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contents INFANTS & TODDLERS AQUATICS Lessons.............................................. 4 SPORTS Gymnastics ...................................... 18

PRESCHOOL (3 – 4 years) AQUATICS Lessons.............................................. 4 CAMPS Spring ............................................... 7 Summer ............................................ 8 SPORTS Gymnastics ...................................... 18 Martial Arts ..................................... 19 Tennis .............................................. 20

YOUTH (5 – 12 years) AQUATICS Lessons.............................................. 4 Swim Team ........................................ 6 CAMPS Spring ............................................... 7 Summer ............................................ 8 ENRICHMENT Drawing .......................................... 12 FITNESS AND HEALTH Fitness Programs ............................. 15

SPORTS Gymnastics ...................................... 18 Martial Arts ..................................... 19 Tennis .............................................. 20

TEEN (13 – 17 years) AQUATICS Lessons.............................................. 4 Swim Team ........................................ 6 CAMPS Summer ............................................ 9 ENRICHMENT Drawing .......................................... 12 FITNESS AND HEALTH Assessments and Screenings ........... 15 Fitness Programs ............................. 15 SPORTS Gymnastics ...................................... 19 Martial Arts ..................................... 19 Tennis .............................................. 20

ADULT (18+ years) AQUATICS Lessons.............................................. 5 Swim Team ........................................ 7 ENRICHMENT Dance .............................................. 12 Technology Classes .......................... 12

The programs and events in CenterPoint are brought to you by the City of Mason, which operates the Mason Community Center.

Mason Community Center 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road Mason, Ohio 45040 p 513.229.8555 f 513.229.8556 Recreation programs and facilities presented by the City of Mason are open to all citizens regardless of race, gender, color, religion, nationality, or disability, including those who live outside of Mason and those who do not have a community center membership. Program fees are set by membership and residency. City of Mason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us if you require special accommodations.

registration ALL PROGRAMS

FITNESS AND HEALTH Assessments and Screenings ........... 15 Fitness Programs ............................. 16 Personal Training ............................. 17 SPORTS Softball ........................................... 19 Tennis .............................................. 20

FAMILY SPECIAL EVENTS New Resident Coffee ......................... 3 Parents’ Night Out ............................. 3 Arbor Day/Earth Day Celebration....... 3 Family Fishing Derby ......................... 3 Shop Local ......................................... 3 Spring Fling Open House .... Back Cover FITNESS AND HEALTH Live Well in Mason events ............... 13 SPORTS Martial Arts ..................................... 19

Holiday Hours The Mason Community Center will be open on Easter, Sunday, April 8, from 12 to 4 p.m., and on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. with limited facilities both holidays. The fitness center, track, gymnasium, and locker rooms will be available. All other areas of the facilities will be closed and regularly scheduled drop-in group exercise programs are cancelled.

This symbol designates a Live Well in Mason program provided through a partnership between the City of Mason, Group Health Associates, and Bethesda Physical Therapy.

This symbol designates a program where volunteers are needed.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a volunteer application form located on our web site at www.imaginemason.org.

This symbol designates a Young Rembrandts™ program. Young Rembrandts™ encourages creativity, technique, and joy of the artistic process by offering a unique, step-by-step method that successfully teaches children how to draw.

Indoor Swim Lesson Registration

Premier Registration:

Premier Members: March 30 Open: April 2 Closes: April 16

(Community Center Premier members only)

New to Community Center programs? Please obtain your username and password from the front desk before registering online.

begins March 16, 8 a.m. Walk-in, online, or by phone. www.imaginemason.org • 513.229.8555

Open Registration: March 19, 8 a.m. Walk-in, online, or by phone Location: Mason Community Center Registration will be held at the Mason Community Center.

Bad weather?

Call the weather hotline to check the status of your activity Programs: option 5 Field rainouts: option 6 513.229.8502 Swim team: option 7 ON THE COVER: Kids practice their dribbling skills at one of many summer camps.

Photo courtesy of City of Mason

SPECIAL EVENTS

Family Fishing Derby Pine Hill Lakes Park

New Resident Coffee Meeting Room New to the area? Meet other new residents and learn more about the area at the monthly new resident coffee. Residents who recently moved to the City of Mason or the Mason City School District are invited.

The coffee is hosted by Community Basket and is sponsored by the City of Mason and the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.

Refreshments will be provided and tours of the Community Center will be included. Those in attendance will also receive a one-day family pass to the Community Center. Children are welcome.

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Date 4/4 5/2

Time 10:30-11:30A 10:30-11:30A

Age All All

Enjoy the thrill of the catch at the annual Family Fishing Derby! Prizes will be awarded within several age groups for the biggest catch (most weight), the longest fish, and the most fish caught. You must be present to win. All participants 10 years and older must have a current 2012 City of Mason fishing pass. Passes will be sold at the lake on the day of the event. Please check in at the upper shelter when you arrive at the event.

Registration is not required.

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Date 5/12

Time 7:00-11:00A

Age All

Fee Fishing Pass Required

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Free Free

Parents' Night Out

(Premier Members Only!)

OF MASON

Kids Korner

Parents, enjoy a night out on the town while your children engage in a night full of fun at Mason Community Center. The evening will consist of a pizza party sponsored by LaRosa's of Mason, group games, swimming, snack time, and meeting new friends. We ask that you please pack a snack, drink, towel, and a swimsuit for your child.

The program welcomes children 3 to 12 years of age. Please note that children under 6 will participate in preschool-themed activities during swim time for children ages 6 and up.

Parents' Night Out is available to Premier members only. Please stop at the Membership Services Desk to upgrade your membership if you would like to be eligible to take part in this program and the many other benefits of Premier membership. To allow all Premier families to enjoy this activity, we ask that each family sign up for only one Parents’ Night Out per month.

Day F F F F

Date 4/13 4/27 5/11 5/25

Time 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P 6:00-9:30P

Age 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12

Deadline 4/6 4/20 5/4 5/18

Fee (PRE) Free Free Free Free

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“Shop Local” at Mason Community Center Wednesday, April ��, ���� �� a.m. to � p.m.

Featuring Mason area merchants and home sales representatives. Cash and carry, or place your order for Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation gi�s. Members and non-members welcome! Ask for a tour of the community center a�er you shop.

If you or your store would like to participate in the event, please call ���.���.�������Booth fee is $��.

Applications will be accepted through April �.

Arbor Day/Earth Day Celebration Mason Community Center Join your friends and neighbors at the Mason Community Center on Friday, April 27 as we celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day 2012. A tree seedling will be given to the first 50 Mason residents who stop in to request one. We will hand out Earth-friendly information and a free small plant for you to take home to put into your own garden. Join us as we celebrate the event that helps Mason earn its 13th National Tree City USA Certification.

Day Sa

Date 4/28

To register, see page 2.

Time 12:00-2:00P

Age All

Fee Free

Spring Fling Open House Celebrate spring at our Spring Fling! Children will enjoy carnival games, prizes, and a special craft. The Spring Fling is free and open everyone, regardless of membership.

Make it a day at the Community Center! See back cover for schedule of events.

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Swim Toddlers Leisure Pool

In this parent-assisted class, your 24 to 36 month old toddler will become acclimated to the aquatic environment. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers or securely fitted pants. Please come prepared to accompany your child in the water.

Activity number: 352312

Fees: $46 /$54 /$68 /$81

Swim Academy Level 1 Leisure Pool

powered by SwimAmerica™ Mason Community Center is proud to feature the Mason Swim Academy, presenting learn-to-swim instruction based on a proven lesson program developed by SwimAmerica™. Students will be taught by certified coaches as they progress through ten stations of competency.

The techniques for developing good swimming skills are the same whether your goal is to increase safety around water, enjoy better fitness and health, increase opportunities for recreation, or compete by joining a swim team. The SwimAmerica format was developed by experienced Olympic coaches and is offered in cooperation with the Mason Manta Rays swim team, one of the top swim teams of its size in the country.

Let the team’s experience help you or your child become a competent swimmer even if you do not expect to swim competitively.

Group swim lessons are for children 3 to 17 years old. Adults interested in swim lessons should register for private or semi-private swim lessons.

Not sure what level to sign up for?

New swimmers: please call 513.229.8555, extension 5510, to make an appointment for a free evaluation and placement session before registering. All new swimmers must participate in a free evaluation and placement session before registering.

Prerequisite:Three years old.

Working with the coach, your child will learn to put his or her face in the water, blow bubbles, and float on front and back. Students will advance to the next level when they can do ten relaxed bobs.

Activity number: 352321

Fees: $46 /$54 /$68 /$81

Swim Academy Level 2 Leisure Pool

Prerequisite:Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 1 certificate or have the ability to do ten relaxed bobs while blowing bubbles with the mouth and nose.

Your child will learn to glide on front and back in a streamline position.

Students will advance when they can push off the wall and glide on their front and back for five seconds in a streamline position.

Activity number: 352322

Fees: $46 /$54 /$68 /$81

Swim Academy Level 3 Leisure Pool

Prerequisite:Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 2 certificate or have the ability to do 10 relaxed bobs and push off the wall and glide on front and back for five seconds in a streamline position.

Your child will be introduced to streamline kicking on front and back.

Students will advance when they can streamline kick on their front and back for 15 feet.

Activity number: 352323

Fees: $46 /$54 /$68 /$81

Swim Tots

Swim Academy Level 4

Leisure Pool

Leisure Pool

In this parent-assisted class, your 6 to 23 month old infant will become acclimated to the aquatic environment. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers or securely fitted pants. Please come prepared to accompany your child in the water.

Prerequisite:Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 3 certificate or have the ability to do 10 relaxed bobs, push off the wall and glide on front and back for 5 seconds, and streamline kick on front and back for 15 feet.

Activity number: 352311

Fees: $46 /$54 /$68 /$81

Your child will begin side gliding and the front crawl stroke. Students will advance when they can side glide for 20 feet and front crawl with side breathing for 20 feet.

Activity number: 352324

Fees: $46 /$54 /$68 /$81

Swim Academy Level 5/6 Leisure Pool

Prerequisite:Have a Mason Swim Academy Level 4 certificate or be able to do 10 relaxed bobs, push off the wall and glide on front and back for five seconds, streamline kick on front and back for 15 feet, side glide for 20 feet, and front crawl with side breathing for 20 feet.

