Youth Classes

Movement & Music

This fun 30 minute class will unleash the child’s creativity moving to
music. Basic dance moves will be introduced and circle games will
keep the child’s attention.
Attire: Comfortable clothes for movement and ballet slippers or tennis
shoes.
For: Ages 2-3
Instructor: Noble
Fee: $30 (6 wks)
#12576 June 11-July 16 Mon 5:15-5:45 pm Frontier

Ballet & Tap Sprinker Ballet Classes

Dancers will learn basic ballet steps, center floor work and ballet Class attire: Tights, leotard, ballet slippers, and hair pulled up in a
terminology. In addition, learn basic fundamentals of tap dance, ponytail for girls. Boys may wear black ballet slippers and comfortable
rhythm, and combination steps. Dance is a fun & positive way for clothes they can move in.
children to express themselves and improve their self-confidence and
focus on fun. Ballet shoes can be purchased at Walmart due to better grip on sole
of slippers for the tile floor. Please take child to restroom before class
Attire: Tights, leotard, ballet slippers, and tap shoes required. Hair begins.
pulled up in ponytail or bun. Tap shoes available at Payless stores.
Parent Observation: Parents may observe on the first and last day
For: Ages 3-5 of the session. On the last day of class, there will be an informal
Instructor: Noble performance for each class.
Fee: $44 (6 wks)
Ages 3-5 yrs
Toddler Movement Ballet
This class introduces children to the fun of ballet with basic ballet steps
#12577 June 11-July 16 Mon 5:55-6:55 pm Frontier and terminology. Fun movement games will keep the child’s attention.
Ages 5-7 yrs For: Ages 3-4
#12578 June 11-July 16 Mon 7:00-8:00 pm Frontier Instructor: Noble
Fee: $44 (6 wks)
#12546 June 6-July 18* Wed 5:15-6:00 pm Sprinker
#12551 July 25-Aug. 29 Wed 5:15-6:00 pm Sprinker
*No class July 4

Beginning Movement Ballet

Ballet is introduced with focus on proper technique, foundational skills,
posture, and terminology. Class includes the structure and routine of
classical ballet, as well as some lyrical choreography.
For: Ages 5-14
Instructor: Noble
Fee: $44 (6 wks)
Ages 5-7
#12541 June 6-July 18* Wed 6:05-7:05 pm Sprinker
#12542 July 25-Aug. 29 Wed 6:05-7:05 pm Sprinker
Ages 8-14
#12538 June 6-July 18* Wed 7:10-8:10 pm Sprinker
#12539 July 25-Aug. 29 Wed 7:10-8:10 pm Sprinker
*No class July 4

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 Youth Classes
Toe, Tap & Tumble
This dance and movement class covers basic ballet exercises, tap
dancing skills, and gymnastic tumbling. Youth will develop flexibility,
balance and total body coordination. Students should wear shorts or
leotards, tap or hard soled shoes are required as well as soft ballet
slippers.
For: Ages 3-12
Instructor: Wright
Fee: $48 (8 wks)
Ages 3-4
#12165 June 16-Aug. 11* Sat 11:10 am-12:10 pm Sprinker
#12166 June 16-Aug. 11* Sat 1:20-2:20 pm Sprinker
Ages 5-6
#12164 June 16-Aug. 11* Sat 10:05-11:05 am Sprinker
#12168 June 16-Aug. 11* Sat 12:15-1:15 pm Sprinker
Ages 7-12
Roach Gymnastics
Do your kids love to run, jump and flip around? Come have fun learning
#12167 June 16-Aug. 11* Sat 9:00-10:00 am Sprinker
gymnastic skills in a high energy environment. Basic tumbling, low
*No class July 7. The last class will be a performance beam, low bar, and vault are the emphasis of this program.
at the Fircrest Fun Days on August 11, 2018.
For the pre-school ages we also include the parachute, bubbles, or a
game at the end of each class, and everyone gets a stamp. Participants
must bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.
For: Ages Walking-10
Instructor: Roach Gymnastics Staff
Fee: $40 (4 wks)
Ages Walking- 3
#12460 May 9-30 Wed 9:30-10:10 am Meridian
#12461 June 6-27 Wed 9:30-10:10 am Meridian
#12462 July 11-25 Wed 9:30-10:10 am Meridian
#12463 Aug. 8-29 Wed 9:30-10:10 am Meridian
Ages 4-5
#12464 May 9-30 Wed 10:20-11:00 am Meridian
#12465 June 6-27 Wed 10:20-11:00 am Meridian
Tiny Tots Indoor Playground #12466 July 11-25 Wed 10:20-11:00 am Meridian
Bring your child to our Tiny Tots Indoor Playground for fun and #12467 Aug. 8-29 Wed 10:20-11:00 am Meridian
socialization! Kids will delight in the opportunity to run, jump, climb, Ages 3-5
and explore in this safe environment with a variety of toys.
#12471 May 9-30 Wed 4:00-4:40 pm Meridian
Parents are required to supervise their children at all times, maximum #12472 June 6-27 Wed 4:00-4:40 pm Meridian
of three children per adult. #12473 July 11-25 Wed 4:00-4:40 pm Meridian
#12474 Aug. 8-29 Wed 4:00-4:40 pm Meridian
For: Ages 5 & under
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays (Last day June 14; re-open Sept. 11) Ages 6-10

