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BIRTHDAY PARTIES & SPECIAL OCCASIONS

SUPER TUBE & SURF PARTIES Looking for something new? Want to be the coolest parents on earth? Have a super party at CB Smith Park. Ride the Chariot warbird, flying saucer and banana boat. New this year is wake surfing behind our new boat that makes an endless surf wake. Peg the fun meter and hear “that was the best day of my life!” We have a covered pavilion and large play area for yard games. Water mat and music box included. Ages 3 to 84. Reserve today at (954) 292-3953, for pictures and details go to www.browardski.net.

FLYING SQUIRREL TRAMPOLINE PARK Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park is your premier birthday party destination! With a variety of attractions, we appeal to all ages. Party packages are designed for 10, 20, and 30 guests, including 2 hours of jump time, and ½ hour for cake and presents. We have a dedicated party area and a dedicated party host who will decorate, clean up, and help with your party needs for a hassle-free party experience full of fun! Party packages include pizza, a special birthday announcement, a party crown for the guest of honor, and more! Come create a memorable birthday party with us Located at 3305 Corporate Ave, Weston 33331, (954) 314-7805 or visit www.flyingsquirrelsports.us/weston-florida/ CODE NINJAS Kids aged 7-14 learn to code while building games they love! Kids love technology, games, and having fun with friends. Parents want to give their kids the best and brightest future possible. Everyone wins at Code Ninjas. Our students progress through an engaging 9 belt game-based coding curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving. Kids gain vital STEM skills while having a blast. After school drop-ins, Parents Night Out, Camps and Parties available! Locations in Plantation, Cooper City, Coral Springs and our newest location in Weston. (954) 399-7000. www.CodeNinjas.com. MAIN EVENT PLANNERS Be it a milestone celebration, Bat/Bar Mitzvah, Quince or Sweet Sixteen we will ensure your celebration is memorable and observant of your chosen family traditions. If you are commemorating an Anniversary, Graduation or Birthday we will ensure your party is as grand as its guest(s) of honor. Our personalized service and highest level of dedication is available to you to ensure that your special occasion is flawless. Call us to plan your next event! (954) 790-7616. www.MEPlanners.com.

JACARANDA COUNTRY CLUB For over 40 years Jacaranda Country Club has been the premier location in west Broward for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, quinces, graduations, school banquets and almost every kind of celebration imaginable! Offering unparalleled waterfront and golf course views from our glass-enclosed hillside ballrooms, contemporary décor and creative cuisine reflecting the diverse cultures of South Florida, Jacaranda continues to be the place to gather and celebrate! For information, call (954) 474-8998 or visit our website at jacarandacountryclub.com. FAMILY HORSE ACADEMY 6311 Melaleuca Road, Southwest Ranches. Located at a beautiful ranch in Southwest Ranches, Family Horse Academy offers children and adults a variety of activities including: horse-back riding, trail riding, a petting zoo, family gatherings, birthday parties, corporate & holiday events, day camps & more! Create unforgettable memories at Family Horse Academy! (786) 413-6586. Follow us on FaceBook/FamilyHorseAcademy. 4X4 STABLES The friendly staff, the beautiful, well-trained horses, the educated coaches, and the lovely countryfield atmosphere is what makes 4x4 STABLES unique. At the Beautiful location in Southwest Ranches we are here at your service with Riding lessons, Therapeutic Riding, Couching, Boarding Services, Parties, Corporate Events, Weddings, Birthday Party, Season Camps, Summer Camp, Trail Rides and more! We look forward to seeing you at 4x4 STABLES where we can share our love of horses with you. Hablamos español. 14101 Luray Road, Southwest Ranches 33330. (754) 368-3009. CITY OF PLANTATION PAVILION & GAZEBO RENTALS Pavilion & Gazebos are available for rent for both residents and Nonresidents. Gazebos will hold up to 10 people, Standard Pavilions will hold from 25 to 75 people, and Corporate Pavilion will hold up to 100 people. Gazebos are $75/day for Residents and $125/day for Nonresidents, RCA Liberty Tree Park, 7421 NW 5th Street and Hoffman Park (Deicke Auditorium), 5701 Cypress Road. Pavilion rentals $95/day for residents and $125/day for non-residents at Central Park, Country Club Park, Deicke Park, Fig Tree Park, Jim Ward Park, Liberty Tree Park, Pine Island Park, Seminole Park, Sunset Park. Camp Everglades/Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd. and Plantation Woods Park, 5555 Palm Tree Road is $95/day for all visitors. Corporate Pavilion rentals at Central Park and Volunteer Park (up to 100 people) $125/day for residents and $175/day for non-residents. (954) 452-2510.

