Youth Classes

Activities and classes

Music with Mar

  • Ages 8 months to 5 years with Parent
  • Wednesday
  • Starting June 1: Thursdays
  • 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.

Pavement Picassos

  • Ages 9-13
  • 5:30-6:30 pm
  • The Centre
  • 35/class
  • Thursdays, 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
Register for First Mate Boating Academy

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.

Register for Guitar Lessons

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.

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. 

chalk art studio (especially for Teens)

  • Thursdays
  • 6:30-7:30pm
  • 140
  • The Centre
  • 5-14 yrs
  • Session I: June 4, 11, 18, 25
  • Session II: July 9, 16, 23

Explore the expressive world of soft pastels with guidance from a Certified Master Chalk Artist. Each week introduces a new creative project designed to build confidence, develop blending and shading techniques and create bold chalk artwork. All materials provided; students may work indoors or outdoors. NOTE: Please register one week in advance to assure ample supplies are available.

Dance

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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.

  (After June 1) Available in AUGUST ONLY. REGISTER IN ADVANCE, ON-SITE PAYMENT NOT AVAILABLE.               

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! 

(After June 1) Available AUGUST ONLY. REGISTER IN ADVANCE, ON-SITE PAYMENT NOT AVAILABLE. 

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!

(After June 1) Available AUGUST ONLY. REGISTER IN ADVANCE, ON-SITE PAYMENT NOT AVAILABLE. 

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

Dance up to the next level or talent! Dancers will move past foundational learning and into more advanced technique and choreography. This combo class will strengthen foundational ballet and will improve jazz and tap movements. Students will be introduced to improvisation and advanced expression in dance. 

(After June 1) Available AUGUST ONLY. REGISTER IN ADVANCE, ON-SITE PAYMENT NOT AVAILABLE.

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.

Pure Movement Breaking Academy, (STARTS june)

  • Sunderman Rec Complex Bldg B
  • Ages 6-17 yrs
  • Mondays and/ Or Wednesdays
  • 120/month twice a week
  • 80/month once a week
  • Beginner Class, 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Intermediate/Advanced Class, 6:30-7:30 pm

Pure Movement Breaking Academy offers structured breaking (breakdance) classes to help students build strong fundamentals, confidence and creativity as they progress from beginner to advanced levels. The Beginner Class focuses on foundational elements such as Top Rocks, Footwork, Freezes and basic Power moves (windmills, headspins, etc) while the Intermediate/Advanced Class focuses on refining technique, developing originality and preparing students for performances or competitions. Both classes emphasize discipline, self-expression and growth, with opportunities to showcase their progress at local events or an end of the year recital. REGISTER IN ADVANCE, ON-SITE PAYMENT NOT AVAILABLE.  To receive the once a week discount, please register in-person or over the phone. Discount not available on-line. 

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