Your child will learn the freestyle stroke with rotary breathing and the back stroke. Students may advance to the Mason Swim Academy Stroke School when they can swim 25 yards of proper freestyle with rotary breathing and 25 yards of backstroke with ease.

Activity number: 352325

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Fees: $46 /$54 /$68 /$81

To register, select the 6-number activity number associated with your level and the corresponding 2-number section number for the day and time of your choice. (i.e. – To register for Level 3 at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, use activity number 352323 to represent Level 3, and section number 12 to represent Wednesdays at 10 a.m.) If signing your child up for multiple sessions, we recommend you choose classes on different days. For descriptions of levels 1 through 5/6, see page 4. Please note that sessions are 6 weeks long.

Program Swim Tots (Tots) Swim Toddlers (Toddlers) Swim Academy Level 1 (L1) Swim Academy Level 2 (L2)

Day Date M 4/23-6/4* M 4/23-6/4* M 4/23-6/4* M 4/23-6/4* M 4/23-6/4* M 4/23-6/4* Tu 4/24-5/29 Tu 4/24-5/29 Tu 4/24-5/29 Tu 4/24-5/29 Tu 4/24-5/29 W 4/25-5/30 W 4/25-5/30 W 4/25-5/30 W 4/25-5/30 W 4/25-5/30 W 4/25-5/30 Th 4/26-5/31 Th 4/26-5/31 Th 4/26-5/31 Th 4/26-5/31 Th 4/26-5/31 Sa 4/28-6/2 Sa 4/28-6/2 Sa 4/28-6/2 Sa 4/28-6/2 Sa 4/28-6/2 Sa 4/28-6/2 *No Class 5/28

Activity number 352311 352312 352321 352322

Time 9:30-10:00A 10:00-10:30A 10:30-11:00A 5:00-5:30P 5:30-6:00P 6:00-6:30P 12:45-1:15P 1:15-1:45P 5:30-6:00P 6:00-6:30P 6:30-7:00P 9:30-10:00A 10:00-10:30A 10:30-11:00A 5:00-5:30P 5:30-6:00P 6:00-6:30P 12:45-1:15P 1:15-1:45A 5:30-6:00P 6:00-6:30P 6:30-7:00P 9:00-9:30A 9:30-10:00A 10:00-10:30A 10:30-11:00A 11:00-11:30A 11:30A-12:00P

Program Swim Academy Level 3 (L3) Swim Academy Level 4 (L4) Swim Academy Level 5/6 (L5/6)

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Activity number 352323 352324 352325

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Private and SemiPrivate Swim Lessons We offer lessons for all ages, from preschool to seniors!

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Whether you’re looking for comfort in the water, improved stroke technique and water skills, added endurance for lap swimming, to become a Masters' swimmer, a supplement to Mason Swim Academy lessons, or tips and techniques for triathlon training, our trained Mason Swim Academy and Manta Ray coaches will customize lessons to suit your needs.

Please call a Swim Program Supervisor at 513.229.8555, extension 5510, to register.

Day Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Semi-Private Various 3 & up $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 Private (4 session package) Various 3 & up $100 /$100 /$125 /$125

Adaptive Swim Lessons Adaptive Aquatics is a Learn-to Swim program designed for children and adults requiring special assistance. Qualified staff will help participants enhance their swimming ability and comfort level.

These lessons will be held in a private lesson format.

Day Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Various 3 & up $100 /$100 /$125 /$125

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Swim Academy Stroke School

Swim Academy SwimFit

Leisure Pool

Leisure Pool

Stroke school is for swimmers who intend to learn advanced elements and stroke efficiency in all four stroke types. The stroke school includes the skills taught in Levels 7 and 8 of the SwimAmerica program. Each student must pass Mason Swim Academy Level 5/6 or a proficiency test given by a swim program supervisor. To finish the test successfully, the swimmer should be able to complete 25 yards each of freestyle with rotary breathing and backstroke.

After completing Stroke School, swimmers can move up to SwimFit, where the focus is on building the swimmer's strength and endurance in every stroke through drills, multiple laps, and on-deck coaching.

Swim Fit allows swimmers to get the feeling of being on a swim team without the competition. If a swimmer desires to be on a swim team like the Manta Rays Swim Team at Mason Community Center, SwimFit will provide a smooth transition.

Day Date Time Tu,Th 4/24-5/31 7:00-7:45P

Day Date Time Tu,Th 4/24-5/31 7:00-7:45P

To register, see page 2.

Age 3-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 2/20 $92 /$108 /$136 /$162

Activity 352326-01

Age 3-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 2/20 $92 /$108 /$136 /$162

Activity 352327-01

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Mason Water Moccasins Swim Team Lou Eves Municipal Pool • May 29 – July 28 The Mason Water Moccasins is a competitive summer swim team in the Tri-County Swim League. The team practices at the outdoor Lou Eves Municipal Pool. Participants will improve upon the four competitive swim strokes along with starts and turns, and learn what it's like to work as a member of a team and the importance of sportsmanship.

The Water Moccasins swim team is for children (regardless of age) who possess a Level 5 swim certificate or can demonstrate Level 5 skills. We encourage children who do not possess these skills to enroll in the Mason Swim Academy to develop the skills and endurance needed to participate on the Water Moccasins swim team.

A stroke assessment is required for all new perspective swimmers. Please plan to attend an assessment session at 2 p.m. on either Saturday, April 14, or Saturday, April 21 at the Mason Community Center Competition Pool. It is not necessary to register for an assessment, which should last less than one hour. New swimmers will need the completed stroke assessment form to register. Returning Water Moccasin swimmers do not need to have an assessment and may register beginning Saturday, March 24.

The team practices in the mornings at the outdoor Lou Eves Municipal Pool and competes on Tuesday evenings.

Home meets are held at the Mason Community Center Competition Pool. Please enroll your child in Mason Swim Academy classes during the summer if he or she will be unable to attend the championships held at Miami University on July 27 and 28.

Please note: each family is expected to volunteer in some way with a committee in order to ensure a successful swim season. The Swim Meet committee, the Information committee, the Social committee, and the Awards committee all need family participation. Committee signups will be taken at the Parent Meeting. For more information, please visit www.imaginemason.org/things-to-do/ programs/aquatics/mason-swim-teams.

Photos provided by Nicole Ftacnik.

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Practice Dates and Times *After-School Practices Tuesday, May 29 through Tuesday, June 5 Day Age Time M-F 11 & up 3:15-4:30P M-F 9 & 10 4:30-5:30P M-F 7&8 5:45-6:30P M-F 6 & under 6:30-7:00P Wednesday, June 6 through July 26 Day Age Time M-F 13 & up 7:00-8:30A M-F 11 & 12 8:30-9:45A M-F 9 & 10 9:45-10:45A M,Tu,Th,F 7 & 8 10:45-11:30A M,Tu,Th,F 6 & under 11:15-11:45A Meets Dual meets usually take place on Tuesday evenings.

Visit www.teamunify.com/trmwm for dates and times.

Final Meet Friday, July 27 Saturday, July 28

Registration Please call Mason Community Center at 513.229.8555 by May 1 to register. A Lou Eves Municipal Pool pass is required to join the Water Moccasins swim team. If you do not already have one, it may be purchased when you register for the team. Lou Eves Municipal Pool passes are included in Mason Community Center Premier memberships.

Informational Meeting Wednesday, April 4 7:30-8:30P

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

Parent Meeting Wednesday, May 9 7:30-8:30P MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Little Feet Lunch & Show Activity Room B Parents need a break, too. Take an hour lunch break for yourself while your child relaxes over a lunch brought from home, then watches a movie, enjoys a relaxing activity, or listens to a story. Sign your child up by the week for the lunch out with friends of the same age. Please pack a lunch and a drink each day. Please note that this activity is only for children who are potty trained. Camp will not be held on days when Mason City Schools are not in session.

SWIM TEAM

Manta Ray Masters Competition Pool Improve your overall fitness, develop better technique, train for a triathlon, swim competitively, or just enjoy the water. Competitions are optional. Swimmers ages 19 and older of all abilities are welcome.

Coaches are available Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 to 9:30 p.m., and Fridays from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Additional practice times are available Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m., without a coach present. You are not required to attend all practices.

Day Date Time M-Th 4/2-4/5 12:00-1:00P Tu-F 4/10-4/13 12:00-1:00P M-F 4/16-4/20 12:00-1:00P M-F 4/23-4/27 12:00-1:00P M-F 4/30-5/4 12:00-1:00P M-F 5/7-5/11 12:00-1:00P M-F 5/14-5/18 12:00-1:00P M-F 5/21-5/25 12:00-1:00P Tu-F 5/29-6/1 12:00-1:00P *No Class 4/6, 4/9, 5/28

Age 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5

Deadline 3/26 4/3 4/9 4/16 4/23 4/30 5/7 5/14 5/22

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $5/ $6/ $8/ $9 $5/ $6/ $8/ $9 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $5/ $6/ $8/ $9

A Mason Community Center pass is NOT needed to participate in this program.

School's Out Fun Days

Day Date Time Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Varies 4/2-4/30 Varies 19 & up $10 /$25 /$38 /$45 Varies 5/2-5/30 Varies 19 & up $10 /$25 /$38 /$45 *You may join at any time during the month by paying the monthly fee in full.

Activity Room B

Activity 552008-04* 552008-05*

CAMPS SPRING CAMPS Activity Room B Treat your child to a new environment and new activities! This half-day morning program is designed with age appropriate games and crafts.

Your child will engage in activities to promote social and motor skill development while enjoying a new environment and a new theme every week. This is a perfect program for introducing your child to a school-type environment.

Please pack a lunch, drink, plenty of snacks, and an extra change of clothes for each day (just in case). Please note that this camp is only for children who are potty trained. Camp will not be held on days when Mason City Schools are not in session.

To register, see page 2.

On scheduled break days in the Mason City School District, Mason Community Center offers special programming. Children will participate in exciting activities including games, arts and crafts, free time, swimming, and more. Take this opportunity for your child to meet new friends and have fun while you have the comfort of knowing where your child will be. Please pack a lunch, two snacks, a swim suit, and a towel each day.

Extended pickup and drop-off times are available for a nominal fee. See School’s Out Fun Days Extended Hours program below.