BASEBALL & T-BALL

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE Affiliated with Little League Baseball. Ages: 5–18. ONLINE REGISTRATION at www.palsports.org. • PAL RECREATIONAL BASEBALL PROGRAM: Residents $135, Non-Residents $185. Season of Play: February thru June.

Registration: November, Ages 5 thru High School, Saturdays 9:00am – 2:00pm at Plantation Central Park Gym. Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages. plantationlittleleague.com

• PAL PLANTATION STARS TRAVEL BASEBALL PROGRAM:

Tryouts & Registration: November. Ages 8 – High School. Residents $175, Non-Residents $225. Season of Play: Year-Round Depending on Teams. Registration: after tryouts to see if accepted.

BASKETBALL

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) ONLINE REGISTRATION at www.palsports.org. Visit plantationbasketball.com. • PAL YOUTH BASKETBALL – RECREATIONAL: Residents $125,

Non-Residents $175. Registration: April at Plantation Central Park

Gym. Season of Play: August thru November. Ages: 6 to 13.

Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages. • PAL BASKETBALL 10ft. – RECREATIONAL: Ages 13 to 16.

Residents $125, Non-Residents $175. Season of Play: February thru May. Registration: November, Saturdays 9:00am – 2:00pm at

Plantation Central Park Gym.

CHEERLEADING

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) Online Registration at www.palsports.org. TACKLE/TRAVEL CHEER: Residents $125, Non-Residents $175. Registration: April at Plantation Central Park Gym. Practice begins July at the PAL Field. Season of Play: July thru November. Ages 5 thru 15. (954) 804-2926. Follow on Facebook.com/plantationwildcats.

DIVING & SPRINGBOARD

CENTRAL PARK AQUATIC COMPLEX 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, (954) 452-2525. • SPRINGBOARD DIVING TEAM: Ages 5 & up. The Springboard

Diving Team is for divers who have been trained in competitive diving through the Swim & Dive program or through Diving Lessons. U.S.

Diving Certified Coaches: Paul Breitfeller (2000 Olympic Coach) and

Jennifer Floyd. Call 954-899-8717 for more information on how you can become part of the Diving Team. Continuous enrollment. Pool membership required. Team trains Monday - Saturday. Times TBA. • SWIM & DIVE: Ages 4–9. Learn proper swimming and diving skills with emphasis on safety. Classes begin the first Tuesday of the month,

April – September, Tuesday/Thursday 2:30pm – 3:15pm or 6:00pm – 6:45pm. Residents: $125/month plus tax (8 classes) plus a $20 annual AAU Diving registration. Non-Residents: $135/month plus tax (8 classes) plus a $20 annual AAU Diving registration.

FOOTBALL

TACKLE AND FLAG

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) Online Registration at www.palsports.org. Follow on facebook.com/plantationwildcats. • PLANTATION WILDCATS TACKLE FOOTBALL: AGES: 5–14 years.

FEES: $225/Plantation Residents, $275/Non-residents. SEASON:

July – November. TRYOUTS: July. Registration: April at Plantation

Central Park Gym. (954) 907-2442, plantationwildcats.org. • PAL FLAG FOOTBALL – RECREATIONAL: Residents $130/Non-

Residents $180. Season of Play: July – November. Ages: 5 – 14 (Based on Sept 1st Birth date). REGISTRATION: April at Plantation

Central Park Gym. Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages. plantationflagfootball.com.

ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Ages 18+. Tuesday nights: $470 per team/10 games & playoffs, $20 late registration fee. (954) 452-2507 or visit www.plantationadultathletics.com.

GOLF

JACARANDA GOLF CLUB Jacaranda Golf Club provides the two best golf courses South Florida has to offer. Our East and West championship courses have earned a Four-Star rating in Golf Digest and are host to many PGA, USGA, and FSGA Championship Events. Conveniently located in Plantation, Jacaranda is a semi-private club also specializing in organizing charity tournaments and corporate outings. We’ve just last year completed a multi-million dollar course renovation including new greens, bunkers & driving range, so come relax and play a few rounds. And while you’re here check out our various membership and rewards programs including our popular Jac Access card! For information, call (954) 474-8998 or visit our website at jacarandacountryclub.com.

GOLF ACADEMY AT PLANTATION PRESERVE Ages 6–15 & ADULTS. PGA professionals Barry Fitzpatrick, Nick Pincket and Chris Granger are providing the finest clinics, private instruction and Junior golf programs in South Florida. They will be running camps all season long for your child to advance his or her game. They also offer adult education classes and private video instruction. Barry Fitzpatrick, PGA: (954) 914-3737; Nick Pincket, PGA: (954) 588-3417; Chris Granger, PGA: (954) 383-7932.

PLANTATION PRESERVE GOLF COURSE & CLUB 7050 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, (954) 585-5020. Beginning golfers and seasoned pros will be challenged by the 18-hole championship golf course, approximately 7,000 yards in length playing to a par 72. Every hole has been constructed with 5 sets of tee boxes, allowing players to set their own level of difficulty. At this public facility, everyone will enjoy a country club atmosphere with country club service! Driving Range, Lessons, Memberships, Public Daily Golf. Pro Shop: 7 days 7:00am - 6:00pm; Driving Range: Friday-Sunday, TuesdayWednesday 7:00am – 6:00pm; Monday & Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm. Restaurant (954) 585-5020.

GYMNASTICS

ENCORE DANCE STUDIO 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.

YOUTH TUMBLING CLASSES BY TUMBLELAND Ages 3–9. Tumbleland Gymnastics has been serving Broward County Schools since 1987. We teach youth ages 3-9, balance, hand-eye coordination, strength, agility and self-confidence. We incorporate games and incentives to make each skill exciting. Our program is a non-competitive beginner level. Tumbleland is a mobile unit that brings all supplies and equipment, including bars, balance beam, trampoline, vault and more. Wednesdays, 3/2-5/11; 3:30pm - 4:20pm and 4:30pm-5:30pm Residents $195/10 weeks. Non-Residents $205/10 weeks. Held at Plantation Community Center.

HORSEBACK RIDING & EQUESTRIAN

FAMILY HORSE ACADEMY 6311 Melaleuca Road Southwest Ranches 33330. Located at a beautiful ranch in Southwest Ranches, Family Horse Academy offers children and adults a variety of activities including: horse-back riding, trail riding, a petting zoo, family gatherings, birthday parties, corporate & holiday events, day camps & more! Create unforgettable memories at Family Horse Academy! (786) 413-6586. www.familyhorseacademy.com. Follow us on FaceBook/FamilyHorseAcademy.

4X4 STABLES The friendly staff, the beautiful, well-trained horses, the educated coaches, and the lovely countryfield atmosphere is what makes 4x4 STABLES unique. At the Beautiful location in Southwest Ranches we are here at your service with Riding lessons, Therapeutic Riding, Couching, Boarding Services, Parties, Corporate Events, Weddings, Birthday Party, Season Camps, Summer Camp, Trail Rides and more! We look forward to seeing you at 4x4 STABLES where we can share our love of horses with you. Hablamos español. 14101 Luray Road, Southwest Ranches 33330. (754) 368-3009.

