of age or less than 54 inches tall (4.5 feet, the depth of the pool)
must always be supervised by an adult in the water within an arm’s length
distance. The only exception to this is if the student has passed a WaterBabies
swim test, in which case the parent does not have to be in the water but must
remain in the pool area, within sight of their child. No adult may supervise more MARTIAL ARTS
than 2 children in the water. Family Swim is held at WaterBabies USA, located at
17110 116th Ave SE Suite D, Renton.
Waterbabies | FREE | Instructor: WaterBabies Staff
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Kendo-Japanese Swordsmanship Age 7-14
Sat 1 sess. 1/10 5pm-6pm YO1023 01W
Sat 1 sess. 2/14 5pm-6pm YO1023 02W Develop confidence and learn the culture and etiquette of Japan. Learn basic
footwork and Japanese Samurai swordsmanship. Wooden sword is available
Sat 1 sess. 3/14 5pm-6pm YO1023 03W from instructor for $25. Class fee does not include equipment costs for
continuing and advanced students. Youth and adult classes are combined.
Kent Commons | 9/$90, 11/$110 | Instructor: C. Marsten
Ninja Training Age 4-10.5
Beginning:
MyGym's Ninja classes offer a fun, safe, and noncompetitive DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
environment where kids build strength, stamina, agility, and
confidence. Through weekly obstacle courses, relays, conditioning Mon 9 sess. 1/5-3/16 6:30pm-7:15pm YO0901 01W
exercises, and high-energy games, children develop teamwork, problem-
solving skills, and a positive mindset that extends beyond the gym. Designed Continuing:
for success at every level, these classes are a great supplement to your child’s DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Physical Education. Classes are held at MyGym in Kent, located at 24030 132nd
Ave SE Suite B. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, bring water, Mon 9 sess. 1/5-3/16 7:15pm-8pm YO0901 02W
be free of jewelry, and use MyGym grip socks (one pair provided, additional
available for purchase). Advanced:
MyGym Kent |5/$145, 6/$176 | Instructor: MyGym Staff DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Wed 11 sess. 1/7-3/18 6:30pm-8:30pm YO0901 03w
Mon 6 sess. 1/5-2/23 6:30pm-7:30pm YO0104 01W
Mon 5 sess. 3/2-3/30 6:30pm-7:30pm YO0104 02W *No class 1/19, 2/16
Tue 6 sess. 1/6-2/10 5:40pm-6:40pm YO0104 03W
Tue 6 sess. 2/17-3/24 5:40pm-6:40pm YO0104 04W BENEFITS OF
Thu 6 sess. 1/8-2/12 5:50pm-6:50pm YO0104 05W PARKS & RECREATION
Thu 6 sess. 2/19-3/26 5:50pm-6:50pm YO0104 06W
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facilities, programs, and services that reflect and
celebrate community character, heritage, culture,
history, aesthetics, and landscape.

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