Thursday February 6, 2025
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3:40 PM - 4:55 PM
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Shoot For The Stars Academy Training - Shoot For The Stars Academy Training - T/R - Winter 2025 - JT Global Athletes ages 9-11 and 12-14 can join Coach John Thomas for a clinic to focus on basketball skills. This program is designed for players who didn’t make their school teams, are preparing for youth league, or want to improve their fundamental skills and conditioning.Coach John played 15+ years of international basketball and has developed different techniques from around the globe designed to help your child be the best athlete they can be. $160/session All first-time registrants will receive a custom reversible practice jersey! These classes are limited to 10 per age group and will fill up fast! If your kids are interested, contact me as soon as possible.For information on private and small group training please contact John Thomas. ContactJohn Thomas 334-444-6472
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Basic Children’s Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Advanced Kids & Family Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Teens/Adults - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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Monday February 10, 2025
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3:40 PM - 4:55 PM
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Shoot For The Stars Academy Training - Shoot For The Stars Academy Training - M/W - Winter 2025 - JT Global Athletes ages 9-11 and 12-14 can join Coach John Thomas for a clinic to focus on basketball skills. This program is designed for players who didn’t make their school teams, are preparing for youth league, or want to improve their fundamental skills and conditioning.Coach John played 15+ years of international basketball and has developed different techniques from around the globe designed to help your child be the best athlete they can be. $160/session All first-time registrants will receive a custom reversible practice jersey! These classes are limited to 10 per age group and will fill up fast! If your kids are interested, contact me as soon as possible.For information on private and small group training please contact John Thomas. ContactJohn Thomas 334-444-6472
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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APRD BASKETBALL
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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TR Karate - TR Karate Youth - Winter 2025 - Family First In this class we will start to learn some basic and combination movements, focusing on posture, hand/eye coordination, and focus. Join Natalie Stephens for this fun exercise-focused class. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
Contact Natalie Stephenspughnat@familyfirstdiet.com
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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TR Karate - TR Karate Teens and Adults - Winter 2025 - Family First In this class we will start to learn some basic and combination movements, focusing on posture, hand/eye coordination, and focus. Join Natalie Stephens for this fun exercise-focused class. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
Contact Natalie Stephenspughnat@familyfirstdiet.com
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Tuesday February 11, 2025
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3:40 PM - 4:55 PM
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Shoot For The Stars Academy Training - Shoot For The Stars Academy Training - T/R - Winter 2025 - JT Global Athletes ages 9-11 and 12-14 can join Coach John Thomas for a clinic to focus on basketball skills. This program is designed for players who didn’t make their school teams, are preparing for youth league, or want to improve their fundamental skills and conditioning.Coach John played 15+ years of international basketball and has developed different techniques from around the globe designed to help your child be the best athlete they can be. $160/session All first-time registrants will receive a custom reversible practice jersey! These classes are limited to 10 per age group and will fill up fast! If your kids are interested, contact me as soon as possible.For information on private and small group training please contact John Thomas. ContactJohn Thomas 334-444-6472
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5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
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TR Dance Class with Tina - TR Dance Class with Tina - Youth - Winter 2025 Join Tina Qin, a student with 13 years of dance experience, as she works with you on lyrical and ballet style dance moves. You will learn basic choreography and work towards a short recital at the end of the class! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
ContactTina Qintpqin6@gmail.com
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Basic Children’s Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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TR Dance Class with Tina - TR Dance Class with Tina - Teens/Adults - Winter 2025 Join Tina Qin, a student with 13 years of dance experience, as she works with you on lyrical and ballet style dance moves. You will learn basic choreography and work towards a short recital at the end of the class! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
ContactTina Qintpqin6@gmail.com
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Advanced Kids & Family Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Teens/Adults - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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Thursday February 13, 2025
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3:40 PM - 4:55 PM
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Shoot For The Stars Academy Training - Shoot For The Stars Academy Training - T/R - Winter 2025 - JT Global Athletes ages 9-11 and 12-14 can join Coach John Thomas for a clinic to focus on basketball skills. This program is designed for players who didn’t make their school teams, are preparing for youth league, or want to improve their fundamental skills and conditioning.Coach John played 15+ years of international basketball and has developed different techniques from around the globe designed to help your child be the best athlete they can be. $160/session All first-time registrants will receive a custom reversible practice jersey! These classes are limited to 10 per age group and will fill up fast! If your kids are interested, contact me as soon as possible.For information on private and small group training please contact John Thomas. ContactJohn Thomas 334-444-6472
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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TR Art Club - TR Art Club - Winter 2025 "Join us the second Thursday of every month for Art Club! Each month we will use different mediums to create art projects. You will be able to take your art home each week. Led, by Robin, our fabulous art instructor! FREE to Therapeutic, Program Participants." TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
Contact:Elizabeth Kaufman 334-501-2939ekaufman@auburnalabama.orgTherapeutic Programs follow the same participation guidelines as Special Olympics International. In order to qualify for Therapeutic Programs, participants must have a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment. When you register for programs, please list all medical conditions your participant has been diagnosed with as this will help us best support them to be successful while participating in our activities.