PLANTATION EQUESTRIAN CENTER 1451 NW 118th Avenue, Plantation, (954) 476-4316. jcannon@plantation.org. Facility hours: Thursday – Monday 8:00am – Dusk, Tuesday & Wednesday closed. Two stables that house 96 stalls, each with its own wash rack, one lighted main ring and two additional show rings, two practice rings (one lighted), turn-out paddock areas.

LACROSSE

PLANTATION LACROSSE All levels and beginners welcomed. Focusing on giving players of all skill levels a quality learning experience and an opportunity to have fun playing lacrosse. Players work on agility, conditioning, teamwork, and the skills necessary to play lacrosse. They are taught to respect the game, as well as the other players. Recreational teams will travel to compete against other teams in the South Florida Youth Lacrosse League. Boys and girls teams U7, U9, U11, U13 and U15 – approximately 25 kids per team. Teams will practice twice per week, with games on Saturdays. Practices and home games will be held at Pop Travers Park. Registration begins in November. FEES: $235/Residents, $285/Nonresidents. Visit facebook.com/plantationpatriotslacrosse or email ph@plantationlacrosse.com.

KICKBALL

ADULT CO-ED KICKBALL Ages 18+. Thursdays $300 per team / 8 games & playoffs. $20 late registration. (954) 452-2507 or plantationadultathletics.com.

MARTIAL ARTS

PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS Our mission at Premier Martial Arts Plantation is to provide the skills needed to help our students succeed in life such as confidence, focus, self-esteem, and physical well-being. We will encourage and motivate our students to be the best they can be, but not to feel pressured to compete with others. We will strive to make our communities better and stronger. We reinforce solid character development in students of all ages and constantly strive to maintain our commitment by leading by example. We will make our communities stronger one Black Belt at a time! Located at 877 N. Nob Hill Road in Plantation. Call (954) 440-2980 or visit premiermartialarts.com/plantation. GOJU KARATE Ages 6-12. Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation. USA Goju is a traditional Japanese style of karate consisting of hardstyle techniques and soft style techniques. Encompasses the traditional aspects of Japanese martial art while introducing the student to a wide variety of reality self-defense and street-smart technologies. Much emphasis is put into developing our children both mentally and physically. Teaches self-discipline, self-confidence, self-control and a competitive spirit that allows the individual to become all they can be. Instructors: Sarunas Rackauskas, (954) 224-8890 & Michelle Ratthe, (954) 328-2747. Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Residents $55/month/2 classes per week, Non-residents $65/month/2 classes per week. TAE KWON DO / KARATE CLASSES Ages 5 & up. Plantation Community Center, 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. Taekwondo is the art of hand and foot fighting. It is an ancient Korean martial art that has evolved into a modern international Olympic sport. Through training, one can achieve harmony of mind and body, mental and physical discipline, self-control, self-confidence, humility, reduction of stress and the art of defending oneself unarmed. Instructor: Dr. Steve Preddie M.Ed., D.Sc. and Kahrimah Gibbs, (954) 651-4080. Monthly. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Thursdays. 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Residents $70/month, Non-Residents $80/month. Trial class: $20.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT- PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS • Saturday, February 12: Lego Party from 6:30PM -11:00PM. Did you know that PMA provides a monthly Parents’ Night Out for the public? Kids will play martial arts related games and contests, have a pizza party, watch a movie and draw for prizes! Cost: $25. Do you have a sitter for $5 an hour that will do all that? Your kids will be begging to come back! • Saturday, March 5: Bring a Buddy Break a Board Extravaganza 10:00 AM. Come down to Premier Martial Arts with a friend and learn how to break a board! Premier Martial Arts, 877 N. Nob Hill

Rd, 33324 (954) 440-2980, www.premiermartialarts.com. • Saturday, April 23: Kids Safe Seminar 10:00AM. KIDS SAFE is an upbeat and positive workshop for children made to empower kids with the info and techniques to help keep them safe from abduction, assault and abuse. children can learn and practice these techniques in a fun, interactive, motivating setting. Premier Martial Arts 877 N.

