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Art! Drama! Music and More this Fall at the Cary Park District!

The Cary Park District is host to a variety of classes this fall. Coming up are brand new art classes, drama, and music.

Coloring Book Club

In this coloring book club participants will have the opportunity to listen to music and let their train of thoughts guide them on a colorful adventure. Using design techniques students will also be taught to create their very own interesting coloring book pages. A variety of coloring techniques will be taught as we dive into this adventure together. This club is for children and teens age 6 – 14 years and meets on Saturdays, October 8 – November 12 from 11:45 – 1:15 pm at the Community Center. Registration is $45 (n/r $68).

Mixed Media

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Students will have the chance to explore a variety of media through painting, drawing, collage, printing, and more in this exploratory course. Class is for children and teens age 6 – 14 years and meets on Saturdays, October 8 – November 12 from 1:25 – 2:55 pm at the Community Center. Registration is $60 (n/r $90).

Acrylic Painting

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Students will love the endless opportunities this class has to offer! Students will feel like real artists as they paint on canvas and explore a variety of painting techniques. Students have the freedom of subject matter while at the same time learning the technical skills of working with acrylics. This class is for children and teens age 6 – 14 years and meets on Saturdays, October 8 – November 12 from 3:05 – 4:35 pm at the Community Center. Registration is $50 (n/r $75).

Dramatic Debut

Let your imagination run wild with the world of drama. This action-packed program explores drama through movement, imagination, group games, and story playing. Children will develop self-awareness, self-confidence, creativity, and group cooperation. This class is for children ages 3 – 4 years and meets on Mondays, October 17 – November 7 from 4:00 – 4:45 pm at the Community Center. Registration is $32 (n/r $48).

Dramatic Expression

This program introduces acting and beginning script reading through short plays and group games. Children will develop verbal and physical acting skills, group cooperation, and self-confidence in this fast-paced, fun environment. This class is for children ages 5 – 7 years and meets on Mondays, October 17 – November 7 from 5:00 – 5:45 pm at the Community Center. Registration is $32 (n/r $48).

Safe Sitter Babysitting Training Course

This course will provide the information and skills necessary for safe and responsible childcare in the absence of parents and guardians. Learn how to care for children, basic first aid, personal safety, injury and problem prevention, behavior management, and babysitting as a business. This program will include a babysitting

manual and completion card. Please bring a baby-sized doll and lunch to each class. This course is for teens age 11 – 15 and meets on Saturday and Sunday, October 15 – 16 from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm at the Community Center. Registration is $85 (n/r $128).

Keyboard Fun

Beginners will learn to read notes and count out rhythms while enjoying the unique sounds of digital keyboards. As students progress, they will learn chords, build sight-reading skills, and enjoy playing their favorite songs. Develop better focus, concentration, and memory that leads to better success in school. Half hour lessons are offered for children ages 6 years – adults on Tuesdays, October 11 – November 15 between 5:00 – 6:30 pm and Thursdays, October 13 – November 17 between 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Community Center. Registration is $108 (n/r $162) for Tuesday lessons and $90 (n/r $135) for Thursday lessons.

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