Little Feet

Day Date Time Animal Safari M-Th 4/2-4/5 9:00A-12:00P Dinosaur Stomp Tu-F 4/10-4/13 9:00A-12:00P Earth, Moon & Stars M-F 4/16-4/20 9:00A-12:00P Community Helpers M-F 4/23-4/27 9:00A-12:00P Under the Ocean M-F 4/30-5/4 9:00A-12:00P Flowers & Gardens M-F 5/7-5/11 9:00A-12:00P Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

M-F 5/14-5/18 9:00A-12:00P Wild, Wild, West M-F 5/21-5/25 9:00A-12:00P Camping Adventure Tu-F 5/29-6/1 9:00A-12:00P *No Class 4/6, 4/9, 5/28

Activity 336515-01* 336515-02* 336515-03 336515-04 336515-05 336515-06 336515-07 336515-08 336515-09*

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Activity

3-5

3/26

$48/ $56/ $70/ $84

336514-01*

3-5

4/3

$48/ $56/ $70/ $84

336514-02*

3-5

4/9

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

336514-03

3-5

4/16

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

336514-04

3-5

4/23

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

336514-05

3-5

4/30

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

336514-06

3-5

5/7

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

336514-07

3-5

5/14

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

336514-08

3-5

5/22

$48/ $56/ $70/ $84

336514-09*

Day F M M W Th F

Date 4/6 4/9 5/28 6/6 6/7 6/8

Time 9:00-4:00P 9:00-4:00P 9:00-4:00P 9:00-4:00P 9:00-4:00P 9:00-4:00P

Age 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12

Deadline 3/30 4/2 5/21 5/30 5/31 6/1

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $19 /$22 /$28 /$33 $19 /$22 /$28 /$33 $19 /$22 /$28 /$33 $19 /$22 /$28 /$33 $19 /$22 /$28 /$33 $19 /$22 /$28 /$33

Activity 536501-21 536501-22 536501-24 536501-25 536501-26 536501-27

School's Out Fun Days Extended Hours Activity Room B If it's impossible for you to meet the School's Out Fun Days pickup and drop-off times, sign up for our Extended Hours Program! This program offers both early drop-off and late pickup times. Free time and special programming will be provided. Please pack an extra snack for your camper.

Day F F M M M M W W Th Th F F

Date 4/6 4/6 4/9 4/9 5/28 5/28 6/6 6/6 6/7 6/7 6/8 6/8

Time 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P 7:30-9:00A 4:00-5:30P

Age 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12

Deadline 3/30 3/30 4/2 4/2 5/21 5/21 5/30 5/30 5/31 5/31 6/1 6/1

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7 $2 /$5 /$6 /$7

Activity 536502-22 536503-22 536502-23 536503-23 536502-24 536503-24 536502-25 536503-25 536502-26 536503-26 536502-27 536503-27

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Camp Little Feet Activity Room B Treat your child to a new environment and new activities! This half-day morning program is designed with age appropriate games and crafts.

Your child will engage in activities to promote social and motor skill development while enjoying a new environment and a new theme every week. This is a perfect program for introducing your child to a school-type environment.

Please pack a lunch, drink, plenty of snacks and an extra change of clothes for each day (just in case). Please note that this camp is only for children who are potty trained. Each Friday, Camp Little Feet will walk to Pine Hill Lakes Park for a special day of outdoor programming, weather permitting. Camp will not be held on Independence Day. Day Date Time M-F 6/11-6/15 9:00A-12:00P All About Me M-F 6/18-6/22 9:00A-12:00P Construction Zone M-F 6/25-6/29 9:00A-12:00P Weather M,Tu,Th,F 7/2-7/6 9:00A-12:00P Happy Birthday America!

M-F 7/9-7/13 9:00A-12:00P Opposites M-F 7/16-7/20 9:00A-12:00P Pirates & Mermaids M-F 7/23-7/27 9:00A-12:00P Pets M-F 7/30-8/3 9:00A-12:00P Dr. Seuss M-F 8/6-8/10 9:00A-12:00P Be Healthy M-F 8/13-8/17 9:00A-12:00P Wacky Water Week *No Camp 7/4

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Each afternoon, children will enjoy swimming, gymnastics, and an exercise class. Please bring a bag with swim suit and towel, and a snack and drink for after swimming. Please note that this camp is only for children who are potty trained. Camp will not be held on Independence Day. Day Date M-F 6/11-6/15 M-F 6/18-6/22 M-F 6/25-6/29 M,Tu,Th,F 7/2-7/6 M-F 7/9-7/13 M-F 7/16-7/20 M-F 7/23-7/27 M-F 7/30-8/3 M-F 8/6-8/10 M-F 8/13-8/17 *No Camp 7/4

Time 1:00-4:00P 1:00-4:00P 1:00-4:00P 1:00-4:00P 1:00-4:00P 1:00-4:00P 1:00-4:00P 1:00-4:00P 1:00-4:00P 1:00-4:00P

3-5

6/11

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

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3-5

6/18

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

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3-5

6/25

$48/ $56/ $70/ $84

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3-5

7/2

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

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3-5

7/9

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

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3-5

7/16

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

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Safety Camp

3-5

7/23

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

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Meeting Rooms

3-5

7/30

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

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3-5

8/6

$59/ $69/ $87/ $104

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Parents need a break, too. Take an hour lunch break for yourself while your child relaxes over a lunch brought from home, then watches a movie, enjoys a relaxing activity, or listens to a story. Sign your child up by the week for the lunch out with friends of the same age. Please pack a lunch and a drink each day. Please note that this activity is only for children who are potty trained. Camp will not be held on Independence Day.

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This half-day afternoon program is based off our popular morning program. Your child will engage in activities to promote social and motor skill development. This is a perfect program for introducing your child to a school-type environment.

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Activity Room B

Time 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P

Activity Room B

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 3-5 6/4 $59/ $69/ $87/ $104

Camp Little Feet Lunch & Show

Day Date M-F 6/11-6/15 M-F 6/18-6/22 M-F 6/25-6/29 M,Tu,Th,F 7/2-7/6 M-F 7/9-7/13 M-F 7/16-7/20 M-F 7/23-7/27 M-F 7/30-8/3 M-F 8/6-8/10 M-F 8/13-8/17 *No Camp 7/4

Camp Little Feet Afternoon Adventure

Age 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5

Deadline 6/4 6/11 6/18 6/25 7/2 7/9 7/16 7/23 7/30 8/6

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $5/ $6/ $8/ $9 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11 $6/ $7/ $9/ $11

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Age 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5

Deadline 6/4 6/11 6/18 6/25 7/2 7/9 7/16 7/23 7/30 8/6

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $59/ $69/ $87/ $104 $59/ $69/ $87/ $104 $59/ $69/ $87/ $104 $48/ $56/ $70/ $84 $59/ $69/ $87/ $104 $59/ $69/ $87/ $104 $59/ $69/ $87/ $104 $59/ $69/ $87/ $104 $59/ $69/ $87/ $104 $59/ $69/ $87/ $104

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Help your child be more aware of what to do in dangerous situations. Safety Camp will teach your child fire safety, first aid, water safety, bullying, playground safety, internet safety, strangers, and animal control, along with many other necessary life skills. Children will participate in a bike rodeo, nature hikes, and many other fun activities. You'll be invited to join your child for graduation on the last day of camp. This program is sponsored by the City of Mason Police, Fire, and Parks & Recreation Departments. It will be a camp that your child will never forget.

Day M-F M-F

Date 6/11-6/15 6/18-6/22

Time 9:00A-12:00P 9:00A-12:00P

Age 6-9 6-9

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 6/4 $59 /$69 /$87 /$104 236500-01 6/11 $59 /$69 /$87 /$104 236500-02

Clay Camp Activity Room B Campers will be guided by wildlife sculptor Bonnie Meyer Day in several hand-building techniques to form animal likenesses from a lump of clay.

The most important tools will be the hands and fingers. Other tools will be available. Campers will also learn tricks to apply details such as fur, feather, or even skin. Glazes will be provided so each sculpture will be a finished work of art. The glazed figures will be kiln-fired and returned to students approximately 14 days after the last day of camp.

Day M-Th

Date 6/18-6/21

PRE: Premier pass holder

Time Grade Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 9:00-11:00A 1-6 6/11 $51 /$60 /$75 /$90

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

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NR: Non-resident

Meet the Cincinnati Sports Camp counselors!

Parents—Join us at Mason Community Center from 2 – 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 10 to meet the counselors, receive your camper’s T-shirt, and turn in paperwork.

Cincinnati Sports Camps Field House Cincinnati Sports Camp is excited to offer a multisport camp featuring different sports each day, including tennis, baseball, lacrosse, basketball, flag football, and soccer. Trained coaches will teach a wide variety of skills from beginner to advanced. The focus of the camp is overall sportsmanship including the physical, mental, and social aspects of the game.

Day M-F

Date 6/11-6/15

Time 7:30A-5:30P

Age 6-12

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 6/4 $145 /$170 /$213 /$255 236538-01

Summer Fun Camp Field House Perfect for children ages 6 through 12, each week will feature a special theme, group games, crafts, sport activities, movies, swimming at the Lou Eves Municipal Pool, and an off-site field trip. Each day, please pack a full lunch for your camper, along with a refillable water bottle, two separate snacks, sun block, a hat, sunglasses, and extra clothing in a durable backpack or gym bag.

Field trips will be on Wednesdays for 6 to 8 year old campers and on Thursdays for 9 to 12 year old campers.

