Children will learn gross motor skills needed for Kindergarten readiness and beginner gymnastics skills. Gymnastic skills are taught in proper progressions on bright, colorful preschool equipment, with all equipment designed and sized for young hands and feet.  Participants will learn beginner through intermediate skills on bars, beams, trampolines, and vaulting.

This class is designed to teach children Ages 6-12 the more advanced skills of the back handspring, round-off back handsprings, and standing back tuck.  Students in this class should have a good round-off and be able to do a back walk-over with a spot.  Drills such as handstands, bridge kick-overs and jump backs will be repeated in this class to help students become a stronger tumbler.

We will review the basics of acting and use some theater games to loosen up, get our creative juices flowing, and begin to learn how to act as an ensemble. Since children at this age are more comfortable with reading, we will work from actual scenes taken from children's stories like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Anne of Green Gables. Some memorization will be necessary. These scenes will be presented for family and friends on the last night of class.

Students will create fun projects as well as learn hand-building techniques such as coiling, pinching and slab work. Each class is unique and small in size. Students receive personal attention from instructor through the step-by-step process of making a pot, decorating, glazing and firing. Each class is project based and students will make a variety of bowls, dishes and sculptural art pieces. All work goes through two kiln firings; the second firing will make the pottery safe for food and drink, as well as use in the microwave and dishwasher. We use only health-approved clays and glaze-materials. Class includes clay and all firing and glaze materials.

‍Items needed for all tennis classes: Tennis racquet, comfortable athletic clothing & tennis shoes, water bottle

SPACE IS LIMITED FOR ALL CLASSES!

‍These programs provide instruction on skills that students will learn the life-long sport of tennis. Players will learn how to keep score and the basic strokes of forehand, backhand, volley, and serve. We learn to rally with one another as our skills improve and learn strategy.   Games are part of our program for the players to learn while having fun.  We modify the game according to the age of the student so all players should feel success while learning.  Come have fun with us!  

Parks & Rec is offering a summer interclub tennis program for Ages 8-18.  Summer Interclub offers opportunities for all levels of kids to play.  Even newer players have opportunities as an experienced beginner and can later work towards possibly moving up to intermediate and even advanced levels with daily practice at clinics and weekly matches during the week.  

Parental input to Coach Zelasko is encouraged to maximize each child’s experience and growth.  Teams will be organized according to age and ability levels. Players may be able to play on more than one team.  Practices will be held at John Sevier Park Tennis Courts.  Away matches will be held in the GKTA area against other participating teams.  Matches are generally held one time per week per team on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday early afternoons. Home matches are at our local facilities. The State Tournament weekend is in July, and is a great opportunity for many, if players qualify to participate.  There is an additional cost for the state tournament.  Former interclub players and other experienced players will assist Coach Zelasko with instruction to maximize individual attention for participants.
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‍Interclub registration fee includes GKTA membership fees, USTA Head Tax and TennisLink fees, a team shirt for matches, balls, coaching and league administration fees. There are ADDITIONAL charges for optional weekly PRACTICE clinics, but highly encourage practice weeks. All participants must be a USTA member for the year as well by visiting www.usta.com BEFORE match play begins.

Anticipated teams are as follows: 8 & Under Beginner, 10 & Under Beginner, 12 & Under Beginner, 14 & Under Intermediate, 18 & Under Intermediate, 18 & Under Advanced, but those subject to change based on skill level.

Parents MUST review, print, and sign the following forms:   GKTA Player Information & Consent Form  AND Sudden Cardiac Arrest/Concussion Information & Waiver.  Forms are available above on the "Required Forms" button or contact Parks & Rec for forms if you do not have access to a printer. Forms can be brought to the Parks & Rec office weekdays between 8 AM – 5 PM no later than May 14, 2026.
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Youth Summer Interclub - Interested Meeting
We invite parents to join in this meeting to learn more about the summer interclub program or to inquire about this year's summer interclub schedule. This is a great opportunity for those thinking about doing the program or for those that are new to the program with questions. Return players are not required to attend, but are welcome and encouraged.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time 6:15 - 7:00 PM
Location: John Sevier Park Pavilion

Youth Summer Interclub- Player Level Assessment Day
We invite new and returning interclub players to join in this one-hour activity so that Coach Zelasko can assess player level as she prepares for how to set up interclub tennis teams based on player abilities. Returning players are not required to attend, but are welcome and encouraged.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. (Ages 12 & Under) / 6:00 p.m. (Ages 13 & up)
Location: John Sevier Park Tennis Courts

FOR INTERCLUB MEMBERS OR PLAYERS OF ANY LEVEL

Clinics are designed to improve the level of play for beginners to advanced tennis players. Those in interclub or those who just want to improve their game are welcome to sign-up.  Summer clinics offer opportunities for all levels of kids to play.  Even newer tennis players have opportunities as experienced beginners to work towards possibly moving up to intermediate and even advanced levels over time with daily practice at clinics.

‍Clinics are held Monday & Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings with Fridays being a makeup date in the event of rain.

Ready for a fun new challenge? Join us and the folks with Maryville College’s Mountain Challenge program and conquer their Alpine Tower! The 60-foot tower provides climbers multiple challenges to overcome as they scale its heights. Come step outside your comfort zone and challenge yourself mentally and physically as you work your way to the top!

Join us as we introduce you to a new sport! Disc golf is a new and exciting sport taking the world by storm. There will be professional disc golfers on site to teach you how to play the game! You will be able to put your skills to the test afterwards on our temporary 9-hole course.

Learn how to act and move on stage! Explore becoming different characters. Play lots of drama games and practice several scenes from a fairy tale. Will you be Pooh or Cinderella, or a Pirate?

With Dance Stars, our dancers learn the fundamentals of ballet, jazz, and hip-hop while developing grace, coordination, balance, and poise.  By inspiring a passion for dance, our imaginative and engaging classes will create twirling, self-expressive machines! This is a great program to not only teach children dance, but to also help them continue to gain their confidence in a group setting with other children their age for 30 minutes while parents are not far away. It is also a great way for them to enhance their listening skills and to learn more about following instructions in a class setting. 

Parents will drop off children for the class time, then they are welcome to sit in the gym, walk the trail that is on-site, or relax in their car while the children are in class.  

Recital class will have a recital in Knoxville with other Stretch-n-Grow dance classes.
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‍Class Attire: Leotard or comfortable dance/athletic clothing and ballet shoes.