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Basic Children’s Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Advanced Kids & Family Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Teens/Adults - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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Monday February 17, 2025
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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APRD BASKETBALL
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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TR Karate - TR Karate Youth - Winter 2025 - Family First In this class we will start to learn some basic and combination movements, focusing on posture, hand/eye coordination, and focus. Join Natalie Stephens for this fun exercise-focused class. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
Contact Natalie Stephenspughnat@familyfirstdiet.com
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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TR Karate - TR Karate Teens and Adults - Winter 2025 - Family First In this class we will start to learn some basic and combination movements, focusing on posture, hand/eye coordination, and focus. Join Natalie Stephens for this fun exercise-focused class. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
Contact Natalie Stephenspughnat@familyfirstdiet.com
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Tuesday February 18, 2025
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5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
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TR Dance Class with Tina - TR Dance Class with Tina - Youth - Winter 2025 Join Tina Qin, a student with 13 years of dance experience, as she works with you on lyrical and ballet style dance moves. You will learn basic choreography and work towards a short recital at the end of the class! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
ContactTina Qintpqin6@gmail.com
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Basic Children’s Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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TR Dance Class with Tina - TR Dance Class with Tina - Teens/Adults - Winter 2025 Join Tina Qin, a student with 13 years of dance experience, as she works with you on lyrical and ballet style dance moves. You will learn basic choreography and work towards a short recital at the end of the class! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
ContactTina Qintpqin6@gmail.com
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Advanced Kids & Family Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Teens/Adults - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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TR Creative Songwriting Club - TR Creative Songwriting Club - Winter 2025 Join Leigh Anne for some fun songwriting! We will do creative warm-ups to get our imaginations thinking, and then write some fun songs together. At the last class, parents/families will be invited to stay and we will perform all of the songs we have written. This class includes some percussion instruments for rhythm elements as well as creative song writing. This class meets on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Thursdays of the month. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: • We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. • We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. • We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing• We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. • We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. • We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. • We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.• We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. • We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. • We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. Contact:Leigh Anne Armstrong leighannearmstrong@gmail.com
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Basic Children’s Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Advanced Kids & Family Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Teens/Adults - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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Friday February 21, 2025
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Lee County Special Olympics - Special Olympics Basketball Practice - Fall 2024 Auburn Parks and Recreation supports Special Olympics by sponsoring teams for many of the Special Olympic events. Currently, we support athletes for basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Practices take place throughout the year with the help of local Special Olympics’ volunteer coaches. You must be at least 8 years of age and meet the requirements of the Alabama Special Olympic Guidelines to participate. We currently need Coaches for our Special Olympic Athletes. If you have the time and the interest to help coach these dynamic and fun-loving kids, please contact the Lee County Special Olympics Director or the State office today!Basketball PracticeBasketball is one of the top sports at Special Olympics. Players of all ages and abilities will enjoy this sport, from young players learning to handle the ball to older, more experienced players learning the strategies. We will learn basic skills, scrimmage, and end with the statecompetition in March 2025. FREE. Volleyball Practice The game of volleyball is attractive to all types of players, from competitive to recreational, young and old. To play volleyball players need to acquire a few basic skills, learn a few rules, require very little equipment, and can play the game almost anywhere - from the beach to the gym. The aim of the sport is to score more points by hitting the ball with the hands and sending it over the net to the opponent's court. We will learn basic skills and scrimmage, and end with the state competition that is usually in November. FREE. Bowling PracticeJoin us for bowling practice! We will meet at AMF Lanes weekly for practice. Please note, this is a Nationals qualifying year, so athletes must attend at least 75% of practices and attend competitions in order to qualify for State Games/National Games. $4/game to be paid at AMF Lanes .SwimmingJoin us for aquatics practice! To join our swim team you must already be proficient in basic swim strokes, be able to float/tread water, and have appropriate water safety skills. In aquatics practice we will teach you stroke refinement, speed, turns, and more. Practice is at the Opelika SportsPlex in the indoor heated pool. Practice will continue through the end of May and end with State Games. FREE Track and Field Practice Join us for Track and Field practice at the Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama Building! We will work on running/walking, fitness skills, and field skills. This is our fall practice and then we will resume in March for another round of Track and Field practice. FREE Golf Registration for the 2023-2024 Special Olympics Season begins August 19 and ends November 3. This enables us to plan teams and determine the number of athletes we will have at practices! Golf will resume in late winter/early spring. $6 for Range Balls to be paid at Pines Crossing Golf Course**Registration is needed for all sports and includes completing health forms and release forms. Coordinator: Elizabeth Kaufman, Lee Co. Special Olympics Director · (334) 501-2939 · ekaufman@auburnalabama.org
