Youth Enrichment

***NEW*** Toddler Programs

Music Movers

Ages 3 Months – 5 Years

Bring your child and explore music through singing, playing instruments and rhymes! Suzuki early childhood education is a mixed age class that introduces musical concepts to children 3 months – 5 years.  Your child will hear and play instruments, and learn social and literacy skills through songs, poems and rhymes.

All children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.

Instructor: Emily Morgan – Suzuki Music Class
Dates: Saturdays, June 28th – August 23rd
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Fee: $ 20 each child / per class (Parent does not have to pay for themselves just the child / children attending).
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center – 1020 Shields Rd Kernersville, NC 27284
Registration: Online

 

Cheerleading 

Cheer Force Competitive Cheer

If you’re passionate, energetic, and ready to show off your skills, we invite you to join our competitive cheer team! We will learn the basics of cheerleading such as jumps, motions, tumbling and stunting.

Ages 8-12

Instructor: Coach Kay
Dates: Tuesdays, September 2nd – April 7th (Season may extend into May if team gets a bid to Myrtle Beach Final Competition May 1st- 3rd)
Time: 6:45pm – 8:00pm

Registration Fee: $325

  • Cheer Instructor Fee – $275, covers the weekly cheer instruction September-April/May
  • Uniform Rental – $60, this will be returned to you at the end of the season, once the uniform is returned. Uniform must be returned in good condition.
Additional Cost during the season:
  • Cheer Shoes (approx. $20-30, must be white shoes)
  • Cheer Bow (approx. $15-20, these will be matching bows as a team)
  • Competition Fees:
  • – January 31st, Hickory NC – $65 pp
  • -April 11-12th, Hickory NC – $115 pp
  • **May 1st – 3rd, Myrtle Beach, SC – IF we get a bid, the competition will have no registration fee.
**Fundraising opportunities available for competition fees and shoes**
**Must be able to provide transportation for child to attend competition**
This cheer program is led by a Contracted Instructor; all program related questions and concerns should be brought to the coach’s attention. Kernersville Parks and Recreation’s role is for initial registration, location and uniform rental.

Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center – 1020 Shields Rd Kernersville, NC 27284
Registration:  Online

 

 

Tumbling

Tiny Tots Gymnastics

Ages 3-6

Come learn the basics of tumbling. This class helps increase fine motor skills while having fun! We learn forward and backward rolls, cartwheels and much more! Boys and girls welcome.

Instructor: Coach Kay
Dates:
Wednesdays, June 4th – August 27th
Thursdays, June 5th – August 28th
Time: 5:30pm – 6pm
Fee:  $40/month
Location: Kernersville Community Recreation Center
Registration: Onlineor call 336-996-6421

 

Beginner Tumbling

Ages 7-12

Come learn the basics of tumbling. We will work on handstands, roundoffs, walkovers and more. Tumble classes are beneficial for cheer, dance, gymnastics, martial arts and more. Boys and girls welcome.

Instructor: Coach Kay
Dates:
Wednesdays, June 5th – August 27th
Thursdays, June 6th – August 28th
Time: 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Fee:  $45/month
Location: Kernersville Community Recreation Center
Registration: Online or call 336-996-6421

 

Advanced Tumbling

Ages 7-15

This class works on aerials, handsprings, tucks and more! MUST know how to do a roundoff and back walk over to attend class

Instructor: Coach Kay
Dates:  Thursdays, June 6th – August 28th
Time: 6:45pm – 7:30pm
Fee:  $45/month
Location: Kernersville Community Recreation Center
Registration: Online or call 336-996-6421

 

Storytime in the Park!

Ages 8 and under – FREE

Join Miss Stephanie, youth services librarian from the Paddison Memorial Branch Library for stories, songs, dancing, and coloring. For all ages 8 and under. For weather updates, check  our Facebook page!

Instructor: Stefanie Kellum, Youth Services Librarian
Dates: Saturdays, March 1st, April 5th, June 7th, July 5th, September 6th, October 4th, November 1st
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: Fourth of July Park
For more information, call the Paddison Memorial Branch Library at 336-703-2933 or email at kellumsm@forsyth.cc

May be cancelled in cases of bad or cold weather. Check the FCPL4KIDs Facebook pages for updates: https://www.facebook.com/kvparks

 

Drama Kids Acting Academy

Drama Kids curriculum includes: improvisations, scripts, speed training, character development and performances throughout the year!

Elementary Session – Ages 5-11

Dates: Mondays, September 8th – December 15th
Times: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center – 1020 Shields Rd Kernersville, NC 27284
Fee: $69/month
Registration: Online at dramakids.com or call 336-754-4385