Judo classes are taught by a certified USJF black belt with over 30 years of teaching experience, including 7 years in adaptive programming for peoples with special needs. Class emphasizes safety and respect for others while being fun as well. Beginner Judokas will learn to fall safely, as well as master the fundamentals of basic Judo (throwing and pinning; there are no kicks and punching) and can eventually earn belt ranks. Just wear long sleeve sweats tops and bottoms. Gis (uniforms) can be purchased from the instructor when the participant decides on a gi.

 This program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at RARA from 5:15-6:00.

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 The Start Smart Move and Play program is a developmentally appropriate introductory fine and gross motor skills program for children 2-3 years old. Developing these motor skills in a safe, fun and age appropriate environment will ensure that the participants gain strength and confidence in their body. It will help them get exercise and physical activity. Finally, developing these skills will help a child’s ability to do more complex skills in future activities, whether it’s playing a sport, doing school projects or drawing/painting.

Parent participation is required. This class will take place at RARA.

Wednesdays March 22-May 3 (off March 29) 10:00-10:45 $80 resident/$96 non-resident

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Registration begins April 1 for the following programs:

Tuesdays May 16-June 20 10:15-11:00 $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Wednesdays May 17-June 21 1:00-1:45 $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Thursdays May 18-June 22 4:00-4:45 $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Tuesdays July 11 10:15-11:00 $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Wednesdays July 12-August 16 1:00-1:45 $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Thursdays July 13-August 17 4:00-4:45 $80 resident/$96 non-resident

The Start Smart Sports Development Program is a developmentally appropriate introductory sports program for children 3-5 years old. The program prepares children and their parents for organized sports in a fun, non-threatening environment. Age appropriate equipment from Franklin Sports® is utilized in the program. Sports skills developed in this program are: throwing, catching, batting and kicking.

Parent participation required

Tuesdays March 21-May 2 (off March 28) 4:00-4:45 at RARA $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Wednesdays March 22-May 3 11:15-12:00 at RARA $80 resident/$96 non-resident

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Registration begins April 1 for the following programs:

Wednesdays May 17-June 21 10:15-11:00 at Halbach Field $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Wednesdays May 17-June 21 11:15-12:00 at Halbach Field $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Wednesdays July 12-August 16 10:15-11:00 at Halbach Field $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Wednesdays July 12-August 16 11:15-12:00 at Halbach Field $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Start Smart Football is a developmentally appropriate introductory football program for children 5-7 years old. The program prepares children for organized football in a fun, non-threatening environment.

Start Smart Football prepares children and their parents for organized football without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment from Franklin Sports® is used in teaching throwing, catching, kicking/punting and running/agility.

Parent participation is required.

Registration begins April 1 for the following programs:

Tuesdays May 16-June 20 11:15-12:00 at RARA Fieldhouse $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Tuesdays July 11-August 15 11:15-12:00 at RARA Fieldhouse $80 resident/$96 non-resident

Little V's is a beginner soccer program for toddlers and young children, aged 3-6 years old. Our program provides a safe and fun learning environment for your child to become engaged with soccer at its foundation. Your child will reach basic, early developmental milestones in balance, coordination, socialization, and emotional development. Little V's helps prepare the Vardar soccer stars of the future! 3-6 years

#3742 Little V's Soccer Program Tuesday II 1:15-2:00 February 28-April 4 $99 per resident/$119 per non resident

#3743 Little V's Soccer Program Friday II 5:15-6:00 March 3-April 14 $99 per resident/$119 per non resident

#3740 Little V's Soccer 6 Week Tuesdays 1:15-2:00 April 25-May 30 $109 resident/$129 non-resident

#3741 Little V's Soccer 6 Week Wednesdays 1:15-2:00 April 26-May 31 $109 resident/$129 non-resident

#3742 Little V's Soccer 6 Week Fridays 5:15-6:00 April 21-June 2 OFF May 26 $109 resident/$129 non-resident

RARA Fieldhouse

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Registration begins April 1 for the following programs:

#3743 Little V's Soccer 8 Week Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 June 20-August 15 OFF July 4 $149 resident/$169 non-resident

#3744 Little V's Soccer 8 Week Wednesdays 10:00-10:45 June 21-August 16 OFF July 5 $149 resident/$169 non-resident

RARA Fieldhouse

 

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 Family Art

Join Paint Creek Center for the Arts for this awesome class! This class will focus on art making while also working on fine motor skills and learning. We will hold one of these classes per month. Parents must attend this class with their child.