Nob Hill Rd, 33324 (954) 440-2980 www.premiermartialarts.com

PICKLEBALL

PLANTATION CENTRAL PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS Ages 16+. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis played on a badminton - sized court with special pickleball paddles. The ball used is similar to a whiffle ball, but slightly smaller. The lower net and ball allow the game to be accessible to people of all abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to be challenged. Courts Open for Organized Play: M, W, F, 7:00pm, T-Th, 8:30am – 10:00am and Sat, 8:00am – 10:00am, Plantation Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation. Courts are located on the converted east roller hockey rink #4. For information, call Veltri Tennis Center at (954) 513-3540. OKAPI WANDERERS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Join the largest Rugby Club in Florida! From 6 years old to Adult Teams. Season runs from October 1st 2021 to May 2022. Open registration during the season. Youth, Middle School, High School and Adult Rugby. No experience necessary, all level players accepted. Try Rugby! Training and Home pitch Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston 33326. For more information visit us www.okapiwanderersrugby.com or send us an email to info@okapiwanderersrugby.com.

SOCCER

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) Online registration at www.palsports.org. • PAL SOCCER – RECREATIONAL: Residents $140 / Non-

Residents/$190. Registration: August 2021, Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm at Plantation Central Park Gym. Season of Play: November thru February. Ages 6 thru 17. Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages. • PAL SOCCER CLINIC – RECREATIONAL: Ages: 4 and 5. FEES:

Residents $110 / Non-Residents $160. Registration: August 2021,

Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm at Plantation Central Park Gym. Season of Play: December – February. Participation: 2 times per week, Friday night and Saturday morning • PAL SOCCER (EAGLES) – TRAVEL: AGES: 8–17. Residents $300 – $700, Non-Residents $350 – $750. Tryouts (boys & girls) begin in May at Central Park. Season: Year-Round. Registration: Online in June. WOMEN’S OVER 40 RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE Games are played 8v8, on turf on Friday evenings at 7pm at Bamford Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road in Davie. The level of play is recreational, and beginners are welcome. Games are played with FIFA rules minus the offsides rule. Individuals only; no team sign-ups. Cost is $100 per person. For further information, please call or text Alicia Poole at (954) 554-1198.

SOFTBALL

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) • PAL GIRLS RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL: Visit www.palsoftball.com.

AGES: 4 - 17. SEASON: February - May. Registration: November,

Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 8:00pm and Fridays 9:00am - 3:00pm at Plantation Central Park Gym. Register Online at parks. plantation.org. FEES: Residents $125 / Non-residents $175.

Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages. • PAL PRESSURE GIRLS TRAVEL SOFTBALL: Visit www. plantationpressure.com. Ages 7 - 18, Year-Round. Residents $125 / Non-residents $175. Teams usually hold tryouts in January and

February and again in August, or on an as-needed basis. Registration in November.

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES Adults 18+. Monday (Co-ed), Tuesdays (Divisions 1, 2, 3 & 4), Sunday mornings. $528 per team/10 games & playoffs, $20 late registration fee. (954) 452-2507 or www.plantationadultathletics.com.

