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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: CHILDREN

Community Dance Classes

SVCC is pleased to offer community dance classes led by Gina Mento. With a degree in dance from Radford University, Gina has been teaching dance for eight years, as well as performing with professional companies and directing two dance companies of her own.

Creative Dance
Ages: 3 – 6
Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
February 19 – April 8 (performance April 8)
Cost: $110
Students will explore many different ways of stretching and using their bodies. They are encouraged to use their imagination through the movement of their bodies.

Jazz/HipHop
Ages: 7 – 11
Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 11 – Adult
Thursdays 7 – 8 p.m.
February 21 – April 10 (performance April 10)
Cost: $110
Students will learn the basic movements suitable for their age group similar to the dance steps found on High School Musical, You Got Served and MTV.

Lyrical Dance
Ages 7 – Adult
Saturdays 3 – 4 p.m.
February 23 – May 3 (No class March 1, March 22 and April 19. Performance May 3)
Cost: $110
Students will learn lyrical dance which is a combination of slow jazz and ballet that shows expression through songs with words.

Children's Art Workshops

SVCC is offering six-week art workshops for children ages 3 - 6 through May 2008. All workshops take place on Tuesdays from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at SVCC’s facility at 323 Northampton Street in Hellertown. Reservations are being accepted for the following classes:

Creative Arts
March 4th through April 8th
Children will explore a variety of materials and be exposed to different techniques and styles as they use their imaginations.

Paint Like a Famous Artist
April 22nd through May 27th
Children will learn about a different famous artist and the materials that they used each week to create their own masterpiece.

The cost for each workshop is $50 per child and materials are included. Space is limited so call 610-838-0722 to register today!

Basketball Clinics
Registration for the six-week basketball clinic for children ages 4 - 6 is underway. The basketball clinic is a great way for youngsters to learn the FUNdamentals of basketball including dribbling, passing and shooting in a non-competitive atmosphere. The goal of the program is to introduce the game of basketball, promote physical fitness and encourage positive self-esteem.

Clinic dates:
Saturdays February 2nd through March 8th

Session times:
One: 9 – 9:45 a.m.
Two: 10 – 10:45 a.m.
Three: 11 – 11:45 a.m.

The cost for each six-week clinic is $20 per child (includes cost of a t-shirt). Call 610-838-0722 today to register or more information.

2008 Lower Saucon Township Summer Recreation Program

The SVCC summer recreation program offers safe and fun programs for children ages 6 – 12 who reside in Lower Saucon Township. Programs are held at Lower Saucon Park, Hellertown Homestead, Steel City Park and Southeastern Park. Activities include art, science projects, games, sports, cooking and presentations.

Session 1: June 17 through July 11, 2008
Session 2: July 14 through August 8, 2008

Monday through Friday
9 a.m. – 12 noon

The program is free and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis for Lower Saucon Township residents only.

Registration begins May 15, 2008. Parents must register in person at the Saucon Valley Community Center. Call 610-838-0722 for more information.