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REGISTER NOWAT FFCC!FAMILYFIRSTRENTON.ORG SUMMER 2024 Growth Mindset- Leadership- Integrity- FunFamily First CommunityCenter Family First CommunityCenter

Program Dates:Monday June 24th-Friday August 30thHours of Operation: Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pmClosed on SaturdaysClosed on Thursday July 4th - Friday July 5thIntergenerational all day! HealthPoint Clinic Hours: Monday-Tuesday 10:00am-7:00pm Wednesday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Call 425-400-1899 to book your appointment! Summer ‘24www.familyfirstrenton.orgSUMMER INFORMATION 1TABLE OF CONTENTSP.1 Summer Information P.2-3 Summer Camps P. 4-5 Adult and Seniors (18+)P. 6 Toddlers (4 and under)P. 7 Young Children (K-5th grade)P. 8 Teens (6th-12th grade)P.9-10 Intergenerational (Mixed ages)

2SOCCER & SPACE SUMMER CAMP W/SPACE UNITED FCMonday-Friday, 9:45am-4:00pmJuly 29th-August 2nd$450/weekK-5th graders Scholarships available! Join Starkicks, Soccer & Space Academy on a 5-day summercamp designed for kindergarten through 5th graders whowant to learn soccer skills while getting introduced to funspace exploration and hands-on STEM activities. LITTLE DOCTOR SCHOOL W/ LITTLEMEDICAL SCHOOL SEATTLE Monday-Wednesday, 10:00am-11:30amJuly 1st-July 3rdFREE Ages 7-9 (Elementary)Pre-registration required!Materials will be provided Students will learn the key responsibilities of adoctor and explore the heart, lungs, anddigestion. Students will use real medicalinstruments (stethoscope, reflex hammer, andblood pressure cuff) and perform a physicalexam.BEGINNER BALLET CAMP W/ FOLLOWYOUR DESTINY Monday-Friday, 11:30am-1:30pmJune 24th-June 28th $65/week Ages 9-13Ballet attire required! Students will gain knowledge of basic ballettechnique. Students will demonstrate skillslearned throughout class. www.familyfirstrenton.orgSUMMER CAMPS MINIS BALLET CAMP W/ FOLLOW YOURDESTINY Monday-Friday, 10:00am-11:30amJune 24th-June 28th $65/week Ages 5-8During this course, students will practice disciplineand creativity while becoming familiar with finemotor skills of ballet!

www.familyfirstrenton.orgSUMMER CAMPS 3STEAM CAMP W/ GIRLS INC. OF THEPACIFIC NORTHWESTMonday-Friday, 10:00am-3:00pmAugust 12th-August 16thFREE 6th-8th graders girls,including youth who identifyas trans or non-binary Ages 11-13STEAM Camp will showcase STEAM professionals &pathways within the community through interactiveactivities, hands on experiences, & field trips! Participantswill also be introduced to the Girls, Inc Eureka! Program (5years STEM and college/career readiness program). SPARRING DEVELOPMENT CAMP W/VICTORY TAEKWONDOMonday-Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm June 24th-July 3rd $300/8 day campAges 5-15 Indoor/outdoorsThe Sparring Devleopment Camp focuses onTaekwondo as a combat sport, where athleteslearn apply technical skills to the legal scoringzones of the body armor. This camp focus on rules& regulations, safety, sport etiquette, emotionalawareness through various drills, challenges andgames. Basic protective gear set required! ART AROUND THE WORLD: SUMMERART WORKSHOP W/ STUDIO VIGNETTECOLLECTIVE Monday-Friday, 10:00am-12:00pmJuly 15th-July 19th $100/week or $25/drop-in Ages 7-9 (Elementary)The Art Around the World summer workshop iscreated to bring together the diverse cultures ofthe Renton community. The students will learnmore about different cultures and how art isinfluenced by history, climate, religion, etc. Byexploring the culture through the arts, thestudents will be taken on a trip worldwide bytheir imagination. Day 1- African: Kente Cloth and Mud ClothDay 2- Asian: Korean fan and Blessing bagDay 3- Native American: Haida Art Animals,Day 4- Mexican: Eye of GodDay 5- Indian: Rangoli for DiwaliSPARRING COMPETITION PREP CAMP W/VICTORY TAEKWONDOMonday-Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm August 19th-August 30th$300/10 day Camp Ages 5-15Indoor/outdoors Sparring Competition Prep Camp is designed forCadets to hone their skills in preparation forupcoming Taekwondo competitions. The overallfocus of this camp is to improve the overallperformance and confidence of cadets through asystem of strategic and tactical applications,intensive physical training regiments and fortifiedmental conditioning/response training.