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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TR Game Night - TR Game Nights -Youth - Winter 2025 Join us for board/card games, video games, and more! This event will include food and drinks each time. Come for dinner and fellowship and a chance to make new friends! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
Contact:Elizabeth Kaufman 334-501-2939ekaufman@auburnalabama.orgTherapeutic Programs follow the same participation guidelines as Special Olympics International. In order to qualify for Therapeutic Programs, participants must have a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment. When you register for programs, please list all medical conditions your participant has been diagnosed with as this will help us best support them to be successful while participating in our activities.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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APRD BASKETBALL
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Monday February 24, 2025
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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APRD BASKETBALL
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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TR Karate - TR Karate Youth - Winter 2025 - Family First In this class we will start to learn some basic and combination movements, focusing on posture, hand/eye coordination, and focus. Join Natalie Stephens for this fun exercise-focused class. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
Contact Natalie Stephenspughnat@familyfirstdiet.com
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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TR Karate - TR Karate Teens and Adults - Winter 2025 - Family First In this class we will start to learn some basic and combination movements, focusing on posture, hand/eye coordination, and focus. Join Natalie Stephens for this fun exercise-focused class. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
Contact Natalie Stephenspughnat@familyfirstdiet.com
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Tuesday February 25, 2025
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5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
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TR Dance Class with Tina - TR Dance Class with Tina - Youth - Winter 2025 Join Tina Qin, a student with 13 years of dance experience, as she works with you on lyrical and ballet style dance moves. You will learn basic choreography and work towards a short recital at the end of the class! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
ContactTina Qintpqin6@gmail.com
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Basic Children’s Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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TR Dance Class with Tina - TR Dance Class with Tina - Teens/Adults - Winter 2025 Join Tina Qin, a student with 13 years of dance experience, as she works with you on lyrical and ballet style dance moves. You will learn basic choreography and work towards a short recital at the end of the class! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
ContactTina Qintpqin6@gmail.com
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Advanced Kids & Family Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Teens/Adults - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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Thursday February 27, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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TR Creative Songwriting Club - TR Creative Songwriting Club - Winter 2025 Join Leigh Anne for some fun songwriting! We will do creative warm-ups to get our imaginations thinking, and then write some fun songs together. At the last class, parents/families will be invited to stay and we will perform all of the songs we have written. This class includes some percussion instruments for rhythm elements as well as creative song writing. This class meets on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Thursdays of the month. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: • We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. • We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. • We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing• We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. • We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. • We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. • We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.• We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. • We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. • We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. Contact:Leigh Anne Armstrong leighannearmstrong@gmail.com
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Basic Children’s Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Advanced Kids & Family Class - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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Yoshukai Karate Winter 2025 - Yoshukai Karate - Teens/Adults - Winter 2025 - Family First LLC This is a martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control. For more information please go to www.aukarate.com.Beginner Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. The primary focus of this class is coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities for preschoolers. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Advanced Children's Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students.Teens/Adults Class: Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, kata (the basis for practicing all martial arts techniques), self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. $150/quarter, $45 new uniform fee payable to instructor for new students .
