Youth Instructional Classes

Nerf Battles

Friday, February 23 - Register 12/11/23!
Friday, March 15 - Register 12/11/23!
Saturday, May 5 - Register 12/11/23!
6:30-8:30 PM - February & March
10 AM-Noon - May
Ages 11-15 yrs.
$20 Resident / $30 Non-resident
Location:  February:  Ferguson Twp. Elem. - LOCATION CHANGE!
                 March:  Mt Nittany Middle School
                 May:  Sunset Park

Join us for a fun evening of Nerf Battles. Participants will be divided into teams to play games such as Capture the Flag, Dart Tag, Team Dart Tag, and Humans vs Zombies. Each participant should bring their own blaster and protective eye wear.  If you do not have a blaster or protective eye wear, they will be provided for you at the event.  Darts will be provided.  Nerf Battles are organized through a partnership with the State College Community Urban Gaming Association (SCCUGA) in cooperation with the Penn State Urban Gaming Club (PSUGC).  Eye protection is required.

State College Community Theatre Academy Classes - 1st-3rd Grades

Wednesdays, February 28th-May 1st - Register now!
4:30-6 PM
Grades 1-3
$200 Resident / $300 Non-resident
Park Forest Middle School Auditorium

Centre Region Parks and Recreation is thrilled to partner with State College Community Theatre to offer the SCCT Academy Spring classes. At the State College Community Theatre Academy, we teach Life Skills through Stage Skills. Our goal is to teach valuable theatre skills, including acting, building character, improvisation, musical theatre, and backstage production work. We focus on building foundations and fundamentals of theatre for our younger students and enhancing skills for our older students. Our students will leave with a stronger knowledge of the craft of theatre and will learn life lessons in creativity, teamwork, focus, and communication. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or this will be your first time on stage, there’s a place for you at the Academy!

Singletrack School for Girls

Tuesdays, April 9-30 - Register 12/11/23!
4:45-6:15 PM
Ages 10-14 yrs. 
$20 Resident / $30 Non-Resident
Circleville Park, Pavilion #2

A four-session program introducing mountain bikers to fundamental skills needed to shred trails. Riders need to bring a functioning bike, helmet, and water. If you are interested in the class but do not have access to a bike, contact the instructor margotcarolinakaye@gmail.com – there are a few mountain bikes available to borrow for the program.

L'il Striders

Wednesdays, January 31-February 28 - Register 12/11/23!
Wednesdays, March 13-April 10 - Register 12/11/23!
6-6:45 PM - NEW TIME!
Ages 4-6 yrs.
$49 Resident / $73 Non-resident
Park Forest Elementary Gym

Balance bikes simplify what small children have to think about when first learning to ride.  L'il Striders is built around five 45-minute sessions of learning, fun, socialization, and instruction sure to ignite a passion for riding.   Once they’ve developed balance, it’s easier to stick some pedals on and teach them the pedaling motion and how to stop.  Balance bikes are included for class use and children MUST bring a helmet. 

Muck-N-Mess

Thursdays, April 25-May 30 - Register 12/11/23!
10-10:45 AM
Ages 3-5 yrs. 
$49 Resident / $73 Non-Resident
Tom Tudek Memorial Park, Pavilion #1

Dress your kids in their play clothes and come ready to get mucky and messy! Your kids will have a blast getting their hands ooey and gooey while creating artwork, completing science experiments, and playing messy! Parent participation is encouraged. Messes are encouraged and we handle the clean-up!