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(SWIMMING CONT.) • AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSES: The Plantation Aquatic

Complex offers various aquatic certification courses. We offer

Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers and First

Aid course, the Lifeguard Review course, the Water Safety Instructor course, the Lifeguard Instructor course, and the Lifeguard Instructor/

Instructor Trainer Review Course. Courses throughout the year, to register contact aquatic front desk: (954) 452-2525. • WATER FITNESS: The water fitness class is a transitional depth/shallow water group class focusing on cardiovascular conditioning, strength and flexibility training. The water instructor uses a variety of training formats including HIIT (high intensity interval training), Tabata, circuit training and formats for a complete workout. classes are geared for beginner to advanced. No swimming skills are needed. SENIORS WELCOME.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:00 am-12 Noon at the Plantation

Aquatic Complex. Daily & Monthly Passes Available. • COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM: United States Swimming competitive swim team for ages 5 & up. Swimmers must demonstrate their ability to comfortably complete 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke. All coaches are USA Swimming, CPR and Safety Training Certified.

Practices range from 5-8 practices per week depending on group placement. All swimmers are USA Swimming Registered. Call (954) 452-2526 or visit www.swimpst.com. • MASTERS SWIMMING: United States Masters Swimming team for competitive swimmers and triathletes 18 & Over. Practices are held

Monday-Thursday 6:30-8 pm and Saturday Mornings 9:30am-11am.

Coached by USA Swimming registered coaches. Call (954) 452-2526 or visit www.swimpst.com.

TENNIS

VELTRI TENNIS CENTER 9101 NW 2nd St., Central Park, Plantation. (954) 513-3540. tennisfrontdesk@plantation.org. Featuring 26 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and 2 lighted hard courts. Courts are reserved on the hour and half hour basis. Daily court fees or memberships available for residents & non-residents. Winter, Spring & Summer Camps available. HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00am-9:30pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm. Holidays: 8:00am-5:00pm. Special Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s) 8:00am-12:00pm. • RED BALL: Ages 4 - 6. Monday - Friday, 4:30pm - 5:30pm,

Saturday, 9:00am - 10:00am, $18/day, $64/once a week, $128/ twice a week, $192/three times a week. • ORANGE BALL: Ages 7 - 9. Monday - Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm and Saturday 10:00am-11:00am, $18/day, $64/once a week, $128/twice a week, $192/three times a week. • GREEN BALL (Intermediate): Ages 9 - 13. Wednesday & Friday 4:30pm - 6:00pm. $30/day, $100/ once a week, $200 twice a week, $300/three times a week. • GREEN/YELLOW BALL (Intermediate): Ages 9 - 13. Tuesday &

Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm, $30/day, $100/ once a week, $200 twice a week, $300/three times a week. • ADULT CLINICS: Beginner: Wednesday: 7:00pm-8:30pm | Friday: 7:00pm-8:30pm | Saturday: 10:30am-12:00pm. Intermediate/

Advanced: Monday - Thursday: 7:00pm- 8:30pm | Saturday: 9:00am-10:30am | Sunday: 9:00am-10:30am. $25/Clinic.

WALKING

WALKING CLUB Meet new people and stay healthy at the same time. Come join your fellow walkers for this free activity at Central Park or Volunteer Park. Non-structured walks will take place in the lake area at Central Park. Distance maps will be posted so you can track your progress. Simply fill out a registration form at Central Park’s front desk. Once you are registered, your name will appear on a weekly sheet. Just post your mileage and we will keep track for you each week. FREE. (954) 452-2510. Central Park: Monday-Friday, sun-up until 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday, sun-up until sundown. Volunteer Park, Monday-Saturday, 8:00am-sundown.

