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Crazy Running
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
Our program is designed to help develop coordination and athleticism in young kids. No matter what, your kids can get in great condition and help them become balanced, well-rounded athletes through running. We teach the fundamentals using structured practices, form drills, running specific exercises, and running specific plyometrics. This is a program designed to teach young athletes the fundamentals of running! We know families usually have a full summer or fall schedule planned. In an effort to keep kids active over the summer and get them away from computer screens we are offering flexible programming. Ages 3-14. $100/6wks.
Hager House Garden Volunteer Power Hour
Fridays, 4:00-5:00pm
Helping hands come together to service the Hager House gardens for one power hour of coordinated volunteering efforts, every third Friday. Connect with other caring people and work toward a common goal of beautifying the Hager House gardens, sustaining the Monarch Butterfly habitat, and creating a rich environmental landscape for everyone to enjoy. Many hands make fast work, all ages and ability levels are welcome. Great opportunity for students to earn SSL hours.
Parkour
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm
Build a strong and capable body with this environmentally based freestyle sport that focuses on how to move efficiently across urban and natural terrain. This class teaches students how to safely approach training outdoors by learning proper movement progressions and techniques for a variety of skills including falling, jumping, climbing and more. Ages 13+. Drop-in $15. $60/4wks.
Experienced instructors helpyou achieve goals and milestones in skateboarding. No pressure atmosphere encourages skaters to engage at an individual comfort level with help walking through the next steps safely as ready! Classes focused on ages 8-12, however anyone who wants to learn to skate is welcome! Each participant is asked to provide and wear a helmet, and other safety equipment is recommended.
First Timers Skateboarding
Saturdays, 8:00 am- 8:50 am
This group class will be focusing on standing comfortably on a skateboard, pushing, turning, etiquette of using and sharing the skatepark and identifying parts of a skateboard. $20/class.
Beginners Skateboarding Series
Saturdays, 9:10 am- 10:00 am
This 3-week group class will be focusing on riding up and down ramps, dropping in on ramps, pumping, kick-turns etiquette of using and sharing the skatepark & more! $65/3wks.
Private Skateboarding Lessons
Scheduled dates & times may vary
For those interested in a one-on-one instructional skateboarding lessons experience with the instructor for individual attention and lessons. Enroll through Parks & Recreation and scheduled between student and instructor availability. $65/hour. Call Hagerstown Parks & Recreation for more details. (301)739-8577 x 170.
Geocaching in the Parks
Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Learn about the hundreds of geocaches hidden all around you. This real-world treasure hunting game will take you on an adventure to hidden locations right under your nose and all throughout Hagerstown's city parks! Led by Larry Potter. Free.
Save, Repair & Weatherize Historic Windows
Saturdays & Sunday, October 7, 14 & 15 (#8101)
9am-3pm
Learn how to save, repair and weatherproof old windows in a 3 day workshop. Join instructors, David Gibney & Paul Wade for this three-day session covering everything you need to know to save, repair, and maintain old windows. During the first session you’ll gain knowledge on how to date old wood windows, how they’re constructed, how to remove the sashes, how they can be repaired and weather-stripped, and why they’re an important feature to preserve on your house.
Saturday and Sunday you will work on your own windows (or we will provide one) to learn how to strip paint and glazing putty, how to replace damaged or rotted sections, how to replace glass and how to install weather stripping to make your old windows as weather tight as new ones. Tools, water, snacks & lunch provided. Reserve your spot online for free; bring cash or check to first day of class. 3-days/ $150.
For additional information contact Ann Aldrich at ann.jim@aldrosendesign.com