Provo City

The Center Programs


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Adult Painting

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Ages: 17 and up
Fee: $65
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays
Min/Max: 3/6

Session 1: June 11 - July 23*
Session 2: July 25 - August 27
*No class June 25, 27, July 4

This will be a fun class where participants will use both traditional and contemporary techniques to explore painting in oils, acrylics, and watercolor. No experience required. All project supplies are included.
Adult Pottery Wheel
 
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Ages: 17 and up
Fee: $65
When: 6:15 - 8:15 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
Min/Max: 3/6
 
Session 1: June 12 - July 19*
Session 2: July 26 - August 28
*No class June 26, 28
 
A great class for friends or couples, where participants will learn the basic techniques of hand building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing. No experience required. All project supplies are included.
 
Advanced Pottery Studio
 
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Fee: Included with membership to The Center, or $5 per visit
When: Anytime during non-class hours
Max: 6 at a time
Note: Must know how to use pottery equipment
 
This is an open lab providing an opportunity for experienced individuals to create projects of their own. Includes use of all equipment (wheels, tools, etc.) and firing (up to cone 7 in an electric kiln). Don't forget your own clay and glazes!

Art Discovery

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Ages: 3 - 5 and parent
Fee: $35
When: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
Min/Max: 3/6

Session 1: June 12 - July 19*
Session 2: July 26 - August 28
*No class June 26, 28

This class is an interactive pottery/painting class for parent and child. As a team, the parent and child will build fun projects. Emphasis is placed on working together, following simple directions, being creative and building self-confidence. Only one child per parent. All supplies are included. Special needs and Early Intervention are welcome.

Beginners Skateboarding Lessons

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Ages: 9 and up
Fee: $35 with membership
Min/Max: 3/10

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays
Session 1: May 30 - July 2
Session 3: July 9 - August 8

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
Session 2: May 29 - June 28
Session 4: July 3 - August 7*
*No class on July 24

A great class for beginning skateboard riders. Emphasis is on skate park safety etiquette and skateboard basics for beginners. Learn proper foot placement - regular, goofy, pushing, riding, tack turns, switch turns and safe ramp approaches. An introduction to an ollie, dropping in, a manual and a kick flip. Open skating after class. Required: skateboard, helmet and Center membership.
Country Western Dance~
 
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Ages: 18 and older
Fee: $4.00 before 9:30 p.m., $6.00 after 9:30 p.m.
Dance Instruction: 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Time: Every Wednesday and Saturday 9:00 p.m. - midnight
 
Come meet new people and have some fun. Country western dancing includes country swing, two-step, west coast swing, country waltz, the cowboy chacha, and tons of fun line dances! There are lessons from 9:00 to 9:30 p.m. This is one of the best dances in Provo. Co-sponsored by Utah Country Dance and The Center. For more information check the website www.UtahCountryDance.com.

Dance

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Ages: 6 - 13
Fee: $35
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Min/Max: 3/12

Ages 6 - 8: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
    Session 1: May 29 - July 3*
    Session 3: July 10 - August 14**
*No class June 21
**No class July 24

Ages 9 - 13: 6:00 - 6:50 p.m.
    Session 2: May 29 - July 3*
    Session 4: July 10 - August 14**
*No class June 21
**No class July 24

Dance classes are specially tailored to develop individual skills for boys and girls in styles according to their age and ability. 6-8 year olds will learn basic creative movement and ballet technique. 9-13 year olds will begin to develop Jazz movements and creative styling. Each class will learn through choreography showcased in an end of term recital. Dancers should come dressed in clothes they can move in.

 

Summer Adventure Day Camp

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**Early Bird Special: Sign up for 6 weeks and get the 7th week free! Special ends June 14!

Ages: 6 - 11 (Children entering 1st-6th grade)

Fee: $45 (Includes all field trips, transportation, activity costs and admission charges)

When: Monday - Thursday

Min/Max: 12/30

Registration: Begins April 16th at 10 a.m. and must be done in person at the Parks and Recreation Office, 351 W. Center St. No refund after the first day of camp.

 

Program Dates:

Morning Camp

Afternoon Camp

 

9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

1:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Camera, Lights, Action! June 11 - 14
Mad Science Mayhem June 18 - 21
Super Star Sports June 25 - 28
Animal Safari July 9 - 12
Time Travelers July 16 - 19
A Pirate's Life for Me July 23 - 26
Summer Sun and Fun July 30 - August 2
Magic and Mystery August 6 - 9

Location: The Center (222 West 500 North)

Description: The Adventure Camp will include crafts, sports, games, demonstrations, projects, movies, entertainment, and fun activities related to each weeks theme. Youth will go on exciting tours and field trips, discovering fun attractions throughout Utah County. Transportation is provided by Provo School Disctrict's bus service and is included with registration. Please pack a lunch/snack for your child to have each day. Tours include: Veterans Waterpark, Thanksgiving Point, Laser Tag, Zoo, Movie Theater, CLAS Ropes Course, Seven Peaks Waterpark, etc.
Tumbling Tots
 
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Ages: 2-3
Fee: $30
Min/Max: 3/6 plus parent
 
May 7 - June 11: Mondays and Wednesdays*
     Session 1: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
     Session 2: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
     Session 3: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
*No class May 28
 
May 8 - June 7: Tuesdays and Thursdays
     Session 4: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
     Session 5: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
     Session 6: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
 
June 25 - July 30: Mondays and Wednesdays*
     Session 7: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
     Session 8: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
*No class July 4
 
June 26 - July 31: Tuesdays and Thursdays*
     Session 9: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
     Session 12: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
*No class July 24
 
This is a parent and tot's exploration of body movement, motor skills, tumbling, and working together. This class involves both the child and the parent in activities; we ask that you please do not bring other children to watch. Classes fill quickly, Register Early! Special needs and Early Intervention are welcome.
 

Twinkle Toes

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Ages: 4-5
Fee: $30
When: 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Min/Max: 3/12

Session 1: May 29 - July 3*
Session 3: July 10 - August 14**
*No class June 21
**No class July 24

Twinkle Toes is a ballet & creative movement class where children will learn ballet fundamentals and a routine based on core dance elements. Dancers should come dressed in clothes they can move in. This is a closed class. Parents may not sit in the class but are invited to watch class the last week of the session and enjoy a recital on the last day of the session.
Youth Art & Ceramics
 
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Ages: 6 - 13
Fee: $45
When: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
 
Session 1: June 12 - July 19*
Session 2: July 26 - August 28
*No class June 26, 28
  
Children will have fun using a variety of art materials while learning how to draw, paint, and sculpt beautiful and creative art works. All supplies are included.
Youth Pottery Wheel
 
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Ages: 10 - 16
Fee: $50
When: 4:30 - 5:45 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays
Min/Max: 3/6
 
Session 1: June 11 - July 23*
Session 2: July 25 - August 27
*No class June 25, 27, July 4
 
Youth will have fun learning the basic techniques of hand building, wheel throwing, glazing and firing. No experience required. All project supplies are included.

Zumba

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Fee: $35 per session or $3 per class
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Session 1: May 29 - July 31*
*No class June 21, July 4, July 24

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That's exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It's an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that's moving millions of people toward joy and health. Feel the music and let loose.