EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT

Preschool

NATURE BUG NATURE CAMP

This program is designed to help children explore and learn about the natural world around them through hands-on activities and games. Led by our experienced instructors, children will have the opportunity to participate in nature walks, scavenger hunts, and more! All while discovering the wonders of the great outdoors. Join us for adventure and learning at Nature Bug Nature Camp!

Age: 1-5

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11

EDISON JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER

18719 Sep 13-Oct 4 W 11am-12pm

Mixed Media Drawing And Painting

This art class is for young participants and their adult partners to create strategic art projects using glue, paint, paper and more. Participants will practice following basic instructions, learn how to share and work on their fine motor skills. Adult participation is required.

Age: 3-5

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

19180 Nov 6-Nov 27 M 10am-11am

Kid Kitchen

Join this fun introduction to the world of cooking classes for your toddler. In class they will learn cooking basics and kitchen safety. Each class will end with tasting the yummy dish created that day! Please bring a large container with a tight lid to take home your food. Please Note: Recipes and food products will contain gluten and eggs.

Age: 3-5

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

18709 Sep 22-Oct 13 F 10am-11am

We support Inclusion

Intro To The World Of Music

Students will have fun learning about different instruments for the first time and then learning to play with them as a group.

Age: 3-5

CR Fee: $4.50 NCR Fee: $9.50

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

18706 Oct 2-Oct 23 M 9:45am-10:30am

Quick Crafts For Preschoolers

Does your toddler like to explore through art? If so, join us to create themed art projects each week.

Age: 4 and under

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11

W.D. HILL RECREATION CENTER

18942 Oct 3-Oct 24 T 10am-11am

18943 Nov 7-Nov 28 T 10am-11am

- Persons of all ability levels are welcome at every facility and every program.

CR: City Resident; NCR: Non-City Resident

S.T.E.A.M. CREATION

Do you know that seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling are all important parts of a great learning experiences? Also, that technology is anything that has been created by humans. In our program, we will use three or more of our senses to create a fun STEAM project. Participants only need to bring a smile. We will be serving a small snack.

Age: 2-5

CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50

I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER

18848 Oct 12 Th 10am-11am

18849 Oct 26 Th 10am-11am

Youth And Teen

Resource Center

Resource Center provides a place for the public to work uninterrupted on job or school-related projects--anything from homework assignments to resume writing.

Age: 5-18

No Cost

WEAVER STREET RECREATION CENTER

18921 Sep 5-Dec 29 M-Sa 3pm-9pm

Exploring Textiles

The program is designed for participants to learn how to create different types of crafts using various fabrics. The participant will sew a llama, cross stitch a keychain, tie dye a pillow case and loom a potholder together. The participant must be mature enough to handle tiny needles and adult scissors. Join in on the fun!

Age: 7-12

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

19096 Sep 6-Sep 27 W 6pm-7pm

HANG TIME

Want a place to chill, relax, and kick back? Come hang out or participate in both physical and leisure activities in a safe, structured environment. Youth will have access to the computer lab, game room, gym, video games, pool table, air hockey, ping pong, Facebook, Twitter, and more!

Age: 5-12

No Cost

WEAVER STREET RECREATION CENTER

18923 Sep 5-Dec 29 M-F 3pm-6pm

OPEN COMPUTER LAB

Come in and take advantage of our computer lab. Access to the Internet and Microsoft Office products will be available.

Age: 13-18

No Cost

W.D. HILL RECREATION CENTER

18965 Sep 2-Dec 30 M,W 6pm-8pm Sa 10am-12pm

WRITER’S

Block Music Academy

Writer’s Block is a life skills development program that provides a prevention/intervention platform through muse. We’ll use interpersonal life skill development groups that focus on self-growth and improving one’s mindset.

Age: 13-18

CR Fee: $12 NCR Fee: $17

I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER

18853 Sep 7-Sep 28 Th 6pm-8pm

18854 Oct 5-Oct 26 Th 6pm-8pm

18855 Nov 2-Nov 30 Th 6pm-8pm

ADULTING 101: TEEN KITCHEN

Teens, come to a class where you will get a breakdown of one of the most important elements to learn when you are living on your own: food. Each week we will make a super-simple meal to take home, and learn a skill about food: making a food budget, writing a grocery list, making a weekly menu, and more.

Age: 13-18

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

19100 Sep 8-Sep 29 F 6pm-7pm

Tree Id

Take a hike around beautiful Sandy Creek Park and learn how to identify five different native trees.

Age: 7-11

CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50

SANDY CREEK PARK

18993 Sep 12 T 5pm-6pm

Dye Happy

Tie-dye some funky socks using all-natural materials like avocado pits and turmeric roots.

Age: 7-11

CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50

CFLRC AT LYON PARK

18994 Sep 19 Tu 5pm-6pm

Builders Academy

In this class, young minds will be encouraged to use problem-solving and creativity to accomplish tasks given each week. Projects will be S.T.E.M. based, and participants will be able to take their new creations home to show off their skills to family and friends.

Age: 7-12

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

18770 Oct 6-Oct 27 F 6pm-7pm

Spider Squad

It’s orb-weaver season! Hunt for cool spiders and spider webs with other arachnid enthusiasts.

Age: 7-12

CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50

SANDY CREEK PARK

18995 Oct 10 T 5pm-6pm

Simple Sewing For Teens

In this program participants will the learn the basics of hand and machine sewing. They will learn how sewing skills are a practical and a fun way to express themselves and be greener.

