Research is clear that children who are actively involved in arts and sports tend to be physically fit, think creatively, solve problems, do well in school, win more academic awards, develop social skills and self-esteem, and go on to college.

We are pleased to offer a variety of motivational classes which can help your child develop these positive character traits as he/she prepares for success in life.

SMART-MIND ROBOTICS

Children will be offered an opportunity to develop their creative, innovative, and problem-solving abilities.

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WeDo Robotics is offered to children ages 7 – 9 (2nd-4th Grade). Children will build and program robots using robot kits designed by LEGO Education. The story based robot challenges will keep the students engaged while practicing STEM principles from the first day.

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Mindstorm Robotics is for ages 9 – 12 (5th-7th grade). Students will be challenged on a daily basis building robots that can be programmed to “move, talk, see and make a decision” based on their environment. Building and programming will be taught on each session and will enhance the student’s imagination and natural curiosity to explore new challenges.

GYMNASTICS/TUMBLING

This class is open to boys and girls, ages 4 – 12. Children will learn the fundamentals of gymnastics and tumbling based on individual abilities. Children can progress from basic skills through advance level skills.

ARCHERY

This is a great opportunity for every member of the family, ages 6 to adults, to learn the sport of Archery. Proper technique and equipment are provided by the U.S. Olympic Archery Team. These classes are taught by a member of the team and associates. You can register a single participant or participate as a family. The instructors will group classes together by families, age and/or ability level. Closed toe shoes are required.

MARTIAL ARTS

Ryu Karate is of Japanese origin and deals with attacks through evasive body movements and counter attacks using kicks, punches and strikes. Joint locks, restraints, and take downs are used to a lesser extent. It is practiced as a form of self-defense and as a way of keeping healthy and fit. As self-defense, it teaches a set of principals that can be applied in any situation. As a method for keeping healthy and fit, it develops balance, coordination, and aerobic fitness. It also challenges the brain and requires constant mental alertness and agility. The three important aspects of this beginning class will  be the following:

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• Kihon – gaining an understanding of how your body moves in order to generate as much power as possible with a minimal effort.

• Kata – traditional predetermined patterns of Karate ranging from beginning to advanced.

• Kumite – Sparring, where techniques of Kihon and Kumite are applied.

• The goal of this beginning Karate class is to build confidence within your child. We believe in building strength from the inside out.

HIP HOP

Hip Hop A: ages 5-7; 8-13
Hip Hop B: ages 8-15

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Let’s dance like a star! These classes teach the fundamentals of hip hop movement. They are upbeat and high energy classes. Stretching, isolations, rhythms, musicality, upper body strength and funky footwork will all be incorporated. Students will learn to memorize choreography by working on a combination each class. A small performance opportunity will be given on the last day of the session.

VISUAL ART

Our Visual Arts classes offer creative activities that are the building blocks of a child development. Students will develop the ability for creative thought and action in a fun and challenging environment. Classes include a quickly paced examination and demonstration of visual arts fundamentals with exposure to different mediums.

Projects are inspired by master artists like Monet and Kandinsky, beginning the exposure of students to art history and art appreciation. Classes are structured in increasingly challenging projects and mediums from Art I through Print Making. Even if your little artist is already using a medium, each student gets the attention they need to achieve a greater mastery as they grow in ability.

This session also allows the opportunity for students to participate in a showcase at the end of each session. Their Art will be incorporated into the visual aspect of the program so that their art can be enjoyed by everyone. Artists of all levels are welcome in our classes!

BALLET

Classes are offered to take students from basic ballet structures and etiquette to the learning of more advanced terms and exercises. The art of choreography and execution is taught throughout each exercise, emphasizing the importance of performance. Beginning ballet classes teach the most basic techniques integrated with creative movement and expression. Age-friendly music and an ever-changing variety of activities will keep your child engaged throughout the class.

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Required Ballet Attire:

• Girls: leotard, tights, ballet shoes, & hair in bun

• Boys: t-shirt, bike shorts or sweats, socks & ballet shoes

MUSICAL THEATER

These classes combine singing, dancing and acting instruction and uses popular musical songs and scenes to build musical theater skills. For boys and girls ages 5 – 12.

GOLF

The golf class offers and exciting opportunity to boys and girls ages 8-12. The class will help students learn and apply basic golf technique to iron shots chipping, pitching and putting. It will also weave in simple mental aspects of golf, including concentration and staying positive. Each of these aspects will be covered over the course of the program in a fun group environment. This will help teach new golfers to be patient and self disciplined. 

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS

Our program is made possible by our amazing instructors. Because your child’s safety is always the highest priority at New Hope, our instructors all undergo a thorough background check through Live Scan. Instructors are provided with the training and support that they need, and also with class materials.