Youth Classes

Activities and classes

Music with Mar

  • Ages 8 months to 5 years with Parent
  • Wednesday
  • 10-10:45 am
  • The Centre
  • Fee of $65 for 5 class session or $15 class drop-in is paid to instructor.

A perfect interactive music and movement class for you and your child to share.  All songs are brain-based and aid in major areas of development such as social, cognitive, motor and language skills.  

    

Babysitting Class

This comprehensive 3-hour class certifies teenagers in babysitting and child safety. Participants will acquire essential skills, including CPR, First Aid, choking response, and home safety protocols. In addition to foundational caregiving techniques, students will develop leadership abilities and knowledge in safety and injury prevention. Pre-registration is mandatory. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Paint Like Bob Ross-In One DAy Painting class

  • Ages 8 +
  • $85 per workshop
  • Sundays 1pm-4pm

Learn the Bob Ross® painting technique by a Certified Ross Instructor. All Bob Ross® tools and materials will be provided to lead you step-by-step to create “happy little trees and landscapes!” All levels welcome. Under age 13 is permitted with parental participation.

Class cancellation policy: The cancellation request must be brought to the attention of staff/instructor no later than 4 pm the Friday before the workshop to be eligible for refund. See flier for exact details. 

Greeting Card Creations - Class

  • Ages 12+
  • $2 drop in fee
  • Saturday October 11
  • 1pm-2pm
  • The Centre

Using scrapbooking materials, create unique, one-of-a-kind greeting cards to share with friends and loved ones.  No art experience needed, just a little creative flair.  Limited enrollment, so be sure to register early!

Pavement Picassos

  • Ages 9-13
  • 5:30-6:30 pm
  • The Centre
  • 35/class
  • Thursdays, January 15 & 29, February 12 & 26, March 12 & 26, April 9 & 23

Join the fun in this vibrant, outdoor class where you’ll unleash your creativity with real chalk art techniques straight from a Certified Master Chalk Artist! Each class brings a fresh creative challenge designed to boost confidence and spark inspiration while preparing young artists for local chalk festivals. All materials are included in the class fee, outdoor setting when weather permits. NOTE: Please register one week in advance to assure ample supplies are available. 

First Mate Boating Academy

CURRICULUM-BASED. Welcome to First Mate Boating Academy, where students gain valuable boating and fishing skills critical to becoming a good first mate (second in command). Led by professional Charter Captains, students enjoy a 3:1 student-to-teacher instruction, ensuring a personalized and safe learning environment. 

ACADEMY (Ages 8-13): First Mate certifications, where students progress from learning boating and fishing fundamentals to achieving intermediate and advanced First Mate skills.

SAFE TEEN BOATERS (Ages 13-18): First Mate Academy is the only in-person, youth boat training program in Florida, providing teens with hands-on training for safe on-the-water vessel operations. 

Additionally, First Mate Academy is the only First Mate education program in Florida, providing youth the skills to be “Today’s Mates & Tomorrow’s Captains. Direct provider of Step Up for Students. 6 classes.  Bring: Water bottle and wear sunscreen.

  • Session 1: January 6-February 10
    Session 2: February 24-April 7 (no class 3/17)
    Session 3: April 14-May 19
  • Wednesdays
  • 5pm-6:30pm
  • 275/Per Session
  • Ages 8-18
  • Session 1: January 7-February 11                      
  • Session 2: February 25-April 8 (no class 3/18)
  • Session 3: April 15-May 20
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First mate boating academy school's out camps

If school’s out, First Mate Boating Academy has you covered! Great chance to get out on the water, learn and fish! Students experience what it takes to be second in command as the First Mate aboard a charter boat while targeting a variety of inshore and nearshore species such as redfish, snook, trout, sheepshead, mackerel, flounder and more. Led by experienced USCG-licensed Captains, students enjoy exceptional 3:1 student to teacher instruction, ensuring personalized guidance and safe, hands-on learning. Lunch from Molly Goodheads included. Direct provider of Step Up for Students. 

Guitar Lessons

Do you have an acoustic guitar sitting in a corner collecting dust?  Maybe you’d enjoy taking lessons with your son, daughter or grandchild?  Beginners and experienced alike can join in for some quick pickin’ and fun strummin’! Students will need to purchase the Hall Leonard Guitar Book 1 for the first 12 weeks of lessons which can be found on Amazon.  Please bring acoustic (NOT ELECTRIC) guitar to class with you or the instructor can provide input on appropriate guitar size during the first lesson. Enrollment is now based on the age of the student.  Advanced registration is required.