Age: 13-18

CR Fee: $4.50 NCR Fee: $9.50

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

19097 Oct 13-Oct 27 F 6pm-7pm

Fall Foliage

Enjoy the fall colors at West Point on the Eno and learn the science behind the leaves’ change.

Age: 7-12

CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50

WEST POINT ON THE ENO

18996 Oct 24 T 5pm-6pm

Kid Kitchen

Love to cook? Want to be a chef? Join this fun cooking class for youth. You will learn cooking basics. In each class you will learn how to prepare snacks and small meals and have fun doing it. Please bring a large container with a tight lid to take home your food after each class. Please Note: Recipes and food products will contain gluten and eggs.

Age: 6-12

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

18708 Sep 11-Oct 2 M 6pm-7pm

Gourds Galore

Hunt for squashes and gourds hidden around Whippoorwill Park.

Age: 5-12

CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50

WEST POINT ON THE ENO

18997 Nov 7 Tu 5pm-6pm

Pinecone Crafts

You’d be surprised by how much you can do with a humble pinecone or acorn. Stop by Lyon Park to make some fun crafts using natural materials.

Age: 7-12

CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50

CFLRC AT LYON PARK

18998 Nov 14 Tu 5pm-6pm

The Voices Of Our Youth

Participants will learn basic skills utilizing proper posture, diction and tempo as well as proper breathing techniques. This class will be set to popular and traditional songs.

Age: 8-12

CR Fee: $2.25 NCR Fee: $7.25

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

19181 Dec 4-6 M,W 6:30pm-7:15pm

HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER

18663 Sep 1-Dec 29 M,W,F 10am-8:30pm

18664 Sep 2-Dec 16 Sa 10am-1:30pm

We support Inclusion - Persons of all ability levels are welcome at every facility and every program.

CR: City Resident; NCR: Non-City Resident

Storytime Stroll

Come on an easy stroll around Sandy Creek park, where a story will unfold as we walk.

Age: 5-12

CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50

SANDY CREEK PARK

18999 Dec 5 T 5pm-6pm

Young Wrappers

Get in the giving spirit by making your own upcycled wrapping paper!

Age: 7-12

CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50

CFLRC AT LYON PARK

19000 Dec 12 T 5pm-6pm

Adult And Family Pleasant Planning

Put aside time for social, artistic, and self-care objectives. Enjoy getting (or staying) organized! Learn scheduling tools to get your thoughts out of your head. If you have a digital planner, this is still an event for you; it is a great craft, and a way to set personal goals for yourself. Are you trying to save money, exercise more, or even just take more time for yourself? Schedule it! It’s more likely to happen if you write it down. If you’re a paper planner already, this event is a way to do goal-setting too, or to turn a chore into a pleasant crafting activity. Please bring a paper planner with you. We will be focusing on the monthly pages of our calendars. Since it is not January, a “dateless,” flat-laying monthly planner might be a good purchase if you don’t have a planner yet.

Age: 18 and up

CR Fee: $12 NCR Fee: $17

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

Simple Sewing For Adults

In this program participants will the learn the basics of hand and machine sewing. Participants will learn how sewing skills are a practical and a fun way to express themselves and be greener.

Age: 19 and up

CR Fee: $24 NCR Fee: $29

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

19098 Sep 30-Oct 14 Sa 10am-12pm

Healthy Cooking

Looking for a change in your eating habits, but not sure what will fit best for your lifestyle? Then join us as we explore several modern food trends to find out what will work for you! This hands-on class will also help you sharpen your skills in the kitchen, while giving you a chance to socialize with other “foodies”! Please bring a large container with a tight lid to take home your food. Please Note: Recipes and food products will contain gluten and eggs.

Age: 18 and up

CR Fee: $24m NCR Fee: $29

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

18714 Oct 9-Oct 30 M 6pm-7:30pm

Mature Adult Activities

INTRODUCTION TO RESIN CRAFTING

WORKSHOP

No experience required! Come learn how to cast objects in resin, to make your own resin crafts to keep. You will make a keychain and decorative magnets! You will need to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty since resin does not wash out of clothes.

Age: 55 and up

CR Fee: $3 NCR Fee: $8

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

19099 Sep 18 M 11am-1pm

Beginner Poetry Writing

Join us as we explore different styles of writing poetry. This workshop is designed to activate the mind and to allow the participant to think outside the box. Poetry can be any life experience and you can use it as a meditation plan to move forward in life.

Age: 55 and up

CR Fee: $2.25 NCR Fee: $7.25

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

19094 Sep 26 T 11am-12:30pm

Beginner Quilt Making

The class will focus on teaching participants how to use a needle, thread, and other measuring tools. The participant will make their own quilt and add backer and trim to the quilt. Join us and create something beautiful.

Age: 55 and up

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11

WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER

19095 Oct 5-Oct 26 Th 6pm-7pm

Healthy Cooking

Come join us to learn about the health benefits of various fruits and vegetables. Cooking tips, recipes and other educational materials will be provided. Takes place on 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Age: 55 and up No Cost

HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER

18959 Sep 19 Tu 11am-11:45am

18960 Oct 17 Tu 11am-11:45am

18961 Nov 21 Tu 11am-11:45am

Durham Parks and Recreation has been recognized as a Playful City USA since 2009! Playful City USA is a recognition program honoring cities and towns that ensure that kids in their communities get the balanced and active play they need to thrive.

We support Inclusion

- Persons of all ability levels are welcome at every facility and every program.

CR: City Resident; NCR: Non-City Resident