Extended pickup and drop-off times are available for a nominal fee. See Extended Hours program to the right.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Theme - Science, Field Trip - Boonshoft Museum (Dayton, OH) M-F 6/18-6/22 9:00-4:00P 6-12 6/11 $95 /$111 /$139 /$167 236507-01 Theme - Under the Sea, Field Trip - Newport Aquarium (Newport, KY) M,Tu,Th,F 7/2-7/6 9:00-4:00P 6-12 6/25 $76 /$89 /$112 /$134 236507-02* Theme - Carnival, Field Trip - Lazer Kraze (Maineville, OH) M-F 7/9-7/13 9:00-4:00P 6-12 7/2 $95 /$111 /$139 /$167 236507-03 Theme - Summer Celebration, Field Trip - Mason Bowl (Mason, OH) M-F 7/16-7/20 9:00-4:00P 6-12 7/9 $95 /$111 /$139 /$167 236507-04 Theme - Decades, Field Trip - Cincinnati Museum Center (Cincinnati, OH) M-F 7/30-8/3 9:00-4:00P 6-12 7/23 $95 /$111 /$139 /$167 236507-05 Theme - Wacky Water Week, Field Trip - Coco-Key Water Resort (Sharonville, OH) M-F 8/6-8/10 9:00-4:00P 6-12 7/30 $95 /$111 /$139 /$167 236507-06 Theme - Animals, Field Trip - Cincinnati Zoo (Cincinnati, OH) M-F 8/13-8/17 9:00-4:00P 6-12 8/6 $95 /$111 /$139 /$167 236507-07 *No Camp 7/4

Extended Hours Activity Room A Is it impossible for you to meet the camp pickup and drop-off times? If you don't want your children to miss out on the fun, sign them up for our Extended Hours program! This program offers both early drop-off and late pickup times. Free time and special programming will be provided. Please pack an extra snack.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) M-F 6/18-6/22 7:30-9:00A 6-15 6/11 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 6/18-6/22 4:00-5:30P 6-15 6/11 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 6/25-6/29 7:30-9:00A 6-15 6/18 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 6/25-6/29 2:00-5:30P 6-15 6/18 $41 /$48 /$60 /$72 M,Tu,Th,F 7/2-7/6 7:30-9:00A 6-15 6/25 $29 /$34 /$43 /$51 M,Tu,Th,F 7/2-7/6 4:00-5:30P 6-15 6/25 $29 /$34 /$43 /$51 M-F 7/9-7/13 7:30-9:00A 6-15 7/2 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 7/9-7/13 4:00-5:30P 6-15 7/2 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 7/16-7/20 7:30-9:00A 6-15 7/9 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 7/16-7/20 4:00-5:30P 6-15 7/9 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 7/23-7/27 7:30-9:00A 6-15 7/16 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 7/23-7/27 2:00-5:30P 6-15 7/23 $41 /$48 /$60 /$72 M-F 7/30-8/3 7:30-9:00A 6-15 7/23 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 7/30-8/3 4:00-5:30P 6-15 7/23 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 8/6-8/10 7:30-9:00A 6-15 7/30 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 8/6-8/10 4:00-5:30P 6-15 7/30 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 8/13-8/17 7:30-9:00A 6-15 8/6 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 M-F 8/13-8/17 4:00-5:30P 6-15 8/6 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 *No Camp 7/4 **Extended hours available for Laffalot Summer Camp participants.

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Counselor in Training Field House If you have always been a leader and enjoy working with younger children, this is an ideal program. Get hands-on experience working with our Summer Fun Camp program. Counselors in Training will be required to lead group games, speak in front of groups, and provide programming support for other themed activities.

Extended pickup and drop-off times are available for a nominal fee. See Extended Hours program above.

Day Date M-F 6/18-6/22 M,Tu,Th,F 7/2-7/6 M-F 7/9-7/13 M-F 7/16-7/20 M-F 7/30-8/3 M-F 8/6-8/10 M-F 8/13-8/17 *No Camp 7/4

Time 9:00A-4:00P 9:00A-4:00P 9:00A-4:00P 9:00A-4:00P 9:00A-4:00P 9:00A-4:00P 9:00A-4:00P

Age 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15

Deadline 6/11 6/25 7/2 7/9 7/23 7/30 8/6

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $95 /$111 /$139 /$167 $76 /$89 /$111 /$134 $95 /$111 /$139 /$167 $95 /$111 /$139 /$167 $95 /$111 /$139 /$167 $95 /$111 /$139 /$167 $95 /$111 /$139 /$167

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Laffalot Summer Camp

Bricks 4 Kidz Amusement Park Camp Meeting Rooms

Field House Laffalot Summer Camp© is a high-energy, high-activity, fun-focused sports and activities program devoted to the physical, emotional, and social development of children ages 6 to 12.

LSC offers day camps specifically developed in girls-only and boys-only formats. The camps are created for any range of athletic ability so that no child is left behind in this all-inclusive program. Activities are designed for large muscle development, which improves balance and overall coordination, is essential for kids at this age, and is the foundation for skill development later. In addition, this program reinforces good social skills by fostering teamwork and group play, all while having fun!

Detailed program information is available at www.laffalotcamps.com.

Extended drop-off and pick up times are available through the Mason Community Center for a nominal fee. See Extended Hours program on page 9.

Register your camper for Laffalot Summer Camp by March 31 and receive a $10 discount on your camp fee!

Time

Age

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)

Activity

9:00-2:00P 9:00-2:00P

6-12 6-12

6/18 7/16

$99 /$115 /$127 /$140 $99 /$115 /$127 /$140

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9:00-2:00P 9:00-2:00P

6-12 6-12

6/18 7/16

$99 /$115 /$127 /$140 $99 /$115 /$127 /$140

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Meeting Rooms Bricks 4 Kidz provides programs especially for LEGO® fans!

Inspired by NASA and Star Wars™, our Space Adventures Camp is packed full of models that will make your imagination blast off! Each day, campers will learn about real-life space exploration and build models of LEGO® bricks related to the NASA space program. In addition, the day includes group games, challenges, and more! Bricks 4 Kidz Space Adventures Camp provides the spark for imagination and creativity to take off on an adventure that's out of this world! All campers will create a custom minifigure that they’ll use during camp and take home on the last day.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity M-F 6/25-6/29 9:00A-12:00P 6-12 6/18 $154 /$181 /$227 /$272 436600-01 M-F 6/25-6/29 1:00-4:00P 6-12 6/18 $154 /$181 /$227 /$272 436600-02 LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Company which is not affiliated with Bricks 4 Kidz.

Camp Prices Summer camp prices are per week. Contractor camps, designated with logos, cannot be pro-rated. Scholarship assistance is available for eligible families by contacting Mason Community Center at 513.229.8555, extension 5502.

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Nature Day Camp Treat your child to a week of nature exploration and an introduction to the great outdoors. Each day will have special themes such as “Beaks, Feet and Feathers,” “Frogs and Polliwogs,” and “Life in a Forest and in a Field.” This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to discover the amazing world of nature.

Day Date Time M-F 6/25-6/29 9:00A-12:00P

Age 6-12

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 6/18 $59 /$69 /$87 /$104

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Jungle Robots – Funutation Tekademy Meeting Rooms

Bricks 4 Kidz Space Adventures Camp

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Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity M-F 7/23-7/27 9:00A-12:00P 6-12 7/16 $154 /$181 /$227 /$272 436600-03 M-F 7/23-7/27 1:00-4:00P 6-12 7/16 $154 /$181 /$227 /$272 436600-04 LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Company which is not affiliated with Bricks 4 Kidz.

Pine Hill Lakes Park (Meet at Mason Community Center)

Laffalot Summer Camp

Day Date Boys Only Camp M-F 6/25-6/29 M-F 7/23-7/27 Girls Only Camp M-F 6/25-6/29 M-F 7/23-7/27

Imagine designing your own amusement park out of LEGO® bricks! Get your ticket to ride at Bricks 4 Kidz’ very own Amusement Park! Campers will build a new ride each day learning how to make things spin, roll, turn, and rock. Then they will take what they have learned to design their own thrills and challenges. Motorized models maximize the action and the fun. Each camp day will include carnival-themed games, group challenges, model-building, and more.

All campers will create a custom mini-figure that they’ll use during camp and take home on the last day.

Build and take home a Jungle Robot! Robot legs can be changed to make a gorilla, spider, centaur, or monkey. It can move forward, backward or swing across a clothes line. Make your robot soundactivated or move by the clap of your hand. Each camper will receive a T-shirt and their own completed robot. This camp is great for aspiring engineers and computer programmers.

Day Date Time M-F 7/16-7/20 9:00-11:45A

Age 8-11

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 7/9 $220 /$228 /$235 /$245 436601-01

Stop-Motion Animation – Funutation Tekademy Meeting Rooms Discover the basics of claymation videos by using special software and a digital camera. Create your own video with everyday objects. Then add sounds and special effects to make it your own. Don't forget to pack a flash drive to bring home your animation along with your camp T-shirt.

Day Date Time M-F 7/16-7/20 12:15-3:00P

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age 8-11

BAS: Basic pass holder

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 7/9 $220 /$228 /$235 /$245 436601-02

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Reds Rookie Success League The Reds Rookie Success League is traveling to Clermont County this year. Even though the program will not be held here in Mason, there are plenty of opportunities for Community Center members and Mason Residents to still participate in this program. If you are interested in participating in the Reds Rookie Success League please visit www. redsyouthbaseball.org to view available sites or contact Charley Frank, Cincinnati Reds Community Fund Executive Director, at 513.765.7231.

Fishing Camp Meeting Rooms Get your child hooked on fishing while enjoying a full week of learning the basics! Your camper will develop life skills, responsibility, and respect for the environment while building self-esteem and learning how to fish.

By the end of the week, each child will know Ohio fishing regulations, will be fishing on their own, and will be able to identify local fish. All supplies will be provided. Campers are welcome to bring their own tackle and pole.

Day Date M-F 8/6-8/10

Time 9:00A-12:00P

Age 9-13

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 7/30 $59 /$69 /$87 /$104

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Competition Pool If your child enjoys swimming, introduce him or her to another aspect of the aquatics world! Snorkeling Camp introduces campers to the proper use of snorkeling equipment and the skills and techniques associated with snorkeling along with group games and challenges to keep things interesting! All equipment and materials are provided. Participants must bring their own lunch and be ready to swim.

Time 9:00A-3:00P

Age 10-15

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 7/30 $94 /$110 /$138 /$165

In deciding what to send with your child, consider items that will assist with success at camp, the activities your child will be engaged in, and the duration of camp.

Suggested items are: • completed participate information form (available online) • completed medication administration request form (if applicable, available online or from your camp instructor) • comfortable clothing • closed-toe gym shoes • water bottle • sun block for outdoor activities • sweatshirt or light coat • sunglasses • hat • a full lunch (please avoid items with peanut products) • two separate snacks (packed outside of lunch) Please do NOT bring:

Snorkeling Camp

Day Date M-F 8/6-8/10

What to Bring to Camp

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Camps Listed by Week Confused which camps are held when? We’ve included a listing of camps by week on our website for your convenience. Visit www.imaginemason.org/things-to-do/ programs/camps/summer-camps for a week by week listing designed to help you plan your summer. Best of all, once you’ve decided which camps to attend, you can register your child online!

