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YOUTH ENRICHMENT YOUTH & TEEN

Safe At Home Age 8-12 Cheer Age 7-18
Join us to learn essential safety skills for any situation! We’ll cover family Join the Kent Parks Cheer Squad and dive into the world of cheerleading! In
communication, first aid, internet safety, gun safety, phone etiquette, and door this dynamic program, you'll learn a variety of dances, cheers, and beginning
safety. Gain confidence and comfort while staying home alone! Participants tumbling skills. Participants will have opportunities to perform at numerous
should bring a water bottle and snack to class. community events, showcasing their hard work and talent. No previous
Kent Commons | $40 | Instructor: J. Ball experience is necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to
learn! Some extra costs may be incurred for uniforms or event participation.
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Additionally, practice sessions may occasionally be replaced by performances
Sat 1 sess. 6/7 2pm-4pm YO0102 01S in front of an audience. Classes are run by Eastside Dream Elite Cheer & Dance;
learn more about them online at EastsideDreamElite.com.
Kent Commons | $149 | Instructor: Eastside Dream Elite Staff
Super Sitters Age 11-16
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Come for a day of fun while earning your Super Sitters Certificate. This class
will cover leadership and the business of babysitting, basic care for children, Tue 8 sess. 4/15-6/3 5:30pm-7pm YO0803 01S
understanding children of different age groups, safety, and first aid. Learn the
skills you need to be a great babysitter. Please bring a sack lunch and snack to Ninja Training Age 4-10.5
class. Participants are encouraged to register early as this class fills quickly.
Kent Commons | $85 | Instructor: J. Ball My Gym's specialized Ninja classes are designed to be fun and challenging
while remaining safe and noncompetitive. You'll see your child's strength,
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # stamina, and agility grow through weekly relays, conditioning exercises, and,
Sat 1 sess. 6/7 9am-2pm YO0103 01S of course, ninja obstacle courses that change every week! High-energy games
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.
Personal Safety & Defense Age 12-17 Participants should bring water to class, wear clothes they can freely move in,
have proper footwear for exercise, and be free of jewelry.
In this class, your emerging young adult will learn to recognize “red flags” that My Gym Kent | $174 | Instructor: My Gym Staff
someone may mean harm, plan safe exits from iffy situations, practice physical
moves (just in case), and learn to find supportive self-care. Your teen will get DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
honest, accurate answers in a safe space. In 2.5 hours, they will learn: How to Tue 6 sess. 4/15-5/20 5:40pm-6:40pm YO0104 01S
protect themselves when dates get scary, red flags that signal they need to call
home NOW, surprise moves to get free if grabbed from behind, and how stay Tue 6 sess. 7/15-8/19 5:40pm-6:40pm YO0104 03S
safe and still have fun at parties, athletic events, and class activities. Thu 6 sess. 4/17-5/22 5:40pm-6:40pm YO0104 02S
Kent Commons | $99 | Instructor: Strategic Living LLC
Thu 6 sess. 7/17-8/21 5:40pm-6:40pm YO0104 04S
DAY SESS DATES TIMES #
Sat 1 sess. 4/12 1pm-3:30pm YO1801 01S
Sat 1 sess. 7/26 1pm-3:30pm YO1801 02S Kendo-Japanese Swordsmanship Age 7-14
Participants will develop confidence and learn the culture and etiquette of
Japan. Class will teach basic footwork and Japanese Samurai swordsmanship.
Wooden sword is available to purchase from instructor for $25. Class fee does
YOUTH MOVEMENT not include equipment costs for continuing and advanced students. Youth and
adult classes are combined.
Kent Commons | $100/10 $90/9 | Instructor: C. Marsten
Beginning
Parkour DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Mon 9 sess. 3/31-6/2 6:30pm-7:15pm YO0901 01S
Let them bounce off our walls instead of yours! Using specialized parkour
blocks for safe training, your child will conquer fun obstacle courses while Mon 10 sess. 6/9-8/11 6:30pm-7:15pm YO0901 02S
learning new physical and mental skills, helping them face their next big
challenge with confidence and intelligence. Class is taught by a certified coach *No class 5/26
with more than a decade of experience. Students should bring water, wear
proper footwear for exercise, and be free of jewelry. Countinuing
Kent Commons | $105/5, $84/4 | Instructor: G. Geppert DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Parkour 101 Age 6-8
Mon 9 sess. 3/31-6/2 7:15pm-8pm YO0901 03S
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Mon 10 sess. 6/9-8/11 7:15pm-8pm YO0901 04S
Fri 5 sess. 4/18-5/16 4:30pm-5:20pm YO0101 01S
*No class 5/26
Fri 4 sess. 5/23-6/13 4:30pm-5:20pm YO0101 04S
Advanced
Parkour 201 Age 9-12 DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Wed 10 sess. 4/2-6/4 6:30pm-8:30pm YO0901 05S
Fri 5 sess. 4/18-5/16 5:30pm-6:20pm YO0101 02S
Wed 10 sess. 6/11-8/13 6:30pm-8:30pm YO0901 06S
Fri 4 sess. 5/23-6/13 5:30pm-6:20pm YO0101 05S
*No class 5/26

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Register for Spring and Summer programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5100