Arlington Community Education

FunDrumz is a full body and brain workout designed to give you a physical, mental, and social experience through basic drumming and movement. We will use exercise balls, buckets, and drum sticks to rock out and jam to our favorite tunes with movement routines that combine cardio, rhythm drumming, age appropriate learning activities, and lots of fun!

Known for its fun games and teamwork-oriented environment, Nathan’s Ninjas is a mix of traditional Kempo Karate with elements of sport karate, tumbling, and grappling. This course will give you a true self-defense perspective, all while having fun and building confidence. Please note: Students who are enrolled in Stratton's A Place to Grow, should enroll in Session 2

P.E. Morning Power is designed to get you physically active before school while having fun with friends. Research has shown that exercise improves executive function and concentration. Get your blood pumping and start your day primed to learn.

Turn any environment into a playground for movement and physical challenge. This course is for students of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, as well as exercises designed to improve general fitness and ensure the long-term practice of parkour. Classes will focus on exploring and moving within one’s environment and will include a number of games, exercises and drills to improve balance, coordination, strength, spatial awareness, and flexibility while having fun. Please note: Saturday classes are entirely outdoors.

This gentle, fun and engaging class weaves stories, songs, and relaxation into the yoga practice. We’ll focus on using our breath to unite our minds, bodies, and hearts, which can reduce anxiety and increase calm centeredness. Intuitive Art involves letting go of preconceptions and what art should be, and allowing intuition to guide your art-making process. Please wear comfortable, stretchy clothing, no jeans. Students may bring their own yoga mat if preferred, but mats (cleaned before use) and all other materials will be provided. There will be no classes on March 17 & 18.

Calling all intermediate-to-advanced running enthusiasts! Embrace the fresh winter air and build fitness in this fun and challenging in-person running program. We will move throughout the entire class with a combination of running and proper dynamic and stagnant stretches, as well as plyometrics and strength circuits to stay strong. Independent running will be encouraged throughout the week to stay fit and on track to meet our goal of running a 5K at the end of the program. Please note: This program is held entirely outdoors and will be canceled only in the case of icy or other unsafe weather conditions. Students must arrive dressed for the cold weather and with proper footwear. Notifications of cancelations will be emailed the evening before.