SWIMMING

CENTRAL PARK AQUATIC COMPLEX 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, (954) 452-2525, www.Plantation.org. Two Olympic size pools, each 50 meters by 25 yards. POOL HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am-2:00pm, Holidays: 10:00am-2:00pm. Memberships Available or Daily Gate Fees Apply. • GROUP SWIM LESSONS: Plantation’s swim program follows the curriculum of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program, which offers training for all ages, infant through adult. All courses are taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors (WSI). Class schedule and fees are subject to change. Classes have finished for the season and will resume in March 2022. • 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 am12 Noon at the Plantation Aquatic Complex. Daily & Monthly Passes

Available. •SWIM & DIVE: Ages 4-9. Learn proper swimming and diving skills with emphasis on safety. Classes begin the first Tuesday of the month,

April- September, Tuesday/Thursday 2:30pm-3:15pm or 6:00pm- 6:45pm. Residents: $125/month plus tax (8 classes) plus a $20 annual AAU Diving registration. Non-Residents: $135/month plus tax (8 classes) plus a $20 annual AAU Diving registration. • 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) 4522526 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

PLANTATION WOODS TENNIS 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 9:00pm, Friday - Sunday, 8:00am - Dusk.

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) 4522510. Central Park: Monday-Friday, sun-up until 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday, sun-up until sundown. Volunteer Park, Monday-Saturday, 8:00am-sundown.

WATERSKIING, WAKEBOARDING & WAKE-SURF

WATERSKIING & WAKEBOARDING LESSONS Waterski & Wakeboard lessons and now Surfing at CB Smith Park. Beautiful, private, fresh water lake, New Surf boat to make endless surfing possible. Slalom, Kneeboard, tube rides, birthday parties, camp field trips, surfing, etc. All equipment supplied. Open year round. Call Mike for appt. & information at (954) 292-3953, www.browardski.net.

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.

(ACTING & DRAMA CON.) 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: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. 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.

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. CODE NINJAS Kids aged 7-14 learn to code while building games they love! Kids love technology, games, and having fun with friends. Parents want to give their kids the best and brightest future possible. Everyone wins at Code Ninjas. Our students progress through an engaging 9 belt game-based coding curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving. Kids gain vital STEM skills while having a blast. After school drop-ins, Parents Night Out, Camps and Parties available! Locations in Plantation, Cooper City, Coral Springs and our newest location in Weston. (954) 399-7000. www.CodeNinjas.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 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: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. 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. Camp dates and themes include Planet Pioneers, 2/21 (1-Day Camp); Engineering Challenge, 3/18 (1-Day Camp); Spring Madness 3/21-3/25 (5-Day Camp); Color Me MODS!, 3/28 (1-Day Camp); Planet Warriors 4/15 (1-Day Camp). Visit mods.org/safecamp or email booking@mods.org

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: Tuesday, 1/11/22, Monday, 1/17/22, Monday, 2/21/22, Friday, 3/18/22,

Friday, 4/15/22 Residents: $30/ Day Non-residents: $55/ Day.

Extra fee for same day registration. (954) 452-2512. • SPRING BREAK CAMP: Bring your child for our Spring Break

Camp, a one-week camp filled with fun daily activities. Send two snacks and a lunch daily. Camp dates are March 21-28. Held at Central Park for ages 5-11. Program hours: 7:30am-6:00pm.

Activities: 9:00am-4:00pm. Residents: $140; Non-resident: $190. (954) 452-2512.

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 Ideas take flight at the Museum of Discovery & 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 largest screen in south Florida. For more information, please visit mods.org. 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. 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 schools, Imagine Charter. Group Lessons: Weston Community Center, Sunset Lakes Miramar Community Center, City of Parkland, Doral Legacy Park, Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center, PembrokeIsles, The Ridges. Private lessons, tournaments. www.chessartkids.com, info@chessartkids.com, (954) 650-2562 or (954) 534-3771.

