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Youth Programs


    Parent & Tot
    Morning Adventure
    Instructor:
      KVPD Staff
    Parents bring your child and come out to the Bird Park Meeting Room for a morning of music, play, and socialization.  Discover the benefits your child will experience while playing and socializing with other children in a fun and safe environment.  This program operates year round and pre-registration is not required. 

    Ages Dates Day Time Fee Location
    Infant-3


    Ongoing

    Every Wed. 10:00 am-11:30 am


    $1

    Bird Park Meeting Room


    Pre-K Holiday Fun
    Instructor
    Pat Childs
    Age:  3-5
    Location:  Bird Park Meeting Room
    Fee:  $8/class

    A Beary Happy Valentines Party
    Little ones are invited to bring their favorite Teddy Bear and have fun celebrating Valentine’s Day. We will play games with our Teddy Bear friends and make a special gift to take home. Refreshments will be served.
    Date:             Day:                Time: 
    Feb. 8            Wed                 10:00 am-11:00 am

    Welcome to Spring
    At this spring time party little ones will enjoy all the colors and warmth this season has to offer. We will play
    games, make a spring craft to take home, and enjoy some refreshments.
    Date:             Day:                Time: 
    March 21        Wed                 10:00 am-11:00 am


    Princess for a Day
    Instructor: Pat Childs
    At this special event each girl is made to feel like a princess! We’ll do special princess games and activities and
    even dress like a Princess! Refreshments will be served.

    Ages Dates Day Time Fee Location
    4-7


    Feb. 4

    Sat 10:00 am-11:30 am


    $8

    Bird Park Meeting Room


    Fun at the Spa
    Instructor: Pat Childs
    Girls get together for a spa related event. We’ll be making smoothies, creating finger sandwiches, and doing spa
    related crafts!

    Ages Dates Day Time Fee Location
    8 and up


    Feb. 11

    Sat 10:00 am-11:30 am


    $8

    Bird Park Meeting Room
     

    Monkey See Monkey Do
    Instructor: Pat Childs
    At this event children stuff their own animal, name it and fill out a birth certificate, and design clothing for their newfriend. Games and refreshment are also included.

    Ages Dates Day Time Fee Location
    5 and up


    Feb. 18

    Sat. 10:00 am-11:30 am


    $10

    Bird Park Meeting Room


    Youth Step Team
    Instructor: Cornelius Talley
    KVPD is now offering step classes for youth. If you are interested in wanting to learn how to step this program is for you. Students will learn the fundamentals of stepping and be provided with an atmosphere where each individual student can learn how to express their creativity in a positive manner through stepping. At the end of this 6-week program a public performance will follow.

    Ages Dates Day Time Fee Location
    11-17


    Jan. 3-Feb. 16

    Tues. 6:30 pm-7:30 pm


    $35

    Pioneer Park Building


    Guitar 1 for Beginners
    Instructor:
    Guitar FUN-damentals
    Students will learn parts of the guitar, how to strum the guitar, basic chords, sight readings and songs in a fun filled format that brings smiles and laughs to all while learning to appreciate music.

    Ages Dates Day Time Fee Location
    7-12


    March 27-May 15

    Tues 5:00 pm-6:00 pm $123

    Jeffers Park Building


    Guitar 2 for Beginners
    Instructor:
    Guitar FUN-damentals
    Students taking this class will continue on with what they have learned in Beginning Guitar 1. Students will learn more advanced sight-reading, new chords and new songs and play duets with other students as they continue to learn how to master the guitar in a friendly, fun-filled format that emphasizes both fun and music appreciation.
    Pre-requisite: Beginning Guitar I

    Ages Dates Day Time Fee Location
    7-12
    March 27-May 15


    Tues


    6:00-7:00 pm


    $123


    Jeffers Park Buidling



    Guitar Boot Camp
    Instructor:  
    Guitar FUN-damentals
    Students jump in with both feet learning the basics; the parts of the guitar, notes on strings, basic chords, basic songs and basic scales in a fun-filled atmosphere! Students learn the very techniques they need to jam with their friends from the very first lesson!
    Ages Dates Day Time Fee Location
    13 and up


    March 27-May 15

    Tues


    7:00-8:00 pm


    $123

    Jeffers Park Building



    Horseback Riding Lessons
    Instructor: Kim Selby & Wellspring Riding Academy Staff
    Students will be introduced to horse basics and safety. They will learn how to approach their horse in its stall, put its halter on, groom, and saddle their horse. In addition, students will learn about basic horse and equipment care. Long pants and shoes with a heal are necessary for safety and comfort. Riding helmets are required and will be provided.

    Ages Dates Day Time Fee Location
    7 and up


    Feb. 23-March 22

    April 5-May 3

    Thurs 6:00 pm-7:00 pm


    $90

    Skyview Farm



 

 


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