Times: 9:30-11 am #12475 May 9-30 Wed 4:50-5:30 pm Meridian

#12476 June 6-27 Wed 4:50-5:30 pm Meridian
Fee: $2 drop-in per child #12477 July 11-25 Wed 4:50-5:30 pm Meridian
Location: Lakewood Community Center #12478 Aug. 8-29 Wed 4:50-5:30 pm Meridian
9112 Lakewood Dr. SW
Lakewood, 98499

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Companionship Classes
Pierce County Parks and Recreation proudly offers “Companionship,” a specialized recreation program designed to
provide fully inclusive recreational and leisure opportunities for individuals of all abilities and their families. Our goal
is to assist the participants in finding and maintaining strong friendships while playing and trying new activities. We
accept funding through DSHS/DDA for all special populations programs.

Companionship Top Chef Companionship’s FREE

Who’s hungry? Companionship is! Learn Monthly Swim Night
basic food preparation skills and have a Catch up with friends and splash around in Clover Park High School’s
tasty, sweet treat in this series of cooking indoor pool during Companionship’s FREE Monthly Swim Night held the
classes. following Fridays:
Each week learn to prepare one to two • Friday, May 4 • Friday, July 13
recipes and finish the night chowing • Friday, June 1 • Friday, August 3
down on our freshly prepared grub. Yum!
During this series make easy summer
snacks to impress friends and family.
For: Ages 6 & up
(under 12 with guardian)
Fee: $30/participant - Must Pre-Register by May 1
(includes 3 sessions, materials, & ingredients)
#12309 May 8, 15, 22 Tue 6:00-7:30 pm Lakewood
Companionship’s Club Pierce is especially designed for young
adults ages 20-30 who have special needs. Participants take part
Companionship Girls’ Night Out! in personally enriching activities within the community including
It’s a night just for the girls, so no boys allowed! We’ll make personal volunteering and visiting other organizations.
pizzas and chow down on them while catching up with friends. After
Participants will enhance socialization with peers and community
dinner we’ll head out to the movies and catch a flick (PG or PG-13).
members, increase independence skills, and build their resumes
Fee includes trip management, pizza, travel to and from the movie, as well as take part in crafts, sports, cooking and other activities.
and movie ticket. Bring an extra $5-$10 if you would like snacks at
the movie. Register for one day or as many dates as you would like.
For: Ages 18 & up, (with special needs) w For: Young adults ages 20-30 with special needs
Fee: $30/participant - Must Pre-Register by July 24 Ne
Fee: $25/day per participant (volunteer day)
$5-10 - Movie snacks $30/non-volunteer day per participant
#12345 July 28 Sat 5:00-10:00 pm Lakewood Must pre-register by April 30 for May dates.
Must pre-register by May 19 for June dates.
Locations: Lakewood Community Center (Fridays)
w Companionship Guy Time!
Ne Meridian Habitat Park (Wednesdays)
Guy time at its best! What’s better than hot dogs and
games followed by dessert? Participants will meet at the Lakewood Wednesdays - Meridian Fridays - Lakewood
Community Center and travel in our new accessible bus to CaskCades,
a family friendly arcade and restaurant in Puyallup, where we’ll grub #12394 May 2 $25 #12385 May 4 $30
on gourmet hot dogs and soda while playing arcade and board games. #12398 May 9 $30 #12387 May 11 $25
Then we’ll take a short walk down to Elements for some tasty froyo and #12395 May 16 $25 #12388 May 18 $30
chill time at Pioneer Park. #12399 May 23 $30
#12400 May 30 $30 #12389 June 1 $30
For: Ages 18 & up, (with special needs) #12391 June 8 $25
Fee: $30/participant - Must Pre-Register by July 31 #12406 June 6 $30 #12390 June 15 $30
(includes trip management, transportation to and from Puyallup, #12408 June 13 $25 #12393 June 22 $25
two hotdogs and a beverage, a small frozen yogurt with toppings, #12407 June 20 $30
and quarters for arcade games.) For more information,
#12346 August 4 Sat 10:30 am-3:30 pm Lakewood contact Jenn at (253) 798-2997 or [email protected].

