African American Adventure is a cultural experiential education experience. Participants will visit several sites in the region which have historical significance. Each week the instructor will take participants on a journey, while dressed in costume through the Glories of Africa, Colonial America, The Civil War, The Civil Rights Movement, America’s New Hope, and The Land Called America. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and view our Events Calendar for up to date registration periods and program offerings.

The Ag-Exploration Camp is a 2 day summer camp co-sponsored by Georgetown-Scott County Parks & Recreation, Ed Davis Community Inc., and Scott County Cooperative Extension Service. The camp is intended for children ages 14-18. This camp is a spin-off of the Ed Davis Farm Camp and is intended to give young men and women who are interested in pursuing a careen in agriculture and opportunity to view and experience various careers in agriculture so that they might define a career choice. Campers will spend the 2 days of camp learning about farming techniques, and career options in agriculture. Campers will visit in the University of Kentucky Dairy Farm, the Thoroughbred Training Center, The Kentucky State University Research Farm, and the Kentucky State University Aquaculture Center, and an observation experience with a local farrier. This camp is typically held in June and registration is held April – May. Please check out our calendar of events on our website and follow us on Facebook for updates.

Camp Explore is a summer day camp for campers 4 – 15 years of age. We offer many activities including swimming, arts and crafts, games, movies, STEM and field trips. This summer’s program home base location is the Pavilion. Crafts, art, games, and STEM activities are planned for Brooking Parks’s air-conditioned concession building, the Pavilion, and Ed Davis Learning Center. All campers will meet at the Pavilion. Site locations are subject to change. For registration and more information, visit the Ed Davis Learning Center, the Pavilion or call (502) 863-7865. Please visit our follow us on Facebook or visit our News & Events page for registration and session date information at: https://gscparks.com/events/

Many Dance and Gymnastics classes are available at the Pavilion. Typically two sessions are offered for all classes below, Fall and Winter Sessions ending with a Spring Recital.  If you are interested in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Gymnastics, or Tap/Dance, join Artie Janow and her staff for a great time. Dates, class descriptions, times, and fees are subject to change without notice.  Register at the Pavilion front desk or online. To register online, please call the Pavilion to verify user information.

Dance Director: Artie Janow
Assistant Director: Veronice Carpenter

Website: prdanceandgym.webs.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/prdancegym
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/prdancegym
E-mail: prdancegym@gmail.com

To see current class offerings and register follow the link below:

https://register.gscparks.com/CourseActivities.aspx?id=11&cat=9

Dance

Toddler, Tiaras, Tutus & Tumbling 
Curriculum is designed to expose this age group to basic floor tumbling (front rolls, bridges, cartwheels, low balance beam, hand/eye coordination games with bean bags, bubbles, etc,) following 1 and 2 step directions and developing listening skills. The tumbling segment covers the first 5 weeks of class. The remainder of the session is devoted to creative movement and basic ballet center, movement across the floor and routine preparation for Spring Recital. Beginner ballet terms are introduced to this age level. Student will need pink ballet shoes, pink tights and leotards. Pink Ballet skirts may be worn in dance segment only. Regular gym shoes will be worn during the tumbling segment. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Age: 3 – 4
Fee: Res: $178.00 Non-Res: $178.00

Kinder Tap & Ballet
Curriculum is designed to introduce basic Ballet and Tap terms, technique and floor work. This covers Barr and center work, movement such as turns and leaps across the floor. Curriculum helps develop small and large motor skills and infuses coordination builders. Students will need black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, and pink leotards. Pink Ballet skirts may be worn during dance segments. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Age: 5 – 6
Fee: Res: $178.00 Non-Res: $178.00

Boy’s Ballet
This class introduces young male students to the fundamentals of dance in a nurturing, all-boys classroom setting. Students will develop musicality, coordination, flexibility, physical fitness and ballet vocabulary in a fun setting. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Age: 5 – 8.
Fee: Res: $178.00 Non-Res: $178.00

Tap, Ballet, Jazz
A student may take this class for 2 or more years before advancing to a higher level. Curriculum covers Tap, Ballet, Jazz fundamentals and techniques, but on a more challenging level. Tap, Ballet, and Jazz center and across the floor work. Leaps and turns are stressed on a more challenging level. Students will need black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes, pink tights and black leotards Black jazz pants may be worn. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. Students who are enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Age: 6 – 11
Fee: Res: $178.00 Non-Res: $178.00

