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Join us for this incredible, family experience combining the visual arts with dramatic play to learn about spiders! Over the 40 minutes, help Rowan the spider on his artistic journey by playing games and gaining inspiration from both real and fictional spiders. Then watch, or gather your own materials and design alongside, Rowan as he creates a spider web art piece. This program is FREE, but you must preregister as there are only 35 slots.
Thursday, May 28, 10am, code: 479 806 887
Saturday, May 30, 2pm, code: 477 245 526
Spend time with your 2-3 year old exploring the world of bugs and butterflies! Join us on WebEx on Saturday, May 23rd at 10am for the live portion of this program: a half-hour insect presentation featuring walking stick insects and millipedes! Registrants also have access to videos you can stream on your own schedule of favorite lil' acorns activities including an introduction on how scientists study insects, a craft, a puppet show and demonstrations of how to look for and use a net to observe insects outdoors. Pay-what-you-want to participate. On the select fee screen, click on the blue + Make Donation button and enter your desired amount. All proceeds support the Robinson Nature Center.
NinjaFit is NinjaBE’s fitness training framework that focuses on exercise fundamentals your child can do at home! Learn martial arts, self-defense and parkour in this fitness-focused virtual class. Tiny Ninja exercises increase flexibility, mobility, balance, stamina and strength. This program is provided by NinjaBE via Zoom. We ask that parents be present during each session and arrive on time to minimize disruption.
Budding musicians, participate in musical instruction and theory. Enjoy musical games, special extension curriculum based activities, musical listening excerpts, and more! You are able to borrow a rental instrument and materials throughout each session at no cost. This class will be taught via ZOOM.
In this course, students will learn how to use coding fundamentals to strategically engineer an immersive, imaginative cosmos for one of the fastest-growing gaming platforms in the world. This is the perfect course for any student looking to advance their skills in (STEAM). This class will be taught via ZOOM.
Students will learn the basics of 3D printing while exploring design possibilities. Students will build basic models of animals and habitats. Prints will be mailed to a local address at the end of class. This class will be held via ZOOM.
Students will learn the basics of 3D printing while exploring design possibilities. Students will design dinosaurs, eggs, and more. Prints will be mailed to a local address at the end of class. This class will be held via ZOOM.
Introduce your child to the wonderful world of programming! In this class, students will learn basic programming concepts using a simple drag-and-drop interface within the software Scratch, a project developed by the MIT Media Lab. This class will be taught via ZOOM.
Build on your child’s existing exercise skills with this virtual class, which uses the NinjaFit fitness training framework! Designed to increase flexibility, mobility, balance, stamina and strength, your child tackles advanced fitness moves and discovers self-defense tactics and techniques in the safety of their home. This program is provided by NinjaBE via Zoom.
This unique, interactive class develops and hones your skills in the comfort of your home! Enjoy creative, tennis-relevant exercises, footwork drills, and shadow stroke training. Gain STEAM concepts (science, tech, engineering, art & math) and life skills (sportsmanship, resilience, managing emotions). Tennis experience not required - program is open to all levels. Class run by US Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Section (USTA MAS) via Zoom.
This fun, high-energy cardio class features the energy, movement and fun of tennis for a full-body. calorie-burning aerobic workout right from home. Instructor incorporates tennis moves used for ball striking, foot work and balance along with strength training and flexibility exercises. Class guaranteed to make you stronger and more agile for your return to the tennis court. This interactive online class is provided by US Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Section (USTA MAS) via Zoom.
Juggling has an almost magical quality to it, but the truth is that with the right tools, techniques, and teacher anyone can learn to do it! Let former Ringling Brothers Circus performer Gregory May start you on your juggling journey and help you improve your hand-eye coordination and reflexes by teaching you a three-ball cascade and several starter tricks.
In this demo-style class, use basic pantry items to make a delicious black bean tortilla soup and an Old Bay-flavored black bean and roasted veggie burrito. This is a demo style virtual class. Students will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with WebEx link.
Learn to make aloo paratha (whole wheat bread stuffed with mashed potatoes and fenugreek) in the comfort of your home! Our breads will be served with a mint chutney. This is an interactive virtual class. Students will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with WebEx link.
Discover how artists and scientists both strive to see the world in new ways as we discuss the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci, look at paintings by Rembrandt and consider ways that the medical world is utilizing art. This is an interactive virtual class. Students will receive an email one-day prior to the start of class with Zoom link from instructor.
During this presentation we'll consider the artwork of famous artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat and Albrecht Durer to discover how they were influenced by astronomy. This is an interactive virtual class. Students will receive an email one-day prior to the start of class with Zoom link from instructor.