• Electronic games • Skate shoes or skateboards • Squirt guns • Gum • Personal listening devices • Pocket knives • Jewelry • Items of specific value • In the case of special interest camps, all supplies and equipment will be provided. We request campers leave their own equipment home unless otherwise noted in the camp description.

Additional Information www.imaginemason.org/things-to-do/programs/camps Registration Online: www.imaginemason.org In person: Mason Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road Phone: 513.229.8555 Rain All camps have indoor meeting space available. Camps that would normally go outdoors will meet inside if necessary.

Inclement weather hotline: 513.229.8502, option 5.

To register, see page 2.

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ENRICHMENT ARTS & CRAFTS

Pre-School Drawing Activity Room B Each week, your child will develop fine motor skills and focus on listening, staying on task, spatial organization, and patience, all while drawing along with the instructor. All materials are provided. No lessons will be repeated.

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

Day W

Digital Photography

Date 4/18-5/23

Time 6:00-6:45P

Age 4-6

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 4/11 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 231200-01

Elementary Drawing Activity Room B Increase your child's self-confidence and self-esteem through drawing.

Young Rembrandts' innovative, step-by-step method can teach any child how to draw—regardless of artistic ability. All materials and brand new subject matter will be provided every week, ranging from animals and landscapes to still lifes—even art history. No lessons will be repeated.

Day W

Date 4/18-5/23

Time 4:45-5:45P

Age 6-12

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 4/11 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 231202-01

Cartooning Sequencing Activity Room B

Senior Center Lounge

Digital Photo 1 Learn the many features of a digital camera while defining those strange terms such as megapixels, jpeg, tiff, resolution, optical versus digital zoom, compression, dpi, and compact flash versus secure digital memory. At the end of the course, you will be able to choose a digital camera that fits your needs.

Day W

Date 5/9

Time 10:00A-12:00P

This course will cover using the camera features and uploading, printing, and archiving the images. How many images will your memory card store? What does fully automatic mean? How do you control the resolution and depth of field aperture setting? Learn the answers in this class.

Day W

Day M

Digital Photo 3

Time 6:00-7:00P

Age 7-13

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 4/9 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 231213-01

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 5/2 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 241418-01

Digital Photo 2

Young artists will learn to tell a story or joke through the use of funny characters and background scenes in this fun and engaging class.

Giggles guaranteed!

Date 4/16-5/21

Age 18 & up

Date 5/16

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 5/9 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 241419-01

Learn to adjust the color and contrast, crop and resize the photo, save it in a variety of formats, and manage your database of images.

DANCE

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners Studio B

Day Date Time W 4/4-5/2 7:00-8:00P *Fees are per person.

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 3/28 $39 /$45 /$57 /$68* 221310-01

Ballroom Dancing for Singles Studio B Want to learn to dance but don't have a partner? This class is for you!

Learn to Waltz, Tango, and Swing in this course that introduces the art of leading and following—the secret to dancing with a partner! Smooth soled shoes are a must.

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Date 4/4-5/2

April / May 2012

Date 5/23

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 5/16 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 241420-01

Digital Photo 4 Prerequisite: Digital Photo 3

Here is a beginner’s class that includes Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, and Swing.

If you want to review or just get started with your dance experience, this is for you! Smooth soled shoes are a must. Partners are required.

Day W

Day W

Time 8:15-9:15P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 3/28 $39 /$45 /$57 /$68 221106-01

This course will cover digital image manipulations. You will learn color adjustments, cropping, layering, retouching, distortion, blurs, and brush filters. Get the answers to all the questions you have about digital image processing.

Day W

Date 5/30

Time 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 5/23 $17 /$20 /$25 /$30 241421-01

Calendar Photo Contest Your photo could be in the 2013 calendar! We are currently accepting photos of and around Mason from all seasons through May 15. The contest is open to anyone regardless of residency, however, photos must be taken within the Mason, Ohio city limits. Any photos determined to be taken outside city limits will be disqualified. No compensation will be offered to the winning photographers. Winning entries will be used in the 2013 calendar. There is no limit to the number of photos you may submit. Digital photos can be submitted via e-mail to pio@masonoh.org. For full contest rules and entry form, visit www.imaginemason.org/ residents/calendar-photo-contest.

Your Health Matters: Blood Pressure and Body Composition Checks Meeting Rooms As part of the Know Your Numbers Series, Live Well in Mason offers free blood pressure and body composition testing the first Wednesday of each month. Stop by to keep a regular check on your numbers.

Day W W

Computer Basics Senior Center Lounge Learn how to define key computer-related terms, navigate using the mouse, and turn the computer on and off properly. You will also learn the concept of Windows, having multiple windows open on your desktop at once, and working with files, folders, and Windows Explorer.

Day Date Time W 4/4-4/25 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 3/28 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 241400-01

Advanced Word Learn how to incorporate tools like word art, tables, objects, columns, margins, page setup, and mail merge while creating text documents, letters, résumés, envelopes, banners, and calendars.

Time 6:30-8:30P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 4/3 $51 /$60 /$75 /$90 241414-01

Beginning Internet Senior Center Lounge Navigate browsers, web sites, web pages, and search engines while learning how to use the toolbar and functions of a web site. E-mail will also be discussed in depth.

Day Date Time Tu 5/8-5/29 10:00A-12:00P

Age 18 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 5/1 $68 /$80 /$100 /$120 241401-01

Time 9:00-11:00A 9:00-11:00A

World Health Day Member Lounge Stop by the member lounge for blood pressure checks, body composition testing, and goal-setting worksheets. This year's focus is on understanding aging and health. Celebrate World Health Day by making a commitment to healthy living.

Day Sa

Senior Center Lounge

Day Date Tu 4/10-4/24

Date 4/4 5/2

Date 4/7

Time 9:00A-12:00P

Age All

Fee Free

Myth Busters: Healthy Eating Meeting Rooms What is eating healthy? Eating all low-fat, low-carb, organic? Learn about diet fads and common misunderstandings that can leave you eating in a negative way versus the positive way you are working towards in our new Myth Busters Series.

Day Date W 4/11

Time 11:45A-12:30P

Age All

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 4/74 Free 266266-01

Live Well Speaker Series: Allergies Today Meeting Rooms

FITNESS/HEALTH

Allergies are becoming more and more common—from dust and mold to peanuts and gluten. Join Dr. Susan Abouhassan from Group Health Associates in a presentation and Q&A on all things allergies.

LIVE WELL IN MASON

Day W

Calm Down, Ease Up, and Let It Be!

Date 4/18

Time 12:00-1:00P

Age 12 & up

Deadline 4/11

Fee Free

Activity 286100-03

Look Good… Feel Better

Meeting Rooms

Meeting Rooms

It seems like stress is everywhere in our lives: work, finances, family, and more. Let Dr. Joseph Minnich and Dr. Jennifer Minnich teach you to identify stress triggers, understand how stress affects your body, and— most importantly—give you the tools you need to manage, control, and overcome stress. It’s time to live well and regain control of your life!

Join the Mason Community Center and the American Cancer Society for this group workshop that teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.

Day M

Date 4/2

Time 7:00-8:00P

Age 12 & up

Deadline 3/26

Fee Free

Activity 286100-01

Meeting Rooms Learn how to make running less painful and more enjoyable by following four simple steps. 'Good Form Running' is brought to you by Mojo Running and New Balance.

Date 4/3

Time 6:30-8:00P

To register, see page 2.

Date 4/25

Time 11:30A-12:30P

Age 12 & up

Deadline 4/18

Fee Free

Activity 286100-02

Mobile Mammography* Mason Community Center

Good Form Running

Day Tu

Day W

Age 12 & up

Deadline 3/27

Fee Free

Activity 266274-01

Join us in celebrating Women's Health Month by getting your yearly mammogram. The TriHealth Mobile Mammography van will be at Mason Community Center for this event. Come aboard their state-of-the-art van and check off a box on your yearly health checklist. Please call 513.569.6565 to schedule your appointment.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee* Th 5/3 8:00A-12:00P 18 & up 4/26 (see below) *All mammography services will be charged to your insurance company. Programs are available for uninsured patients. Please call 513.569.6565 for more details.

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Women's Health Fair

National Senior Fitness Day

Member Lounge

Senior Center

In honor of Women’s Health Month, Live Well in Mason is pleased to present the annual interactive Women's Health Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Information and resources to help women of all ages learn to be and stay healthy will be available. Events include a Women's Only Workout from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the fitness area, a mock Relay for Life and Survivor lap with American Cancer Society on our track, and vendors ranging from healthcare to hair care to women's welfare. See you there!

Mason Community Center will join over 1,000 locations nationwide on Wednesday, May 30, to celebrate the 18th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The common goal for the day is to promote the value of fitness and exercise for older Americans.

Day W W

NATIONAL FITNESS DAY ONLY! Enroll for a senior (55+) Basic or Premier membership on May 30 and receive 20% off your first 6 months.

(Administrative fees will apply for new members; no administrative fee if upgrading from a Senior Center membership.)

Date 5/9 5/9

Time 9:00-11:00A 5:00-7:00P

Age All All

Women’s Luncheon: What You Eat is What You Are

Day W

Join Whole Foods Market and the Mason Community Center to welcome Chrissy Bender, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Healthy Eating Specialist for Whole Foods Market, in a Women’s Health presentation.

Nourishing our bodies includes the food we eat and the choices we make for our lives. Everything that we take in is food for our body, mind, and spirit. Finding the right balance for ourselves is the key to good health. What you eat is what you are. Lunch will be provided by Whole Foods Market.

Date 5/9

Time 11:30A-12:30P

Age 12 & up

Deadline 5/2

Fee Free

Activity 266271-01

Ladies Night Out Mason Community Center Relax and take some time away from your hectic lifestyle to spend a few hours with the girls. Treat yourself and your friends to an evening of appetizers and mocktails provided by BRAVO! restaurant, and one of our fabulous group exercise teams will treat you to a dance party like no other.

Day F

Date 5/11

Time 5:00-8:00P

Age 12 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 5/4 $10 /$12 /$20 /$20 266271-04

Know Your Numbers: Cholesterol & Glucose Screening Live Well in Mason offers bi-annual fasting cholesterol and glucose screenings*. You will receive your results the day of your screening and have an opportunity to discuss your results with a TriHealth specialist.

Please call the Wellness Supervisior at 513.229.8555, extension 5546, to register for your screening.

