Youth Programs
Sports Starters (Ages 3 & 4)
Instructor: Leisure Unlimited, Coach John Arndt
A fun introduction to individual sports skills. Various balls, bean bags, and hula hoops will be used to help your toddlers understand and execute the skills of running, catching, throwing, and kicking. Class emphasis is on participation, effort and FUN! Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Held at the Hunter Community Center in Clawson.
| Tuesday | 5:00 - 5:45pm | Jan. 12 - Feb. 23 (skip 2/16) | $58/6 weeks |
| Tuesday | 5:00 - 5:45pm | Mar. 9 - Apr. 20 (skip 4/6) | $58/6 weeks |
Kiddie Sports (Ages 4 - 6)
Instructor: Leisure Unlimited, Coach John Arndt
Introduce your youngsters to a variety of sports including pickleball, soccer, lacrosse, floor hockey, tee-ball, volleyball, kickball, football, and a few surprises! We teach sports fundamentals with fun, progressive drills and games. Children improve their individual skills and work at their own pace. Our emphasis is on teamwork, cooperation and effort. Bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes. Held at the Hunter Community Center in Clawson.
| Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Jan. 12 - Feb. 23 (skip 2/16) | $58/6 weeks |
| Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Mar. 9 - Apr. 20 (skip 4/6) | $58/6 weeks |
Wednesday - Afternoon/Evening
Sports Starters (Ages 3 & 4)
Instructor: Leisure Unlimited, Coach John Arndt
A fun introduction to individual sports skills. Various balls, bean bags, and hula hoops will be used to help your toddlers understand and execute the skills of running, catching, throwing, and kicking. Class emphasis is on participation, effort and FUN! Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Held at the Royal Oak Salter Center.
| Wednesday | 4:00 - 4:45pm | Jan. 13 - Feb. 24 (skip 2/17) | $58/6 weeks |
| Wednesday | 4:00 - 4:45pm | Mar. 10 - Apr. 21 (skip 4/7) | $58/6 weeks |
Kiddie Sports & Games (Ages 4 - 6)
Instructor: Leisure Unlimited, Coach John Arndt
Introduce your youngsters to a variety of sports including pickleball, soccer, lacrosse, floor hockey, tee-ball, volleyball, kickball, football, and a few surprises! We teach sports fundamentals with fun, progressive drills and games. Children improve their individual skills and work at their own pace. Our emphasis is on teamwork, cooperation and effort. Bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes. Held at the Royal Oak Salter Center.
| Wednesday | 5:00 - 5:55pm | Jan. 13 - Feb. 24 (skip 2/17) | $58/6 weeks |
| Wednesday | 5:00 - 5:55pm | Mar. 10 - Apr. 21 (skip 4/7) | $58/6 weeks |
Youth Basketball (Ages 6 - 9)
Intructor: Leisure Unlimited, Coach John Arndt
Jump into the fast-paced game of basketball. For the beginning and intermediate player. Using progressive drills and games, players will learn dribbling, passing, positions, shooting techniques, offenses and defenses. Kids will scrimmage during class time. Emphasis is on effort and teamwork. Wear tennis shoes, bring a water bottle and a ball (ball is optional). Held at the Royal Oak Salter Center.
| Wednesday | 6:00 - 6:55pm | Jan. 13 - Feb. 24 (skip 2/17) | $58/6 weeks |
| Wednesday | 6:00 - 6:55pm | Mar. 10 - Apr. 21 (skip 4/7) | $58/6 weeks |
Youth Bowling
This is a popular program for youngsters of all ages. Cost is $6.00 per week which includes two games of bowling or 1.5 hours (whichever comes first), weekly league average sheets, pizza and pop, special awards, shoe rental and a participation award. Coaching will be available. An absent fee of $1 will be charged by the bowling alley.
REGISTRATION:
Hunter - $5 to be paid at the Recreation Department
Weekly fee paid at Thunderbird Lanes
TO BE HELD AT THUNDERBIRD LANES
Bumper Bowling
| Tuesday | 3:30-5:30pm | Jan. 12 - May 3 | Ages 4-7 |
Bowling
| Tuesday | 3:30-5:30pm | Jan. 12 - May 3 | Ages 8 & up |
Child Pre-School to Dance
Non-recital classes with Premiere Plus. This is an easy way to introduce your child to the many physical and social benefits of dance. With music and movement combined, dance is good for your body and good for your soul. We are offering a pre-school class for ages 3 & 4. This 8 week program will allow children and parents to give dance a try and see if it would be a fun addition to your child's life. Classes will be held at the Hunter Community Center.
Class Description: Bouncing, clapping, singing, skipping and making new friends...imagine having all of this fun while learning to follow directions, to take turns and to cooperate.
