Teen Programs



Moon Youth Leadership Program 2021
 

Program Categories:


Athletics/Fitness    Art/Education/Nature   


Register:

  • Programs with a drop-in option do not require pre-registration.
  • Sign up in person at the Parks and Recreation office.
  • Limited online registration is open here
  • Call the Parks and Recreation office at 412-262-1703 to pay with credit card.
  • Send in a check to our mailing address with the participants name, date of birth, address, phone and e-mail. You will not be officially registered in the class until you receive a confirmation e-mail.
  • If interested in teaching a class with Moon Parks and Recreation, please fill out a proposal and submit to info@moonparks.org


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ATHLETICS / FITNESS  


For all classes: 

  • Space is limited to 9 students for classes, please register online or call the Moon Park office at 412-262-1703 ext 403. 
  • This class is weather dependent rain prevents the class from running, an additional class will be added to the session. 
  • The Robin Hill Center is closed to the public, for classes on the Robin Hill Patio, please walk around the main building to the back patio where the class will be held. Public bathrooms are available at the entrance of the park. 
  • For classes at Moon Park, multiple public bathrooms are available in the park.

Youth Flag Football (CO-ED, Ages 4-14)
Our Youth Flag Football program is a Co-Ed program that teaches your child the fundamentals of the sport. The first half of the program will consist of skills and drills clinics, and the second half of the program will consist of scrimmages. The program will be led by volunteer coaches.

Dates: September 17th- October 22nd (program shirt & flag belt pickup on Sept. 10th)
Fee:$40/Resident
      $45/Non-Resident
Location: Moon Park Discovery Field


Youth Basketball returns January 2024.
Registration to open October 2023. League will run from January-March 2024. Dates TBA.



Barre (Adults & Teens 15+) 
Dates: Wednesdays, September 6th-October 11th
                              October 18th-November 29th (No class Nov. 22nd)
Location: Robin Hill Center until Further Notice
                 NOTE: The class will eventually move to the Schoolhouse Activity Center (120 Mooncrest).
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 am
Fee: $45 – Moon Resident $50 Non Moon Resident (Per 6 week session)

This class has a max participation number of 18 people. Please register online. For more information about space availability for drop-ins, please email pilatesbodyj@gmail.com. Restrooms are available at the entrance of the park.  A total body workout that lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs, arms, and burns fat. This workout includes elements of ballet, Pilates, and traditional toning exercises. The class starts with standing barre work. The class ends with core work and a series of deep stretches. Bring a mat and a pair of 1-3lb dumbbells. For all fitness levels.



NEW HIIT(Ages 15+)
An intense and dynamic outdoor fitness class that incorporates a variety of exercises to challenge your strength, stamina, and agility. Led by Melitta Szymanski, this class is designed to push you to your limits and improve your overall fitness levels. Bring light hand weights and water.

Instructor: Melitta Szymanski
Dates: Saturdays, August 5th-September 23rd (No class Aug. 12th or Sept. 2nd)
                           September 30th-November 4th
Times: 8:30-9:30 AM
Fee: $45 Moon Resident/ $50 Non-Resident
Location: Moon Park (meet at Amphitheater)




Hip Hop Cardio (Adults & Teens 15+)
Dates: September 14th-October 19th
          November 2nd-December 28th (8-week session)

Days/Times: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Robin Hill Center until Further Notice
                 NOTE: The class will eventually move to the Schoolhouse Activity Center (120 Mooncrest).

Fee: $45 Resident/ $50 Non-Resident (per 6 week session)
       $60 Resident/ $67 Non-Resident (per 8 week session)
Instructor: Amy Humberston

Join Amy for some cardio dance exercise! You can take the moves up to make them harder or modify for any fitness level. Amy will help everyone with fun fitness through dance where everyone can leave feeling like they had a great workout and had fun! Class will include warm up and cool down also.