Hip-Hop
Hip Hop is street dance culture infused with jazz favor. It has fast paced movements, balance based stunts, turns, and incorporates some Pop and Lock (unusual movements where body movements are isolated, accented, quick pulses, or held). This dance movement is constantly changing and many trends may be combined. The Hip Hop dance trend is loose so everyone can develop their own style and movements. Winter session also incorporates routine preparation for the Spring Recital. Students may wear hip hop clothes of choice and gym shoes. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital
Age: 7 – 10
Fee: Res: $178.00 Non-Res: $178.00

Tap, Jazz & Musical Theater
Students will learn Tap and Jazz basics, proper technique, turns, leaps, and across the floor combinations. These Basics will be incorporated with singing and acting to choreograph a theatrical performance. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Age: 6-12
Fee: Resident: $178.00 Non-Resident: $178.00

Tap, Ballet, Jazz
A student may take this class for 2 or more years before advancing to a higher level. Curriculum covers Tap, Ballet, Jazz fundamentals and techniques, but on a more challenging level. Leaps and turns are stressed on a more challenging level. Students will need black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes, pink tights and black leotards Black jazz pants may be worn. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Age: 6 – 11
Fee: Res: $178.00 Non-Res: $178.00

Performing Arts Company (PAC)

Petite Performing Arts Company (PAC)
Entrance into this class is by audition only. Auditions are by invitation and by request. The Petite PAC may perform in parades, ballgames, Thriller, and other community events. Students will need Bloch tan lace-up tap shoes, tan jazz shoes, pink ballet shoes, tan tights, pink convertible tights, black tank leotard, black ballet skirt, Dance Company warm-ups (required). Other special dance shirts, tights etc. may be required and ordered by the studio throughout the dance year.  Hair must be in a bun for Ballet. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Age: 4 – 19
Fee: Res: $215.00 Non-Res: $215.00

Junior Performing Arts Company (Jr. PAC)
Entrance into this class is by audition only. Auditions are by invitation and by request. The Jr. PAC may perform in parades, ball games, Thriller and other community events. Students will need Block tan lace-up tap shoes, tan jazz shoes, pink ballet shoes, tan tights, pink convertible tights, black tank leotard, black ballet skirt, Dance Company warm-ups (required). Other special dance shirts, tights, etc. may be required and ordered by the studio throughout the dance year. Hair must be in a bun for ballet class. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Fee: Resident: 298.00 Non-Resident: $298.00

Senior Performing Arts Company (Sr. PAC)
This class is only available for the Jr. and Sr. Accelerated classes. The Sr. PAC  may perform in parades, ball games, Thriller and other community events. Students will need Block tan lace-up tap shoes, tan jazz shoes, pink ballet shoes, tan tights, pink convertible tights, black ballet skirt, Dance Company warm-ups (required). Other special dance shirts, tights etc. may be required and ordered by the studio throughout the dance year. Hair must be in a bun for Ballet. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Fee: Res: $298.00 Non-Res: $298.00

Senior Performing Arts Company (Sr. PAC) Pointe’
This class is only available for the Jr. and Sr. Accelerated classes. It is designed for the more serious dance student. Curriculum is designed to strengthen toes, feet, ankles, legs and center core (upper body). Pointe’ takes serious practice as well as ballet technique classes. Since students develop at different rates, going on Pointe’ is decided by the Ballet instructor and studio director. It may take several years of this class before a student is ready to actually go on Pointe’. Patience, dedication, and practice are required. Students will need pink ballet shoes, ballet pink convertible tights, and black tank leotards. Ballet skirts may be worn, teacher preference. Students will need tennis balls and therabands. Hair MUST be in a bun, required attire MUST be worn in class. Pointe’ shoes will need teacher approval. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Fee: Res: $90.00 Non-Res: $90.00

Thriller Zombie Dance School
The Cost of the Thriller Dance Session is $10 for Zombies 10 years of age and younger and $15 for Zombies 11 years and older.
Zombies under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Current PRDG participants are free. Parents of PRDG participants pay $5. Thriller Zombie Dance School is typically held  starting in September to prepare for the Thrilled To Give event downtown in October.
Fee: Res: $10.00 Non-Res: $10.00 (for 5 sessions)

Gymnastics

Mommy & Me KinderGym
This is a parent participation class. The Parent will be working with their child the entire class period. This is a fun and constructive class, designed to introduce a child to tumbling. Activities are focused on small and large motor skill development, hand-eye coordination, and basic tumbling (Balance beam, mat skills, songs, parachute, small hand manipulative, and more). This is a fun class for the parent as well as the student. This class may perform in our Gymnastics Recitals. Participation is optional for 2 & 3 year olds.
Age: 2 – 3
Fee: Res: $133.00 Non-Res: $133.00