ACTIVITIES

ACTING & DRAMA

BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO – PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Ridge Plaza behind The Round Up). Awarded Best After School Program & Best Kids Theater Program, look no further than Broadway Kids Studio for all your performing art’s needs. BKS offers group classes and private lessons in Singing, Acting, Dancing, & Musical Instruments (Piano, Drums, & Guitar). For students interested in acting and drama, BKS has a wide range of classes for the beginner to the most experienced students in Musical Theater, Audition Preparation, Advanced Acting and more! Auditions are held throughout the year for our musicals. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

ENCORE DANCE THEATRE Encore Dance Theatre has been welcoming dance enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels for over 30 combined years. Our students develop important life skills, learning to be respectful, confident & conscientious young adults who share their talents with the community. Encore offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Ballroom, Acro, Pointe, Hip-Hop, summer camps, performance teams and much more! Located in The Shoppes at Sawgrass 3461 Hiatus Road, Sunrise. (954) 746-0822. www.encoredancetheatre.com.

FLORIDA CHILDREN’S THEATRE Noted as “One of Twelve Great Children’s Theatres Across the U.S.” by Backstage.com, Florida Children’s Theatre offers classes, productions, and camps for ages 4-18 in creative drama, acting, musical theatre and circus arts. FLCT produces a full season of shows that are open to students in grades 2-12, by audition. See website for current shows and audition information. FLCT is currently located at Broward College Central Campus in Davie and offers select classes at the Galleria Mall. (954) 763-6882, www.FLCT.org.

YOUNG THESPIANS CLUB Ages 12-17. Location: Central Park (Last 2 Weeks and recital will take place at Volunteer Park). Time: 6:00-7:30 PM. Your teen will play fun improv games while also learning key acting skills such as character development, memorization, and teamwork. Throughout the session, teens will be working together to learn and practice scenes that they will perform for their recital at the end of the session. 8-week session. Starting August 22. No Class September 5. Last Class October 17. Recital October 21. Residents: $60; Non-Residents: $70.

AFTERSCHOOL & DAY OFF CAMPS

BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO – PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Ridge Plaza behind The Round Up). Awarded Best After School Program & Best Kids Theater Program, look no further than Broadway Kids Studio for all your needs in the performing arts. Our After-School program is an annual tuition program that offers a significant discount over the standard class rate. It is designed for students looking for a complete and well-rounded performing arts education. BKS follows the Broward County Public Schools calendar so classes are held on days public schools are in session. BKS also offers Camps, Dance Competition and holds auditions for musicals throughout the year. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

NOB HILL ACADEMY Nob Hill Academy is a modern and bright state-of-the-art facility. We offer Developmental Programs, Free VPK, After-school Program (pick-up from area schools) and Spring and Summer camps. Locations in Sunrise (2 locations), (954) 748-2489, Davie (954) 791-9270 and Pembroke Pines (954) 437-3949.

FLORIDA CHILDREN’S THEATRE Noted as “One of Twelve Great Children’s Theatres Across the U.S.” by Backstage.com, Florida Children’s Theatre offers classes and camps for ages 4-18 in acting, musical theatre, circus, voice, performance, and dance as well as private coaching, including BFA audition prep. Additionally, FLCT produces a full season of shows that are open to students in grades 2-12, by audition. Upcoming: Mama Mia! FLCT is currently located at Broward College Central Campus in Davie and offers select classes at the Galleria Mall. (954) 763-6882, www.FLCT.org.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE When school is out, Camp Discovery is in! Located at 401 SW Second Street in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale, Camp Discovery at MODS is the safe, fun way to introduce your child to STEM learning. Camp programs promise interactive, hands-on exploration that gets campers’ minds thinking and their hands tinkering. Visit mods.org/campdiscovery or email booking@mods.org for upcoming dates.

CITY OF PLANTATION • KIDS DAY OFF CAMPS: Held at Central Park for ages 5 -11.

