Youth Dodgeball League
Back by popular demand! Play the game how it was meant to be played: with you as the target! Our youth dodgeball league is for boys and girls in grades 4-5 and 6-8. Are you looking for an indoor activity to get you through these long winter months? Then we've got the sport for you! Whether you are just starting to play and learn the game or looking to go out and have fun on a Tuesday night, this is the game for you! We use special coated foam "gator" balls that are designed for speed, accuracy and minimal risk of injury. These are NOT the old rubber playground balls. Each team will play games over 6 weeks on Tuesday nights and possible "practices" as determined by the team manager. Each player will receive a team jersey with their chosen team name and image.
Team managers are needed to make this program a success. Team managers must apply by registration deadline above. Team manager's child will play for discounted fee of $20. Contact Carrie at 221-5484 or programs@whidbey.com for more information.
Dates: Tue, Nov 10 - Dec 15
Time: Evenings
Ages: Grades 4 - 8
Location: Local South Whidbey schools
Fee: $35
"Quickstart" Tennis 101
(Grades K - 5; Beginners - Advanced Beginners) Quickstart Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. This is a great way for kids to learn to play the game!
Grades: K - 2
Date: Mon & Wed, Mar 8 - Mar 24
Time: 3:30pm -4:30pm (3:30pm pick up & snack time; instruction begins at 3:45pm)
Grades: 3 - 5
Date: Mon & Wed, Mar 8 - Mar 24
Time: 4:30 - 5:15pm
Location: South Whidbey Elementary School Gym
Instructors: Karyle Kramer & Teresa Wheeler
Fee: $38
Hot Spot Basketball Competition
Local boys and girls are invited to participate in this basketball compeition, testing young athletes' all-around basketball skills in a series on one-minute rounds, shooting from 5 different "hot spots" on the court. The event is open to guys and gals ages 7-14, residing in the state of Washington. Participants who win in the local competition qualify to participate in the State event at Pierce College in Lakewood on Sunday, March 21st.
Date: Wed, February 10
Time: 5:30pm
Ages: 7 - 14 years old
Location: Langley Middle School Gym
Fee: FREE
Learn Japanese with 'Spirited Away' Japanese Animation
You will learn basic Japanese in a fun enjoyable way! Our goal is to read a Hiragana script of a Japanese animated film, "Spirited Away", Miyazaki's masterpiece. Some homework is given each week to achieve that goal. The instructor, Rum Sensei, is a native Japances speaker and has 8 years of experience teaching both adults and children.
Date: Thu, Jan 7 - Feb 11
Time: 3:45 - 5:00pm
Ages: Youth ages 10+
Location: SWPRD Recreation building, 5475 Maxwelton Road, Langley
Fee: $90 (Additional $20 materials fee for DVD paid directly to instructor on first day of class).
Young Artists: Fundamentals of Drawing
Have you always wanted to draw well but worried that it was a magical talent you had to be born with? If you can write your name or use a keyboard, you have the ability in your hands to create beautiful artwork! Tap into a side of your mind that is creative, productive and refreshing as we learn how to see things around us in a new way! This is a beginner's course so please don't feel intimidated. We will develop basic skills involving value, the effects of light and shadow, line qualities, composition and more.
* Supplies: Except for the sketchbook, instructor will provide the following for a $5 materials fee paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class: Spiral-bound sketchbook 11x14 or larger, 18x24 newsprint, soft drawing pencil and conte crayon.
Dates: Wed, Feb 24 - Mar 31
Time:3:45pm - 4:45pm
Instructor: Stephanie Schuemann
Ages: 11 - 18 years
Location: SWPRD Recreation building, 5475 Maxwelton Road, Langley
(Participants may sign up to be escorted by instructor to program from Intermediate School; simply notify us and turn in a permission slip to the school office.)
Fee: $30*
Equestrian Art
Horses have been a favorite subject of artists for centuries. If you enjoy the beauty of horses, please join us as we explore the equestrian art. We will focus on the internal skeletal and muscular structure (which is a necessity for accuracy), and will look at the variety of forms and faces of different breeds. Understanding their gaits and natural movements will enhance the realism of our illustrations. One of our goals is to complete a custom personal portrait of your favorite equine, so bring photographs if you have a particularly favorite horse buddy, or choose from many beautiful examples.
* Supplies: Except for the sketchbook, instructor will provide the following for a $5 materials fee paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class: Spiral-bound sketchbook 11x14 or larger, 18x24 newsprint, soft drawing pencil, optional conte crayon and kneaded eraser.
Date: Mon - Thu, April 5 - 8
Time: Noon - 3:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18 years old
Instructor: Stephanie Schuemann
Location: SWPRD Recreation building, 5475 Maxwelton Road, Langley
Fee: $60*