This presentation-style course will explore early styles of Modern art from Monet, Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh as we discuss how the art world was changed forever. This is an interactive virtual class. Students will receive an email one-day prior to the start of class with Zoom link from instructor.
This beginner Social Dance class introduces you to Swing dance styles, a sampling of classic Foxtrot, and perhaps a sampling of Cha Cha. Learn to step in sync with Big Band songs, Oldies, Motown, Rock-n-Roll, R&B, and others. A short sample video will be sent to participants in advance of first lesson. A Virtual Classroom link will also be emailed to registrants.
This “Social Dance Survival” class equips you with dance routines adaptable to a variety of dance musical styles commonly played at weddings and parties, including smooth jazz, foxtrot, slower big band, romantic songs, and traditional waltz. A Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
This fun, cardio dance workout program from Performing Arts Center for African Cultures, Inc. that incorporates elements of modern jazz and funk with traditional West African music and dance! A Virtual classroom Link will be emailed to registrants.
Dancers, come learn the fundamentals of bellydance technique via ritualized, cumulative practice drills; examples of stylized movements; and improvisation exercises. A Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
Trained in Indian classical dance, Jaya Mathur introduces you to this energetic dance style that originated in Indian films. Techniques include hand, feet and body movements and an overall sense of rhythm. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. A Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
This is an intro to classical Middle Eastern dance. Tone your body and learn fundamental techniques including shimmies, snake arms, isolations, and hip articulations. A Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
Adults with little or no previous ballet training, learn basic ballet exercises with an emphasis on body alignment and musicality while developing a strong core. A Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
BRASS stands for Ballroom, Rhythm and Smooth Swing. Join us online for a low impact dance exercise class using real dance steps you can take out onto a dance floor. Price is per person. Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
Enjoy an intro to basic Modern Dance steps and concepts. Class begins with warm-up exercises on the floor and then transition to standing and traveling movements. No previous dance experience necessary. A Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
Enjoy a cutting-edge, safe and progressive method of barre training that lengthens and strengthens your muscles and improves your flexibility and posture. This fun class gives you great results! This is an interactive live virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
This combination class includes 25 minutes of a low-impact cardio workout followed by beneficial strength training. Use a mat and 2-to-5-lb. hand weights. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
Booty Camp Cardio builds confidence with an array of cardio and strength moves utilizing bands, weights and your own body weight. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
This highly effective class includes a 25-minute cardiovascular workout with intense intervals to boost metabolism and 35 minutes of muscle conditioning, core work and stretching. Use hand weights (5 lbs. recommended) and a mat. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
Classes rotate between aerobics, step, circuit, boot camp, kickboxing, athletic training, Tabata and intervals. Each class consists of 45 minutes of cardio mixed with strength, core, flexibility, foam roller and balance. Use a mat, hand weights. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
Cardio kickboxing is a group fitness class that combines martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio dance moves. This high-energy workout challenges the beginner and elite athlete alike. Build stamina, improve coordination and flexibility, and burn calories as you build lean muscle with this fun and challenging workout. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
Think all workouts are boring? Think again! Join this cardio party and dance the night away to the hottest hits from around the globe. Learn the basic steps from salsa, Cumbia, hip-hop and many more dance styles. Simple choreography is very easy to learn, no experience necessary! Have a blast while burning tons of calories! Use a towel and water bottle. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
LaBlast® Fitness is a partner-free ballroom-based dance fitness workout created by world-renowned dancer and fitness expert Louis van Amstel (who appears on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars). This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
All classes will be held virtually via WebEx, no equipment required. Register for all four and receive $15 off!
The Highs & Lows of High Intensity Interval Training
High intensity exercises burn fat efficiently and effectively. Designed to raise your heart rate with cardio exercises then lower with strength exercises.
Head to Toe Tips: Form & Technique
Don’t risk injury! Learn proper form and techniques that will give you results with no pain. Use hand-held weights to target major muscle groups correctly and increase strength.
Power = Endurance: Endurance Training
Learn endurance-building exercises that elevate your heart rate and regulate breathing to improve your cardiovascular system.
Let’s get Functional! Functional Training
Use functional exercise derived from daily activities to strengthen the body. Develop better movement in your everyday life.
