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Classes/Programs
On Track Homework Helpers
Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Date: Monday through Thursday (during academic school year) Time: 3-5:30 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Cost: Free The program is designed for grades K-12 and features supervised homework assistance with Robert McKinney, & ETSU students. One on one tutoring as well as special projects assistance in school work.
Program Day Time
Gym Activities Monday - Friday 4-5:30 p.m. Free Fridays Friday 4-7 p.m. Computer Lab Monday-Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. Age All ages 6+ 6-18
Preregistration for Carver’s Afterschool Program
Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Date: Preregistration July 18–Aug 12 (Program begins Aug. 8) Time: 4-7 p.m. Ages: 6-18 Cost: 50 per child (for the year) The after school program is designed to help kids in all school subjects. The first 80 kids to register will receive a free T-shirt for the Carver after school program.
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Storytime for Preschoolers
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Wednesdays, May 4- 25; Aug. 3 - 31 Time: 10–11 a.m. Age: 3-5 Cost: Free Registration: Register by May 3 Help foster a lifelong love of books in your children by bringing them to story time! nteractive activity will follow. Instructor: Maria Skinner
Super Sprouts
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Fridays, May 6–27 and Aug. 5-26 Time: 9-10 a.m. Ages: 1-2 years old Cost: Free Registration: Register by May 5 Develop coordination, balance and movement skills while having fun! Soft Koosh and Nerf type equipment is used so kids will build confidence and have lots of fun. Parent participation is welcome and encouraged! Instructor: Maria Skinner Start Smart Soccer Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-461-4851 Registration: Aug. 18–Sept. 8 Date: Thursdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20 Ages: 3-5 year olds and 6-9 year olds Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m. for 3-5 year olds and 6:30-7:30 p.m. for 6-9 year olds Cost: $25/resident fee, $30/non-resident fee Start Smart Soccer is a NAYS program that emphasizes parent participation. This six-week session will teach the basic rules and skills of the game in a healthy and safe environment for the kids to play and learn the game of soccer.
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Langston Afterschool Institute: 2022 Fall Session
Location: Langston Centre, 315 Elm St. Call: 423-434-5788 Date: Aug. 4-Dec. 20 Time: 3–6 p.m. Grades: Rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders Cost: $0 Langston Afterschool Institute is a program based upon STEAM education. STEAM education is focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. This program focuses on these subject areas while weaving a multicultural awareness thread throughout our programming. We have daily themed programs such as Medicine Mondays, Langston Linguistics, Biology Society, and Chemistry Magic! Stay tuned for the full detailed schedule
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More Opportunities
Jr. Gs
Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Daily through August Time: 4–5 p.m. Ages: 6–12 Cost: Free Description: The programming for young people learning about gardening, composting, worm farming, greenhouse use, herbs, and food preservation.
National Fruit Cocktail Day
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Friday, May 13 Time: 1–2 p.m. Age: All Ages Cost: Free Enjoy a yummy fruit salad and get your necessary nutrients while you celebrate National Fruit Cocktail Day!
Filipino Cooking Class
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5725 Date: Tuesdays, June 7–Aug. 23 Time: 2–4:30 p.m. Age: 18 + Cost: $5/class Registration: Register by Friday, June 3 Curious about Filipino food? This introductory cooking class is the perfect way to dive in. For those interested in learning how to cook Filipino food, this hands-on class with Chef Maria is the perfect place to start. Minimum of five people must register. Instructor: Maria Skinner Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursday, June 16 Time: 1–2 p.m. Age: All Ages Cost: Free National Fudge Day is a day to enjoy the deliciousness of this decadent, sweet candy that is appreciated all over the world. It cannot be denied that celebrating this delicious, tasty treat is a great way to spend just about any day, especially on National Fudge Day!
National Blueberry Muffin Day
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Monday, July 11 Time: 8–9 a.m. Age: All Ages Cost: Free We will be celebrating National Blueberry Muffin Day by giving away muffins at 8 a.m. and will continue while supplies last.
Nation Ice Cream Sandwich Day
Location: Rotary Park Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesday, Aug. 2 Time: Noon–2 p.m. Age: All Ages Cost: Free Here's the scoop, get a free ice cream sandwich (while supplies last) and visit beautiful Rotary Park for some family fun!
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Teen Center
Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Monday-Thursday Time: 5–7 p.m. Ages: Grades 7–12 Cost: Free Teens will have different activities on a daily basis such as Wii, billiards, foosball, air hockey & career development (guest speakers on Various Topics) the teen room will consist of providing a place for teens that is safe & fun with adult supervision and good peer support we hope to affect lives & influence the future choices and good decisions for our teens.
Teen Night! Glow-in-the-Dark Nerf War
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Friday, Aug. 19 Time: 6-8 p.m. Ages: 13-17 Cost: Free Registration: July 29-Aug. 10 Gear up for MPCC’s first Glow-in-the-Dark Nerf War! Join us with your closest friends as we battle the night away in your brightest colors. All participants must come prepared with their own Nerf guns that must be approved by staff before use. Nerf darts will be provided at the time of the event.
