Community Recreation

Let's Move Mini Camp

Ms. Carolyn is a Dance Teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching dance to children and over 20 years of experience teaching dance to children with disabilities. 

Ages: 5-10

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Musical Tots

Musical Tots is a unique class designed for children ages 4 and under that encourages free movement and exploration of sounds. Each Class is 50 minutes long and will meet once a week for five weeks. 

This is a caregiver and child class. Caregivers and Guardians are be expected to participate in fun activities with their child to help improve early development of sensory skills. 

The classes feature many great skills for your child to learn and develop by using pitch exploration, games, dancing, rhythm exercises, singing, and a few musical instruments. Some instruments that the children will get to use are egg shakers, wrist bells, rhythm sticks, boomwackers, and tambourines. Other items used during the class will include a parachute, stuffed animals, and rhythm scarves. The guardians also get a PDF packet with songs to take home to learn with their child. 

Many of the activities in these classes will promote cognitive development through the use of colors, numbers, shapes, and letters. Through movement, children will work on balance, flexibility, developing fine and gross motor skills, and coordination. Caregivers can meet others in the community and have a blast while playing and dancing with their children.

Goals of the Music and Movement Class:

• Develop fine and gross motor skills
• Be able to interact in basic time
• Learn new songs while having fun
• Develop listening skills
• Have a better understanding of their voices and bodies
• Develop more social and sharing skills
• Find enjoyment in music at a young age
• Have fun

Ages: 4 and under

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Join us for a fun and interactive preschool program designed for young learners! In each session, children will enjoy a story time where they listen to an engaging book, followed by a creative craft based on that weeks book. Children will also participate in a hands-on activity, making either a snack or a special take-home item. Parents are encouraged to assist their little ones in crafting and completing activities, creating a wonderful bonding experience. Perfect for nurturing creativity, learning, and fun!

Ages: 6 and under

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Science Fun Mini Camps

Learn about plants, animals, space, the body, and more! Every week-long mini camp will have a theme and the children will learn about a topic related to that theme. Each day will include a short lesson, story, and craft, with the last day of each mini camp featuring a fun experiment. Register for one or multiple mini camps! Registration opens 4/1 for all mini camps.

Ms. Carolyn is a Preschool Teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience and a lover of Science!

• Mini Camp 1: 6/8 - 6/12 “Arthropods”
• Mini Camp 2: 6/15 - 6/18 “Colors”
• Mini Camp 3: 6/22 - 6/26 “The Ocean”
• Mini Camp 4: 7/13 - 7/17 “Birds”
• Mini Camp 5: 7/20 - 7/24 “Reptiles”

Ages: 3-5

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For Spring Nature walks join us at Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve at 8:30 a.m. on the following Saturdays:

• April 11
• April 25
• May 9
• May 23

Meet at the trailhead of the Preserve at the intersection of Jubal Early Drive, Handley Ave., and Meadow Branch Ave. for a 2 hour walk focusing on bird migration and wild flowers. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water, binoculars and camera if you have them. This free activity is cosponsored by Winchester Parks and Recreation Department and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society. Call 540-303-3983 if you need additional information.

Nature Heals is a mindful, immersive experience designed to reconnect participants with nature. Enjoy a slow walk along Jim Barnett’s Arboretum Trail, where participants will identify and review the natural history of some of the 150+ plants and trees found in the arboretum. This program encourages relaxation, observation, and a renewed appreciation for the healing power of nature. Program led by Jim Smith, Audubon Arboretum Co-Founder. Meet at the POW/MIA Pavilion in Jim Barnett Park.

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Babysitting Training with Adult and Blended Learning Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid

This blended learning course helps youth build the skills and confidence to safely care for children and infants. The in-person babysitting training includes hands-on activities, videos, and discussions covering childcare basics, safety, and emergency response. Participants also complete American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training, learning how to respond to common first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. The online portion must be completed before the in-person skills session.

Certification includes:

• Babysitter’s Training certificate (valid for 10 years)

• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certificate (valid for 2 years)

A great opportunity to gain life skills, confidence, and nationally recognized certifications!

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Interested in becoming a certified lifeguard? This course prepares participants to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow and deep water. Training includes CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. The class is offered in a blended learning format. Participants must complete the online portion before attending the in-person sessions.

Upon successful completion, participants receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (valid for 2 years).

Prerequisites:

• Attendance to all classes is required

• Must be 15 years or older

• Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence

• Retrieve a 10-pound object from deep water within a timed requirement

NOTE: Attendance to ALL classes in the course is required. Spots fill up quickly—register early!

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The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

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