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 Youth/Adult Classes
PiYo Live!
Tae Kwon Do/Hapkido
Unleash your power with Pilates + yoga + nonstop movement! You’ll
Learn self control, discipline, respect, and economy of motion while sweat, stretch, and strengthen – all in one workout. Define exactly how
learning martial arts. This martial arts class teaches Olympic style you want to look and feel. No weights. No bulk. Just hardcore results.
Tae Kwon Do as well as Hapkido (the art of using pressure points Yoga mats are encouraged! Ready to make your power move?
and joint locks).
For: Adults
Students will learn effective punching and kicking techniques as well Instructor: Wiltrout
as throws and useful self defense moves. This program is a good Fee: $32
avenue for character building, self confidence, and self esteem. $28 (July pm classes)
Additional fees paid at class for testing.
#12192 May 3-31* Mon/Thur 10:00-11:00 am Frontier
For: Ages 7-Adult (all belts) #12193 June 4-28 Mon/Thur 10:00-11:00 am Frontier
Instructor: Podzaline & Purbeck #12194 July 2-26 Mon/Thur 10:00-11:00 am Frontier
Fees: $35/person (8 classes) #12196 May 2-30* Mon/Wed 7:00-8:00 pm Frontier
$30 - 2nd family member #12197 June 4-27 Mon/Wed 7:00-8:00 pm Frontier
Ages 7-12 yrs #12198 July 2-25* Mon/Wed 7:00-8:00 pm Frontier
*No classes May 28 & July 4
#12402 May 8-31 Tue/Thur 6:30-7:40 pm Frontier
#12403 June 5-28 Tue/Thur 6:30-7:40 pm Frontier
#12404 July 3-26 Tue/Thur 6:30-7:40 pm Frontier
Ages 13 +
#12454 May 8-31 Tue/Thur 7:50-9:00 pm Frontier
#12455 June 5-28 Tue/Thur 7:50-9:00 pm Frontier
#12456 July 3-26 Tue/Thur 7:50-9:00 pm Frontier

Tae Kwon Do (Karate)

Build self discipline, agility, balance, strength and speed. Students
are built from the inside out and must face strict standards for
advancement including physical, mental and written tests. Learn
Olympic style, traditional weapons and boxing training. Taught by
career instructors with multiple years of experience.
Our classes: Strike, Fusion, Core, Strength and Dance Mixx will leave
For: Ages 8-Adult
you breathless, toned and coming back for more. Stop working out.
Instructors: Hagedorn & Barbante Start working it…with Jazzercise.
Fees: $36/month (3 times/wk)
$26 - 2nd family member For: Adults
nstructors: Hawks, Nickel, Roberts & Bleha
All Belts:
[email protected]
#11928 May* Mon/Thur 6:30-8:00 pm Sprinker Fees: (Payment made to Jazzercise at class)
Fri 5:30-6:30 pm Sprinker $10 - Walk in (one time)
#12186 June Mon/Thur 6:30-8:00 pm Sprinker $39* - Easy Fitness Ticket (Auto-pay 12 mths)
Fri 5:30-6:30 pm Sprinker $44* - Easy Fitness Ticket (Auto-pay 6 mths)
$49* - Easy Fitness Ticket (Auto-pay 2 mths)
#12187 July Mon/Thur 6:30-8:00 pm Sprinker $96* - Two month pass
Fri 5:30-6:30 pm Sprinker $25 - One time joining fee
#12188 Aug. Mon/Thur 6:30-8:00 pm Sprinker *Fees may vary per site
Fri 5:30-6:30 pm Sprinker
Monthly Tue/Thur 9:30-10:30* am Meridian
#12189 Sept.* Mon/Thur 6:30-8:00 pm Sprinker Monthly Tue 7:15-7:45 pm Meridian
Fri 5:30-6:30 pm Sprinker Monthly Mon/Wed/Thur 6:00-7:00 pm Meridian
Monthly Sat 8:30-9:30 am Meridian
*No classes May 28 or Sept. 3
* Childcare available

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