Teen Trivia Night
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursday, Aug. 18 Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Ages: 13-18 Registration: Register online or in-person at MPCC by Friday, Aug. 12 Cost: Free Join us for a night of trivia, pizza, and fun! Carver’s G.O.T.R.
Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Every Wednesday & Friday (in-house girls only) Time: 4-5 p.m. Grades: 3–6 Cost: Sponsorships Girls on the Run reaches girls at a critical stage, strengthening, their confidence at a time when society begins to tell them they can’t. Understanding the important connection between physical and emotional health. The program addresses the whole girl when she needs it the most.
Open Badminton
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Mondays, ongoing May-August Time: 6–7:30 p.m. Ages: All ages (Children 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) Cost: Free Everyone is welcome to try badminton and see what you got! For beginners, it is a great way to work on your skills while having fun!
Open Volleyball
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Wednesdays, ongoing May-August Time: 6–7:30 p.m. Ages: All Ages (Children 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) Cost: Free Everyone is welcome to try volleyball and see what you got! For beginner, it is a great way to continue to work on your volleyball skills while having fun!
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Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursdays, beginning Aug. 11 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Ages: All Ages (Children 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) Cost: Free Funny name, addictive game! Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court: 20’ x 44,’ with a whiffle ball type ball, a square ping pong paddle, and the net lowered like a tennis net. The first side scoring eleven points and leading by at least two points wins. Pickleball can be played with singles or doubles. Pickleball can be as fast or slow as you want it and is very kind to beginners.
Bike Maintenance Workshop
Location: Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesday, May 10 Time: 6-7 pm Ages: All ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult) Registration: Register by Monday, May 9th by phone or in person at MPCC Cost: Free A professional from Trek Bicycle Johnson City will demonstrate basic bike maintenance skills. You will leave with a better understanding of your own bike and feel more confident on your next biking adventure! Location: Johnson City Parks Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesdays, May 17–Aug. 16 (weather permitting) Time: 2-3 p.m. Ages: Families (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult) Registration: Please register by phone or in person at Memorial Park Community Center Cost: Free Instructor: Roy Oakley Join us every Tuesday for a fun and educational hike in our beautiful parks. Please pack plenty of water and snacks! Spaces are limited!
BIKE. ALL. OUT. Group Bike Ride
Location: Tweetsie Trail, Alabama Street Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Saturday, May 21 Time: 10 a.m. Ages: Skilled and mature riders of all ages. Registration: Register by Thursday, May 19 by phone or in person at Memorial Park Community Center Cost: Free Instructor: Roy Oakley To celebrate National Bike Month, join us as we take a ride down the Tweetsie Trail! We will meet others who also share a passion for biking and enjoy the scenery of the trail! Helmets are required. Bikes will not be supplied for this ride.
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Location: Tweetsie Trail, Alabama St. Call: 423-434-5749 Dates: May 28, 10 a.m.-noon June 25, 10 a.m.-noon July 30, 10 a.m.-noon August 27, 10 a.m.-noon Ages: All ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult) Registration: Register by phone or in person at Memorial Park Community Center Cost: Free Instructor: Roy Oakley Meet us at the Tweetsie Trail Trailhead on the last Saturday of every month for a fun bike ride for the whole family! We will make our way down the trail and enjoy the scenery and good conversations! Safety is our priority. Helmets are required. Bikes will not be supplied for this ride. All are welcome! Location: Johnson City Parks Call: 423-434-5749 Dates: May 28, 1-3 p.m. June 25, 1-3 p.m. July 30, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 27, 1-3 p.m. Ages: All ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult) Registration: Register by phone or in person at Memorial Park Community Center Cost: Free Instructor: Roy Oakley Meet us at the park each month for a fun and educational hiking series! We will meet others with a passion for hiking while we get immersed in our beautiful parks. Please pack water, snacks, and camera! Spaces are limited!
Karate
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Mondays, June 13-Aug. Time: Beginners- 5:15-6 p.m.; advanced 6:157 p.m. Ages: Elementary children Cost: $11 registration fee (one time), $10/ class Learn the basics or expand on your skills at these classes each week! Instructor: Champions in Motion
Cheer
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursdays, June 16- Aug. 25 Time: 4-6 years-5:45-6:30 p.m. 7-9 years-6:30-7:15 p.m. 10-older-7:15-8 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: $11 registration fee (one time), $10/ class Have a child that wants to learn to cheer? Join one of these classes weekly and get your cheer on! Instructor: Champions in Motion
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Arts & Crafts
Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Monday–Friday Time: 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Kids will participate in painting, coloring, making art projects for special occasions.
