Johnson City Parks & Recreation: Memorial Park Community Center Offers Variety Of Programs For Infants Through Teens

Press release from Johnson City Parks & Recreation:

January 4, 2022

Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., will offer the following programs:

• Movement Academy P.E.: 11-April 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-1:45 p.m. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of basketball, football, soccer, baseball, golf, recreational sports and other playground games. This class encourages team building, sportsmanship and fair play. Ages 3-5. $2/class. Register in person at MPCC or by calling 423-434-5749.
• Tiny Sprouts Playdate: 11-April 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Encouraging babies to interact with others isn’t just for fun – it’s an important developmental tool. These playdates will provide your child an opportunity to interact with others to build their social skills and confidence. Parent participation is mandatory. Ages 3-11 months. Free. Register in person at MPCC or by calling 423-434-5749.
• Story Time for Preschoolers: Jan. 12-April 27, Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. Parents can help foster a lifelong love of books in their children by bringing them to Story Time. An interactive activity will follow. Ages 3-5. Free. Register in person at MPCC or by calling 423-434-5749.
• Book Bundles: 12-April 27, weekdays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Johnson City Public Library will deliver materials to MPCC where books must be read inside the facility and returned in a designated book container. Ages 3-18. Free. No registration required.
• Tumblers and Tiaras: 12-Feb. 16, Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Beginner tumblers will learn the proper techniques and execution of cartwheels, splits, backbends, round-offs and the beginning techniques of standing back handsprings. Ages 3-5. $5/class. No registration required.
• Get Artsy: 13-April 28, Thursdays, 2:15-3 p.m. Preschoolers will have the opportunity to express their feelings and experiences through painting and drawing. Parental assistance is not required. Ages 3-5. $2/class. Register in person at MPCC or by calling 423-434-5749.
• Super Sprouts: 14-April 29, Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Children will develop coordination, balance and movement skills while having fun. Soft Koosh and Nerf-type equipment is used so kids will build confidence and have a lots of fun. Parent participation is welcomed and encouraged. Ages 1-2. Free. Register in person at MPCC or by calling 423-434-5749.

This press release was produced by Johnson City Parks & Recreation. The views expressed here are the author’s own.