Instructor: Ms. Megan
| Wednesday | 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Jan. 13 | $50/8 wks |
Parent/Tot Drop-In Gym
The gym at the Hunter Community Center is available to play with you infants through pre-school children. Bring your own play things. NO COST.
| Friday | 9:00 - 11:00am | Now through June 4 |
Gymnastics
Clawson Parks and Recreationin in a partnership with Troy Gymnastics has revived the popular gymnastics program. All equipment is new at this state of the art facility at 1600 W. Maple just west of Crooks. All registrations held at Hunter Community Center. All instructors are USA Gymnastics members. A $25 yearly insurance fee is required to be paid at the first class.
CLAWSON RESIDENTS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL CLASSES BY REGISTERING AT HUNTER.
Held at: Troy Gymnastics
Session I: Jan. 4
Session II: Feb. 1
Session III: Mar. 1
Session IV: Apr. 5
For a complete list of classes, call the Recreation Department at 589-0334.
Junior Golf Lessons
Instructor: Jim Dahline
Classes held at Van Dyke Golf Dome. Must purchase balls.
Cost: $43 / 6 weeks
Begins week of Jan. 12, Feb. 22, and Apr. 5
Ages 5 - 15
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 6:00pm | September 29 |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 6:00pm | September 30 |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 6:00pm | October 1 |
| Saturday | 9:30 - 10:00am | October 3 |
**Thursday class Intermediate**
Hunter Junior Optimist Club (3rd - 5th grade)
The Hunter Junior Optimist Club teaches kids teamwork, communication skills, self-esteem, money management and citizenship in non-traditional, fun ways. It provides kids a chance to have fun while completing projects and activities to improve the community and better the lives of its residents.
The Hunter Junior Optimist Club will meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 7-8 at the Hunter Community Center. The meetings will start on Thursday, September 17. Parents are required to attend the first meeting. We will give out information and a schedule of meeting dates at the first meeting.
The cost is $25.00/child, which includes the registration dues and membership fees. For additional information, please contact Nicole Siwak at nicolesiwak@yahoo.com.
Hunter Community Center
A full-time, top-quality martial arts school located inside the Hunter Community Center. Your child can start at any time. No hidden costs! All students receive individual instruction from head instructors Christopher and Robyn Scafone. The Scafone’s have worked with thousands of students of all ages and ability levels. Call to schedule a free introductory class and come see for yourself, a learning environment second to none! Call to schedule a free introductory class! 248.336.8488 or visit us at www.Infinitepath.net.
Junior Kung Fu
Hunter Community Center
A safe, nurturing, exciting program specifically desinged to meeet the learning needs of young children: discipline, attention span, confidence and self-esteem, listening to parents and teachers, positive attitude, working individually and within a group, communication, fitness, balance and coordination, healthy foods, stranger danger and more. Ages 4 –6.
| Tuesday - Thursday | 5:30 - 6:00pm |
Kids Kung Fu
Hunter Community Center
A comprehensive discipline of the mind and body in a safe, age-appropriate, non-competitive program designed especially for kids. Parents see immediate improvements in all areas of the students life: discipline and self-control, confidence, and self-esteem, concentration, patience, respect, setting and achieving goals, partner skills, leadership and public speaking, grades at school, relationships and responsiblities at home. These are the life skills your child needs! Different tuition plans available. Ages 7 and up.
| Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 5:30pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 6:00pm |
Spanish Immersion Montessori Pre-school
This is a Spanish immersion program that uses the Montessori philosophy. It is one of a few schools in the USA that combine the Montessori philosophy of education with language immersion schooling, and has been enjoying steady growth since February 2002, that relocated for the 2005/06 school year to the Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Court, Clawson, MI 48017.
Seasonal Open Houses take place to provide an opportunity to visit the facility, ask questions, and sample activities. To attend an Open House, to schedule an observation, or for more information contact Maria VanDyke at 248.597.9932 or visit www.spanishfortoddlers.com.
Clawson Junior Basketball
Billy Shellanbarger, 248.320.6878
Clawson Junior Baseball / Softball
Ben Kulp, 248.867.0100 / Marcy Costine, 248.435.0206
Boys & Girls Baseball and Softball: Registration for boys and girls baseball and softball is February 2 & 3 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Hunter Community Center.
FEE: $80
EXCEPT CONTROL PITCH: $50
Girls Slow-Pitch Softball:
8-9-10 year olds
11-12-13 year olds
14-15-16-17-18 year olds
Boys Baseball:
Control/Coach Pitch - 7 & 8 year olds
Novice - 9 & 10 year olds
Junior - 11 & 12 year olds
Clawson Mavericks Football
Christa Kulp, 248.597.9902
Clawson Youth Soccer
Paul Eland, 248.321.4046
Youth Soccer: Clawson Youth Soccer (CYS) late registration will take place from January 2 - February 28 online at www.clawsonyouthsoccer.org.
For specific league information and contacts, please visit our website.
Updated Tuesday, December 2, 2008