KinderGym
Introduction to basic tumbling skills (front roll, bridges, angel touches, handstand kick-ups, toe touches, cartwheels, tuck jumps, low balance beam, spotting blocks, small hand manipulatives, etc. Simple stunts may be introduced. Must be age 4 by the first class of the session. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Gymnastics Recital.
Age: 4 – 6
Fee: Res: $178.00 Non-Res: $178.00

Gymnastics Beginning
Conditioning, stretching, basic tumbling skills, front, back, and straddle rolls, cartwheels, stunts and trick acrobatics may be introduced). Proper technique stressed. Students may take this class up to 2 years. This class meets once a week so conditioning and practicing at home is a must for skill mastery. Students will need required gymnastics leotard & shorts, they will be ordered at registration. No shoes are worn in this class. Hair must be in a ponytail. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Gymnastics Recital.
Age: 6 – 19
Fee: Res: $178.00 Non-Res: $178.00

Gymnastics Intermediate
Conditioning, stretching, and basic tumbling skills. Some of these skills may be mastered: front, back, and straddle rolls, cartwheels, stunts and trick acrobatics. Proper technique stressed. Students may take this class up to 2 years. This class meets once a week so conditioning and practicing at home is a must for skill mastery. These students are not beginners but have not acquired the skills to be considered advanced. Students will need required gymnastics leotard & shorts, they will be ordered at registration. No shoes are worn in this class. Hair must be in a ponytail. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Gymnastics Recital.
Age: 6 – 19
Fee: Res: $178.00 Non-Res: $178.00

Gymnastics Advanced
Ability based. Students must have mastered a backward roll, back kick-over or back walkover, hold handstand with spotter and running round-off with correct punch (rebound) to advance to this level. Will work on conditioning, stretching, back-overs, standing back handspring, running round-off-back handspring. This class meets once a week so conditioning and practicing at home is a must for skill mastery. Students will need required gymnastics leotard & shorts, they will be ordered at registration. No shoes are worn in this class. Hair must be in a ponytail. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Gymnastics Recital.
Age: 6 – 19
Fee: Res: $178.00 Non-Res: $178.00

Scholarship Information:
Only partial scholarships are offered for Dance and Gymnastics. Scholarships applications are available at the Pavilion and must be completed every six months and BEFORE registering for any of our classes. Scholarships do not cover registration or costume fees. Poor class attendance may result in loss of a scholarship.

Class Cancellation Policy:
If Scott County Schools are cancelled, we will assess the conditions by Noon. Dance and Gymnastic class cancellations or delays will be posted on Channels 18, 27, and 36. and at prdanceandgym.webs.com.

Children will play organized gym games for an hour and finish up with playtime in the pools. If schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Gym/Swim program will not meet and a make-up day will be scheduled. Class meets Fridays at 10AM-Noon at the Pavilion. For current sessions, please visit our events page or follow us on facebook.

This program is intended to assist young men ages eight to eighteen. It is designed to place these young men with grounded, successful, positive men to serve as role models in their lives. This program is designed to affect young men’s lives through the guidance of the individuals that give of themselves, especially of their time.

When: Ongoing

Where: Ed Davis Learning Center

Middle School Tutoring is a tutoring program provided in partnership with Scott County Schools. Tutoring sessions are provided by teachers. The goals of this program are to facilitate opportunities where middle school children can received the necessary assistance academically outside of the school setting, to provide opportunities for middle school students to improve their grades and GPA, and to allow local teachers to engage their students within the community.  Middle School Tutoring will meet on Tuesday at the Ed Davis Learning Center. For more information, contact Ed Maynard (502) 867-5846.

Kid’s Kitchen is a popular and exciting 5-week class that is offered at the Ed Davis Learning Center for children 7 – 15 years of age. The participants will learn easy and simple recipes and healthy cooking habits. Join us for some crazy, scrumptious, cooking fun!  All classes will meet on Tuesday at the Ed Davis Learning Center. For more information, contact Ed Maynard (502) 867-5846.

This program is intended to assist young women ages eight to eighteen. It is designed to place young women with grounded, successful, positive females to serve as role models in their lives. This program is designed to affect young women’s lives through the guidance of the individuals that give themselves, especially of their time.

When: Ongoing

Where: Ed Davis Learning Center

Are you interested in learning tactics to protect yourself? Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative form of exercise? Try our Women & Youth Self Defense class. Youth 6 – 11 years of age are invited to a FREE self defense introductory session from 9:00AM – 10:00AM.