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CHEER AMERICA CHEERLEADING
Join the fun! Cheer America is a cheerleading/pom pon/dance program that allows children to have fun and make friends while they learn. This program improves coordination, physical fitness, flexibility and the ability to work with others. Students will also learn popular high school cheers, work on jumps, leaps, splits and many other skills, as well as a choreographed pom pon routine. Classes will be held at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center every Friday. Open to any youth ages 4 - 15. Cost is $7.00 per lesson. Class Times are 4:00 - 4:45 p.m., 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. and 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Session I Sept. 24, 2010 - Jan. 21, 2011(No class on Nov. 26, Dec 24 & Dec 31)Session II Feb. 11, 2011 - June 10, 2011(No class on Apr. 22 & 29) |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE NIGHT
On the first Friday of every month, starting in October, boys and girls in grades 6-8 will be invited to the Richard A. Young Recreation Center for an evening of dancing and fun. Each dance will run from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 per person and the program will run through May. Disc jockey for all dances provided by Spectrum Entertainment. |
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WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR
This one-day, three-hour seminar is designed to help women and girls 12 years and older build their self-confidence and reduce vulnerability to attack. Master Gordon Schollenberger, a retired police Sergeant and fourth degree black belt, teaches this valuable course. Learn methods to increase your awareness and protect and defend yourself. You will also learn mental preparation, targets, everyday tips, and how to use your built in weapons. Each one-day seminar will be held at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center. A minimum of 10 students are needed to run the class.
Cost is $25.00 per student.
Seminar I: Oct 9, 2010 12:00 - 3:00p.m.
Seminar II: Feb 12, 2011 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Seminar III: May 14, 2011 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
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START SMART™ PROGRAMS
Start Smart Development is an introductory program which focuses on a variety of general sports skills including throwing, catching, kicking and batting. Parents and children work one-on-one and spend quality time together. This class will teach basic motor skill tasks that gradually build confidence while children HAVE FUN at the same time. A parent or guardian MUST attend and participate with their child each week.
When: Thursdays, September 23 - October 28, 2010
Where: Richard A. Young Recreation Center
Who: Boys and Girls, ages 3-6, with a parent/guardian
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $30.00 per parent/child couple, includes free T-Shirt for the child.
START SMART™ BASKETBALL
This program prepares children for organized basketball in a fun, non-threat-ening environment. Parents and children work one-on-one while children learn a variety of basketball skills including dribbling/ball handling, shooting, passing/catching, and running/agility. Drills and exercise will increase in difficulty as the class progresses and children show improvement. Parent or guardian MUST attend and participate with the child.
When: Thurs. Mar. 24 – May 5, 2011 (No class on April 21)
Where: Richard A. Young Recreation Center
Who: Boys and Girls, ages 4-6, with a parent
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $30.00 per parent/child couple, includes free T-Shirt for the child. |
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YOUTH FLOOR HOCKEY
The Dearborn Heights Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Floor Hockey Program for boys and girls in grades 1 - 5. The program will be held at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center. This will be a non-competitive league, with coaching emphasis on basic skills, team work and sportsmanship. No checking will be allowed. Mouth pieces and eye protection will be provided at no extra charge and their use during play is required.
Grades 1 - 2 Grades 3 - 5
Thursdays Thursdays
4:10 - 5:10 p.m. 5:10 - 6:10 p.m.
Dates: January 27 – March 24, 2011
(Registration begins Wednesday, December 1st)
The cost is $30.00 per child. |
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DADDY-DAUGHTER SWEETHEART BALL
Join us for a special evening, Saturday, February 5, 2011, 7-8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center. Any father who has a daughter age 3-17 can participate. If daddy can't come maybe grandpa, an uncle, or big brother can. If you have more than one daughter, great! Bring them all!!! Registration begins January 3, 2011. Entertainment is provided by a disc jockey. The cost is $15 per couple for residents, $17.00 per couple for non-residents and $6.00 for each additional daughter. Program includes dancing, a special gift to remember the evening and refreshments. Tickets available at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center and the Canfield Community Center. Registration will be first come, first serve. |
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DADDY-DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT
Our 23rd Annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night will be held on February 12, 2011 at the Richard A. Young Center at 7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. for photos. Daughters age 3-17 can participate. If daddy can't come maybe grandpa, an uncle, or big brother can. There will be square dancing, punch and cookies, a long stem carnation, and a photo will be taken of the father and daughter(s) for a souvenir of the evening. Cost is $15.00 per couple for residents, $17.00 per couple for non-residents and $6.00 for each additional daughter. Registration and tickets will be available beginning Monday, January 3, 2011 at the Richard A. Young Center, and the Canfield Center. Registration will be first come, first serve, space is limited. |
MOTHER-SON SWEETHEART BALL
Join us for a special evening, Saturday, February 19, 2011, 7-8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center. Sons ages 3-12 can participate. If mother can't come, maybe grandma, an aunt, or big sister can. If you have more than one son, great! Bring them all!!! Registration begins January 3, 2011. Entertainment is provided by a disc jockey. The cost is $15 per couple for residents, $17.00 per couple for non-residents and $6.00 for each additional son. Program includes dancing, a special gift to remember the evening and refreshments. Tickets available at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center and the Canfield Community Center. Registration will be first come, first serve. |
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DEARBORN HEIGHTS KIDS KLUB
SPRING DAY CAMP
Youth ages 6 - 13 can participate in this exciting program at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center. It will be held April 18, 2011 – April 22, 2011. Instructor and aide ratio will be 1 to every 12 children. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Participants are required to bring a sack lunch and a morning and afternoon snack. Drinks will be provided for snack time. Program will include 2 field trips, arts & crafts, sports, games, movies, etc. A program schedule will be available upon request. First come, first serve, there is a maximum of 60 participants. Cost is $110.00 per resident and $15.00 additional for non-residents. This fee includes entry fees for trips and t-shirt, but does not include spending money for trips.
Before Care and After Care Program
A Before Care and an After Care Program will be held for the participants registered for the Spring Day Camp. Toys, games and activities will be provided. It will be available mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and afternoons from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center. The weekly cost for each 2-hour time block is $20.00. If you register for both time blocks the cost is $40.00. Pre-registration is required. The daily rate for each 2-hour time block is $5.00 (2-2 hour time blocks per day will cost $10.00). |
PROGRAM CHANGES - Program information including dates, times, locations and fees are subject to change per the discretion of the Dearborn Heights Parks & Recreation Department due to the number of participants enrolled, instructors and room availability.
SEASONAL JOBS - Part-time positions are available throughout the year. Part-time Computer Instructor, Softball & Basketball Scorekeepers, Field Supervisors, Custodial, Day Camp Supervisor & Leaders, Summer Recreation Playground Leaders, Floor Hockey Coaches, Officials, & Timekeepers. For more information on any of these positions please contact the Dearborn Heights Parks & Recreation Department at 791-3600. | |
