Classes and Programs
Parkour
In this introductory course, students get to learn the moves and mindset of a parkour champion. While covering the foundational maneuvers of parkour, students also learn engaging activities and games that teach them the value of obstacles and challenges as opportunities for self-betterment. Class will meet inside and although there will be outdoor activities, there will be an indoor spot to train and stay warm. Tuesdays, January 28-March 31, 4:30-5:30 PM.
Cooking Matters for Kids (Ages 6-8)
The kitchen can be a great place to learn! Together, we will learn basic kitchen techniques and practices that stay as a lifelong skill. Let's learn how to cook easy and nourishing recipes and make food that we can only dream of! Dinner is provided. Wednesdays, January 22-February 12. 5:00-7:00 PM. $36/$48.
What's Cooking? (Ages 9-12)
Young chefs join together to wash, chop, mix and cook their way to healthy and delicious meals! Kids will learn all the necessary skills to make nutritious food choices and most importantly, that healthy food tastes good! Get ready to take your taste buds on a whole new adventure! Dinner is provided. Wednesdays, February 26-March 18, 6:00-8:00 PM.
Register Now for Mid-Winter Break Camp- Mini Makers! (Ages 6-11)
Mini Makers Camp offers an action packed week of STEAM projects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) and an afternoon of fun Arts & Crafts, Recreation and one afternoon field trip. Robotics, Laser Etching, 3D printing and much more every morning 9:00 AM-12:00 noon with supervised lunch and creative afternoons full of fun, adventure, arts & crafts and more. This camp runs 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day with early drop-off at 8:00 AM and late pick-up until 5:00 PM.
February 17-21.
Camp Fee: $175/$219
Parents Night Out (Ages 5-10) - Drop your kids off at the Les Gove Gym for an evening of games, arts & crafts, inflatable toys and sports while you enjoy a parents night out! All activities will be facilitated and supervised by trained staff who have undergone a National Background Check. Kids in the Parents' Night Out program will have exclusive use of the gym. Dinner and snacks are provided. If you are registering online and wish to register a second sibling at the reduced rate, please call 253-931-3043.
Saturdays, 5:00 PM-10:00 PM. Ages 5 -10. $20/$25. Additional Siblings: $15/$20.
Coming this Spring...
Birthday Party Packages - The Parks, Arts & Recreation Division offers fantastic Birthday Party Packages using the Les Gove Park Gymnasium as an activity center complete with a party host, pizza or a birthday cake, and treat bags for birthday party guests. Call 253-931-3043 for complete details and available dates.
STEAM Tweens!
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math - and we've got it all! Gear up this Fall for the most exciting after-school classes around!
Is your kid a maker? A Tinkerer? An Artist? An aspiring inventor or engineer? Join us at the Auburn MakerSpace! Ages 7-13. $40/$50.
- Multi Media Art - Each week we will make something new with paint, clay, pastels, and even laser cut pieces! Our MakerSpace is full of possibilities for multimedia art projects! Thursdays, January 9-30, 5:00-7:00 PM.
- Space Launch All about space exploration and rockets! Each week we will go into detail about a new thing such as stars and galaxies, and on the final week we will build and launch our own rockets! Thursdays, February 13- March 5, 5:00-7:00 PM.
- Science Rules! - The most common rules of science applied to the most fun mini experiments and projects. Each week we will do a few short experiments and a group project to learn how the rules of science apply in everyday life! Thursdays, March 19-April 9, 5:00-7:00 PM
- LEGO Madness - Join us for fun LEGO building challenges and a new LEGO project each week! We will also be making a LEGO themed snack on the final week! Thursdays, April 23 - May 14, 5:00-7:00 PM.
Register Online! Auburn @ Play On-line
Register by phone!
253-931-3043!