Parks & Recreation Guide - City of Mentor

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Stretch N Grow Ages 2- 5
In this fabulously fun fitness program for preschool children, your child
will get exercise and have lots of fun while he/she learns to love exercise
and build healthy habits for a lifetime. Our certified coaches provide
action-packed classes that will help your child develop motor skills, body
strength, endurance and flexibility, plus teach proper nutrition, safety and
hygiene in a fun, active environment. Please dress your child in loose,
comfortable clothing and tennis shoes each day and send a water bottle
with your child’s name on it.
Instructor: Deena George
Location: Garfield Park Lounge
2 - 3 years old
#23647 Jan 25 - March 1 Friday 10:30 - 11 am
#23649 March 15 - April 19 Friday 10:30 - 11 am
4 - 5 years old
#23648 Jan 25 - March 1 Friday 11:15 - 11:45 am
#23650 March 15 - April 19 Friday 11:15 - 11:45 am
Resident: $42 / Nonresident: $48
Horseback Riding for Youth Ages 6 - 15
In this beginner course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the walk and the
trot with Maypine Farm’s award winning program. You’ll learn side-byside
with other people who have the same passion for horses and riding.
Each lesson incorporates several teaching modalities. The majority of the
lessons are mounted, but, one or two lessons per session will be ground
lessons covering care, feeding, showing and the endless other details
necessary for good horsemanship.
Instructor: Maypine Farm Staff
Location: Maypine Farms, 32700 White Rd., Willoughby Hills
#23444 Jan 16 - March Wednesday 4 - 5 pm
#23445 Jan 17 - March 7 Thursday 4 - 5 pm
#23446 Jan 19 - March 9 Saturday 1 - 2 pm
#23447 Jan 20 - March 10 Sunday 12 - 1 pm
#23449 April 17 - June 5 Wednesday 4 - 5 pm
#23450 April 18 - June 6 Thursday 4 - 5 pm
#23451 April 20 - June 8 Saturday 1 - 2 pm
#23452 April 21 - June 9 Sunday 12 - 1 pm
Resident: $210 / Nonresident: $225
Creative Dance Ages 4 - 5 & 6 - 8
A fun and lively introduction to dance incorporating basic ballet, jazz
and modern dance techniques and terms to combine skill development
and encourage self-expression. Students will learn basic loco motor
movements and basic dance positions. Wear a leotard or loose clothing,
dance slippers or bare feet. Although parents and siblings need not stay
to observe, each parent is encouraged to view one or two classes as a
parent helper.
Location: Garfield Park Ballroom
#22384 Jan 7 - Feb 25 (4-5) Monday 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
#22385 Jan 7 - Feb 25 (6-8) Monday 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
#22386 March 11 - May 6 (4-5) Monday 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
#22387 March 11 - May 6 (6-8) Monday 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Resident: $45 / Nonresident: $55
Let’s Dance Ages 10 - 14
Come and have fun learning dance with your friends. This class includes a
mix of Pilates and yoga warm ups, basic ballet center floor work and some
jazz and hip hop moves to create just the right combo of exercise and
entertainment. Get your friends together and enroll!
Location: Garfield Park Ballroom
#22389 Jan 7 - Feb 25 Monday 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.
#22390 March 11 - May 6 Monday 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.
Resident: $48 / Nonresident: $56
Karate For Kids Ages 7 +
Educators often recommend martial arts for its structure in helping
children learn discipline, confidence and self esteem to grow up as healthy
adults. By participating in this class, you’ll gain increased coordination,
freedom of movement and exciting self-defense techniques, plus you’ll
learn about the history of martial arts. This class is offered year-round in
6 week sessions and is taught by Karate Masters with over 60 years of
combined experience. Parents are invited to participate in the fun and
educational activities of our highly successful karate program by enrolling
in the same class as your youngster! Beginner and continuing students
encouraged.
Instructors: Masters Denise and Eb Molesch
Location: Mentor Beach Park
#23741 Jan 7 - Feb 11 Monday 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
#24153 Feb 18 - April 1 Monday 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
#24154 April 15 - May 20 Monday 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Resident: $38 / Nonresident: $48
Register online using our FREE online registration at
www.cityofmentor.com/play. See page 43 for details.
Special Needs Basketball Skills Age 8 - 12
For boys and girls with special needs ages 8 - 12, this new and exciting
adaptive basketball clinic is designed to meet the individual skill levels of
each participant. Sessions will start with core work and stretching. We’ll
progress to the basic fundamentals of basketball including stationary
ball-handling, dribbling, passing and shooting. Head coach Mindy Bakos
of Special Sports, Inc. and her staff will provide instruction and help kids
meet their maximum potential for the game of basketball.
Instructor: Mindy Bakos
Location: Fairfax Elementary Gym
#24092 February 21 & 28 Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Resident: $19 / Nonresident: $24
Special Needs Football Clinic
This clinic will focus on conditioning, kicking and throwing a football and
the basic rules to the games of football. We will also promote wellness and
teamwork and provide an oppurtunity for kids to socialize.
Instructor: Mindy Bakos
Location: Krueger Park
#24111 May 7 - 16 Tues & Thurs 6 - 8 p.m.
Resident: $19 / Nonresident: $24
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