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April / May 2012

Time 8:00A-3:00P

Age 55 & up

Fee Free

Meeting Rooms Registered Dietitian Miriam Jackobs will be on-hand with a cooking demonstration for small, quick, and easy meals. A small lunch will be provided.

Day W

Date 5/30

Time 11:30A-12:30P

Age 55 & up

Deadline Fee 5/23 Free

Activity 266275-01

MCC 5K Run & Sun Lou Eves Municipal Pool Bring your friends and family to run in the second annual Mason Community Center 5K Run & Sun. Race registration includes race fee, food, fun, and a pool party! Participants registered by May 25 will be guaranteed a T-shirt. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation.

RUN/WALK: 5K (3.1 mile) course runs from Lou Eves Municipal Pool through Pine Hill Lakes Park and finishes with a loop through Corwin M. Nixon Park. The run begins at 9:30 a.m. Run or walk the 3.1 mile course through Mason's beautiful parks.

SUN: After the race, join the post-race pool party at Lou Eves Municipal Pool from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is free for all race participants and up to two additional family members or guests. Half price admission will be available for additional guests.

Awards will be given based on age groups plus overall runner and walker awards in male and female categories.

Meeting Rooms

Day Date Time Age W 5/23 7:00-9:00A 18 & up *No food or drink 8 hours prior to screening.

Date 5/30

Senior Luncheon

Meeting Rooms

Day W

Seniors (55+): Enjoy FREE Community Center admissions for the day, including drop-in group exercise classes, along with a day of scheduled special events and free fitness orientations in the Fitness Center. Sign up at the Fitness Center desk.

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 5/16 $19 /$22 /$28 /$33 186200-02

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Pre-registration by May 25 (guaranteed a T-shirt) Su 6/10 9:30A-12:00P 18 & up 5/25 $20 /$23 /$29 /$35* 364100-01 Youth Pre-registration by May 25 (guaranteed at T-shirt) Su 6/10 9:30A-12:00P 8-17 5/25 $11 /$12 /$15 /$18 364100-02 Registration May 26 – June 10 (T-shirts available while supplies last) Su 6/10 9:30A-12:00P 8 & up 6/10 $35 /$35 /$35 /$35 *Register your team, business, or group of 10 or more together and save! Group pre-registration is only $10 per participant. Please contact the Wellness Supervisor at 513.229.8555 to register your group. Groups must be registered by May 25 to receive $10 rate.

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Don't Forget to Warm Up A fitness tip from Kelly Burchett, Wellness Supervisor at Mason Community Center.

Do you ever find yourself forgetting to warm up before a workout? Warming up before you exercise is just as important as pre-heating an oven before you cook. Here are some things to think about when getting ready to exercise.

Activity before you work out allows you to prepare for the demands that your exercise will place on you. This includes warming up the muscles that are to be used during exercise. Warming up can include a variety of activities such as walking, biking, active stretching, and stair climbing.

The key to warming up properly is to start gently and after several minutes, increase the intensity so that the heart rate slowly goes up along with the body's core temperature.

This will provide your body with a better environment for stretching.

Another general rule of warming up is to progress from general to specific. For example, if your exercise activity is going to be a high-impact aerobics class, do not end your warm-up with biking. A good progression would be to begin with walking, progress into slow jogging for a few minutes, and then progress into a few gentle jumps and hops in different planes of motions.

At the end of your warm-up, you will likely find that your muscles are much warmer and more flexible than beforehand. If you have had injuries in the past, your muscles may need to be even looser. If this is the case, a structured stretching program may need to follow your warm-up. If not, you can go right into your workout.

Remember to warm up before your next workout. Just as you preheat your oven each time you use it! *Source: ACE Certified News. Feb/March 2003, page 13.

Fitness Center Orientations Activity Room Whether you are new to fitness or returning to the gym after some time off, schedule a free Fitness Center orientation with one of our fitness specialists. Get acclimated to the gym environment during your 30-minute orientation to the circuit weight machines and cardiovascular equipment. You'll also receive a basic workout routine created by a personal trainer. Stop by the customer service desk to arrange a session today.

Day

By Appointment

Age 12 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS) Free to members

Nutrition Tips Community Center Registered Dietitian Miriam K. Jackobs will be at the center twice a week to answer your nutrition questions. Stop by for some quick and easy tips about proper food planning and nutrition.

Day Tu,Th

Time 10:45-11:45A

Fee (PRE/BAS) Free to members

FITNESS PROGRAMS

Parent & Youth Workout Time Fitness Center Ten to 14-year-olds: spend some quality time with Mom or Dad by working out in the Fitness Center together. This is your chance to come in on the weekends and use the Precor cardiovascular equipment, Icarian selectorized weight equipment, exercise balls, and medicine balls in the Fitness Center. The Hammer Strength equipment will be open for use by 12-14 year olds. Please note the following policies: • A parent or legal guardian must accompany youth(s) at all times.

• Parent & Youth Workout Time is restricted to the Fitness Center only.

• Mason Community Center staff reserves the right to ask for proof of age at any time.

ASSESSMENTS AND SCREENINGS

• All Mason Community Center and Fitness Center policies apply.

Fitness Assessments Assessment Room Take the first step toward better health or more efficiently track your fitness progress by taking baseline fitness tests and consulting with certified staff, and compare yourself to the national norm.

Fitness evaluations include resting heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardio respiratory fitness, and flexibility. Assessments are recommended every 3 to 6 months or at the start of an exercise routine. A full assessment takes approximately one hour. Please wear gym shoes and shorts or comfortable pants. Pick up the form at the Mason Community Center or contact the Wellness Supervisor at 513.229.8555 today to schedule your appointment.

Day

By Appointment *Up to 4 per year.

To register, see page 2.

Age 12 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) FREE* /$30 /$38 /$45

Day Time Age Fee (PRE/BAS) Sa,Su 2:00-6:00P* 10-14 Free to members *Premier members may enjoy additional hours Sunday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Youth Strength & Agility Gymnasium B Become stronger, quicker, and smarter this off season!

Student athletes: are you looking to be in better shape going into your next sport season or want to continue your fitness regimen after your season is over? Use your off season to work with our skilled trainers to get you ready for your next season. This program will improve your strength, speed, and endurance while helping you prevent injuries that could keep you sidelined the whole season.

Day Date Tu,Th 4/3-4/26 Tu,Th 5/1-5/24

Time 6:00-6:45P 6:00-6:45P

Age 9-14 9-14

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 3/27 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 261600-01 4/24 $25 /$29 /$37 /$44 261600-02

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Weight Watchers® Meetings TRX Sports Performance Fitness Center The versatility of TRX Suspension Training allows for hundreds of functional exercises to be combined to create unique and challenging training programs that meet the performance enhancement goals of competitive athletes or dedicated fitness enthusiasts looking to break through plateaus. Train and tone your inner athlete with the help of a certified personal trainer.

Day Tu

Date 4/10-5/29

Time 3:30-4:00P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 10 & up 4/3 $71 /$83 /$104 /$125 261802-01

Now hosted by Mason Community Center!

Tread It! Fitness Center Combine incline and speed intervals on the treadmill with strength training intervals. Tread It! features the benefits of group energy and an instructor who will challenge you with no complicated dance steps to learn. Class is limited to 10 participants. A water bottle and towel are required.

Day Date Tu,Th 4/10-5/3 Tu,Th 5/8-5/31

Time 12:00-1:00P 12:00-1:00P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 12 & up 4/3 $48 /$56 /$70 /$84 261404-01 12 & up 5/1 $48 /$56 /$70 /$84 261404-02

Bodies in Balance: Water

Fitness Boot Camps Fitness Center

Leisure Pool

It’s never too late to start working on your better body. Our certified personal trainer will lead you through specially designed boot camps that burn fat and get you fit by targeting the areas of most concern.

These 45-minute classes feature exercises that will tighten and strengthen your core. The classes work perfectly as a stand-alone class or as a targeted add-on to your current fitness routine. Look for other boot camps in the coming months to target your problem areas.

Bodies in Balance is ideal for those who have arthritis, Parkinsons, fibromyalgia, or any other joint issues that may benefit from water exercise. By using the high resistance and low impact properties of water on your body, you can increase over-all muscle strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. This is a basic class for those starting an aquatic exercise program. Led by a certified athletic trainer, Bodies in Balance: Water is more rehab-based exercises than a traditional Water Fit class. If you are looking for a more medically inclined approach to your water program, this is the class for you.

Day Date Time Age Core Boot Camp M,W 4/2-4/25 9:30-10:15A 12 & up Swim Suit Boot Camp M,W 5/7-5/30 9:30-10:15A 12 & up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)

Activity

3/26

$14 /$16 /$20 /$24

261601-01

4/30

$14 /$16 /$20 /$24

261601-02

Challenge Your Fitness: Presidential Fitness Challenge Fitness Center

• Curl-ups (partial curl-ups) • Shuttle run • Endurance run/walk (4 laps around the track) • Pull-ups (right angle push-ups/flexed-arm hang) • V-sit reach (sit and reach) Day SA

Date 4/28

April / May 2012

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Beginner M 4/9-5/28 11:00-11:45A 18 & up 4/2 $45 /$52 /$65 /$78 Advanced* W 4/11-5/30 11:00-11:45A 18 & up 4/4 $45 /$52 /$65 /$78 *Must complete beginner level or have instructor approval to enroll.

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Bodies in Balance: Land Studio B

It’s time to bring back gym class. Take our unofficial Presidential Fitness Challenge and see how your fitness now stacks up against your fitness then.

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Sign up today at www.imaginemason.org/things-to-do

Time 9:00-11:00A

Age 15 & up

Fee Free

Bodies in Balance: Land is ideal for those who have arthritis, Parkinsons, fibromyalgia, balance issues, or any other joint pain. This is a basic class for those starting an exercise program or those who want to transition from aquatics exercises to a land-based program. The class is led by a certified athletic trainer and features more rehab-based exercises than a traditional fitness class. If you are looking for a medically inclined approach to your fitness program, this is the class for you.

