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Parent and Child 1 - 3211601

This class helps the child trust the parent in the water. The instructor teaches the child to respect the water and enjoy the experience with the parent through drills, games, and songs. The child will be going under the water within the first few weeks. All equipment will be provided for the class. You will need to make sure you and your child has a swimsuit, towels, and that your infant wears a swim diaper during the class.

Parent and Child 2 - 3211602

This class helps the child trust the parent in the water. The instructor teaches the child to respect the water and enjoy the experience with the parent through drills, games, and songs. The child will be going under the water within the first few weeks, and learn to be comfortable in the water. They also learn to swim a short distance after jumping into the water, and be comfortable lying on their back with little support. Make sure to bring swimsuits, towels, and a swim diaper for your child...All other equipment will be provided.

Parent and Child 3 - 3211603

Parents start the session with their child in the water and then move out of the water slowly, away from their child until the instructor is teaching the children without the parents being present in the water. Make sure you have swimsuits, towels, and a swim diaper for your child.

Preschool Level 1 - 3221610

Learning Objectives:
 Enter water using ramp, steps or side.
 Exit water using ladder, steps or side.
 Blow bubbles
 3 seconds Submerge mouth, nose and eyes.
 Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects (in shallow water)
 Front glide, 2 body lengths recover from a front glide to a vertical position.
 Back glide, 2 body lengths.
 Back float, 3 seconds.
 Recover from a back float or glide to a vertical position Roll from front to back.
 Roll from back to front Arm and hand treading actions (in chest-deep water).
 Alternating leg action on front, 2 body lengths.
 Simultaneous leg action on front, 2 body lengths.
 Alternating arm action on front, 2 body lengths.
 Simultaneous arm action on front, 2 body lengths.
 Combined arm and leg actions on front, 2 body lengths.
 Alternating leg action on back, 2 body lengths.
 Simultaneous leg action on back, 2 body lengths.
 Alternating arm action on back, 2 body lengths.
 Simultaneous arm action on back, 2 body lengths.
 Combined arm and leg actions on back, 2 body lengths.
Exit Skills Assessment:
 Enter independently, using either the ramp, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards,
submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds, then safely exit the water.
 Is able to complete 3 bobs repeatedly successfully submerging all the way under the
water.
 While in shallow water, glide on front for at least 2 body lengths, then roll to back and
float on back for 3 seconds, then recover to a vertical position.

No Classes July 4th.

Level 1 (6 & Over) - 3231610

Level 2 (6 & Over) - 3231620

Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side (in shoulder-deep water)
 Exit water using ladder, steps or side (in chest-deep water)
 Fully submerging and holding breath, 5 seconds
 Bobbing, 5 times (in chest-deep water)
 Opening eyes under water and retrieving submerged objects, 2 times (in chest-deep water)
 Front float, 5 seconds
 Jellyfish float, 5 seconds
 Tuck float, 5 seconds
 Front glide, 2 body lengths
 Recover from a front float or glide to a vertical position
 Back float, 15 seconds
 Back glide, 2 body lengths
 Recover from a back float or glide to a vertical position
 Roll from front to back
 Roll from back to front
 Change direction while swimming on front or back
 Treading using arm and leg actions, 15 seconds (in shoulder-deep water)
 Combined arm and leg actions on front, 5 body lengths
 Finning arm action on back, 5 body lengths
 Combined arm and leg actions on back, 5 body lengths
Exit Skills Assessment
1. Step from side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back,
float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position.
2. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position.
3. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll
to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

No Classes July 4th

Level 5 - 3231650

Learning Objectives:
 Shallow-angle dive from the side (in water at least 9 feet deep)
 Shallow-angle dive, glide 2 body lengths and begin any front stroke (in water at least 9 feet
deep)
 Tuck surface dive, submerging completely
 Pike surface dive, submerging completely
 Front flip turn while swimming
 Backstroke flip turn while swimming
 Tread water, 5 minutes
 Front crawl, 50 yards
 Breaststroke, 25 yards
 Butterfly, 25 yards
 Elementary backstroke, 50 yards
 Back crawl, 25 yards
 Standard scull, 30 seconds
 Sidestroke, 25 yards
Exit Skills Assessment
1. Perform a shallow-angle dive into deep water, swim front crawl for 50 yards, change
direction and position of travel as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 50
yards.
2. Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary
and swim back crawl for 25 yards.

No Class on July 3rd

Strength & Conditioning - 3440500

Strength & Conditioning is a program designed for tweens and teens to be active and involved while working on their overall strength technique and performance. Your child will learn proper techniques of resistance training and workout in a fun, comfortable and safe environment. This camp is taught by a PTCC personal trainer.

Kinderdance - 3621110

Kinderdance for young children, ages 3-5, is a developmental dance, motor skill, music, and fitness program, blended with academics, specifically designed for children ages 3-5. Parents who want to give their child the opportunity to dance will love how Kinderdance teaches the basics of Ballet, Tap and Creative Movement while blending educational concepts, designed to teach to the total child.

Required Dancewear:
Ballet Shoes &Tap Shoes

Recommended Attire:
Leotard and Tights OR T-Shirt and Shorts/Leggings/Exercise Pants

PTCC Story Time - 3621415

Each month the PTCC will have a different story teller to read a book, and do a short, fun craft for children in the community! Readers may come from Battelle Darby Metro Park, Southwest Public Libraries, the Prairie Township Fire Department, and more!

Summer Day Camp - 3630100

Required Medical Questionnaire is required and needs to be completed prior to camp registration. This is free of charge and can be completed at anytime.