Bring the kids for a wide variety of activities planned for non-school days. Bring a bag lunch and a drink. Extra drinks are available for purchase. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Registration is held at Plantation Central Park two weeks prior to the event. Program is 7:30 am- 6:00pm, Activities 9am-4pm. Upcoming dates: Monday, 9/26; Wednesday, 10/5; Friday, 10/21; Tuesday, 11/8; Friday, 11/11. Residents: $30/ Day Non-residents: $55/ Day. Extra fee for same day registration. (954) 452-2512.

CHESS FOR KIDS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Chess classes improve your child’s academic performance, concentration, reasoning skills, logic and critical thinking. Small groups, after school classes Monday-Friday in Davie, Doral, Plantation, Parkland, Weston, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale & Coral Gables. Chess tournaments available every 45 days. If you want to practice register on our website. www.chessforkids.us - info@chessartkids.com (954) 650-2562 or (954) 534-3771.

ART

ART WORKSHOPS - @CHESSARTKIDS Teaching students to express themselves through the arts. Our program offers unique art experiences that promote your child’s confidence and creativity. Drawing. Painting. Cartooning. Printmaking. Ceramics. Group and private workshops. After school programs. Portfolio development for students from 9th and 12th grade.www.chessartkids.com - info@chessartkids.com (954) 534-3771 or (954) 650-2562.

CITY OF PLANTATION ART CLASSES Plantation Community Center – 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. VanGoGo Arts Painting Lessons. Register at the Plantation Community Center. (407) 227-5064, www.vangogoarts.com or email vangogoartsusa@yahoo.com. Students will explore a variety of artists, art processes and materials such as drawing & painting, screen printing, clay, paper art and more. All supplies are included. Classes offered: • AGES 8 - 15: Thursdays 5:00PM-6:30PM. Children will explore the process of painting and the composition while having fun. Paint mixing, color theory, value and composition. Residents: $125/4 weeks, Non-Residents: $135/4 weeks. • VanGoGo Art Adult Workshop: One Saturday a Month, 1:00PM-3:00PM. Students create a seasonal piece each month using a variety of materials. $39/ workshop. Call for details. • VanGoGo Art Kids Workshop (Ages 8-12): One Saturday a Month, 1:00PM-3:00PM. Students create a seasonal piece each month using a variety of materials. $29/ workshop. Call for details.

ATTRACTIONS, MUSEUMS & VENUES

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE There’s always something happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) located at 401 SW Second Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale! Discover stimulating STEM activities, exciting exhibit exploration, super science shows and wild animal encounters, and mind-blowing Makerspace activities across 150,000 square feet of interactive fun. Experience a spectacular IMAX documentary film on the BIGGEST screen in South Florida. For more information, please visit mods.org/summercamp. MODS is open every day of the year excluding Thanksgiving, one day in the fall and one day in the spring for private Museum events. Hours are 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday, and Sunday 12pm - 5pm. Call (954) 467-6637 or visit mods.org. All are welcome at MODS!

(ATTRACTIONS, MUSEUMS & VENUES CONT.) GOLISANO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NAPLES Founded in 2002, the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) celebrates children’s natural curiosity. CMON is a fun and playful space created for a serious reason—to enrich children’s lives through educational play and experiences. From the hands-on Art Studio to the interactive Race to Space exhibit, there is always something new for children to discover at CMON. Come visit us today! 15080 Livingston Road, Naples. (239) 514-0084. www.cmon.org.

FLYING SQUIRREL TRAMPOLINE PARK Flying Squirrel Sports is true fun for the whole family, where the rules of gravity no longer apply! It’s a spring-loaded, urban playground like you’ve never seen before. We offer a variety of attractions that offer fun for all ages, including a huge trampoline court, dodge ball court, battle beams, dunk hoops, climbing walls, a ropes course, ninja course, toddler area, arcade, birthday party area, and more! Located at 3305 Corporate Ave, Weston 33331, (954) 314-7805 or visit www.flyingsquirrelsports.us/weston-florida/.

