Conestoga Recreation Center
| 9985 SW 125th Ave. Beaverton, OR 97008 phone 503/629-6313 fax 503/629-6323 |
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General Interest
General Interest
Looking for a new hobby? Conestoga offers a multitude of fascinating classes. Learn to speak Spanish, play the guitar, bind a book or save a life through first aid and CPR. And there's much more for children, teens and adults -- see the full list of classes below.
Instructors Wanted! Do you have a special talent or skill you would like to share with the community? Pick up a class proposal form at the front desk.
Preschool
Bubbles, Balls, and Bean Bags
Toss, chase and pop! Explore things that go up and down. Together you and your child will move and groove, play and sing while increasing hand eye coordination and motor skills. Parent participant required. (Ellen)
Let's Pretend
Today a clown, tomorrow a pirate. Let your imagination take you away. The joy of creative thinking and self-expression are brought to life using crafts, stories, songs and more. Parent participation required. (Ellen)
Discovery Zone
Spend quality time with your child. Learn and explore a wide variety of projects aimed at increasing observation and thinking through science, crafts, songs, stories and more! Parent participant required. (Ellen)
Mini Music Makers
76 trombones lead the big parade. Join the fun as you play the music, march, sing and dance with your little one. Gain creativity and the joy of music, as you move to the beat of the drum. Parent participant required. (Ellen)
Tunes For Tots
Explore the magic of music through songs, music, movement and more! Instruments, scarves and melodies galore will stimulate creativity, self-expression and a parent/child bond. Parent participant required. (Ellen)
Family Music
Parents and children experience a fun-filled and enriching musical environment. Come enjoy singing and dancing as a family. (Ellen)
Play, Learn, & Explore
Your child will enjoy activities to enhance and develop social skills. This class features learning through play, art, games, stories and show-and-tell. Pre-math, pre-reading and sport skills also will be taught. (Ellen)
Music, Marching, & Make Believe
Finger plays, nursery rhymes, music, marching, and simple art projects are combined with imagination and creative dramatics to provide a positive group experience. (Ellen)
Hands-On Science
Explore the properties of science using hands-on experiments while learning fun facts. Encourages logical thinking and group cooperation. (Ellen)
Kids in the Kitchen
Create delicious goodies together while developing rolling, chopping, and cutting skills. Within this hands-on class your child will try new foods along with creating the classics. Learn life-long food safety and preparation skills in this fun class! (Ellen)
Uno, Dos, Tres, Spanish!
Numbers, colors, animal shapes and more! Discover a new language with simple words, arts, crafts and games. (Ellen)
Youth classes
Acting Fundamentals
Learn basic acting skills in this entertaining class! Discover how to warm up your speaking voices, play fun acting games and perform a scene from a play. The class will feature constumed students in a dazzling showcase for family and friends.
Guitar, Beginning
The young musicians will begin shaping chords with the left hand while developing rhythm with the right hand, promoting a higher brain function. They'll learn to read music and play an instrument. Students must bring guitars. (Jon)
Guitar, Intermediate
Graduates of Beginning Guitar or Teen Guitar are welcome. Students must bring guitars. (Jon)
Book Illustration & Binding
Have a blast illustrating, writing and binding your very own book. Use your own story ideas and favorite images. You can choose to create a storybook, comic book, poetry book, joke book or picture book. You'll learn illustration techniques, creative writing tips and take home your finished book to show off to friends and family. (Selene)
When I'm in Charge
This Red Cross course prepares children to respond safely to a variety of "home alone" situations. Covers phone calls, securing a home and first aid techniques. Parents are encouraged to attend the final 30 minutes of this class. (American Red Cross)
Good Manners
Children will learn introductions and handshakes, posture and body language, and telephone manners. Table manners will be practiced with real food. There's a lot to learn in this class, and we'll help you retain the information by providing a notebook of valuable information to each student. (Laura)
Storybook Cooking
Delight in making yummy kitchen creations inspired by childrens' stories. Discover cooking basics, make a craft then eat your finished product. Parent participation required. (Ellen)
Ooey Gooey Scientist
Discover the amazing properties of liquids. Mixing, stirring, squishing and more. Invent concoctions that marvel and delve into the unknown. (Ellen)
Broadway-Bound
Get a taste of Broadway! Discover how to combine acting, singing and dancing. Focus will include warming up the body and voice, developing characterization and selling the song. Children will learn a group musical routine and perform the last day of class. (Leslie)
Tea Party
It's Par-Tea time! Come dressed in your dress up clothes or in your pretty princess dress. Enjoy games, treasure hunts, pin the crown on the princess. Learn manners and the proper way to drink tea and eat goodies. (Laura)
Drama 4 Kids
Create your very own play! Learn improvisational skills, stage presence and timing. We'll play drama games to build listening skills and imagination. You will write scripts, make stage props and perform on the last day of class for family and friends.
Teen classes
Guitar, Beginning
Students will begin shaping chords with the left hand while developing rhythm with the right hand, promoting a higher brain function. They'll learn to read music and play. Students must bring guitars. (Jon)
Guitar, Intermediate
Graduates of Beginning Guitar or Teen Guitar are welcome. Students must bring guitars. (Jon)
Babysitter's Training
Learn responsibilities of babysitting. Certification received upon completion. Bring paper, a pencil, drink and sack lunch to class. (American Red Cross)
ODOT Certified Drivers Education
Explore the latest in safe driver training in new and innovative ways with professional driving instructors. This fast-paced course includes 33 in-class hours and 12 hours of in-car instruction. The program provides definitive A to Z coverage of safe driving techniques, etiquette and preparedness for today's driving conditions. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate to present to the DMV when they apply for a driver's license. The certificate may also be good for insurance discounts. (ODOT)
Teen/Adult classes
Guitar, Beginning
You will learn every chord needed to play thousands of popular songs from the past 50 years. We will also develop complex rhythms and finger style patterns with the right hand. Students must bring guitar. (Jon)
Guitar, Private Lessons
No experience required. Learn to play guitar or continue to improve. (Jon)
American Red Cross First Aid & CPR
Learn the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. Recognize and care for breathing cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. Perform first aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, sprains and strains. This course also includes training in using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest. (American Red Cross)
Indian Cooking, Basics
Learn basic recipes of Indian food within this classs. Instructor will demonstrate the process and explain methods used. Sample the dishes created and volunteer to help in the cooking process. You will leave with the recipes and knowledge to make these recipes at home. Each lesson will include main dish, side dish, bread and dessert. (Reshma)
Keyboard, Private Lessons
Explore and make music on the keyboard through learning rhythms, motation, composition and melodies.
