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TEEN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
TEEN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
Teens are also welcome to enroll in Fitness 365 classes, Innovative Exercise classes and Dean’s Health and Fitness Membership. Find them listed under Adult Programs.
“Fencing”
for ages 8 through adult Min: 8 Max: 17
Location: Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave.
Instructors: Dave and Deb Theriault (US Fencing Association and USFCA recognized)
If you have specific questions on class content, contact Deb Theriault at 724-327-4159 or dtheriault@alltel.net.
Fencing Instructional Classes
Fees: $75.00 for 8 classes $30.00 for equipment rental, if needed.
Tuesdays (8 weeks), April - 8 - June 3 (no Apr. 1 and May 6)
Session C: 6:30 – 7:30 PM ages 8 -12 Max: 17
Session D: 7:45 – 8:45 PM ages 13 – adult Max: 17
FREE Open Fencing for registered students from 7 - 9:15 pm
You must have own equipment (jacket, foil and mask) or pay extra for equipment rental.
All classes are designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced students; fencers are divided by age and
ability in class. When registering, indicate dominant hand and if you have all of your own equipment or
plan to rent.
Fencing is fun and exciting. It develops coordination, strategic thinking and cardiovascular fitness.
Classes cover modern swordplay, rules and bouting. Wear comfortable pants and athletic shoes (NO shorts
or sandals for safety reasons).
Open Fencing Practice Package for experienced fencers ages 13 and up.
Package Fee: $33.00 per session Equipment rental: $30.00 per session, if you do not own your own equipment.
Tuesdays, Apr. 8 - Jun. 3 (no Apr. 1 and May 6) 7 - 9:15 pm
Fencers who are not registered for class can purchase the Open Fencing Practice Package. Cost includes floor
fee for 8 practice sessions (no instruction). Must have own equipment or pay extra for equipment rental.
Electrical scoring setup is available.
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“Li’l Tots Dance & Tumble”
for ages 2- ½ - 5
An experienced instructor will teach structured movement and tumbling in a safe kid and parent friendly atmosphere.
Kids will have a blast as they become more coordinated and confident! Location: Innovative Exercise
(located in Dean’s Health and Fitness Center), Village of Murrysville, Route 22.
Day/Time: Wednesday, 11:30am – 12:15pm (4 weeks)
Session A: Apr. 16 - May 7 Fee: $40
Session B: May 14 - June 4 Fee: $40
Session C: Both A and B discount Fee: $65
“Introduction to Horses and Riding”
for ages 10 through adult (weight limit of 160)
Three Monday nights from 6:30 - 8 pm.
Session A: June 23, 30, July 7
Session B: July 28, August 4, 11
Fee: $110.00 Min: 3 Max: 4
Learn to safely enjoy being around horses and to ride. Course teaches the students horse terminology,
safety precautions, principles of care, proper grooming technique, and basic horse handling skills and
will view a riding demonstration. Students will have hands on experience with horses. The students will
be offered introductory riding classes at each session and will help with tacking and untacking the horses.
This class is an excellent opportunity for the students to gain experience with horses in a closely supervised
setting. The facility has an indoor riding arena so the classes will be held rain or shine. Dress in loose
fitting comfortable pants, sturdy boots and if cool weather wear a jacket or sweater. The boots should have
a heel that is about ½ inch-1 inch tall and that only has a minimal amount of tread on the sole of the boot
(no hiking boots and no sneakers). All riders will use the school’s helmets or can use their own
(with approval of instructor). Parents must attend the first ½ hour of the first lesson of youth class.
Location: Gusty Winds Acres Riding School, Salem Township (only 20 minutes from Murrysville; 10 minutes
from Delmont). Directions will be sent by e-mail after registration.
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“Babysitting Certification Class”
for grades 6 and up
Fee: $45.00 Min: 6 Max: 10
Wednesday, June 25 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Learn the skills and attitudes to be a responsible babysitter as outlined by the American Red Cross.
Course will teach all you need to know and what every parent wants in a competent babysitter, first aid
techniques, and information for making decisions to solve real-life problems. Each student will receive a
babysitting portfolio, book and certificate. Bring lunch and two drinks.