Day Date Time Full Class Series F 4/13-6/1 11:00-11:45A Individual Class F 4/13-6/1 11:00-11:45A

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR)

Activity

18 & up

4/6

$45 /$52 /$65 /$78

261604-03

$9 /$10 /$13 /$15

261604-04

18 & up

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Strength and Flexibility Yoga Challenge Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. in the Member Lounge (beginning in April) Join the yoga team for ten minutes of an invigorating yoga flow circuit challenge that will put your strength, flexibility, and endurance to the test. Try for your personal best as you see how many times you can complete the yoga circuit: Mountain to Forward Fold to Plank to Low Push-up to Cobra to Down Dog to Warrior II (right side) to Plank to Low Push-up to Cobra to Down Dog to Warrior II (left side) to Chair and end the sequence as you started, with Mountain pose and ready to begin your next circuit.

Certified yoga instructors will demonstrate each of the poses prior to the test, evaluate your completed challenge, and recommend which yoga classes you can take to improve your strength, flexibility, and/or core to help you achieve your goals.

The Strength and Flexibility Yoga Challenge is free to all Mason Community Center members and is appropriate for all fitness levels. Come back in 6 weeks for a follow-up challenge to see how much you’ve improved and be entered into a drawing for a free massage at our Spa.

Senior Fitness Training Fitness Center Stay strong with a senior workout program that is perfect for all fitness levels. Join us in a circuit program designed each week by a certified personal trainer and run by a fitness specialist. Circuit training is a great way to get maximum results in minimum time. It is one of the best methods of exercising because it provides all-around fitness, tone, and strength. Join us in the Fitness Center!

Day Th F Th F

Date 4/5-5/3 4/6-5/4 5/17-6/14 5/18-6/15

Time 5:00-5:45P 11:00-11:45A 5:00-5:45P 11:00-11:45A

Age 55 & up 55 & up 55 & up 55 & up

Deadline 3/29 3/30 5/10 5/11

Personal Training Activity Room Jump start your spring training routine in time for summer!

Need a little extra motivation and accountability?

Not getting results?

Crunched for time?

Lori Hart has been teaching yoga classes since 2009 and acquired her 200-hour teacher training through Yoga Alliance. She discovered yoga in 2003 but transitioned away from it as she began to compete in triathlons. After her second trip to the physical therapist, who kept giving her yoga as her therapy, and unable to run, Lori thought it was time to start practicing yoga again! Today, she is teaches both yoga and cycling. She now brings the breath into her cycle classes and tries to weave the middle path into those who continually pound the pavement each and every day.

Want to improve your appearance?

Pooja Malhotra is a certified yoga teacher and was introduced to yoga at the early age of 11. She completed her yoga training in 1998 from Brij Mangal Yog & Nature Care Center in India. She also had an opportunity to learn under worldrenowned yogis like Lilias Folan, Bryan Kest, Nischala Joy Devi, Julie Lusk, and others. Pooja has served on the board for Cincinnati Yoga Teachers Association as their Apprentice Chairperson and has been featured on the radio talk show “Yoga: The other 98%.” She has been teaching a variety of yoga classes at Mason Community Center since April 2004.

Some of her classes have included Weight Loss Yoga, Yoga with Weights, Aqua Yoga, Yogalates, Chair Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Yoga for Babies, Yoga for Tots, Preschool Yoga, and Yoga for Kids.

Beth Tysl has been practicing yoga since 2001 and completed her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification in March 2007. She is registered with Yoga Alliance and has been a member of Cincinnati Yoga Teachers Association since January 2006. Her classes are friendly and down to earth as she guides, nurtures, and encourages students with the intention of offering an enjoyable and accessible yoga practice.

To register, see page 2.

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PERSONAL TRAINING

Meet Your Yoga Instructors

Kim Howell has been enjoying yoga for over 10 years and received her 200-hour teaching certification from the Yoga Alliance in 2009. Her teaching style incorporates a Vinyasa (flow) style of yoga with Ashtanga (power) yoga. She includes variety and fun with a challenging workout, encouraging students to build strength, flexibility, and a calm mind.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15 $0 /$10 /$13 /$15

Hope to improve your athletic performance?

Want better health?

Need to reduce stress?

If you answered yes to any of these items, you can benefit from personal training. Take the guesswork out of your workout and maximize your effort with the help of a Certified Personal Trainer. Our certified personal trainers will assess your current fitness level and coach you through an effective exercise program tailored to fit your needs. Mason Community Center offers a variety of training packages to match your goals. Stop by the Customer Service desk for more information or call 513.229.8555 to get started!

30-Minute Personal Training Packages Individual One 30-Minute Session: Six 30-Minute Sessions: Twelve 30-Minute Sessions:

Premier $30 $162 $316

Basic $35 $190 $371

Non-Member $53

Partner One 30-Minute Session: Six 30-Minute Sessions: Twelve 30-Minute Sessions:

Premier $45 $243 $475

Basic $52 $285 $558

Non-Member $78

1-Hour Personal Training Packages Individual One 1-Hour Session: Six 1-Hour Sessions: Twelve 1-Hour Sessions:

Premier $50 $270 $528

Basic $58 $317 $621

Non-Member $87

Partner One 1-Hour Session: Six 1-Hour Sessions: Twelve 1-Hour Sessions:

Premier $75 $405 $792

Basic $88 $476 $931

Non-Member $132

Small Group Training 30 Minutes 3 Participants 4 Participants

Premier $17 $13

Basic $20 $15

Non-Member $30 $23

1 Hour 3 Participants 4 Participants

Premier $34 $25

Basic $39 $29

Non-Member $59 $44

Ask about our large group training or private group exercise classes.

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GYMNASTICS

Clinical Exercise Program

Gymnastics

Fitness Center Clinical Exercise Program Helps You Get Back to Fitness Are you ready to go to the gym, but there’s an ache or pain preventing you from doing so? Maybe it’s lingering issues with an old injury or something that’s been an annoyance for a while. Perhaps you are hesitating because you’re not sure whether exercise will help it or make it worse. The solution may be a more medicallybased workout program through the Mason Community Center’s clinical exercise program.

This program pairs you with a certified athletic trainer from TriHealth. The athletic trainer will work with you to design a personalized exercise program to ensure your safe return to exercise and activity. All you need is a referral from your physician describing the issue and releasing you to exercise. The certified athletic trainer will then meet with you to discuss your medical conditions and design a program focused on your specific needs. The Community Center offers a variety of facilities to help you on your wellness journey, ranging from equipment in the fitness center to the track and warm water therapy pool.

Warm Water Therapy For those suffering from knee pain, stress fractures, arthritis, or any other need for water training, try our Warm Water Clinical Exercise Program.

To learn more, please ask to see the Wellness Supervisor on one of your visits to the center, or call the Wellness Supervisor at 513.229.8555.

Session Package 1 Session 4 Sessions 8 Sessions

Fee (Premier/ Basic/ Non-Member) $51 $60 $90 $125 $146 $219 $238 $280 $420

Multipurpose Room The City of Mason is pleased to offer state-of-the-art facilities for gymnastics programs. The 8,200 square foot gymnastics area is complete with tumbling tracks, a table vault, and a Resi-Pit-lined gymnastics pit. Students are able to participate recreationally or move on to the competition level with the Mason Community Center’s own Mason Twisters. Make-up classes will be scheduled only if the facility is closed for weather or maintenance, or if class is cancelled due to instructor illness. The make-up class will be on the corresponding day of the week after the last scheduled class.

4 Week Sessions Please note that our summer gymnastics classes are 4 weeks long.

Mom and Me This parent and child class will help develop your child's basic motor skills through jumping, skipping, hopping, running, and rolling. You will use beams, wedges, and mats to engage your child through structured play.

Day Date M 5/21-6/18 Tu 5/22-6/12 W 5/23-6/13 F 5/25-6/15 Sa 5/26-6/16 *No Class 5/28

Time 10:00-10:30A 10:30-11:00A 10:00-10:30A 9:45-10:15A 10:00-10:30A

Age 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr 18mo-3yr

Deadline 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/18 5/19

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $29 /$33 /$42 /$50 $29 /$33 /$42 /$50 $29 /$33 /$42 /$50 $29 /$33 /$42 /$50 $29 /$33 /$42 /$50

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Tiny Tumblers Designed just for 3 year olds, your child will learn to follow directions without the assistance of a parent and focus on basic gymnastics skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, headstands, and backbends. He or she will also work on circuit training and be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and the floor.

SPORTS FISHING

2012 Fishing Passes Pine Hill Lakes Park Fishing passes are required to fish and are available at the Mason Community Center. Passes are checked by Parks staff and volunteers.

Volunteers are identified by a name badge with the city logo and are available to answer questions and assist people using the parks. Persons without valid passes will be asked to purchase a pass.

Day Date M 5/21-6/18 Tu 5/22-6/12 W 5/23-6/13 F 5/25-6/15 Sa 5/26-6/16 *No Class 5/28

Time 10:30-11:15A 11:00-11:45A 4:15-5:00P 11:15A-12:00P 10:30-11:15A

Age 3 3 3 3 3

Deadline 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/18 5/19

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $29 /$33 /$42 /$50 $29 /$33 /$42 /$50 $29 /$33 /$42 /$50 $29 /$33 /$42 /$50 $29 /$33 /$42 /$50

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Jumping Jacks

Daily Fishing Pass Rates: Adult: $8.25 Youth (10-12) and Senior: $5.25 Children under 10 may fish for free and do not require a pass.

Your child will improve gross motor skills, flexibility, and coordination through circuit training and will have the opportunity to put the skills together to form a small routine. He or she will also be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and the floor.

Season Fishing Pass Rates:

Day Date M 5/21-6/18 W 5/23-6/13 W 5/23-6/13 Th 5/24-6/14 F 5/25-6/15 Sa 5/26-6/16 *No Class 5/28

2012 Adult Season Family Season Youth (10-12) Senior (60+)

Community Center Premier Member Resident Non-Resident $32 $57 $62 $115 $20 $20 $17 $17

City of Mason Resident $37 $72 $23 $19

Non-Resident $67 $135 $23 $19

Time 11:15A-12:15P 10:30-11:30A 5:00-6:00P 6:00-7:00P 10:15-11:15A 11:15A-12:15P

Age 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5

Deadline 5/14 5/16 5/16 5/17 5/18 5/19

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63

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Get the family involved! We host several fishing activities, including the Family Fishing Derby (see page 3) and Fishing Camp (see page 11) to making fishing fun for everyone!

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PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

Sassy Sixes and Sevens Students will work on gymnastics drills, conditioning, and routines similar to those introduced in the Beginners and Advanced Beginners classes and continue to improve on basic gymnastic skills, flexibility, and strength.

