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Soccer Sparks
Learn to play soccer and improve skills in a low pressure, high skill learning environment. This program utilizes fun and games so that children develop a love for soccer without the stress of competitive play. Taught by USSF nationally certified coaches, the “all-ball” training techniques help kids reach their maximum potential while emphasizing fair play and enjoyment of the sport
Essex Middle School
Sat, September 12-October 3 & October 17-November 7
Ages 2-3 9-9:30 AM
Ages 3-4 9:35-10:05AM
Ages 4-5 10:10-10:55AM
Ages 6-9 11-11:45AM
$55 Essex/$65 Non-Essex
Instructor: Dragomir Parvanov of Soccer Sparks
Youth Pickleball Clinic
There's no better time to learn this amazing, fast-paced, competitive paddle game than when you're young! Join us each week for a progressive clinic focused on teaching the basic rules, fundamentals, and tactics of the game.
Grades 4-9 | Cascade Park
Sat, September 26- October 24 (No Program 10/3) | 2 -3 pm
$40
Preschool Playgroup
Birth-5 years | 75 Maple Street
You’re invited to join other caregivers and children for playtime. There will be crafts, storytime, and songs.
Tuesdays & Thursdays November 3-May 20 | 9:30-10:30 AM
Preschool Open Gym
Come run around inside with us during the cold winter months and get your sillies out! There will be active indoor activities such as balls, trikes, a play hut, a mini slide, and other toys for ages birth through 5.
Birth-5 years | 75 Maple Street
Saturdays January 9, January, 23, February 6, February 20 | 3-4:30 PM
Kids Dance Fitness
A high-energy class creating a great cardio workout. This class includes many group games, dance choreography, and a glow party at the end. Kids will burn off a lot of energy without realizing it because they will have so much fun!
Sat, November 7-December 12 | Aspire Studio
Pre K: 9-9:45 am
Grades 1-3: 10:15-11 am
$60 Essex
Instructor: Ciara Cross
Finding the Right College 
Choosing a college where a student thrives depends on determining the “best fit”. This workshop looks at what makes a "good fit" including academic, geographic, social, and financial factors, and how to go about finding the colleges that are a good match for you.
Grades 9-10 with parents | Online
Tues, November 10 | 6:30-8 PM
$5
Instructor: Penny Klein
Parents' Night Out 
Looking for a night out without the kids? Send them to us for a movie, pizza from Little Caesar’s, popcorn and games! Kids can bring their pjs, a pillow, and a blanket to get cozy for the movie. Children must be potty trained.
AGES 3–10 | Maple Street
Fri, November 13, December 11 | 5:30-9:00PM
$20 one child/$15 second child