Pilates (Adults and Teens 15+) 
Tuesday Morning Offerings
   Dates: September 5th-October 10th
             October 17th-November 21st
   Time: 8:30-9:30am
   Location: Robin Hill Center until Further Notice
                    NOTE: The class will eventually move to the Schoolhouse Activity Center (120 Mooncrest).

   Fee: $45 (Resident)/$50 (Non-Resident) per 6 week session

Wednesday Evening Offerings
   Dates: September 6th-October 11th
              October 18th-November 29th (No class Nov. 22nd)
   Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
   
Location: Robin Hill Center until Further Notice
                    NOTE: The class will eventually move to the Schoolhouse Activity Center (120 Mooncrest).

   Fee: $45 (Resident)/ $50 (Non-Resident) per 6 week session


The Pilates method of body conditioning is a unique system of stretching/strengthening exercises that work the entire body. Expect to flatten your abs, strengthen your core muscles, increase flexibility, firm buttocks/thighs, and improve your posture. For all fitness levels. Bring a mat, light hand weights (3lbs or less) and water.



Totally Toned (Adults & Teens 15+)
Dates:  Mondays, September 11th-October 16th
                          October 30th-December 4th
Location: Robin Hill Center until Further Notice
                 NOTE: The class will eventually move to the Schoolhouse Activity Center (120 Mooncrest).
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Fee: $45 – Moon Resident $50 Non Moon Resident (Per 6 week session)

This class has a max participation number of 15 people. Please register online. There are no drop-ins for this class. This class is designed to help tone your entire body including abs, thighs, back, arms, and glutes. It is appropriate for all fitness levels. Bring hand weights and a mat.


Yoga Beginners and Beyond (Adults & Teens 15+)
Wednesday Offerings
Dates: September 6th-27th
          October 4th-25th

Location: Robin Hill Center until Further Notice
                 NOTE: The class will eventually move to the Schoolhouse Activity Center (120 Mooncrest).

Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Fee: $30 (Resident)/ $35 (Non-Resident)-per 3 week session
       $40(Resident)/$45(Non-Resident)-per 4 week session

Thursday Offerings
Dates: October 19th-November 9th  
Location: Robin Hill Center until Further Notice
                 NOTE: The class will eventually move to the Schoolhouse Activity Center (120 Mooncrest).

Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Fee: $30 (Resident)/$35 (Non-Resident)-per 3 week session
       $40(Resident)/$45(Non-Resident)-per 4 week session

This class has a max participation number of 16 people. Please register online. Drop-ins welcome ($12 cash or check at the door). If dropping in, please arrive 10 minutes before the class start time. 

Yoga-curious or yoga-nervous? Then this is the class for you...No experience required! Instructor Jen Stratakis E-RYT 500, will lead you through an hour-long class, which includes standing and seated poses, breathwork, and guided relaxation. Modifications are given to accommodate everyone. With regular practice, yoga can improve lung capacity, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, mental calm, and more. Bring a mat, water bottle, and any other yoga props you may have. Blocks are especially helpful.  



ART/EDUCATION/NATURE 

Safe@Home by Safe Sitter (Grades 4-6)
Date options: More coming soon!
Fee: $25 Moon residents, $35 non-residents
Location: Moon Park Office Classroom (downstairs)
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students in grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. Safe@Home is a 90-minute program that teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.

Safe Sitter Essentials (Grades 6-8)
Date options: More coming soon!
Fee: $45 Moon residents, $50 non-residents
Location: Moon Park Office Classroom (downstairs)
Safe Sitter® Essentials is a 1 day program designed for students in grades 6-8 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. In addition, Safe Sitter® teaches young teens life and business skills, so that they know how to be prepared, be responsible, and be considerate whether they are babysitting or doing odd jobs for family, friends, or neighbors.  The majority of this instructor led class will be hands free with numerous skill demonstrations and videos to compliment the class curriculum. This class will not include CPR skills.



 



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