18-36 months with parent

$30 resident/$36 non-resident per session

Tuesday, May 9 3:00-3:45 (Registration begins April 1)

Tuesday, June 13 3:00-3:45 (Registration begins April 1)

Book Art

Join Ms. Z from Paint Creek Center for the Arts each week as we read a book around our learning blanket, have a snack, and create an art project related to our books while we learn about art and work on our fine motor skills! Ms. Z previously spent 25 years teaching in Elementary Schools and has a Master's Degree in Teaching.

3-6 years

$150 resident/$170 non-resident

Tuesdays May 9-June 13 4:30-5:30 (Registration begins April 1)

 

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Playdate with Mom (Registration begins April 1)

In honor of Mother’s Day, spend some creative time with your child. You and your child will create a beautiful handprint flower bouquet on a canvas board. What a great keepsake! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

18 months-6 years

Friday, May 12 12:00-1:00 RARA Messy Room

$30 resident/$36 non-resident

Father's Day Gift Making (Registration begins April 1)

What dad wouldn’t love a gift made just for him? Let your little one surprise dad this Father’s Day with a hand-made gift. Come and create right along with your child as you help them create a portrait of dad.... tie and all! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
18 months-6 years

Saturday, June 10 10:00-11:00 RARA Messy Room

$30 resident/$36 non-resident

Little Mess Maker's Art Camp - AM Camp (Registration begins April 1)

Your little mess maker will have a blast in this hands-on camp! They will enjoy many artistic,
mess-making moments as they create marvelously messy masterpieces. We plan to paint,
sculpt, scribble, and giggle our way to discovering mess-making at its very best. These are not
projects to tackle at home. Leave the mess with us! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

This is the AM camp the week of June 26. If you are interested in having your child participate in both the AM and PM sessions and need childcare in between, please say "yes" to the Lunch and Doodle Option. Lunch and Doodle is a great way for kids to extend their camp experience. Use Lunch and Doodle to create a full-day camp experience when signing up for both the morning and afternoon camps. During Lunch & Doodle, a Kidcreate Studio teacher will oversee lunchtime and provide an additional art activity. Please pack a nut-free lunch and drink for your child participating in Lunch & Doodle.

4-6 years

Monday-Friday June 26-June 30 9:00-12:00

$208 resident/$228 non-resident

RARA Messy Room

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Camp - PM Camp (Registration begins April 1)

“And he was still hungry!” What will that hungry caterpillar eat next?? In this camp, the kids will
cut, tear, glue, collage, and sculpt the day away as they create cute caterpillars, colorful ladybugs,
and more, all inspired by the art and stories of beloved children’s author Eric Carle. You’ll want to
make room on the fridge to display all of these adorable masterpieces! Please pack a nut free
snack and drink for your child each day.

This is the PM camp the week of June 26. If you are interested in having your child participate in both the AM and PM sessions and need childcare in between, please say "yes" to the Lunch and Doodle Option. Lunch and Doodle is a great way for kids to extend their camp experience. Use Lunch and Doodle to create a full-day camp experience when signing up for both the morning and afternoon camps. During Lunch & Doodle, a Kidcreate Studio teacher will oversee lunchtime and provide an additional art activity. Please pack a nut-free lunch and drink for your child participating in Lunch & Doodle.

4-6 years

Monday-Friday June 26-June 30 1:00-4:00

$208 resident/$228 non-resident

RARA Messy Room

Nursery Rhyme Time Camp - AM Camp (Registration begins April 1)

 

Young artists just can’t wait to rhyme and paint with Kidcreate! In this camp, we’ll read the beloved nursery rhymes of Mother Goose as we imagine the fantastic! Have you ever seen a mouse run up a clock, or a dish run away with a spoon? Have you ever taken your lamb to school? We’ll experience these whimsical stories as we create with a variety of kid-friendly art materials. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

This is the AM camp the week of August 7. If you are interested in having your child participate in both the AM and PM sessions and need childcare in between, please say "yes" to the Lunch and Doodle Option. Lunch and Doodle is a great way for kids to extend their camp experience. Use Lunch and Doodle to create a full-day camp experience when signing up for both the morning and afternoon camps. During Lunch & Doodle, a Kidcreate Studio teacher will oversee lunchtime and provide an additional art activity. Please pack a nut-free lunch and drink for your child participating in Lunch & Doodle.