PICKLEBALL WITH THE FAMILYFIRST COMMUNITY CENTER Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pmWednesdays, 4:00pm-4:45pm FREEAll experience levels welcomed! Community members can drop-in to playpickleball and connect with other locals. Bringyour paddle or borrow one of ours! ZUMBA FITNESS BASICS W/ NANCYWednesdays, 4:50pm-5:50pmJune 26th-August 28thFREEAdults, Seniors, TeensDrop-ins welcomed!Stop on by for a series of Zumba Aerobic classesusing all dance styles. Every class we will revisitthe steps that we've covered and build onto achoreographed routine. Come join the fun! PHYSICAL REHAB CLINIC 1-1 W/ FLEXTHERAPIES Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:00am-6:00pm June 26th-August 29thFREE for seniors$30/half hour sessionAppointment required!Get personalized services from a leading neuro-rehab therapist with extensive experience at a Top 5nationally ranked hospital. We specialize inneurological & physical rehabilitation, holistic painmanagement & home safety assessments.www.familyfirstrenton.orgSeniors (50+) & Adults 4ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES W/JORDAN BYE Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:30amJune 26th-August 28thFREE for seniors$15/class Ages 18 and olderArtists will learn basic art skills, includingcomposition and color theory. Both studentswith no previous art experience and a previousart interest are welcome! We will be painting avariety of styles, from realism to abstract.Supplies are included in cost and classes willresult in a finished painting each week.MOVING & GROOVING W/ FORDRIASARTS & PERFORMINGThursdays, 12:00pm-1:00pmJuly 11th-August 29thFREEAdults and Seniors Drop-ins welcomed!Enjoy a 1 hour class moving and grooving withhead choreographer Allan Frias. Enjoy simplemoves for exercise and leisure to songs from theheart of current and the golden eras. Accessiblefor wheelchair mobility. Final dance performanceshowcase in mid August (OPTIONAL).

MARI LOU'S FOOT CARE Wednesdays, 10:00am-2:00pm July 17th and August 21stFREE for seniors $25/sessionPre-registration required! Foot care for those unable to provide forthemselves. In addition to assessing the feet ofpatients taking blood thinners or those that arediabetics.SEATED STRETCHING FOR SENIORS W/GSA ATHLETICS Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00am-10:30amJune 25th-August 29thFREE for seniors$7/class Improve your flexibility and mobility with apersonalized seated stretching routine!SOFT STYLE KUNG FU FOR SENIORSW/ GSA ATHLETICS Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am-11:30amJune 25th-August 29thFREE for seniors$7/class Baat Ying Baat Faat, Chinese martial arts, topractice balance, coordination, and breathingexercises through traditional techniques. SENIOR SOCIAL HOUR W/KCLS Thursdays, 12:30pm-1:30pmJune 27th, July 25th, August22nd FREEJoin a KCLS librarian at the Family First CommunityCenter on the fourth Thursday of the month for an hour of coffee and chat with your senior peers. You bring the conversation, and we’ll provide the refreshments,courtesy of the Friends of the Fairwood Library.5www.familyfirstrenton.orgSeniors & Adults ROADMAP TO SUCCESS W/PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pmJuly 9th & 11th, August 6th & 8thFREEAges 18 and olderIf you have a conviction history and backgroundchecks are making it difficult to find work, ourworkforce development team is available toassist you in finding employment and planningyour career. We provide resume building, coverletters, interviewing techniques & coaching,confidence building techniques, and individual jobsearch.

BIG PLAY DATE W/ KCLSMondays, 10:30am-11:30amJuly 9th and August 8thFREEAges newborn to 5Drop in for interactive, play-centered activities.Enjoy meeting other families while your childrenengage with peers.6FAMILY STORY TIMES AT THE FAMILYFIRST COMMUNITY CENTERTuesdays, 10:30am-11:00amJuly 23rd and July 30th FREEAges 5 & under with adultEnjoy a ½ hour of stories, music, and activitiesthat develop your child’s early literacy skills.Families are welcome to stay afterward to readwith their children and connect with otherfamilies.www.familyfirstrenton.orgPre-K: ToddlersTOT TIME WITH THE FAMILY FIRSTCOMMUNITY CENTER Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays10:00am-11:00amFREESome dates subject to change Join us at the Family First Community Center for adrop-in tot time with toys, puzzles, and booksprovided. A great time to make new friends foryou and your little one! SPANISH STORY TIME W/ KCLS Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pmJuly 3rd, 10th, 24th, and 31st, August 7thand 14th FREEEnjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes thatdevelop your child's early literacy skills. A playsession will be offered afterward. SCIENCE STORY TIME W/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCECENTERFridays, 10:00am-11:00amJuly 12th and August 9th FREEAges 2-5 with caregiversJoin the Environmental Science Center for stories,movement, and science activities as we learnabout the natural world around us. Themesrotate each month. June 10th- Beach Science July 12th- Shell Science August 9th-Fish Science ROCK-N-READ CONCERT W/ KCLSMonday, 11:00am-12:00pmJuly 29thFREEYoung Children, Families, ToddlersJoin Keeth Apgar of Harmonica Pocket for storytime and sing-a-long! This lighthearted andengaging music program gets families singingand reading together

