Upcoming Programs at the Wellington Community Center
This winter, Wellington is pleased to offer a variety of programs for ages 4 months to adults at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard. Pre-registration is required for all activities at least 48 hours in advance. Registrations can be made in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov, or via fax at 561-791-4089. Program days, times, and fees vary. For program details, visit us online or contact the Wellington Community Center at 561-753-2484.
Winter Break Camps – This December Wellington Parks & Recreation is offering 3 new and amazing camps for children & teens over Summer break that will keep them active and educated while out of School.
TumbleKids Holiday Camp is for children 3-6 years old. Busy moms can run errands or relax and unwind knowing their little one is safe and having a fun learning experience with Miss Muriel, a well-known child care professional in the community. Campers will enjoy tumbling, songs, stories, crafts, bubbles, parachute time, and so much more! Camps are 9:00am – 12:00pm, December 23rd, 24th, 30th, and 31st at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.). For more camp details contact Miss Muriel at 561-758-0119 ortumbletotters@aol.com.
Circus Arts & Sports Day Camp gives children & teens 7-15 years old the rare opportunity to work with real circus professionals and put on a professional circus of their own. Camp will be held December 30th– January 4th from 9:00am – 5:00pm (No camp 1/1/14) at Village Park (11700 Pierson Rd.) Circus Arts & Sports Camp teaches kids listening skills, teamwork, trust, and enhances their confidence & self-esteem while keeping them physically active. Campers will learn new acts every day and be given special roles that will culminate into a live circus performance for family and friends on January 4th, complete with make-up & costumes! This camp includes FLYING TRAPEZE; AERIAL ACTS (aerial cube, aerial silks, aerial hammock, hoop lyra, Spanish web, static trapeze & triple trapeze); GROUND ACTS (trampoline, hand-balancing, walking globes, juggling & clowning); SPORTS (soccer, kickball, baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, & volleyball), costumes, make-up, & snacks. For more details, please visit www.aerialtrapezeacademy.com or call 561-345-3217.
Video Game Design Camp is a new and innovative camp led by Michelle Carta that will teach adolescents how to create the video games they love to play. In this camp students will learn exactly how to design video game environments with a detailed introduction of UDK, the award winning 3D game engine and professional toolset used in blockbuster video game development, 3D rendering, digital films, & more! The camp is held at the Wellington Community Center from 9:00am-12:00pm December 30th & 31st. For more details contact Michelle Carta at 561-602-4442 or michi1157@gmail.com.
TumbleTots & TumbleKids help your child discover the amazing world around them through gymnastics, music, and physical activities in a safe, structured and fun-filled environment. Miss Muriel’s TumbleTot & TumbleKid classes for ages 4 months to 7 years will stimulate the senses, encourage movement, and enhance motor skill development. Classes are now available on Saturdays and for parents with multiple children! Space is limited, so sign up today!
TumbleKids Plus will keep your 4 to 7 year old child active and in shape! TumbleKids Plus teaches basic gymnastics skills and includes aerobic activities that will help your child to develop confidence and stay happy and healthy while making new friends!
KinderSports will prepare children ages 4 to 7 years for the world of sports in this class. Children will learn the basics and gain the confidence needed to carry them through any recreation or travel sport.
NEW! TumbleTots P.T. (Personal Training) is a new class with Miss Muriel specialized for a small number of children to work individually on specific gymnastics and movement skills with music that will enhance motor skills, confidence, strength, and balance.
NEW! FunTimes with Miss Muriel is an all-around fun class with lots of activities including music time, dance time, craft time, bubble time, story time parachute time, and so much more!
Hip Hop – Let the trained staff of Wellington Cheer & Dance coach your sons & daughters how to “pop it!”, “lock it!” & “bust a move!” (or 2!). This is a wonderful class for boys & girls, ages 3-15 and all skill levels. The next session begins December 4th.
Special Needs Programming will soon be offered at the Wellington Community Center on Saturdays.
Exceptional Theater Company is designed to teach theater to all of those with physical, developmental, and/or intellectual disabilities. ETC creates options for personal growth by exploring all the learning opportunities theatre and music has to offer. The class teaches techniques in improvisations, movement, and music. With easy and fun exercises, the special needs actor has the opportunity to express ideas and feelings. Exceptional Theater Company has classes for ages 8 & up and volunteer opportunities for ages 12 & up. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Ali Evans at 609-230-6956 or aevans1235@gmail.com.
Yoga for Children with Special Needs will be taught by Fernanda Beccaglia. The practice of Yoga has great potential as an effective therapy for chronic diseases and conditions that do not respond well to conventional treatment methods. For this reason, children with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities who practice Yoga often surprise their parents and
teachers with their quick mastery of basic motor, communicative, cognitive skills, greater concentration, balance, and composure in their daily lives.
NEW!! “Meet the Wine Expert” Wine Workshop – Just in time for the holidays, Bob Burchill, The Wine Expert, will be leading a fast moving discussion on how to skillfully navigate your way through the world of wine. The seminar is December 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., is open to all adults over the age of 21 and is designed to appeal to everyone from the wine novice to the connoisseur. For the more knowledgeable wine consumer, you will bring your understanding up to the next level. Please note: No wine will actually be served or sold during class. For more information please visit www.expertonwine.com. You will laugh, learn, and may even meet some interesting people. Pre-registration is required.
NEW!! AAA Passport Series – Adults & seniors are invited to join the knowledgeable representatives of AAA as they give you a passport and take you on adventures all over the world. Beginning in January and ending in May, each month will have a new destination & passport stamp. Those collecting all stamps will be eligible for a prize in May!
Pilates classes are always available at the Wellington Community Center on Monday, Wednesday, & Thursdaymornings with Lynn Spoor or on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with Paula Bruce. No matter which class you choose, you will reap the benefits of a strong core and firm muscles. All levels are welcome.
Evening Yoga classes with Paula Bruce are designed to relieve the stresses of everyday life. Come stressed out and leave with a calm peace of mind and longer, leaner muscles. Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays. All levels are welcome.
Specialized Yoga classes will be taught by Fernanda Beccaglia on Saturdays.
Beginners/Gentle Yoga is yoga in its true form. This class consists of a well-rounded comprehensive Hatha Yoga routine in theory and practice that gives you an overall understanding and knowledge of the yoga practice with individual guidance and special care and attention to your needs.
Chair Yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga very accessible to anyone who cannot stand or lacks the mobility to move easily from standing to seated to supine positions.
Yogilates is the perfect class if you can’t decide between yoga and pilates or do not have the time to commit to both classes. On Saturday mornings, Paula Bruce teaches a fusion class between the two, so you get the best of both. Special pricing is available to those who add this class to Paula’s regular yoga or pilates classes.
For more information about fall programming, visit Wellington’s website at www.wellingtonfl.gov, click the Parks & Recreation icon and select “Flyers and Guides” (http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visitwww.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.