Schedules for Free Fall Recreation Classes

The start of fall means the beginning of fun free recreational activities in the city of Newark.

Below are schedules for tumbling, soul line dancing, double dutch and chess classes.

Tumbling: The SHINE Tumbling program for youth aged 7-17, taught by 12-Time World Tumbling Champion and North Ward native Rayshine Harris, will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the John F. Kennedy Recreation Center. Held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from Noon to 2 p.m., teaching basic and advanced tumbling. Pre-Registration is required.

Soul Line Dancing: Classes teach dances such as the Wobble Baby, Ms. Jodi’s Thang, Baltimore, several "Slides," and more advanced dances like the CC Rider, Wonderful, Chillin’, and Hoodwalk. Classes for all ages, and will be held starting Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at John F. Kennedy Recreation Center and at Boylan Recreation Center from noon to 1:30 pm. Registration is required.

Double-Dutch Demonstration Team: The Demonstration Double-Dutch team is for the more advanced jumpers who will represent the city of Newark and the Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs at special events, programs, and functions. Practices will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 2 continuing on Tuesdays and Fridays, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., at John F. Kennedy Recreation Center.

Chess: Newark youth can learn winning chess moves starting Wednesday, October 10, through Wednesday, Dec. 12 every Wednesday, from 5 to 6 p.m., at Ironbound Recreation Center.