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Homeschool P.E.
(Ages 5-15)
Attention all home schooling families! The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department will be conducting a Physical Education class for all students who would like to attend. We will be participating in activities such as baseball, basketball, bowling, dodgeball and much more! Contact Moriah at
[email protected]
for more information.
Day:
Fridays
Date:
1/26/24 - 3/29/24
Time:
1pm-2:15pm
Location:
SportsPlex
Fee:
$45/Participant
Registration Deadline:
1/25/24
Enrollment:
Min:10 | Max:60
Registration Link
Pee-Wee Sports
(Ages 3-5)
Kick off your child’s exposure to the sports world! Pee-Wee Sports athletes will learn about t-ball, soccer and basketball. Basic skills and rules of each sport are explained at the beginning of each class, and then participants will play a fun game at the end! Contact Hunter at
[email protected]
for more information.
Day:
Mondays
Date:
3/4/24 - 3/18/24
Time:
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Osage Centre
Fee:
$38/Participant
Registration Deadline:
2/29/24
Enrollment:
Min:10 | Max:20
Registration Link
Intermediate Tennis
(Ages 8-12)
This is a great class to improve your tennis skills! The instructor will provide a balance of instruction and practice. Emphasis will be on proper grip, stance, swing, serve, and ball placement as well as hitting with control for depth and power. Please bring your own racket, water, and appropriate footwear. Contact Eli at
[email protected]
for more information.
Day:
Thursdays
Date:
4/4/24 - 5/9/24
Time:
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Arena Tennis Courts
Fee:
$38/Participant
Registration Deadline:
4/1/24
Enrollment:
Min:8 | Max:20
Registration Link
Start Smart Tennis
(Ages 5-7)
Start Smart Tennis prepares children and their parents for organized tennis without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment from Head and Penn is used in teaching ground strokes, serving, volleying and agility. Contact Eli at
[email protected]
for more information.
Day:
Mondays
Date:
4/1/24 - 4/22/24
Time:
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Arena Tennis Courts
Fee:
$43/Participant
Registration Deadline:
3/29/24
Enrollment:
Min:10 | Max:30
Registration Link
Start Smart Baseball
(Ages 3-4)
Start Smart Baseball is a developmentally appropriate introductory baseball program. The program prepares children for organized t-ball, baseball, and softball in a fun environment without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Contact Eli at
[email protected]
for more information.
Day:
Tuesdays
Date:
4/2/24 - 4/23/24
Time:
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Arena Park
Fee:
$43/Participant
Registration Deadline:
3/29/24
Enrollment:
Min:10 | Max:50
Registration Link
Junior Golf Program
(Ages 6-14)
The Junior Golf Program provides instruction that will cover how to hold a golf club, what each club is intended for, how to swing a golf club and golf course etiquette. The program consists of six lessons held on Wednesday evenings. Pick a 5:30 p.m. OR a 6:30 p.m. time slot. The first four weeks will be at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course, the fifth week will be at the TeeHouse Complex and the sixth week will be used for makeup days at the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course. For more information, contact Mitchell at
[email protected]
.
Day:
Wednesdays
Date:
4/10/24 - 5/15/24
Time:
5:30pm OR 6:30pm
Location:
Jaycee Golf Course
Fee:
$63/Participant
Registration Deadline:
4/7/24
Enrollment:
Min:8 | Max:24
Registration Links:
5:30pm Session
|
6:30pm Session
Dance Central
(Ages 5-18)
Join the fun in learning various types of dance such as Hip Hop, Jazz and Basic Technique. Dance classes are every Monday, and times are based on age groups (see below). For more information, contact Jecala Moore at
[email protected]
or 573-979-8718.
Mondays:
Ages 5-10 | 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Ages 10-13 | 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Wednesdays:
Ages 14-18 | 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Location:
Shawnee Park Center
Fee:
$4/Session
Pre-Hapkido & Hapkido Core by Lee H. Park Hapkido
(Ages 5-15)
Skills classes are a basic introduction to martial arts, and work on improving balance, mobility and respect. Other key areas of focus include kicking, punching, and bully-proofing your child. All classes are taught at Lee H. Park Hapkido (1131 N. Kingshighway Suite 2K). Max enrollment of 15 per age group.
Ages 5-9 | Mondays | 5:30pm - 6:15pm | 6 Week Course
Ages 10-15 | Tuesdays | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | 6 Week Course
Location:
Lee H. Park Hapkido
Fee:
$26/Participant
Registration Links:
Pre Hapkido
|
Hapkido Core
Youth Art Classes
Junior Chef's Cooking Club
(Ages 6-10)
Get ready for a yummy, fun filled class! Each week, you will make (and eat!) a special treat while you learn about measuring, why food changes as it cooks, and of course, kitchen safety. This class is sure to fill quickly, so register soon! Contact Eli at
[email protected]
for more information.
Day:
Tuesdays
Date:
1/23/24 - 2/13/24
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:
A.C. Brase Arena
Fee:
$38/Participant
Registration Deadline:
1/22/24
Enrollment:
Min:8 | Max:15
Registration Link
Homeschool Art
(Ages 6-15)
Drawing, painting, craft projects and three-dimensional art are just some of the areas of art that will be covered in this class. All materials will be provided. Please remember to wear old clothes! For more information, contact Eli at
[email protected]
.
Day:
Thursdays
Date:
2/15/24 - 3/14/24
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Osage Centre
Fee:
$38/Participant
Registration Deadline:
2/1/24
Enrollment:
Min:8 | Max:30
Registration Link
Music & Movement
(Ages 3-4)
Join us in a creative atmosphere where your child will interact with their peers through a variety of movement and music based activities. We will do dancing, jumping, basic tumbling, ball activities, parachute, instruments and more that will vary to keep your child interested and learning along with our theme. For more information, contact Eli at
[email protected]
.
Day:
Tuesdays
Date:
3/5/24 - 3/26/24
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:
A.C. Brase Arena
Fee:
$38/Participant
Registration Deadline:
3/1/24
Enrollment:
Min:8 | Max:15
Registration Link
Contact Info
410 Kiwanis Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Telephone
573.339.6340
Email
[email protected]
Rainout Line
573.975.1024
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