Friday, April 04, 2008

Child and youth services look to the SKIES for education

Skies Unlimited, which stands for Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration & Skills, offers many classes within the Child and Youth Services.

Drama lessons for children ages 3 to 5 are Thursdays at 1:45 p.m. The six-week session costs $70. Classes are at Markham School Age Service.

Beginner and Intermediate Fencing, for children ages 6 to 18, is Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. at Markham. Through June, six-week sessions are $60, with $20 in rental fee due to the instructor.

Shotokan Karate, for children ages 6 to 18, is Mondays and Thursdays. Hour-long classes start at 6:30 p.m. for beginner belts and at 7:30 p.m. for advanced belts. The monthly fee is $35.

TaeKwonDo, for ages 7 to 18, is Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hour-long classes begin at 6:30 p.m. for beginner belts and 7:30 p.m. for advanced belts.

Classes are at Youth Services Signing Smart

This class promotes early communication, reduces frustration and tantrums, and increases child’s learning abilities.

Classes are Saturdays, 10 a.m. for 1 to 2 years; 11 a.m. for children 6 months to a year. The class is $200 for a six-week session, including materials. Classes are at Markham SAS.

Signing Smart Parent Workshops will be available in May

More information about any SKIES event is available through Rebecca Doran, 703 805-9146.