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Friday February 28, 2025
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Lee County Special Olympics - Special Olympics Basketball Practice - Fall 2024 Auburn Parks and Recreation supports Special Olympics by sponsoring teams for many of the Special Olympic events. Currently, we support athletes for basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Practices take place throughout the year with the help of local Special Olympics’ volunteer coaches. You must be at least 8 years of age and meet the requirements of the Alabama Special Olympic Guidelines to participate. We currently need Coaches for our Special Olympic Athletes. If you have the time and the interest to help coach these dynamic and fun-loving kids, please contact the Lee County Special Olympics Director or the State office today!Basketball PracticeBasketball is one of the top sports at Special Olympics. Players of all ages and abilities will enjoy this sport, from young players learning to handle the ball to older, more experienced players learning the strategies. We will learn basic skills, scrimmage, and end with the statecompetition in March 2025. FREE. Volleyball Practice The game of volleyball is attractive to all types of players, from competitive to recreational, young and old. To play volleyball players need to acquire a few basic skills, learn a few rules, require very little equipment, and can play the game almost anywhere - from the beach to the gym. The aim of the sport is to score more points by hitting the ball with the hands and sending it over the net to the opponent's court. We will learn basic skills and scrimmage, and end with the state competition that is usually in November. FREE. Bowling PracticeJoin us for bowling practice! We will meet at AMF Lanes weekly for practice. Please note, this is a Nationals qualifying year, so athletes must attend at least 75% of practices and attend competitions in order to qualify for State Games/National Games. $4/game to be paid at AMF Lanes .SwimmingJoin us for aquatics practice! To join our swim team you must already be proficient in basic swim strokes, be able to float/tread water, and have appropriate water safety skills. In aquatics practice we will teach you stroke refinement, speed, turns, and more. Practice is at the Opelika SportsPlex in the indoor heated pool. Practice will continue through the end of May and end with State Games. FREE Track and Field Practice Join us for Track and Field practice at the Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama Building! We will work on running/walking, fitness skills, and field skills. This is our fall practice and then we will resume in March for another round of Track and Field practice. FREE Golf Registration for the 2023-2024 Special Olympics Season begins August 19 and ends November 3. This enables us to plan teams and determine the number of athletes we will have at practices! Golf will resume in late winter/early spring. $6 for Range Balls to be paid at Pines Crossing Golf Course**Registration is needed for all sports and includes completing health forms and release forms. Coordinator: Elizabeth Kaufman, Lee Co. Special Olympics Director · (334) 501-2939 · ekaufman@auburnalabama.org
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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TR Game Night - TR Game Nights - Adults - Winter 2025 Join us for board/card games, video games, and more! This event will include food and drinks each time. Come for dinner and fellowship and a chance to make new friends! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
Contact:Elizabeth Kaufman 334-501-2939ekaufman@auburnalabama.orgTherapeutic Programs follow the same participation guidelines as Special Olympics International. In order to qualify for Therapeutic Programs, participants must have a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment. When you register for programs, please list all medical conditions your participant has been diagnosed with as this will help us best support them to be successful while participating in our activities.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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APRD BASKETBALL
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Tuesday March 4, 2025
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3:40 PM - 5:00 PM
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Shoot For The Stars Academy Training - Shoot For The Stars Academy Training - T/R - Spring 2025 - JT Global Athletes ages 9-11 and 12-14 can join Coach John Thomas for a clinic to focus on basketball skills. This program is designed for players who didn’t make their school teams, are preparing for youth league, or want to improve their fundamental skills and conditioning.Coach John played 15+ years of international basketball and has developed different techniques from around the globe designed to help your child be the best athlete they can be. $160/session All first-time registrants will receive a custom reversible practice jersey! These classes are limited to 10 per age group and will fill up fast! If your kids are interested, contact me as soon as possible.For information on private and small group training please contact John Thomas. ContactJohn Thomas 334-444-6472
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5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
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TR Dance Class with Tina - TR Dance Class with Tina - Youth - Winter 2025 Join Tina Qin, a student with 13 years of dance experience, as she works with you on lyrical and ballet style dance moves. You will learn basic choreography and work towards a short recital at the end of the class! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
ContactTina Qintpqin6@gmail.com
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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TR Dance Class with Tina - TR Dance Class with Tina - Teens/Adults - Winter 2025 Join Tina Qin, a student with 13 years of dance experience, as she works with you on lyrical and ballet style dance moves. You will learn basic choreography and work towards a short recital at the end of the class! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture:
We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation.
We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling.
We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing
We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants.
We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond.
We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs.
We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses.
We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for.
We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program.
We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity.
ContactTina Qintpqin6@gmail.com
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