4-6 years

Monday-Friday August 7-August 11 9:00-12:00

$208 resident/$228 non-resident

 

Dinomania Camp - PM Camp (Registration begins April 1)

Is your child crazy about dinosaurs? Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops and Diplodocus- they love
them all! The kids will learn cool facts about our extinct friends and be inspired to create fantastic
works of dino art. We’ll create fossils, dino eggs, dioramas and more! A variety of art materials,
such as papier mache, clay, and paint, will be used as we study these enormous creatures.
Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. Please pack a nut free snack and
drink for your child

This is the PM camp the week of August 7. If you are interested in having your child participate in both the AM and PM sessions and need childcare in between, please say "yes" to the Lunch and Doodle Option. Lunch and Doodle is a great way for kids to extend their camp experience. Use Lunch and Doodle to create a full-day camp experience when signing up for both the morning and afternoon camps. During Lunch & Doodle, a Kidcreate Studio teacher will oversee lunchtime and provide an additional art activity. Please pack a nut-free lunch and drink for your child participating in Lunch & Doodle.

4-6 years

Monday-Friday August 7-August 11 1:00-4:00

$208 resident/$228 non-resident

Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where kids solve fun, hands-on “challenges” which teach them about STEAM fundamentals, crosscurricular topics, plus important success skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and much more. Students work together in small ""tribes"" to solve our challenges, giving them an opportunity to grow their teamwork and social skills as well. We look forward to seeing you on Challenge Island!

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Race Across the Rainforest STEAM Camp (Registration begins April 1) - AM CAMP

Race into an unforgettable journey through the amazing Amazon Rainforest with Challenge Island book characters Daniel, Joy, Kimani and DaVinci. You and your STEAM Team will zip through the jungle's action-packed layers, taking on challenges inspired by the rainforest's awesome animal inhabitants: from the playful monkeys to the hungry jaguars to the slithering anacondas on the dark and creepy forest floor. We'll also read The Race Across Anaconda Swamp together each day, and each child will receive a copy of the book, including bonus activities to continue the
adventure at home. This magical camp is a must for all kids who love animals, books, and endless adventure!

Please be sure to pack socks for your child to use when playing in the playscape on breaks.

If your child is participating in both the AM and PM camps for this week, childcare is of no additional cost for lunch time. Just be sure to pack your child a lunch!

Monday-Friday July 10-July 14 9:00-12:00

$161.60 resident/$181.60 non-resident

3-6 years

STEAM Across the Universe Camp (Registration begins April 1) - PM CAMP

3… 2… 1 Blastoff! You and a STEAM Team of astronaut friends will create your own Mission Control Station and soar through the universe. You'll learn the spectacular science of space while taking on a galaxy of cosmically cool challenges: from Rocket Launch Day to Moon Day to Intergalactic Day to Alien Day. Don't miss out on this out-of- this-world Challenge Island camp!

If your child is participating in both the AM and PM camps for this week, childcare is of no additional cost for lunch time. Just be sure to pack your child a lunch!

Please be sure to pack socks for your child to use when playing in the playscape on breaks.

Moinday-Friday July 10-July 14 1:00-4:00 

$161.60 resident/$181.60 non-resident

3-6 years

Arts & Workshops

Dance

Day Camps

Early Childhood

Other Programs

Rochester Area Youth Cycling Club

Tae Kwon Do

Youth Judo

Youth Tournaments

Youth Sports Leagues

Youth Sports Lessons

 

 

 

RARA offers a variety of early childhood programs.  Our programs are coordinated by trained and certified contractors with a variety of backgrounds in youth education, fitness, sports, and special events.  To the right, you can click the tab to view more information about each of our programs.

Contact:  

Lyndsey Ramsay

Recreation Supervisor

947-886-0084    Lyndsey@rararecreation.org