Page 10 - Kent Parks Recreation Guide Winter 2024-2025

Learn to Bowl Age 7-16
YOUTH & TEEN In partnership with Kent Bowl and USBC, Learn to Bowl provides a fun and safe
environment for kids to learn the fundamentals of bowling, improve their skills,
and make new friends. Class is suitable for beginners and intermediate learners.
Coach Smith is certified through USBC with over 30 years of experience
teaching and league play. Program fee covers weekly instruction, two games,
NEW! Ninja Training Age 4-10.5 bowling ball, and shoe rental. All lessons will be held at Kent Bowl, located at
1234 Central Ave N, Kent.
My Gym's specialized Ninja classes are designed to be fun and challenging Kent Bowl | $70 | Instructor: Coach Conrad
while remaining safe and noncompetitive. You'll see your child's strength,
stamina, and agility grow through weekly relays, conditioning exercises, and, DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
of course, ninja obstacle courses that change every week! High-energy games Sat 6 sess. 1/11-2/15 10am-11:15am YO1019 01W
and team-building activities teach cooperation, patience, and problem solving.
Classes are held at My Gym Kent, located at 24030 132nd Ave SE Suite B. Sat 6 sess. 2/22-3/29 10am-11:15am YO1019 02W
Kent Commons |$174 | MyGym
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # FREE! Community Family Swim
Tue 6 sess. 1/7-2/11 5:40pm-6:40pm YO0104 01W Wanna play in the pool? Enjoy a full hour of play (or practice)
Tue 6 sess. 2/18-3/25 5:40pm-6:40pm YO0104 02W time at Water Babies! Anyone under 18 years of age or less
than 54 inches tall (4.5 feet, the depth of the Water Babies pool)
Thu 6 sess. 1/9-2/13 5:40pm-6:40pm YO0104 03W must always be supervised by an adult in the water within an
Thu 6 sess. 2/20-3/27 5:40pm-6:40pm YO0104 04W arm’s length distance. The only exception to this rule is if the
student has passed a Water Babies swim test, in which case
the parent does not have to be in the water but must remain
NEW! Dream Team Cheer Squad Age 7-18 in the pool area (within sight of their child). No adult may supervise more than
two children in the water at one time. While Community Family Swim is free,
Join the Kent Parks Cheer Squad and dive into the world of cheerleading! In participants must pre-register. Family swim is held at Water Babies USA, located
this dynamic program, you'll learn a variety of dances, cheers, and beginning at 17110 116th Ave SE, Renton.
tumbling skills. Participants will have opportunities to perform at numerous Water Babies | FREE | Instructor: Water Babies Staff
community events, showcasing their hard work and talent. No previous
experience is necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Kent Commons |$149 | Eastside Dream Elite Staff
Sat 1 sess. 1/18 6pm-7pm YO1023 01W
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Sat 1 sess. 2/15 6pm-7pm YO1023 02W
Tue 6 sess. 1/7-2/11 5:30pm-7pm YO0803 01W Sat 1 sess. 3/15 6pm-7pm YO1023 03W
Tue 6 sess. 2/25-4/1 5:30pm-7pm YO0803 02W
Personal Safety & Defense Training for Girls Age 12-17
Kendo-Japanese Swordsmanship Age 7-14 In this class, your emerging young adult will learn to recognize “red flags” that
Participants will develop confidence and learn the culture and etiquette of someone may mean harm, plan safe exits from iffy situation, practice physical
Japan. Class will teach basic footwork and Japanese Samurai swordsmanship. moves (just in case), and learn to find supportive self-care. Your teen will get
Wooden sword is available to purchase from instructor for $25. Class fee does honest, accurate answers in a safe space. In 2.5 hours, they will learn: How to
not include equipment costs for continuing and advanced students. Youth and protect themselves when dates get scary, red flags that signal they need to call
adult classes are combined. home NOW, surprise moves to get free if grabbed from behind, and how stay safe
*No class 1/20, 2/17 and still have fun at parties, athletic events, and class activities.
Kent Commons | $110/11 $90/9 | Instructor: Marsten Kent Commons | $99 | Instructor: Instructor: Strategic Living LLC
Beginning: DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Sat 1 sess. 2/1 1pm-3:30pm YO1801 01W
Mon 9 sess. 1/6-3/17 6:30pm-7:15pm YO0901 01W

Continuing:
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Mon 9 sess. 1/6-3/17 7:15pm-8pm YO0901 02W

Advanced:
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Wed 11 sess. 1/8-3/19 6:30pm-8:30pm YO0901 03W
Karate Age 8-15
Students will learn the modern application of striking, defense, and grappling
through the five elements philosophy and internal arts. Participants may
purchase uniform from instructor for $40. PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS
Kent Commons | $100 | Instructor: Jaques
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # & NINJA JR. ARE BACK!
Tue & Thu 10 sess. 1/14-2/13 5:30pm-7:00pm YO0903 01W We are thrilled to announce a new and innovative
Tue & Thu 10 sess. 2/18-3/20 5:30pm-7:00pm YO0903 02W partnership between My Gym and Kent Parks.
This collaboration aims to combine the strengths
of our organizations to enhance physical activity
opportunities and enrich the overall experience for
preschool-aged children in the Kent community.
Check out current offerings and more information
about the available programs on page 7!

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