We are looking forward to another year of Summer Day Camp at the Prairie Township Community Center! Camp will run from 8am-6pm for 10 weeks, and is open for campers aged 6-12! Campers will play sports, do art projects, and science experiments, swim, make new friends, go on field trips, and have a blast this summer! Registration for PTCC's summer day camp will be per week. CAMP SLOTS ARE LIMITED TO 75 CAMPERS PER WEEK. All camp participants are eligible to enroll in our payment plan. If you choose to enroll, an initial processing fee of $30R | $60NR will be required at the time of registration. All further payments will be drawn two weeks before your child attends camp. (Payment schedule available at www.prairietownship.org/410/Day-Camps ). Also, a discount will be given for additional children from the same family attending day camp. Each additional child will be able to enroll in camp at a 25% discount. ($112R | $135NR)

Registration Dates:
Residents/Members: February 12th at 8:00am
Returning Campers: February 14th at 8:00am
Non-Residents: February 19th at 8:00am

Creative Writing Fun: Mix It Up! - 3630202

Join local Author Andra Gillum for a fun afternoon of reading, writing and drawing! We'll read a few books from Andra's Doggy Drama series, and then write some of our own stories about dogs (or cats). We'll end the session with a fun game or two!

Bio: Andra Gillum is the author of four children's books Doggy Drama, Puppy Drama, Old Doggy Drama and Lost Doggy Drama. She teaches writing at the Thurber House, and elementary schools across the region. Andra's mission is to make reading and writing fun so kids will stick with it!

Youth Chess Club - 3630203

Unlock the power of strategic thinking and intellectual growth this summer at Prairie Township Community Center's Youth Chess Club! Join us for an exciting program filled with engaging lessons, friendly matches, and fun activities designed to sharpen your child's chess skills while fostering friendships and sportsmanship. Don't miss out on this opportunity to inspire young minds and create lifelong memories! Sign up today and let the games begin!

Kidz Home Alone - 3630217

Would your child know what to do if they have forgotten their house key or the passcode for the keypad? What if they are home alone and they are choking? Our Kidz Home Alone class will give you and your child peace of mind when home alone. As creators of this class, we thought of every home alone scenario possible, and provide solutions for all of those ‘what-if’s”. This course is designed to teach your child about being home alone safely. An informative parent guide is included in the student manual and provides an avenue for discussion between parent and child. This engaging and interactive class is fun and includes guest speakers from the local Police and Fire Departments (when available). Ages 9-12.
Students will learn:

• Answering the door and the phone
• The reasons to call 911
• First aid and safety and Self- Heimlich Maneuver
• Why it’s necessary to have house rules
• Fire escape and severe weather planning

Amazing Athletes - 3631503

Amazing Athletes camp is a game-based sports program designed to engage children in active wellness through physical fitness challenges and interactive sports lessons. Our camp will focus on 10 different sports including baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track & field and volleyball. Campers build teamwork through partner based activities. We will also build a foundation of strength training using age-appropriate weights, partner-based exercises, and education on the 10 major muscles. Campers should dress to be VERY active.

JumpBunch Go for the Gold Camp - 3631504

It's an Olympic year and it's time for us to get in the action! In this highly active camp, children will learn and participate in various Olympic sports and fitness activities. In addition, coaches will lead fun and enriching activities such as vocabulary, geography, history, and sport traditions from around the Olympic World. Citius, altius, fortius! Children should dress to be active and bring a peanut free snack and water bottle each day to camp.

Prairie Baseball Clinic - 3631510

Join us at the Prairie Baseball Clinic for a memorable and educational journey into the world of baseball. Whether your child is swinging for the fences or just starting their baseball adventure, our clinic promises an experience that combines learning, camaraderie, and the pure joy of the game. Play ball with us and let the Prairie Baseball Clinic be your child's stepping stone to becoming a true baseball enthusiast!

PTCC Junior Golf Clinic - 3631511

The PTCC Junior Gold Clinic will be taught by PGA professional Scott Pealer at Mentel Memorial Golf Course! Scott will instruct your children in the basics of golf including grip, posture, and alignment for putting, chipping and full swings. Clubs will be available to borrow for the clinic if needed!

Gardening 101 - 3650991

Get ready to grow your child's love of gardening! Participants in this class will learn the basics of planting, watering, and maintaining a garden, and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor along the way! This class is taught in conjunction with The Ohio State University, by their Master Gardeners! Parents are encouraged to stay, and observe or assist their children!

Adult Spanish Lessons - 3651012

Interested in learning Spanish for the workplace or everyday life? Come join this six week course that will be catered to your interests and needs. We will learn conversational Spanish for social life and in the workplace. Learning the skills of speaking a new language is a wonderful tool to have. All materials are provided and all abilities are welcome. No Class July 4th. Ages 18+.

Board Game Bash - 3670200

Join us at the Prairie Township Community Center for a night of family fun. Board games of all styles and levels will be provided! Registration is per family.

Introduction to Bird watching - 3670231

This course will consist of an introduction into the identification of common birds found in the Central Ohio area. In addition, we will learn some basic bird biology consisting of bird anatomy, behavior and ecology. This will enhance the ability of the participant to become a more informed observer of birds. A field trip is included.

Intro to Guitar - 3671101

Learn the basics of guitar in a small group environment. Classes will be taught by Kelley Carey of Doc Rock music. Kelley is a Guitar/ Bass instructor with 40 years teaching experience. Providing students with a unique approach, tailored to each each individual. This is a great way for beginners to start playing guitar! Participants must provide their own guitar and will need to bring their guitar with them to each class.