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

CLASSES AT PLANTATION COMMUNITY CENTER 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. (954) 797-2180. • KIDTASTIC CORNER: Ages 3 - 5. Young children will have an opportunity to learn social skills through interaction with their peers, develop fine motor skills, and learn new concepts that will prepare them for a structured educational environment. Learning experiences will include hands-on projects, interactive play, learning curriculum, music and movement. Children must be potty-trained and must be at least 3 years old by the program start date. Birth certificates are required at the time of registration. (954) 797-2180. Limited enrollment. Monthly, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00AM12:00PM. Resident $160/monthly, Non-resident $170/monthly, plus a one-time $10 registration fee. • 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 9:30AM-10:15AM; Monday 10:45AM - 11:30AM,

Monday 5:45PM- 6:30PM; Friday 9:30AM -10:15AM; Friday 10:45A -11:30AM and Saturday 9:0AM-9:45AM. Resident $180/10 weeks/1 child/1 parent • $150/10 weeks/extra sibling fee; Non-Resident $190/10 weeks/1 child/1 parent • $160/10

weeks/extra sibling fee. 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. Monday: 4:30PM- 5:15PM.

Resident: $180/10-Week Session, $150 sibling fee Non-Resident: $190/10-Week Session, $160 sibling fee / 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 an arts and craft project that relates to the story. Two Saturdays a month. 10:00AM12:00PM. Residents/$20; Non-Residents/$30. Call for (954) 797-2180 for details. 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

(DANCE CONT.) 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.

MUSIC & VOICE

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). Additionally, the BKS Star Performers & Rock Band have been entertaining audiences throughout south Florida for the past decade. Contact us today to set up an audition to join one of these exclusive groups. BKS also offers an After-School Program, Camps, Dance Competition and holds auditions for musicals throughout the year. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO Ages 6–13. Allow your children to experience the joy of learning to play the piano! Availability of a piano or keyboard needed for daily practice. Some additional lesson materials are needed and are available through the Instructor, Iliana Kalish, (954) 391-3956. Lessons are 30 minutes each, once a week. Tuesdays or Wednesdays class times at 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:45pm and 6:30pm. Residents $165/8 weeks, Non-residents $175/8 weeks. Held at Volunteer Park.

PERFORMING ARTS

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.

ROBOTICS

CODE NINJAS Kids aged 7-14 learn to code while building games they love! Kids love technology, games, and having fun with friends. Parents want to give their kids the best and brightest future possible. Everyone wins at Code Ninjas. Our students progress through an engaging 9 belt game-based coding curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving. Kids gain vital STEM skills while having a blast. After school drop-ins, Parents Night Out, Camps and Parties available! Locations in Plantation, Cooper City and Coral Springs and our newest location in Weston. (954) 399-7000. www.CodeNinjas.com.

SNAPOLOGY Ages 4–12. Children explore the world of robotics as they build simple models that teach fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about sensors with drills or discovering ways that gears and pulleys create movement while building helicopters and robotic dogs, your child is sure to have a great time. Instructor: Airam, (954) 864-7590. Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 6:15pm. Residents $105/month. Non-Residents $115/month. Trial Class: $25. Held at Plantation Community Center. P.A.L. DYNAMITES The P.A.L. Dynamite program is a sports program for Broward County persons with special needs, both physical and mental, ages 5 – 24. Contact league director Luz M. Sementelli at (954) 270-4455.

TEEN PROGRAMS

CODE NINJAS Kids aged 7-14 learn to code while building games they love! Kids love technology, games, and having fun with friends. Parents want to give their kids the best and brightest future possible. Everyone wins at Code Ninjas. Our students progress through an engaging 9 belt game-based coding curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving. Kids gain vital STEM skills while having a blast. After school drop-ins, Parents Night Out, Camps and Parties available! Locations in Plantation, Cooper City and Coral Springs and our newest location in Weston. (954) 399-7000. www.CodeNinjas.com.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

CODE NINJAS Kids aged 7-14 learn to code while building games they love! Kids love technology, games, and having fun with friends. Parents want to give their kids the best and brightest future possible. Everyone wins at Code Ninjas. Our students progress through an engaging 9 belt game-based coding curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem solving. Kids gain vital STEM skills while having a blast. After school drop-ins, Parents Night Out, Camps and Parties available! Locations in Plantation, Cooper City and Coral Springs and our newest location in Weston. (954) 399-7000. www.CodeNinjas.com.