Day Tu W Th Sa

Date 5/22-6/12 5/23-6/13 5/24-6/14 5/26-6/16

Time 5:00-6:00P 7:15-8:15P 5:00-6:00P 12:15-1:15P

Age 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7

Deadline 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/19

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63

Activity 232371-10 232371-11 232371-12 232371-13

Adult Softball Leagues

Beginners

Mason Sports Park

Introduce your child to the world of gymnastics. Students will learn basic gymnastics skills on the floor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault.

Your child will then learn to put the skills together to form a routine.

Conditioning and flexibility are also introduced at this level.

Day Date Tu 5/22-6/12 Th 5/24-6/14

Time 6:00-7:00P 7:00-8:00P

Age 8-17 8-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 5/15 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 232387-01 5/17 $36 /$42 /$53 /$63 232387-02

Advanced Beginners Students in this class have some gymnastics experience and have mastered the basic Beginner skills. They should be able to perform all Beginner routines. This class will provide a greater challenge to students on the floor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault.

Day Date W 5/23-6/13

Time 6:00-7:15P

Age 8-17

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 5/16 $45 /$52 /$65 /$78

Activity 232381-01

MARTIAL ARTS

Tiny Tigers Tae Kwon Do

This is an age-specific curriculum designed to enhance your child's mental and physical development in a fun, positive, and motivating way while learning basic Tae Kwon Do techniques. Children advance at their own pace and earn colored belts through rank promotion testing.

Parents are encouraged to stay and watch the class.

Time 4:30-5:00P 4:30-5:00P

Age 4-5 4-5

Beginner Tae Kwon Do

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 3/29 $24 /$30 /$35 /$40 211102-05 4/26 $33 /$38 /$48 /$57 211102-06

Presented By I. K. Kim Tae Kwon Do

Meeting Room No previous experience is necessary for this class. Adults, teens, and children will train together in a family-oriented program.

All participants under the age of 13 must have a parent on site as a spectator.

Day Date Tu,Th 4/3-4/26 Tu,Th 5/1-5/31

Time 6:30-7:30P 6:30-7:30P

To register, see page 2.

Age 5 & up 5 & up

Teams will play one game per night (based on the number of teams registered) and are guaranteed 10 games. Additional weeks are allowed for rainouts. Each team may have up to 18 people per roster. USSSA rules apply. All teams must pay the USSSA fee of $25 to the league coordinator by the second scheduled game. Cost does not include umpire fees of $12.50 per team per game for all leagues. Umpire fees for the 10 regular season games are due the first week. Team captains should sign up on behalf of their team and are responsible for enforcing team rules. The league coordinator will schedule a mandatory captain's meeting prior to the start of the league. If you have questions, please contact the Sports Supervisor at 513.229.8555.

Day Date Men's Church Tu 4/17-8/28 Women's Church Tu 4/17-8/28 Co-Ed Th 4/19-8/16 Men's Competitive F 4/20-8/17

Time

Age

Deadline Fee

Activity

6:30-10:30P

18 & up

4/10

$300/team

222303-01

6:30-10:30P

18 & up

4/10

$300/team

222303-02

6:30-10:30P

18 & up

4/12

$300/team

222303-04

6:30-10:30P

18 & up

4/13

$300/team

222303-03

Presented By I. K. Kim Tae Kwon Do

Gymnasium B

Day Date Th 4/5-4/26 Th 5/3-5/31

SOFTBALL

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 3/27 $39 /$45 /$55 /$60 211100-03 4/24 $45 /$52 /$65 /$78 211100-04

Swing Balance A tip from Andy Horn, golf pro at the Golf Center at Kings Island The one thing I always work on during the spring is my swing balance. Not playing much over the winter causes my balance to be off when I start back.

The golf swing starts from the ground up. One thing I do is swing two short clubs together at the same time. I do this very slowly and at about half speed. This gets my golf muscles moving. I do this the day before I play.

I will next swing my driver long and slow, then swing two clubs again at the same time and then go back to the driver. I check my lower body and feet for good balance.

Work on swinging faster on your down swing, keeping good balance with both feet, and watch your finish to make sure your body is facing the target at the end.

Work on this and if you have any questions, please call me here at the Golf Center at Kings Island Pro Shop at 513.398.7700. Good luck and stay balanced.

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TENNIS

Tennis in the Parks Heritage Oak Park Tennis programs are provided for juniors and adults. Junior classes will follow the “games” approach to learning tennis. Classes will be half traditional stroke work and half focused on rallying skills. To teach rallying, the class will use bigger balls, fewer court lines, and multiple ball bounces to help kids play “real tennis” before they acquire all the racquet skills needed to play sets. Players will learn ball striking skills, scoring, rallying skills, and basic strategy—all in a fun, stimulating environment.

Rainout and makeup classes will be scheduled as needed. There is no makeup for missed classes. In case of inclement weather conditions, arrangements will be made. Please call the City of Mason Hotline at 513.229.8502 and select option 5 to hear program cancellations or delays due to weather.

Pee Wees Tennis This class is for beginners. Most enrollees will have little to no tennis experience.

Day Date Tu 4/24-5/22 Sa 4/28-5/26

Time 6:00-7:00P 10:00-11:00A

Age 4-5 4-5

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 4/17 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 232100-01 4/21 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 232100-02

Future Stars Tennis Future Stars are just beginning to play from the baseline. This program will follow the "games" approach to learning tennis.

Day Tu Th Sa

Date 4/24-5/22 4/26-5/24 4/28-5/26

Time 7:00-8:00P 6:00-7:00P 11:00A-12:00P

Age 6-8 6-8 6-8

Deadline 4/17 4/19 4/21

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87

Activity 232101-01 232101-02 232101-03

Junior Champs Tennis These children are beginners or graduates from Future Stars. They are comfortable serving and playing from the baseline and beginning to rally.

Day Date Th 4/26-5/24 Sa 4/28-5/26

Time 7:00-8:00P 12:00-1:00P

Age 7-13 7-13

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 4/19 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 232102-01 4/21 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 232102-02

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate This class is for students who are beginning to play sets. They can hit six of ten serves in from the baseline and can rally five balls in a row with a partner from the baseline.

Day Date Th 4/26-5/24 Sa 4/28-5/26

Time 8:00-9:00P 12:00-1:00P

Age 10-18 10-18

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 4/19 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 232103-01 4/21 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 232103-02

Adult Beginner Tennis This class will focus on basic stroke work, rallying skills, and learning how to play sets.

Day Date Tu 4/24-5/22

Time 8:00-9:00P

Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 14 & up 4/17 $50 /$58 /$73 /$87 222100-01

Running Etiquette A tip from Paul Heintz, owner of Mojo Running. Visit Mojo Running’s kiosk in the Symbiosis store at Mason Community Center or the main Mojo Running store in West Chester.

Etiquette isn’t just for dining! Here are some tips for the savvy runner from runningcoach.com. Visit their site for more.

Everyday Runs

• When in a group, don’t take over the entire road, sidewalk, or trail. Leave room for someone to pass.

• When you are coming up from behind someone, call out “on your left/right,” or “watch your back,” or even just, “excuse me.”

• Leave keys, loose change, and other jiggling items at home instead of jingling in your pocket.

• Be runner friendly. If your running group gets spread out during a run, agree where to regroup. Do this a few times depending upon the length of the run for the ultimate in safety and courtesy.

• It’s good to be a step ahead in business but not with your training partner. Run side-by-side whenever possible.

• Avoid broadcasting your discomfort by groaning, grunting, or wheezing. Slow down if you must, but keep the sounds down.

• Learn to dress and undress on the run. Don’t ask the group to wait while you tie your shoes or otherwise adjust your attire for comfort.

• If you are running in a tight pack and see a hazard on the course, call out or raise your hand so those following will know something’s up.

• Don’t assume because someone is slower they want your coaching advice. Speed is not an indicator of knowledge.

Racing

• Turn off beeping watches, heart rate monitor alarms, and cell phones!

• Line up in a place appropriate for your pace. If you can’t run the fastest time, move off the front line.

• Volunteers are just that—volunteers. Say “thank you.”

• For everyone’s safety, try to drop cups, clothes, sponges, etc., in appropriate places.

• Don’t stop suddenly to walk—especially at water stations.

Slow down, signal or otherwise get out of the way.

• Some runners race for fun, some for speed, and some for social atmosphere, so don’t expect all runners to be social before or during a race. (But you should still smile at everyone.)

• Spectating is hard work! Give spectators a thumbs-up.

• “Looking good” is acceptable encouragement. “Get the lead out!” isn’t.

Be a running partner that a running partner would love to have!

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April / May 2012

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Non-resident

O P E N H O U S E Mason

Community Center

Saturday, April ��, ���� • � a.m. - � p.m.

Enjoy a free family day at Mason Community Center! Conquer the climbing wall, try an exergame, relax in the leisure pool, work out in the fitness center, and more!

Become a member on April �� and take advantage of our open house special: Your first month of membership will be free.*

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:

(all activities will be held in the gymnasium unless otherwise noted)

�:�� a.m. �:�� a.m. � a.m. - �� p.m.

�� a.m. ��:�� a.m.

BODYPUMP technique and form review BODYPUMP Release �� - launch Meet the Trainers (Fitness Center/Member Lounge)

BONUS: Sign up for a personal training package between � a.m. and � p.m. on Open House day and receive a ��% discount.

Zumba - Bring a friend!

Water Fitness Class Sampler (pools) Featuring �� minutes each of shallow water Cardio Water Fit and Aqua Zumba (Leisure Pool), and Deep Water Aerobics (Competition Pool). Bring your suit and a friend!

� - � p.m.

Spring Fling (see sidebar)

*Administrative fees apply.

All other regularly scheduled group exercise classes will run as scheduled.

Spring Fling • � - � p.m.

Celebrate spring at our Spring Fling! Enjoy carnival games, prizes, and a special cra�. The Spring Fling is open to everyone, regardless of membership.

Games and events** include: • Bunny Ear Ring Toss • Spin for a Prize • • • • •

Lollipop Tree (Symbiosis) Wooden Ring Toss Bean Bag Toss Egg & Spoon Game Ta�oo Station

• Seed Planting Kit • Flower Pot Decorating (Fitness Center) • Duck Pond (Leisure Pool) • Bird Feeder Cra� • Candy Climb (Climbing Wall) **All games and events will be held in the gymnasium unless otherwise noted.

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