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Private Voice Lessons

  • 7+
  • Mondays
  • Between 3:30- 8pm
  • $120 / 4 lessons (half hour each)
  • The Centre

Learn how to sing from a professional performer and opera singer.  All styles welcome.  For younger children, the lesson can also include ear training, reading, writing music and singing songs.  Students sign up for four 30 minute lessons that will be scheduled directly with the instructor after registration. Instructor will contact students to confirm convenient times for individual lessons.

E-Sports Lounge

  • Ages 5+
  • Mondays-Thursday
  • 5-8pm
  • FREE
  • The Centre
  • Under age 10 requires parent/guardian in the Centre

Welcome to our Esports Lounge! This space will help gamers develop Esports skills and allow participants to socialize with likeminded competitors and make new friends in a high energy environment. The lounge boasts open play for on-line gamers but is subject to change based on future programming or tournaments. 

Home steam heroes

These dynamic workshops are designed especially for the area Home School student! Each workshop features a literacy connection, STEAM Exploration, a Make-and-Take project and a fun special theme! This is where ordinary kids will do extraordinary things and form new friendships too! Direct provider of Step Up for students.

January 9: Forces of Nature: Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tornado Towers.

February 6: Stem Around the World: Global Engineering Marvels.

March 6: Nature of Science: Mini-Greenhouses, Soil Jars & Plant Dissections.

April 3: Earth Day Adventures: Nature Inspired STEAM.

May 1: Ocean Explorers: Marine Biology & Animal Sciences. 

Dance

Register for Dance Classes

Dance with Mommy

  • infant-2 yrs
  • $ 45 Monthly

Give your baby a valuable early exposure to the arts. Bring them in for some quality bonding time while they learn about music through rhythm, timing and movement through early dance technique and play. 

TuTU dancers

A perfect class to begin ballet and tap instruction and technique for ages 3-4.  Games, free movement and beginning ballet and tap, center and across the floor will be taught.  Recital participation begins with this group along with semester routine learning.                     

Attire: Keep long hair neatly tied back. Wear leotards, tutus, tights, or your favorite comfortable exercise clothes. Don’t forget your ballet and tap shoes, and bring a closed lid water bottle to stay refreshed and inspired.

Little Dancers

  • Ages 4-6 yrs
  • 45/monthly

Our emerging dancers can expect to learn basic dance terms and their meaning. We’ll twirl into the world of ballet and tap, sharpening our skills with games that make learning steps, rhythms, and terminology a blast!

Attire: Long hair should be kept back. Leotards, tutus, tights or comfy clothes to exercise in.  Ballet and tap shoes, closed lid water bottles are permitted.

Starting Dance

A perfect class for both experienced and students new to ballet.  We’ll have fun revisiting the fundamental ballet steps and then twirl your way into more dazzling combinations. Get ready to express yourself and feel the magic of ballet!

Attire: Long hair should be kept back.  Leotards, tutus, tights or comfy clothes to exercise in.  Ballet and tap shoes, closed lid water bottles are permitted.

Dance I

Get ready to dance your heart out and have a blast! Our advanced class is the perfect way to boost your skills and get into some cool choreography! This fun combo class will not only help you with your ballet basics but also take your jazz and tap to the next level. Dive into improvisation and let your inner artist shine! It’s time to let your creativity take center stage!

Attire: Long hair should be kept back.  Leotards, tutus, tights or comfy clothes to exercise in.  Ballet and tap shoes, closed lid water bottles allows. 

Homeschool Dance

Focus on polishing technique in ballet, tap, and jazz. Each class is a stepping stone in your journey of personal growth and creativity. It’s not just about dancing; it’s a wonderful chance for homeschoolers to forge lasting friendships and share joyful experiences. 

Attire: Keep long hair neatly tied back. Wear leotards, tutus, tights, or your favorite comfortable exercise clothes. Don’t forget your ballet and tap shoes and bring a closed lid water bottle to stay refreshed and inspired.

homeschool musical theater & jazz

A mix of modern jazz and classic theater steps will get our young dancers prepared for the stage! Practice in free movement, improvisation and choreography while learning musical theater history. Learn dances for the latest pop songs as well as famous choreography from classic theater. 

Attire: Keep long hair neatly tied back. Wear leotards, tutus, tights, or your favorite comfortable exercise clothes. Don’t forget your ballet and tap shoes and bring a closed lid water bottle to stay refreshed and inspired.