VICTORY TAEKWONDO Mondays and Fridays 3:00pm-5:00pmJune 24th-August 30th $150/quarter - 1 day per week$225/quarter - 2 days per weekYoung children and teens Register in advance! Whether interested in Taekwondo as a self-defense, a sport, a performing art, or a personalwellness pastime, martial arts enthusiasts of allages and levels can enjoy memorable lifeenrichment experiences. TIGRIGNA LANGUAGE AND CULTUREAWARENESS W/ SALEM SCHOOLSERVICES Tuesdays and Fridays, 3:00pm-5:50pmJune 25th-August 16th FREEAges 5-18All backgrounds welcomed!Our program emphasis is placed on listeningcommunication, comprehension, speaking,reading, and writing the language of Tigrigna. Students are introduced to the culture of Eritrea-speaking counties through visitors, video,pictures of cultures. Practice songs, dances, andmoral values of the culture and country.ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES W/JORDAN BYEWednesdays, 12:00pm-1:30pmJune 26th-August 21st$15/classAges 5-17Artists will learn basic art skills, includingcomposition and color theory. Both students withno previous art experience and a previous artinterest are welcome! We will be painting avariety of styles, from realism to abstract.Supplies are included in cost and classes willresult in a finished painting each week.FREE WEEKLY YOUTH SOCCER CLINICW/ BALLARD FC FOUNDATIONWednesdays, 3:30-5:00pmJune 26th-August 28thFREE4th & 5th grade students with adult, TeensFree access to all youth to work on soccer skillsevery Wednesday evening in the summer! Soccercleats and shingaurds encouraged if possible! 7www.familyfirstrenton.orgYouth: Grades K-5YOUTH HIP-HOP DANCE BOPS W/FORDRIAS ARTS & PERFORMING Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pmJuly 11th-August 15thFREE4th-12th grade students 5 week commitment required!Youth classes enjoy a 1.5 hour hip hopdance class with choreographer Allan Frias dancingto current and legendary Hip-Hop/R&B.Final dance performance showcase in mid August(OPTIONAL).

Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:30pmJune 27th-August 29thFREETeensYoung children with adult presence ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES W/JORDAN BYEWednesdays, 12:00pm-1:30pmJune 26th-August 21st$15/classAges 5-17Artists will learn basic art skills, includingcomposition and color theory. Both studentswith no previous art experience and a previousart interest are welcome! We will be painting avariety of styles, from realism to abstract.Supplies are included in cost and classes willresult in a finished painting each week.8Teens: Grades 6-12TEEN LEADERSHIP GROUP W/ KCLS XFFCC Fridays, 4:00pm-5:30pm June 28th-August 30thFREEAges 12-18Twice a month: 6/28, 7/12, 7/26,8/9& 8/23Earn volunteer hours!Are you passionate about libraries and yourcommunity? Apply to join the new teen leadersgroup in collaboration with Fairwood Library,Renton Library, and the Family First CommunityCenter. Members will earn volunteer credit, andhave a voice in programs/events offered at theFairwood Library, Renton Library, Family FirstCommunity Center, and the greater community.May apply by June 27. YOUTH HIP-HOP DANCE BOPS W/FORDRIAS ARTS & PERFORMING Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pmJuly 11th-August 15thFREE4th-12th grade students 5 week commitment required!Youth classes enjoy a 1.5 hour hip hopdance class with choreographer Allan Frias dancingto current and legendary Hip-Hop/R&B.Final dance performance showcase in mid August(OPTIONAL).BACK TO SCHOOL VISION BOARD &MEDITATION PARTY W/ SYLVIA August 22nd, 2:00pm-3:30pmFREETeensDrop-ins accepted!A teen 90-minute workshop for increasingconfidence, self-concept, and emotional capacityto take on the new school year with a sense ofpurpose. This workshop utilizes the physicalmovements of yoga combined with extendedmeditation and self-inquiry (journaling andsharing with other workshop participants) tosupport participants with understandingthemselves and the way they belong in theircommunities.Teens, interested in learning how to sew with aneedle? Join us every Thursday to sew somepillows, fix some stiching, among many otherfun projects!CRAFTS & SEWING W/ ADDISON!www.familyfirstrenton.org

VOLLEYBALL WITH THE FAMILY FIRSTCOMMUNITY CENTER Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:45pmFREEFamilies, Adults, TeensDrop-ins welcomed!Join us at the FFCC for a drop-in time with yourfriends and/or family! COMMUNITY HAIRCUTS W/ ALEXThursdays, 2:00pm-5:30pmJune 27th, July 18th, August 8thFREEPre-register in advance!Sign up for a FREE haircut by a licensed hairdresser.Hair must be washed prior to arrival. Youngchildren and Teens must have their trusted adultsign a liability form before recieving haircut.EXPLORING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEW/ ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CENTERThursdays, 3:00pm-4:00pm June 27th, July 11th, July 25th, August 8th,August 22ndFREEPre-K through 12th, Families & Elders*July 11th modified hrs with special falconpresentation 1:00pm-2:00pm*Connecting with Nature through Plant Care,Wildlife Interaction, Culinary Arts, EnvironmentalAwareness, and Seasonal Celebration: June 27th - Succulent guide: taking care ofindoor plants July 11th - Falconer and bird feeder lesson July 25th - Cookbook: herb pressing andseasoning August 8th - Air quality w Nurturing Roots August 22nd - End of summer celebration 9www.familyfirstrenton.orgIntergenerational:Mixed Ages TIGRIGNA LANGUAGE AND CULTUREAWARENESS W/ SALEM SCHOOLSERVICES Tuesdays and Fridays, 3:00pm-5:50pmJune 25th-August 16th FREEAges 5-18All backgrounds welcomed!Our program emphasis is placed on listeningcommunication, comprehension, speaking,reading, and writing the language of Tigrigna. Students are introduced to the culture of Eritrea-speaking counties through visitors, video,pictures of cultures. Practice songs, dances, andmoral values of the culture and country.THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PLANTS W/SWANSON NURSERY Thursdays and Fridays, 3:00pm-4:00pm July 12th & 25th, and August 22nd FREEPre-K through 12th, Families & EldersExplore the wonderful world of indoor and outdoorplants. Participants will learn about plants, how tocare from them, and how important they are tohumans and other organisms.-Class #1 Indoor plants: Choosing the right plantfor your space and caring for indoor potted plants.Each participant will be able to take home a smallindoor plant and pot. -Class #2 Culinary herbs: Best herbs to grow inpots, how to care for herbs, and cooking with herbs.There will tentatively be a cooking demonstrationwith Environmental Science Center and samples.Each participant will be able to take home a smallherb and pot. -Class #3 Pollinators

10www.familyfirstrenton.orgIntergenerational:Mixed Ages GENTLE YOGA W/ SYLVIA Tuesdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm-5:45pm June 25th-August 27th FREETeens, Adults, Seniors Drop-ins available!* June 25th modified class hrs 2:00pm-3:00pm*Gentle flows for all bodies. A moment to unwindand develop skill. Beginner and Golden YogiFriendlyECO POWER YOGA W/ SYLVIA Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:00pmJune 27th-August 29th$15.00/drop-in or $100.00/quarter Pre-register in advanceAdults, Seniors, Intermediate students A slow and steady vinyasa to build subtle powerand strength. Return to your self. Intermediate+SUMMER FITNESS BOOTCAMP W/NANCIFY DANCE & FITNESS Fridays, 10:00am-11:00am July 12th-August 30th FREEAdults, Seniors, and Teens (14+)Drop-ins available!A one hour Fitness class/ Bootcamp class. This is a fitness class for any level from Beginnerto advanced. This class will be a circuit trainingstyle class that will incorporate a warm up, andthen specific exercises to target both lower andupper body. Stretching and a cool down.BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE THEATREDANCE CLASS W/ NANCIFY DANCE &FITNESS Fridays, 11:15am-12:30pmJuly 12th-August 30th FREETeens, Adults, Seniors Dance sneakers, ballet slippers or jazz flatsare ideal but not necessary. Drop-ins available!This is a Theatre Dance class to learn how tomove and dance to Theatre music andContemporary music. It will incorporate astandard Jazz dance warm up, movements acrossthe floor and then will culminate in learningChoreography/ a dance routine each class toeither theatre music or contemporary music. Wewill work on mastering movement in theBroadway style and learning to find the characterwithin the story of each dance routine. SUMMER FIRST FRIDAY W/ THEGATHERING CHURCH Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm August 2ndFREEAdults, Seniors, Young Children, Teens Pre-register advance!Join The Gathering Church for an early afternoonof lunch, games, and fun activities for all ages! Register in advance on MyActiveCenter to ensurethere is enough food for participants inattendance!