Youth Wellness

AUSTRALIAN FREESTYLE MARTIAL ARTS SELF-DEFENSE COURSE
Martial arts are the perfect way to get fit and enjoy yourself while you’re doing it – but there’s also so much more than that. In this 4-week martial arts course, students will not only learn self-defense techniques, but there is a focus on improving Focus, Confidence, and Resilience. The classes are well structured and no one lesson is the same which keeps students engaged and motivated. Your child will work on developing core motor skills, mind and body coordination, and personality. When they learn about self-protection, self-belief, and self-resilience at this stage of life they will have the right foundation for the most challenging years of their lives.
Stuart Bott is a probationary 4th-degree Black Belt in Zen Do Kai and a Level 5 Muay Thai Trainer. He has been training in martial arts since 1993. He is also currently a PE teacher with USD 489. He has taught in schools and martial arts academies in both Australia and the United States.
Entry Deadline:                Session 1: April 23
                                         Session 2: May 21
                                        Session 3: June 18
                                         Session 4: July 16
Entry Fee:                                             $80.00
Held on:
     Session 1: Tues. & Thurs. – April 29 - May 22
      Session 2: Tues. & Thurs. - May 27 - June 19
     Session 3: Tues. & Thurs. - June 24 – July 17
      Session 4: Tues. & Thurs. - July 22 – July 31
Times/Age:
          Time/Age A: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. – 5 - 7 yrs.
        Time/Age B: 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. - 8 – 16 yrs.
Location:                               Hays Rec Gym #3
Limitations:                              Min. 5   Max. 20
Instructor:                                       Stuart Bott

YOUTH PERFORMANCE
Youth Performance is created to increase your child’s flexibility, coordination, and speed. We will heighten their body awareness through games and fundamental movements to help prevent injury.
Entry Deadline:                                  May 21
Entry Fee:                                             $30.00
Held on:               Wed. & Fri.- May 28 – June 27
Times:                                10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages:                                                     6 - 12
Location:                        Fitness Center Studio 1
Limitations:                              Min. 5   Max. 15

JOKES, GAMES, LEARNING FUN
Let’s meet in the gym and find new ways to play with balls, hoops, and other equipment as we create new games.
Entry Deadline:                                  May 28
Entry Fee:                                             $10.00
Held on:                       Thursdays - June 5 – 26
Time:                          11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages:                                                     5 - 11
Location:                                    Leisure Center
Limitations:                              Min. 5   Max. 24

AERIAL YOGA 4 TWEENS
Come fly with us! Tween aerial yoga is designed to encourage your child’s quest for a physical challenge! Not only does it promote better balance, confidence, strength, and courage, but it also trains the body and mind not to be afraid of trying new things. In class, your yogis will be introduced to the aerial hammocks and each week will build on what they learned the prior week. They will have time to explore, create, and mindfully play in the hammocks both structured and independently. Clothing please wear a T-shirt and long pants no zippers or metal pieces.
Entry Deadline:                                  May 28
Entry Fee:                                             $20.00
Held on:                         Tuesdays - June 3 - 24
Time:                     Session 1: 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
                              Session 2: 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
                              Session 3:3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:                                                     8 - 12
Location:                        Studio 1 Fitness Center
Limitations:                                Min. 3   Max. 5

SUMMERTIME ADVENTURE
Kids start your summer adventure with us at the HRC. Meet us in the morning for some sports, games, and other activities in the gym. We will load the bus and head out to an area park for some outdoor games and activities. Before we head back to HRC for pick up we will stop at the ARC park to cool down in the water. Snacks and drinks will be provided for the morning activity. Bring your running shoes, swimsuit, and towel. Pick-up will be at the Hays Recreation Center!
Entry Deadline:     Wed. before each session
Entry Fee:                            $10.00 per session
Held on:                   Session 1: Tuesday, June 3
                             Session 2: Tuesday, June 10
                             Session 3: Tuesday, June 17
                             Session 4: Tuesday, June 24
Times:                          8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Ages:                                                    7 – 12
Location:                                    Leisure Center
Limitations:                              Min. 6   Max. 20

FUN & FITNESS
Get a fun workout using basic body movement and gross motor skills. Gain strength, flexibility, and balance crawling up, down, over, and through mats, hoops,
and more!
Entry Deadline:                                    July 2
Entry Fee:                                             $10.00
Held on:                       Thursdays - July 10 – 31
Times:                                11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Ages:                                                     5 - 11
Location:                               Hays Rec Gym #3
Limitations:                              Min. 5   Max. 25