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Dedham Health and Athletic Complex
Kids Sports, Classes and Instruction
DHAC Kids’ Sports are designed to introduce young athletes to the skills of the game, the importance of teamwork and the joy of sports. All lessons and equipment are age appropriate making sports less intimidating and even more fun. Get ready to have a BALL!! Membership Not Required!
Session Schedules
Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
Session 1: September 9th – November 10th
Session 2: November 11th – February 2nd
Break week - November 18th-24th
Break week - December 23rd-Janruary 5th
Session 3: February 3rd – April 13th
Break week: February 17th-23rd
Break week April 14th-20th
Session 4: April 21st – June 22nd
Programs
| Soccer | Karate | Rock Climbing | Laser Tag |
| Beginner T-ball | Sports Bugs | Weekend Warriors | Little Chefs |
| Athlete's Edge | Swim Lessons | Tennis Lessons | Kids Night Out! |
| Ultimate Day Camp | School Vacation Camp | ||
Karate: For children ages 4 - 12
The Benefits of Kempo
• Increased confidence
• Increased concentration
• Increased balance & coordination
• Enhanced awareness
• Improved muscular speed, power, and flexibility
• Improved self-control
What is Kempo Karate?
The term Kempo means “The way of the fist”, or “Fist law”. It is a form of karate that is taught and practiced for self defense. The art utilizes linear and circular movements incorporated with scientific concepts to achieve an optimal system for defending one’s self.
Kempo is ideal for children and adults. A typical starting age for children can be as young as 4.
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Watch our instructional karate videos!
Rock Climbing: Ages 5 - 18 years
Rock Climbing is a great activity for all ages and ability levels. Build self-confidence and independence, develop core strength and endurance – all while having a safe, challenging experience.
Spiders: 5 – 6 yrs: The Spiders Class is an introduction to the sport of climbing for our youngest climbers. Spiders will learn basic climbing techniques, gym safety, and basic climbing terminology. With the use of different climbing games and activities, spiders will gain the confidence to conquer new challenges.
Class Times:
Monday: 4:30 - 5:25pm
Thursday: 4:30 - 5:25pm
Saturday: 9 - 9:55 am
Explorers: 7 – 9 yrs: Explorers are new climbers looking for a fun, challenging, and rewarding experience. Conquering beginner trails and building an understanding for the sport are key components for this class. Explorers will begin to learn different climbing knots and commands.
Class Times:
Monday: 5:30 - 6:40pm
Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:40pm
Thursday: 5:30 - 6:40pm
Saturday: 10:00 - 11:10am
Pathfinders: 8 – 10 yrs: Pathfinders are experienced beginners who have shown progress in their climbing skills. They have mastered the figure 8 knot, and have begun to challenge themselves on harder climbs. Proper climbing techniques will be introduced to show our pathfinders how to efficiently navigate a climb.
Class Times:
Monday: 5:30 - 6:40pm
Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:40pm
Thursday: 5:30 - 6:40pm
Saturday: 10:00 - 11:10am
Trailblazers: 9 – 17 yrs: Trailblazers are experienced climbers looking to learn the more intricate aspects of the sport. They will begin to learn proper belay techniques, lead climbing, and rappelling. At the end of each session, Trailblazers may take the Guide Test. The Guide test will cover climbing terminology, Belaying, and Lead Climbing.
Class Times:
Monday: 6:45 - 7:55 pm
Thursday: 6:45 - 7:55 pm
Saturday: 11:15 - 12:25pm
Guides: 10 – 18 yrs: Guides are our most experienced climbers. After successful completion of the Guide test, guides will work to challenge themselves and each other to further advance their climbing ability. Guides will learn to set new gym routes and how to effectively grade each climb.
Class Times:
Monday: 6:45 - 7:55 pm
Thursday: 6:45 - 7:55 pm
Saturday: 11:15 - 12:25pm
Athlete's Edge: For children ages 6 - 14
Train your body to excel, surpass your competition and gain "THE EDGE"
One or two day per week options!
Ages 8 - 11
Wednesday: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday and/or Thursday: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Ages 12 - 14
Monday and/or Wednesday: 5:00pm- 6:00pm
Thursday: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 6 - 14
Saturday: 10am - 11am
Soccer: For children ages 3 - 6
Learn game fundamentals while having a BALL!
These high energy classes focus on listening skills and sharing. Games, drills, and scrimmages will teach your child the rules of soccer as he or she is introduced to the world of sports. Located on the DHAC indoor basketball court. Parent participation required.
Wednesday 4-4:45pm 4-6 yrs
Thursday 11-11:45am 3-5yrs
Beginner T-ball: For children ages 3 - 5
Held Wednesdays, 11 - 11:45 AM
Sports Bugs: For children ages 3 - 5
Can’t decide which sport to choose? Try them all!
Held Tuesdays, 11 - 11:45 AM
Little Chefs: For children ages 3 - 5
Let them experiment with cooking in our house, not yours!
Held Wednesdays, 11 - 11:45 AM
Weekend Warriors: For children ages 6 - 9
Sports, fitness circuits and more!
Held Sundays, 11 - 11:45 AM
And don't forget:
• Kids' Night Out!
• School Vacation Camp
• Ultimate Day Camp