Enjoy a non-stop, cardio fusion of Pilates, boxing, and dance that pushes you past your limits for a sleek and powerful you! This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
This boot camp is based on the most effective high-intensity interval training (20 seconds on, 10 seconds rest). Everyone’s intensity is individual and workouts can be modified. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
Come join us for an all over body workout. You will burn calories as you flow through a variety of exercises designed to sculpt and tone your body. Use 2-5lb weights and a mat. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
Zumba Gold is the original dance-inspired group fitness party with international rhythms. Although tailored for the beginner, experienced "Zumba-holics" will have no problem working up a sweat. This class is easy on joints and comparable to the in-water Aqua Zumba class This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
Zumba takes the “work” out of “workout” by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
Pilates is the ultimate mind-body exercise program. Use your own mat and ball. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
This class is for beginners or those with some yoga experience. Explore and expand your own strength, flexibility, balance, and focus. You leave each class feeling better than when you walked in. Use a mat/blanket. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
Ease your way from the weekend to the work week with yoga. Come refresh your body and calm your mind. Use a yoga mat. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
Breathing, mindfulness and heat building yoga sequences are integrated into this Vinyasa (flow) class. This is an interactive virtual class. Participants will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with a WebEx link.
Learn everything you need to know about maintaining and repairing your bike. Learn about on-the-road fixes, overhauls, wheel building, riding fundamentals and how to negotiate the best price for repairs. Tools and some practice bikes are provided; bring your own bike to get hands-on experience. If COVID closures are extended, classes will be online. Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
Can you read and hear music written on paper, just like Mozart? Speak, read and write in the language of music by generating, exploring and developing ideas into original compositions. Learn to build your own melodies in a variety of styles with accompanying lyrics. Prior music experience is helpful, but not necessary. If COVID closures are extended, classes will be online. Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
OSM invites adults to learn to play melody and accompaniment for popular songs on keyboards. This is an intro to fun, basic, keyboarding techniques, and reading and writing music. If COVID closures are extended, classes will be online. A Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
Voice is our first musical instrument. We build on the idea that language creates a great music foundation for vocal technique. Beginner vocalists share their love of singing in a fun, engaging and collaborative environment. If COVID closures are extended, classes will be online. A Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
Are you able to read and hear music written on paper, just like Mozart? Learn music as a universal language: speaking, reading and writing in music will help you to play guitar, improvise melodies and add chords. Bring your own guitar or rent one for $25. A Virtual Classroom link will be emailed to registrants.
This user-friendly program features regular demos and gentle critiques to foster continuing progress. This session concentrates on developing visual skills and eye hand coordination using right brain drawing exercises such as contour and tonal drawing. It will also feature demos of beginning watercolor techniques such as color theory, graded washes, blended washes and glazes. Materials will be discussed at the first class. Students will receive an email one-day prior to the start of class with the WebEx link from program supervisor.
LaBlast is a revolutionary ballroom dance, partner-free, fitness program based on all the dances you see on Dancing with the Stars! It fuses dance into a serious calorie burning workout that will get you into the best shape of your life from the comfort of your home.
This well-rounded hour of fitness for active seniors includes low-impact aerobics, stretching, muscle tone and strength activities aimed at improving endurance, body alignment, balance, and proper breathing. Listen to upbeat music while learning simple choreographed moves from the comfort of your home.
Enjoy this in-home workout class made specifically for active adults! Join us live each week and watch it recorded later in the week... or both for more enjoyment! No equipment needed - just a clear space, a rug or mat for sit-down exercises, a towel to use for resistance, and two water bottles or soup cans to use as weights.
An online discussion to answer your money management and financial planning questions in the time of COVID-19. Topics will include critical planning documents, retirement planning and investment allocation. Students will receive an email one-day prior to the start of class with the WebEx link from program supervisor.
This is an online introduction to and discussion of important retirement planning topics, including documents, budgeting, investments, incapacity and estates. Students will receive an email one-day prior to the start of class with the WebEx link from program supervisor.
Time to get busy in this interactive parent/child sushi class. Join Chef Ravi as we make a vegetarian California roll and a quick papaya & mango sushi for dessert. This is an interactive virtual class. Students will receive an email one day prior to the start of class with WebEx link.
The Gary J. Arthur Community Center is currently closed, but we are bringing the Lil' Rascals Recess theme day to you! GJACC members can sign up for a theme day and do car-side pickup to receive a kit containing a fun snack, craft and activity! Activities are designed for children under 5 years of age and are FREE for GJACC members (each membership can request supplies for up to 2 children, register in advance as supplies are limited).
Sign up today for Howard County Recreation & Parks’ first-annual Virtual Fitness Challenge! Set a personalized goal (25K, 50k, 75k, or 100k) and track your progress as you run, jog or workout at home using our downloadable Virtual Fitness Challenge log. Subm