Marsh Creek Programs

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Be Active!

Basketball Skills Development

Sundays, 3-4 p.m., Ages: 5-15, Cost: $5
To help members development, this instruction will focus on various fundamental skill areas. These beginner to intermediate sessions are a great way to start if you are new to the sport or have little experience in the game of basketball.

Barre-Pilates Fusion

Thursdays, 8-9 a.m., Ages: 18+, Cost: $10 per class or $40/$55 per month
This class combines the best of Barre and Mat Pilates. Exercise will strengthen and lengthen muscles with a particular focus on the core. This low-impact workout is done to the beat of the music and movements will target the entire body.

smALL Stars Toddler Sports

Tuesdays, 10:15 - 11 a.m., Ages 3-6, Cost: $41/$56 per month
Introduce your future all-star to various sports in this fun and engaging look at sports for preschoolers. Your child will learn the basics of different sports while developing hand-eye coordination, listening skills, good sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Soul Line Dance & Get Fit Class Advanced

Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Ages: 16 and older, Cost: $7
This line dance class is for individuals who have previously taken Soul Line Dance classes and would like to advance their skills. Advanced Soul Line Dance is taught at a faster pace than the beginner pace. Come prepared to move, sweat and have fun!

Youth Winter Basketball

Days and Time Vary, Ages: 11-12, Cost: $51/$66
Youth Winter Basketball registration is October 1-14. The Little League is competitive league play. Fundamentals of basketball play are strongly encouraged and taught. Positive sportsmanship is strongly encouraged by spectators, coaches, and players. This league does keep score and records of wins and losses are kept. Also, there is postseason tournament play. Volunteer coaches are needed who enjoy basketball, want to teach youth, and to help develop league participants' skills and knowledge of basketball. League Age is determined by participant's age on August 31, 2024.

Be Creative!

Santa's Workshop and Crafts

Monday, Dec. 2, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Ages: 6-9, Cost: $8
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Ages: 3-5, Cost: $8
Come work in Santa's Workshop by creating toys, crafts, and more!

Mixed Media Sketchbook fun!

Thursdays, Sept. 5 - Oct. 24, 6 - 8 p.m., Ages: 16 +, Cost: 215
Are you a creative person or someone who appreciates art but haven't begun your own creative journey? Perhaps you're an artist who needs a motivational jumpstart. If you're ready to explore new art-making and have fun in the process this course was designed for you! Each week you will receive instruction on specific methods and art elements/design principles to produce art in your own sketchbook using different art mediums and techniques. Ready to start this sketchbook journey? I hope to see you! Class fee includes a sketchbook!

Drum it Up!

Tuesdays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 29, 10-11 a.m., Ages: 16+, Cost: $81/$96
No prior musical experience is required. Join this class to experience firsthand the excitement of live drumming. If you are a total beginner, or have a musical background, this is the class for you. All hand drums will be provided or bring your own. If you want to drum, let's get started! Please note that this course is intended for beginner students.

Get Outside!

Backyard Orchard Management

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 4-5:30 p.m., Ages: 16+, Cost: $10
Do you have a fruit tree that refuses to produce fruit? Have you always dreamed of having your own orchard? Do you have an interest in learning more about how to grow fruit trees in an urban backyard? If any of these apply to you, sign up for our Backyard Orchard Management series for a hands-on take on orchard care.

Cool Season Lawn Care

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6:15 - 8 p.m., Ages: 16+, Cost: $10
Have you ever wondered how to get your lawn to look lush and green? Have you ever looked at a bag of fertilizer wonder what 20-20-20 means? How do you know if you need to add lime to your soil? When do you apply fertilizer, grub preventative, pre-emergent, and fungicide? When is the right time to aerate your lawn? All these questions, and more, will be answered in this class. This class will focus on cool season lawns (Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass) only.

TACO Week: Garden and Orchard Scavenger Hunt

Sept. 23 -29, Ages: 3+, Cost: Free
This scavenger hunt is a part of "Take A Child Outside" (TACO) Week! Visit Marsh Creek Community Center to receive your official scavenger hunt materials and head out to the Garden and Orchard to find everything listed. Registration is required for this event. Be sure to wear clothing that can get dirty!

Try something new!

Without Series: Fun, social classes for toddlers!

Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Ages: 3-6, Cost: $8
Beach without the Ocean - Sept. 4
Cook without a Kitchen - Oct. 2
Color without Crayons - Nov. 6
Frozen without Snow - Dec. 4

Let's Ride: An Introduction to Bike Riding

Mondays, Sept. 9-30, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Ages: 3-5, Cost: $41/56
Sign your child up for this introduction to bike riding using Strider Balance Bikes. Taught by Certified Strider Bike Instructors, this class will go through the basics of bike riding, including safety, and will get your child more comfortable with peddling by the end of the four-week class. Participants should come wearing comfortable clothes for biking (including athletic shoes) and bring a helmet. The class will be held indoors. Parents should plan to stay for the entire class. The last 15 minutes will be used for a "free ride" with parents.

Balloon Animal Making for Teens

Thursday, Oct. 10, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Ages: 12-17, Cost: $10
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a balloon animal? Come to this beginner class to learn the basics of balloon animal making. Examples include dog, elephant, flower, etc.

Marsh Creek Community Day

Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ages: All, Cost: Free
Marsh Creek is welcoming all community members to come out and join in on the fun for our first annual Community Day! We'll have program demonstrations, cultural experiences, food demonstrations, arts and crafts, activities, athletics signing day, and The Raleigh Firebirds will be on site for a 3v3 tournament!

Mental Health First Aid

Saturday, Sept. 14, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Ages: 15+, Cost: $95
The Adult Mental Health First Aid curriculum includes 2 hours of online self-paced pre-work, which can be completed at any point after registration up to the Friday before the instructor-led session. The instructor-led session is an 8-hour day with a 15-minute morning break, a 30-minute lunch, and a 15-minute afternoon break. Typically, the instructor-led session starts at 8:30 A.M. ET and ends at 4:30 P.M. ET. Learners must also complete some follow-up work in order to receive their certificate. This generally takes about 30 minutes to complete and can be completed at any time following the instructor-led session.

Nursing Mothers of Raleigh

Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 7 - 9 p.m., Ages: 18+, Cost: Free
We offer answers to questions and basic information classes with demonstrations: Breastfeeding Q and A, Preparation and Getting Started, Starting Solids, Weaning, Supporting Your Partner, Understanding Your Baby's Cues, How Breastfeeding Changes As Your Baby Grows, etc.

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 - 11 a.m., Ages: 3-6, Cost: $10
Ahoyyyyy Mateys! Your little swashbucklers will play themed games, create crafts, and then will head out on an adventure to find hidden treasure at Marsh Creek Park. Each participant will receive his or her own pirate treasures along the way. Little pirates are encouraged to dress up for this program, but clothes should be comfortable for exploring the park.

All things Pumpkin!

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 10 - 11 a.m., Ages: 3-6, Cost: $10
Go big or gourd home! All things pumpkins will have your little one learning, painting, and seeing all the things you can do with pumpkins. Be sure to carve out a little time for us this fall! Please come dressed to be active and get dirty.

SRIS Cooking

Select Wednesdays, September - December, Ages: 13 +, Cost: $21/$36
Come cook with us! This program is designed to meet the needs of teens and adults with disabilities. We will teach the basics of menu planning, kitchen safety, how to read a recipe, and basic kitchen skills needed to prepare various dishes. Each week, participants can take home the dish they have prepared. Please notify us of any food allergy or dietary restriction at the time of registration. Participants must be able to work in small group settings of 1 staff to 4 participants, manage personal care with minimal assistance and follow basic rules of safety and interaction. Individuals who require more support may attend with a personal assistant, please call SRIS at 919-996-2147 for more information.