Baton Twirling
Learn to Twirl with Pittsburg State University Feature Twirler, Megan Munger!
Instructional Classes
Ages: 5-12 / Open to both boys and girls
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Times: 6:45pm – 7:45pm
Session 1: August 20th – September 26th (6 weeks) / Fee: $50
Each session following is 4 weeks long and starts new each month
Fee is $35 each month AFTER Session 1; additional student in same household is $25.
Location: Lincoln Center, 710 W 9th
- Batons provided for first month
- Long hair must be in ponytail
- Athletic clothes necessary
For specific clinic questions call or email mmunger250@gmail.com, (620) 719-7575.
Batons can be purchased online at www.americanbaton.com. Megan (instructor) will help students with measurements. Students can borrow a baton until their order arrives.
Registration: Credit/Debit card by phone @ 620-231-8310, visit in person @ 710 W 9th St., or register online by clicking the link below, Keyword Search: BATON
Register NowPrivate Twirling Lessons
Private lessons also available for boys and girls ages 5-12 and are held at Lincoln Center. Lessons scheduled on first come, first served basis. Batons provided for first month of lessons. Lessons typically held on Friday evenings or weekends. Private lesson fee is $10.00 per person per 1-hour session. Single or multiple lessons can be purchased. Contact PPRD at 620-231-8310 to inquire.
Camp Now & Then
PPRD offers a fun camp during the school year and summer months for school-aged children currently in Kindergarten through eighth grade.
School Year Camp Information: Offers fun, games, exercise and much more for those sporadic days when children are not in school from September – April; schedule follows USD 250 out of school days. Participants meet at Lakeside Elementary for camp dates offered except for November 19th-21st when they will meet at Westside Elementary. Registration fee must be paid at the time of registration and current paperwork as well as a picture is required.
Must bring a sack lunch; 2 snacks provided.
Fee: $12 Per Day/Per Child
**New for 2018-2019: Camp Enrollment Packet Required**
2018-2019 Camp Enrollment Packet (Required)
Summer Camp Information: Offered Monday – Friday for ten weeks during the summer months from June – August for children ages 5 – 12. Participants meet at Lincoln Center, 710 W 9th St., for camp dates offered. Camp does not meet on July 3rd – 5th.
If your child is enrolled in a PPRD summer program (ex. Tennis Camp, Swim Lessons, Golf Clinic, etc.) a staff member will take your child to and from the program during camp. Parents are responsible for enrolling children in each program.
Fee: $14 Per Day/Per Child ($70/Wk)
OR
$12 Per Day When Registering For A Full Week ($60/Wk)
Summer camp participants have the option of eating lunch free through PPRD or they can bring a sack lunch each day they attend camp; two additional snacks will be provided throughout the day as well.
Registration deadline for each camp date is 5:00 p.m. three business days before the desired camp date.
Dance
A variety of classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop and performance designed for first timers up to advanced dancers. Classes are offered for boys and girls beginning at two years and older. Start here to learn and build on knowledge and technique.Space is limited, register today!
A new session starts each month!
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Classes
Westside Elementary Gymnasium | 430 W. 5th St. | Wednesday Evenings
Instructors: Beth Bradshaw & Summer Warren
| Class | Age | Time | Fee |
| Jr. Star Squad | 5+ years | 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | $20 per month |
| Sr. Star Squad* | Experience Based | 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | $20 per month |
| Technique | 5+ years | 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. | $20 per month |
| Elite Star Squad* | Experience Based | 7:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | $20 per month |
*Sr. & Elite Start Squad participants REQUIRED to attend Technique class
Classes focus on learning production dances
Attire: Leotard, tights OR jazz pants, black jazz OR ballet shoes
Students interested in Star Squad will be evaluated by instructors and a recommendation will be given regarding the level to enroll in. Participants are encouraged to attend the Star Squad auditions on TBD at Lincoln Center, 710 W. 9th St.
Lincoln Center | 710 W. 9th St. | Thursday evenings
Instructors: Beth Bradshaw, Summer Warren & Morgan Panovich
| Class | Age | Time | Fee | Info |
| Little Combo** | 2-4 yrs. | 4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | $20 per month | Tap/jazz/ballet class Leotard, tights, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes |
| Mini Hip Hop | 5-8 yrs | 4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | $20 per month | Comfortable clothes, closed toe shoes |
| Beginner Combo** | 4-6 yrs. | 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | $20 per month | Tap/jazz/ballet class Leotard, tights, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes |
| Hip Hop | 9 yrs & up | 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | $20 per month | Comfortable clothes, closed toe shoes |
| Junior Combo | K – 2nd | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | $20 per month | Tap/jazz/ballet class Leotard, tights, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes |
| Intermediate Ballet | 3rd & up | 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | $20 per month | Leotard, Tights, Black Tap Shoes, Pink Ballet Shoes |
| Sr. Ballet | 6th & up | 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | $20 per month | 2+ Years Of Dance Required Leotard, Tights, Black Tap Shoes, Pink Ballet Shoes |
| Contemporary | 3rd & up | 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | $20 per month | |
| Intm. Tap/Jazz | 3rd & up | 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. | $20 per month | |
| Sr. Tap/Jazz | 6th & up | 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. | $20 per month | 2+ Years Of Dance Required Leotard, Tights, Black Tap Shoes, Pink Ballet Shoes |
| Pointe ( SR. Dancers Only) | 6th & up | 8:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. | $20 per month | Comfortable Clothes, Closed Toe Shoes |
**Combo classes learn tap, jazz and ballet
Life 101
These full day courses are designed to prepare upcoming/current high school students on life’s surprises that it tends to throw our way. These classes will teach the students how: to change a tire, prepare a resume, basic sewing, setting up a bank account, survival training and so much more!
Car Maintenance & Basic Cooking Skills
Physical/Mental Upkeep & Household Basics
Personal Improvement & Resume/Interview Training
Finance Know-Hows & Survival Training
*Participants are to bring a sack lunch each day they attend a Life 101 class; additional snacks & drinks will be provided throughout the day as well*
Location: TBD
Fee: TBD
Time: TBD
Ages: 13 – 18yrs
Safe Sitter
Designed to prepare students in grades 6th – 8th to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue!
Students should bring a sack lunch.
Next Class: TBD
Toddler Time
This is a FREE open gym type environment for toddlers ages newborn to 4 years. Parents can bring their children to Lincoln Center, 710 W. 9th St., on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. There will be toys and games for the parents and children to play together.
CHILDREN MAY NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED.
2018-2019 Session Dates:
November 1st – December 6th / January 8th – March 7th
No Fee to Participate / Registration Not Required
This group will NOT meet on days USD 250 school district is cancelled due to weather. Cancelled sessions will be updated on the PPRD Facebook page. Search: “PPRD1” on Facebook to find us fast!
The City of Pittsburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs or activities.