Children’s Programs

Parent/Child Together Programs

■ VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK ■ PAT WHITE CENTER AT BEN LOMOND

ABRAKADOODLE® PRESENTS: DOODLERS AGES 6-12

This popular art program helps kids stretch their creative muscles and exercise their right brains in action-oriented classes filled with color, texture, shape and fun! Our art lessons are carefully crafted to promote uniqueness and imaginative thinking as kids create their own masterpieces through drawing, painting, cutting, molding and exploring various materials. Each lesson introduces a new technique or artist’s style. 210125 VA T May 4-25 / 5:30p-6:30p $70

POPSICLES & PAINT AGES 10+

Let’s paint! We will provide the cool treats and the colors; you bring your creative eye. Weather permitting, we will venture outdoors and be inspired by the world around us. Canvas, paint and brushes will be provided. 210125 VB F Apr 30 / 6p-8p $25 210125 VC Sat May 15 / 12p-2p $25

SPORTS SAMPLER AGES 3-5

The Sampler is designed for parents to work alongside their little athlete and begin experiencing a variety of sports. During this session parents and children will have the opportunity to learn a new sport and skills each session. Come prepared to play games and learn basic sports techniques in a fun environment with helpful instructors. 222303 VD Sat May 1-22 / 11a-11:45a $35

KIDS FOR KIDS TRIATHLON Sept. 19

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CREATIVE CONNECTIONS W/PARENT AGES 2-3

Join us for exciting preschool activities and take-home projects! We will share creative ideas to make learning a fun experience through play anywhere. Great ideas and resources will be shared that you can do at home with things you already have! 210125 BA W Apr 28-May 12 / 10a-11:15a $40

■ HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas (703) 367-7872 MUSEUM KIDS MONDAY! AGES 2-9

Bring your child to Ben Lomond this summer to explore history through sight, sound, smell, and touch through hands-on activities and crafts! Topics will vary each month and include subjects such as farming, archaeology, or 19th century toys. An adult must be able to participate with children. Please contact the site to learn about the subject of the month. Reservations are not required. 210125 MA M May 17 / 10a-11a $5 210125 MB M Jun 21 / 10a-11a $5 210125 MC M Jul 19 / 10a-11a $5 210125 MD M Aug 16 / 10a-11a $5

■ SHARRON BAUCOM DALE CITY

RECREATION CENTER

TEENAGE PAINT, SIP & MUNCH NIGHT AGES 12-17 This instructor lead class is a “drop off” event for the beginner, budding or advanced artist. Each student will explore acrylic paint techniques while creating their own canvas painting. Students will leave with their own canvas painting. Light snacks included. Bring a friend for an evening of fun! 110125 DE T Apr 20 / 6p-8p $32

PLANT AND TAKE GARDENING CLASS AGES 3-6

Come with your child and create a beautiful vegetable garden to take home and enjoy. All gardeners will design and plant their own garden complete with a special snack. Great Mothers day outing and gift. Your little gardener will love it! 110301 DG F May 7 / 1p-2p $25