CHESS

CHESS CLUB - @CHESSFORKIDSUS Learning to think outside the box. Chess is a useful educational tool. Chess is a tool that improves your child’s confidence, imagination, concentration and intuition. It also develops critical and logical thinking. Improves schoolwork and grades. Ages 4 and up. Chess is fun! After School Programs: Montessori Academy, Imagine Charter School at Weston, Montessori Institute of Broward and Everglades Elementary School. Community Centers: Parkland, Doral, Plantation, Davie, Weston, Miramar, Boca Raton, Pembroke Pines, Cooper City, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Stuart. Private lessons: Pembroke Isles, The Ridges, Tournaments and Challenges. We also offer Virtual Lesson. If you want to practice register on our website. www.chessforkids.us, info@chessartkids.com (954) 650-2562 or (954) 534-3771. CHESS CLUB AT PLANTATION CENTRAL PARK Ages 5-13. Chess is a game that requires strategy, patience and practice. Come learn the finer points of chess with a highly skilled and trained instructor as you learn techniques to help you improve. Class is designed for beginners. Monthly. For more information call (954) 6502562. Friday: 5:45pm - 6:45pm. Central Park. Residents: $120/month; Non-residents: $130/month ($50 annual fee).

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

CLASSES AT PLANTATION COMMUNITY CENTER 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. (954) 797-2180. • MUSIC TOGETHER: Plantation Community Center, Birth to 5 years.

Music Together is an internationally recognized parent-child music program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages birth to 5 years and the grownups who love them. www.miamikidsmusic.com.

Monday 5:30PM - 6:15PM; Friday 9:30 AM - 10:15AM; Friday 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Residents:t $75/4 weeks/1 child/1 parent and additional child $65; Non-Residents: $85/4 weeks/1 child/1 parent and additional child $75. Trial Class: $20. Additional $50 material fee must be paid to instructor before the first day of class.

Can be paid online via www.musictogetherwithlaurie.com. • RHYTHM KIDS AGES 4 - 12: Fun-filled Rhythm Kids® classes from

Music Together naturally support your big kid’s (age 4-8) rhythm development and help them prepare for formal music lessons.

Classroom activities like drumming engage children as they solo, work in ensembles, play new patterns, and improvise. All of this supports your child’s social and listening skills, self-expression, and self-confidence like only music can.Resident: $75/4 Week Session and additional child: $65, Non-Resident: $85/4-Week Session and additional child: $75. Additional $50 material fee must be paid to instructor before the first day of class. Can be paid online via www. musictogetherwithlaurie.com. Students will also need to purchase their own Djembe drum to use in class and at home. Discounted drum sources available through instructor.

• C.A.R.E. (Cooking, Art, Reading, Enrichment) AGES 5-8:

Join us for C.A.R.E. as we explore books from various authors and create a tasty treat and a craft that relates to the story of the week.

The stories will focus on phonics, fluency, phonemic awareness, vocabulary and comprehension. Children will also work with various art mediums and tools in a hands-on learning environment to create projects that relate to the story. For more information call 954-7972180. Classes run September through May, the first and second

Saturdays of the month. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

NATUREQUEST Ages 4-8. Get out and discover your parks in a new and exciting way with your little one! Each week we will be meeting at one of our wonderful parks in Plantation. Once you are there you can join in on a mini-nature lesson, activity, or walk for 90 minutes of nature-based fun. Activities may include searching for live animals, finding hidden treasures, or discovering animal knickknacks. Bring your sense of adventure and we’ll bring the rest! We recommend packing a lunch and staying after the program to enjoy a picnic in your local parks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Residents: $7.50 parent/child pair; Non-Residents: $10 parent/child pair. Dates: 9/14 Liberty Tree Park 3:00PM - 4:30PM; 10/1 Liberty Tree Park 10:00AM - 11:30AM; 10/12 Jacaranda Lakes Park 3:00PM - 4:30PM; 10/29 Central Park 10:00AM - 11:30AM. For details call (954) 452-2510.

