The course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of events which may require a person to need medical attention. Participants will learn how to recognize signs that someone is in danger, and how to react to the situation. Topics discussed will include: how to recognize when someone needs CPR, how to perform high quality CPR on an adult, child and infant, hands on practice with a trainer AED, how to help someone who is choking, etc. Participants will gain exposure and confidence in recognizing an emergency and how to react in emergency situations. Participants will get the opportunity to do hands-on practice of skills discussed in class. Successful completion of the class will make participants eligible to obtain their American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card.

Spooky Slime Lab: Get ready for a gooey, spooky good time in Spooky Slime Lab! Kids will create two Halloween-themed slimes using fun mix-ins like glitter, foam beads, spooky colors, and creepy decorations while learning simple slime making techniques. Build-A- Turkey: Each child will stuff and create their very own turkey stuffed animal before designing a custom t-shirt to make their new feathered friend extra special. Kids will enjoy hands-on creativity, festive fall fun, and leave with a personalized turkey plush to take home. This cozy seasonal class is perfect for celebrating Thanksgiving in a creative and memorable way. Hot Cocoa & Clay: In this cozy after-school class, students will enjoy sipping hot cocoa while creating air-dry clay projects and holiday gifts for family and friends. In this two-part class, kids will design and decorate fun seasonal creations using air-dry clay, paint, and festive embellishments. This creative class is the perfect mix of art, holiday cheer, and hands-on fun.

In this one-day illustrative workshop, students will explore fun, stylized ways to illustrate a favorite all recipe or cherished family dish. Through guided instruction and creative experimentation, participants will learn how illustrators use imagery, lettering, and composition to bring food stories to life on the page. Students will create a finished recipe illustration that reflects personal taste, memory, or seasonally-themed tradition—perfect as a keepsake or a thoughtful handmade gift. Open to all skill levels, this workshop celebrates creativity, storytelling, and the joy of sharing food through art. All supplies are provided.

In this one-day illustrative workshop, students will explore fun, stylized ways to illustrate a favorite all recipe or cherished family dish. Through guided instruction and creative experimentation, participants will learn how illustrators use imagery, lettering, and composition to bring food stories to life on the page. Students will create a finished recipe illustration that reflects personal taste, memory, or seasonally-themed tradition—perfect as a keepsake or a thoughtful handmade gift. Open to all skill levels, this workshop celebrates creativity, storytelling, and the joy of sharing food through art. All supplies are provided.

Lap Swim Information: Schedule is subject to change and 3 lanes will be open for lap swim only. Lap swimming is a structured swim time performed within designated lanes in a pool, where swimmers swim continuously back and forth across the length of the pool. Swimmers may arrive 5 minutes before their scheduled time and must leave 5 minutes after their scheduled time has ended. Locker rooms are open for changing. Please only use the ADA bathrooms if you have mobility issues that make it difficult to use the locker rooms. No cash payments will be taken at the pool. Lifeguards will remove weak/non-swimmers from the pool to maintain safe aquatic environments. Additional rules apply; please see posted rules at the facility. Lifeguards are present for your safety; please follow instructions given by lifeguards quickly.

Lap Swim Information: Schedule is subject to change and 3 lanes will be open for lap swim only. Swimmers may arrive 5 minutes before their scheduled time and must leave 5 minutes after their scheduled time has ended. Locker rooms are open for changing. Please only use the ADA bathrooms if you have mobility issues that make it difficult to use the locker rooms. No cash payments will be taken at the pool. Virtual 5-punch card is nonrefundable and non-transferable. The virtual 5 visit punch card is only valid for lap swim at the indoor pool and during the fall session for the lap swim schedule published on the Arux website under Indoor Lap Swim. Mondays and Wednesday August 24 - October 7 6:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays August 25 - October 8 5:30 - 7:30 pm Saturdays September 19 - October 24 1:00 - 3:00 pm No lap swim on September 7 and 21.Lifeguards will remove weak/non-swimmers from the pool to maintain safe aquatic environments. Additional rules apply; please see posted rules at the facility. Lifeguards are present for your safety; please follow instructions given by lifeguards quickly.

Progress With Chess is excited to offer two class levels to cater to students’ interests and needs, ranging from Beginner to Intermediate! Students in the Intermediate section will be focusing on developing their knowledge of chess past the rules. Students will learn more complex checkmating sequences and endgames, and will be introduced to tactics, opening principles, and basic positional strategy. Please be advised, Progress with Chess may move your child to beginner if in the child’s best interest. Students attending Moreland Hills Elementary school must update their SDM notes to attend the program. Students without an updated note will not be able to ride the Rec Bus. Any students who will not be attending a class must email knewman@orangecsd.org to confirm their absence.

Tai Chi is a holistic practice that connects the mind, body, and spirit, making it one of the most effective exercises for overall health and well-being. While it offers a deep understanding and skill set, Tai Chi is accessible and easy to learn, providing noticeable health benefits in a short amount of time. It is a lifelong journey for many practitioners, helping to reduce stress, improve balance and flexibility, and enhance focus. This intermediate-level class will guide you through forms and movements that can be done both seated or standing. No class April 30.

Learn to capture the beauty of everyday objects in clay through the art of sculptural relief in this 4 week class! Perfect for all skill levels, you'll learn the basics of modeling and casting using an arranged still life for inspiration while exploring depth, dimension, and how materials communicate form and meaning. Enjoy supportive, step-by-step instruction with live demonstrations, visual examples, and plenty of individual feedback in a relaxed, creative studio environment. Whether you're brand new to sculpture or curious to try working in three dimensions, this class is a great way to build skills and confidence while having fun. Already taken this class? Enroll in additional sessions to further develop your skills. Most supplies provided. A supply list will be emailed at the time of registration. Approximate supply cost, depending on materials already owned: $35.

Learn to capture the beauty of everyday objects in clay through the art of sculptural relief in this 4 week class! Perfect for all skill levels, you'll learn the basics of modeling and casting using an arranged still life for inspiration while exploring depth, dimension, and how materials communicate form and meaning. Enjoy supportive, step-by-step instruction with live demonstrations, visual examples, and plenty of individual feedback in a relaxed, creative studio environment. Whether you're brand new to sculpture or curious to try working in three dimensions, this class is a great way to build skills and confidence while having fun. Already taken this class? Enroll in additional sessions to further develop your skills. Most supplies provided. A supply list will be emailed at the time of registration. Approximate supply cost, depending on materials already owned: $35.

This unique cultural series introduces preschoolers to Spanish through music, games, repetition, and hands-on creative activities. Designed to build confidence, listening and speaking skills, and joyful participation, each lesson supports language development, social-emotional growth, and impactful Spanish exposure that students can practice daily. No class November 3 & 24.

Join our beginner paper quilling class and unlock your creativity! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of quilling, including essential techniques and tools. Create beautiful designs using simple strips of paper to form intricate shapes and patterns. Perfect for all skill levels, this class will guide you step-by-step, helping you craft charming cards, decorations, or art pieces to take home. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm!