Fall into Fun with Recreation and Parks - Lern

Writing Before School with Beth Herdson
(Parent/Child)
3-5 yrs / 6 wks, start dates below / $95 + $10 materials fee
During this interactive class, you and your child will have fun learning techniques to help
make writing easy and enjoyable! The highly acclaimed “Handwriting Without Tears” program
is used along with shaving cream, clay, songs and other mediums to help your child learn
how to form letters correctly and help you learn ways to foster at-home writing. Emphasis
placed on Kindergarten readiness skills that include right/left discrimination, self awareness,
problem solving and social skills. This program is taught by an Occupational Therapist with
a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Special Education and specialized training in Sensory
Integration therapy. Materials fee due at first class, payable to Write Before School,
LLC. (No class 9/29, 11/24.) Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Melissa Calleri,
410-313-4721 or mcalleri@howardcountymd.gov.
Ellicott Mills MS
RP0130.501 Sep 15 9:30-10:30 AM Th
RP0130.502 Sep 15 11 AM-noon Th
RP0130.503 Sep 15 1-2 PM Th
RP0130.511 Nov 3 9:30-10:30 AM Th
RP0130.512 Nov 3 11 AM-noon Th
RP0130.513 Nov 3 1-2 PM Th
Language
NEW! Beginning Chinese Mommy & Me
with Wei Guo (Parent/Child)
1-4 yrs / 6 wks starting Sep 24 / $65
Learn Chinese with your little one! This program will expose you and your child to
the Chinese language and culture through basic language using numbers, colors,
animals, foods and family members. Dialect: Mandarin. Registration: 410-313-7275.
Information: Melissa Calleri, 410-313-4721 or mcalleri@howardcountymd.gov.
RP3313.501 Burleigh Manor MS 2-3:30 PM Sa
Oh La La French Mommy & Me & Daddy Too!
with Madame Nona (Parent/Child)
1-4 yrs / 6 wks starting Sep 17 / $75
Learn French with your little one! Developed by a professional Early Childhood
educator, you and your child will learn French through music, singing, dancing,
puppeteer, a parachute and musical instruments. Also learn to sing French songs.
Learn the words for colors, animals, action words and more! Bring a blanket and
a reusable water bottle. Instructor: Nona Nourbakhsh. (No class 10/22.)
Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Melissa Calleri, 410-313-4721
or mcalleri@howardcountymd.gov.
RP3310.501 Pointers Run ES 9:30-10:15 AM Sa
One-Day Specials
Parent or caregiver is welcome to attend. Please see the
"Special Events" section (starting on page 13) for more
family events.
Dora’s Spook-tacular Halloween Party
3-5 yrs / Oct 28 / $19
Come join Dora and her gang for Halloween fun! Celebrate with friendly ghosts and
goblins as you participate in games, songs and a costume parade. Create a special
“horrific” craft and munch on a Halloween treat. Don’t forget to wear your costume!
Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Cindy Ochs, 410-313-4681.
RP3216.501 Ellicott Mills MS 12:45-2 PM F
Jingle Bell Rock
3-5 yrs / Dec 9 / $19
Get ready to shake and rock those jingle bells while you mix and mingle with friends.
Play reindeer games, make a holiday ornament and paint with special holiday
wrapping. Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Cindy Ochs, 410-313-4681.
RP3218.501 Ellicott Mills MS 12:45-2 PM F
Cooking
C is for Cooking! (Parent/Child)
2 yrs / 6 wks, start dates below / $95
Let’s get cooking! Enjoy this hands-on class, making recipes from favorite Sesame
Street characters. Prepare delicious and nutritious recipes such as Big Bird’s Yogurt
Parfait, Rosita’s Pizza Bagels and Oscar’s Quick Dip in the Mud. (No class 11/22.)
Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Cindy Ochs, 410-313-4681.
RP3209.501 Ellicott Mills MS Sep 13 10-11 AM Tu
RP3209.511 Ellicott Mills MS Oct 25 10-11 AM Tu
Wee Chefs
3-5 yrs / 5 wks, start dates below/ $85
Prepare a recipe while learning about proper kitchen etiquette, measuring and
table setting. Make a small craft that goes along with the lesson. Use books and
games to further your understanding. Parents are welcome. (No class 11/4, 11/25.)
Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Cindy Ochs, 410-313-4681.
RP3205.501 Forest Ridge ES Sep 16 10-11:45 AM F
RP3205.511 Forest Ridge ES Oct 28 10-11:45 AM F
Wee Chefs Mini Session with Julie Lonegro
4-7 yrs / See "Youth Cooking"on page 33.
What’s Cooking with Julie Lonegro
4-7 yrs / See "Youth Cooking"on page 33.
Fitness
Funfit ® “Where fitness is child’s play”
(Parent/Child)
1-4 yrs / 6 wks, start dates below / $65 per child
This active class brings fitness to a whole new level of fun! Using balls, chutes,
instruments and more, you and your child get a heart-healthy workout in a stressfree
setting. Kids build self-confidence, socialization, coordination, balance, language
and cognitive development. Child must be walking. Registration: 410-313-7275.
Information: Adam Wienckowski, 410-313-4714.
Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr
RP3210.501 1-2 yrs Sep 14 9:30-10:15 AM W
RP3210.502 2-3 yrs Sep 14 10:15-11 AM W
RP3210.511 1-2 yrs Nov 2 9:30-10:15 AM W
RP3210.512 2-3 yrs Nov 2 10:15-11 AM W
N Laurel Comm Ctr
RP3210.503 1-2 yrs Sep 15 9:30-10:15 AM Th
RP3210.504 2-3 yrs Sep 15 10:15-11 AM Th
RP3210.513 1-2 yrs Nov 3 9:30-10:15 AM Th
RP3210.514 2-3 yrs Nov 3 10:15-11 AM Th
Bonnie Branch MS
RP3210.505 1-2 yrs Sep 16 9:30-10:15 AM F
RP3210.506 2-3 yrs Sep 16 10:15-11 AM F
RP3210.507 1-4 yrs Sep 16 11-11:45 AM F
RP3210.515 1-2 yrs Nov 4 9:30-10:15 AM F
RP3210.516 2-3 yrs Nov 4 10:15-11 AM F
RP3210.517 1-4 yrs Nov 4 11-11:45 AM F
30 Fall 2011 To register, visit howardcountymd.gov/RAP or call 410-313-PARK (410-313-7275)