DANCE

BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO – PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Ridge Plaza behind The Round Up). Awarded Best After School Program & Best Kids Theater Program, look no further than Broadway Kids Studio for all your needs in the performing arts. BKS offers group classes and private lessons in Singing, Acting, Dancing, & Musical Instruments (Piano, Drums, &

Guitar). BKS offers a wide variety of dance classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop and Contemporary. Additionally, our award winning Dance Competition team has been competing and winning awards at regional, national, and world competitions for over a decade. BKS also offers an After-School Program, Camps, and holds auditions for musicals throughout the year. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

ENCORE DANCE THEATRE Encore Dance Theatre has been welcoming dance enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels for over 30 combined years. Our students develop important life skills, learning to be respectful, confident & conscientious young adults who share their talents with the community. Encore offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Ballroom, Acro, Pointe, Hip-Hop, summer camps, performance teams and much more! Located in The Shoppes at Sawgrass 3461 Hiatus Road, Sunrise. (954) 746-0822. www.encoredancetheatre.com.

CITY OF PLANTATION • TINY TOES TODDLER AND ME: Ages 18 months – 3 yrs. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced to boys and girls in a fun, friendly and positive manner during this 30 minute class. Mom, dad or another loved one participates in the class along with the little dancer. We will enjoy watching these dancers learn and grow through the year! *Athletic Attire or Ballet Attire Recommended.

Wednesdays 5:15PM - 5:45PM. Residents: $155; Non-Residents: $165. 10-week program. (954) 452-2510. • TIPPI TOES HIP-HOP/JAZZ: Ages 6-12. Using popular and current music the students start learning dances and choreography quickly as well as learning various dance elements. Our version of hip hop/pop dance is extremely tasteful and clean and our priority is offering age-appropriate material. *Athletic Attire Required.

Wednesdays 6:00PM - 6:45PM. Residents: $180;

Non-Residents:$190. 10-week program. (954) 452-2510. • TIPPI MINI BALLET, TAP & JAZZ: Ages 2.5 - 4 yrs. This class incorporates an even mix of ballet, tap & jazz during the 45-minute class time using high-energy music. Your ballerina will have a blast learning basic dance techniques while using their imagination and building confidence. *Ballet Slippers Recommended (**Tap shoes recommended only at studio location). Thursdays: 5:15PM - 6:00PM.

Residents: $180; Non-Residents: $190. 10-week program. (954) 452-2510. • TIPPI JUNIOR BALLET, TAP & JAZZ: Ages 5 - 8 years. This class incorporates an even mix of ballet, tap & jazz during the 45-minute class time using high-energy music. Your ballerina will have a blast improving dance techniques while using their imagination and building confidence. *Ballet Slippers Recommended. Thursdays 6:15PM - 7:00PM. Residents: $180; Non-Residents: $190. 10-week program. (954) 452-2510.

CITY OF PLANTATION LATIN DANCE CLASS Don’t miss your chance to learn how to dance! Salsa, Bachata, ChaCha, Swing Dancing and more! Classes are led by NDT Certified Ballroom Instructor Lidia Dumenigo at Central Park’s Multipurpose Building. Fridays, August 26 – October 28 (10 Weeks). Beginner Class: 6:15 – 7:15 PM. Intermediate class: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. $140; NonResidents: $150; Trial Class Available for $15. No partner required. (954) 452-2510.

DANCEWEAR BOUTIQUE

EN POINTE DANCEWEAR BOUTIQUE Come experience a unique dancewear boutique offering the best collection of dancewear apparel in South Florida from top brands such as Bloch, Nikolay, Suffolk, Capezio, RP and more. Our mission is to lead the dance community through innovation, education, inclusion, and sustainability. En Pointe understands and embraces the dancer within everyone, no matter their age, ethnicity, identity, shape, and ability. 13081 W. Sunrise Blvd. Sunrise, FL. 33323. (954) 707-0001.