Book Bundles
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Weekdays, May 2–Aug. 31 Time: 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Age: 3-18 Cost: Free Come and read! Johnson City Public Library will deliver the materials to MPCC where books must be read inside the facility and returned in the designated book container. Young Adult Reading Program
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Wednesdays, May 4–Aug. 31 Time: 4–5 p.m. Age: 13–18 Cost: Free Mix and mingle with other teens who share the love of reading. How to Crochet for Beginners
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Wednesdays, May 4–Aug. 31 Time: 4–5 p.m. Age: 18 + Cost: Free Registration: Register by Tuesday, May 2 You will learn the basic crochet stitches. Bring your own crochet hook (4 – 5 mm recommended) and a good yarn. Minimum of five people must register. Instructor: Maria Skinner Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursdays, May 5–26 and Aug. 4-25 Time: 4–4:45 p.m. Age: 6-18 Cost: $2/class Registration: Register by May 4 Class will explore painting, drawing, fun arts and crafts and other mediums. Parental assistance is not required. Instructor: Maria Skinner
School Age Summer Artsy
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursdays, May 5–Aug. 25 Time: 2–2:45 p.m. Age: 3-12 Cost: $2/class Registration: Register by May 2 Class will explore painting, drawing, fun arts and crafts and other mediums. Parental assistance is not required. Instructor: Maria Skinner
Mother’s Day Craft
Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: May 6 Time: 4 p.m.–5 p.m. Ages: 6 years and up Cost: Free Kids will make a surprise for their mother’s to take home to them for Mother’s Day to show them there love as a mother.
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Summer Dance Camps
Mermaids and Dragon Dance Camp
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 540-392-9138 Date: June 27, 28, and 29 Time: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Ages: 3-5 Cost: $40 Registration: June 1-26 Bring your little MERMAID or DRAGON to our fanciful themed camp! Each day filled with magical dances, games, stories and crafts to take home daily. We encourage participants to dress in fanciful attire! Instructor: Amy Simmons
Princess Pop Star Bows and Bling Dance Camp
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 540-392-9138 Date: June 27, 28, and 29 Time: 5:15-6 p.m. Ages: 6-10 Cost: $40 Registration: June 1-26 The perfect camp for your special glamour diva! POPSTAR themed camp! Participate in fashion modeling, learn a HIP HOP dance, and create and take home BLING craft daily! Dress as your best DIVA for camp! Instructor: Amy Simmons
Hip Hop–Summer Sunshine Camp
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 540-392-9138 Date: June 27, 28, and 29 Time: 6-6:30 p.m. Ages: 8 and older Cost: $35 Registration: June 1-26 SUNSHINY FUN, high energy HIP HOP class teaches combinations & routine. Hip Hop is a great class to take for FUN exercise or for weight loss and building coordination. Come dance and laugh with us this summer! Instructor: Amy Simmons
Angel Steps Dance
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 540-392-9138 Date: June 27, 28, and 29 Time: 6:30-7 p.m. Ages: 6 and older Cost: $35 Registration: June 1-26 No prior dance required. Come learn a graceful, inspirational dance using tambourines/dance ribbons! Great low impact exercise class! Instructor: Amy Simmons
Classes & Programs-Wednesdays
Dancers Dreams Performing Arts Academy Classes
Instructor: Amy Simmons Family and multi-class discounts! Classes for boys, girls, teens, and adults Preschool dance (tap, ballet, creative movement/floor tumbling) hip hop, clogging, praise & worship dance
Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Ballet, Tumbling, Creative Movement) Call: 540-392-9138 Date: Wednesdays beginning Aug. 3 Time: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Ages: 3-5 years Cost: $45/month Description: This is a beginning class for children’s acro/dance, creative movement, and ballet. An exciting dance class for the budding tumbling ballerina! Many dance styles taught within age appropriate dances and drills. Acting through movements and basic ballet along with tumbling. Instructor: Amy Simmons call 540-392-9138
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Location: Memorial Park Community Center (hip hop, ballet/gymnastics, clogging) Call: 540-392-9138 Date: Wednesdays beginning Aug. 3 Time: 5:15-5:45pm Ages: 6-10 years Cost: $45/month Description: FUN, high energy HIP HOP class that teaches combinations and routines. Hip Hop is a great class to take for FUN exercise or for weight loss and building coordination. Instructor: Amy Simmons
“Learn the craft of knowing how to open your heart and to turn on your creativity. There’s a light inside of you.” - Judith Jamison
Angel Steps” Praise Dance“
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 540-392-9138 Date: Wednesdays beginning Aug. 3 Time: 6-6:30 p.m. Ages: 6+ Cost: $35/month Great class for all ages. Inspirational and uplifting, praise through dance. Easy low impact movement with a touch of basic graceful movement and fun props! NO prior dance required, and fun for all ages! Instructor: Amy Simmons
Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 540-392-9138 Date: Wednesdays beginning Aug. 3 Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages: 8-Adult Cost: $35/month Description: FUN, high energy, dance class, learning hip hop combinations and routines! Hip hop is a great class that can be taken for weight loss, and building coordination. Popular class for teens who love to dance! Take weekly for fun or participate in the Christmas show and June recital or community events! Instructor: Amy Simmons
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