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.

This class will include instruction on fly fishing rods and equipment, fly rod casting, line management, and casting techniques for the Smoky Mountains area. Fly rods provided.

Did you get a guitar as a gift and want to learn how to play it, or you just want to learn how to play this popular musical instrument? Bring your guitar and join us for this fun class:

By Stretch-n-Grow. 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. For all non-recital classes, a short performance to highlight what they have learned will take place on the last day of class.

By Stretch-n-Grow. 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.

Attire: Leotard or comfortable athletic clothing, and ballet shoes

By Stretch-n-Grow. The Perfect First Dance Experience. Welcome to Dancing Tots, a playful introduction to the magical world of SNG's Dance Stars program especially for our youngest movers! This beginner ballet-inspired program by Stretch-n-Grow of East Tennessee helps toddlers build confidence, coordination. and creativity through music, movement, and imaginative play. Each class is thoughtfully designed to introduce little dancers to simple ballet movements, basic classroom structure, listening skills, and following directions-all in a fun, encouraging environment. Through songs, stories, props, stretching, creative movement, and games, children develop balance, flexibility, body awareness, and social skills while learning to express themselves with joy. Our goal isn't perfect dance technique it's helping every child feel successful, confident, and excited to move! Dancing Tots provides the perfect foundation for future dance classes, including our Dance Stars program, while creating smiles, friendships, and a lifelong love of movement. 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.

Attire: Leotard or comfortable athletic clothing, and ballet shoes

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. For all non-recital classes, a short performance to highlight what they have learned will take place on the last day of class.

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?

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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.

Parks & Rec has partnered with Maryville Isshin-Ryu Karate School to offer the following classes to both youth and adults. MIKS was established in 1967 and is the oldest martial arts school in Blount County. It is accredited by the International Isshin-Ryu Karate Association. There are no contracts or hidden fees. Participants will learn effective self-defense, street fighting techniques, traditional kata, and much more.  Benefits include great workouts, stress management techniques, increased concentration, boosted confidence, flexibility, balance, discipline and respect. For more information, visit the school’s website at maryvilleisshinryu.com

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.

The K-POP Dance Party Session is ahigh-energy, confidence-boosting program designed to introduce young dancers to the fun, expressive world of K-POP. Over five weeks, children ages 3-8 explore rhythm, musicality, and movement through kid-friendly choreography inspired by popular K-POP styles. Each class blends upbeat music, easy-to-follow dance steps, and playful activities that keep little bodies moving and big imaginations engaged.

What kids experience: A lively warm-up to build flexibility and coordination. Step-by-step K-POP inspired dance routines tailored for young learners. Games and movement activities encourage creativity and teamwork. Age-appropriate music that keeps the energy high and the smiles big. Positive coaching builds confidence, rhythm, and body awareness. Final Performance: At the end of the 5-week session, dancers show off their new moves in a fun, upbeat performance for families. It’s a celebration of their hard work, growth, and enthusiasm. Complete with cheers, applause, and plenty of sparkle. This session is perfect for young dancers who love music, movement, and a good dance party. It’s energetic, engaging, and designed to help every child shine.

Parents will drop off children for the class time, and 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.

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.

Musical comedies involve singing, acting, and movement. Come learn the basics as we stage several scenes that always end in a song (of course)! You may discover a song you can use in the future audition!

By Stretch-n-Grow. Looking for a way to keep your kids active over fall break!? Get ready for an action-packed 3-days of Halloween fun, fitness, and adventure! At Pumpkin Power Camp, young athletes ages 3-8 will discover their inner strength as they jump, climb, balance, tumble, crawl, and race through exciting obstacle courses and gymnastics challenges. Legend has it that a magical pumpkin patch appears once each fall, filled with special pumpkins that grant courage, speed, strength, and ninja-like agility. Campers must complete daily missions and conquer adventure challenges to unlock their Pumpkin Power and become official Pumpkin Power Champions!

Important Info: All campers must be fully potty-trained. This is a drop-off and pick-up your child camp.

By Stretch-n-Grow. Get ready for the most exciting mission at the North Pole! Santa is searching for a new team of strong, speedy, and courageous reindeer recruits, and your child is invited to train at Reindeer Bootcamp! Young adventurers ages 3-8 will jump, climb, balance, tumble, crawl, and race through action-packed obstacle courses designed to build confidence, coordination, and fitness while having tons of holiday fun. Each day, recruits will tackle exciting challenges like crossing the Frozen River Run, leaping through the Candy Cane Course, climbing the Snowy Summit, and delivering special missions through the North Pole Adventure Trail. Along the way, campers will earn Reindeer Badges for teamwork. determination. kindness, and bravery. By the end of the week, every camper will have what it takes to become an Official Member of Santa's Reindeer Team!

"THE ADVENTURE BEGINS AT HEART HEADQUARTERS". Someone has hidden the legendary Valentine Jewel! Campers must complete obstacle courses, decode clues, conquer ninja challenges, and work as a team to unlock the Valentine Vault.

The Knight School is your official chess team and chess party!  In each of our offerings, The Knight School kids try to earn and collect all 25 colorful tactic-specific TactixBands in order to earn the rare black shirt and be admitted to The Masters. This approach results in kids developing a strong enthusiasm for chess, improved sportsmanship, and newfound academic confidence.  Beginner to Intermediate levels welcome.  If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Coach Hollis at hollis@theknightschool.com

Upon enrollment, new students receive weekly lessons, a TKS T-Shirt, chess set and tote (to keep if complete six months of classes), colorful TactixBands they can earn, admission to the city-wide and semester-ending Chess Tournament/Parties, a custom kid-safe online chess account, weekly online nationwide chess tournaments against other elementary students in The Knight School, and discounted rates on some of the other offerings such as the Varsity Advanced chess program.

This class will teach and enhance skills involving handstands, cartwheels, one-arm cartwheels and bridges for both the very beginner and intermediate student. Intermediate students will also work on round-offs, backbend kick-overs, and front and back handsprings. Classes are taught with proper skill progression for the safety of the child and with enthusiasm and motivation – never intimidation. Children that are 5 years old must have started Kindergarten.

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.