BFR fall youth Session 3 registration underway
Bluffton Family Recreation's fall youth Session 3 is now open for registrations, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director. Session 3 classes are from Oct. 29 to Nov. 23. Following it is Winter Session 1 with classes from Nov. 26 to Dec. 21.
Here are Session 3 classes:
MONDAYS
Lil Movers - 5:30-6 p.m. For youth ages 3 to 5 years old. Come and use up some energy and get out the wiggles in the 30 minute parent and child class.
Lil Kickers 1 - 4:30-5 p.m. Ages 3+ - Introduction to dribbling and footskills through fun soccer based games in a parent and child class.
Lil Kickers 2 - 5:15-5:45 p.m. Ages 6+ For soccer players who have mastered basic dribbling fundamentals and are ready to work on passing and shooting through play based games and activities.
TUESDAYS
Lil Dribblers 1 - 5-5:30 p.m. Beginners ages 3+. Introductory class to basketball fundamentals. Players will learn to dribble and pass through fun games in a parent and child class
Lil Dribblers 2 - 5:45-6:15 p.m. Youth 6+. For those who have mastered dribbling and passing concepts and are ready to take on more basketball fundamentals.
Dribblers - 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 8+. For those who are ready to improve basketball fundamentals (dribbling, passing, shooting, defense) through drills and games.
Kickers - 5-5:45 p.m. Ages 8+ For players with previous soccer experience who are looking to improve on their dribbling, passing, shooting, and foot skills.
WEDNESDAYS
Open play - 11 a.m. - All ages welcome.
THURSDAYS
Rookie Sports - 5-5:45 p.m. Ages 5-8. Players will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sports including, field hockey, ultimate frisbee, basketball, soccer, pickleball and more!
Kids' Art Zone - 6-7 p.m. Ages K+. Kids will have the opportunity to explore all that is art through a variety of crafts and play.
FRIDAYS
Lil Movers - 10:15-10:45 a.m. For youth ages 3 to 5 years old. Come and use up some energy and get out the wiggles in the 30 minute parent and child class.
Homeschool Rec - 11-11:45 a.m. Grades K-12.The class is open to youth of all ages in the BFR indoor soccer arena. It offers lots of different physical education opportunities for homeschooled youth.
Open play - 11 a.m. - All ages welcome.
Program fees: Members $12 per session. Program participants $24 per session.
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