Instructor: Carrie Martin, recreation staff
Location: Municipal Meeting Room (2nd floor next to Murrysville Library), 4100 Sardis Road, Murrysville
“Driver Theory Education Program”
for ages 15 and up
Fee: $125.00 Min: 8 Max: 30
Tuesdays and Thursdays (five weeks for 2 days/week)
Session A (Spring): April 22 - May 22 6 – 9 pm
Location: Room 118, Franklin Regional Senior High School, 4121 Sardis Road
Session B: (Summer): June 17 - July 24 (no class on July 1 or 3) 9 am – Noon
Location: Murrysville Council Chambers, 4100 Sardis Road
Getting ready to get your license or just got it? It is important to be a responsible, defensive driver and to
know PA regulations. Class instruction uses a variety of techniques to train drivers to adjust to today's
driving situations. Student will be issued a "driver education certificate" which is acceptable for insurance
discounts at the completion of the course. This course does not include on the road training.
Instructor: Janet E. Sherid, PA Certified Driving Training School Teacher
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“What About That Car?”
for ages 15 and up Min: 5 Max: 15
Fee: $22.00 ($5.00 from each fee to be donated to Children's Hospital)
Saturday, June 21 9 am – Noon
Get to know about cars! Great class for new and upcoming drivers. Learn what's under the hood; how to check
the fluids, belts and hoses; change a tire; identify noises and recognize problems; read an owner's manual;
communicate with technicians and read a repair order. Parents, this course may save your car engine or radiator
if your teen driver knows what to check and when! (This course is only offered in the summer. It will no
longer be offered during the school year.) Instructors: Cody Downes, certified mechanic.
Location: Murrysville Auto Clinic, 3836 Old William Penn Highway (across from Bob’s Inn)
“S.A.T. Math Prep Course” Max: 12
Two day course to be held the weekend before the test offered on June 7
Fee: $100.00 which includes textbook
Sat., May 31 (8 am - 4 pm) and Sun., June 1 (Noon - 4 pm)
This 12-hour course is designed to help improve math scores for PSAT/SAT. Students will review math
skills and test-taking reasoning strategies. Using PSAT/SAT practice tests, students will be able
to identify problem areas and learn test-taking techniques and decision-making skills regarding which
problems to attempt and which to skip to achieve the highest score. Learn to work smarter, not harder.
Bring a calculator and a lunch and two drinks for Saturday. Instructor, Ronald R. Rometo, is the former
math instructor with Sylvan Learning Center, an adjunct faculty member with WCCC, a private tutor, BA/Math
and BS/Engineering.
Location: Municipal Meeting Room (2nd floor next to Murrysville Library),
Murrysville Municipal Building, 4100 Sardis Road, Murrysville
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Jewelry Classes with Geraldine Florida 
whose work is very unique and classes are popular in the Pittsburgh Area
All classes are for ages 8 though adult
(registered children 12 and under must have a registered adult with them)
Cost of supplies for each class will depend on personal choices of beads and supplies available.
Supply list will be sent by e-mail upon registration. (Approximate cost for each project supplies is $15 - 30
depending on tools needed and supplies chosen)
Location: Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave.
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Discount is available for two registrants from the same family. Check $5.00 discount when registering.
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Design Series: “Fun-damentals of Creating Jewelry”
Learn to fashion your own jewelry to accessorize any outfit. Learn to make a charm bracelet, friendship bracelet,
earrings and more. Discover the Fun-damentals of designing and crafting jewelry using basic, simple and easy
techniques, tips and tricks. Leave each class with unique pieces just for you.
Fee: $189.00 (supplies and tools not included)
Design Series A: All six classes (6 weeks) Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3
Design Series B: All six classes (6 weeks) Tuesdays, July 8 - Aug. 26
“Earrings, Earrings and More Earrings”
Fee: $35.00 (supplies and tools not included)
Session A: Tues., April 29
Session B: Tues., July 8
Create fabulous chandelier earrings, dangle earrings, drop earrings and loops using the simple basic loop techniques.
“Illusion Necklace”
Fee: $35.00 (supplies not included)
Session A: Tues., May 6
Session B: Tues., July 15
Create a fabulous illusion necklace with matching earrings to highlight your favorite outfit using your favorite
beads. Great wedding and prom ideas for casual or formal wear. Learn the basic crimping techniques.
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“Birthstone Crystal Bracelet”
Fee: $35.00 (supplies not included)
Session A: Tues., May 13
Session B: Tues., July 22
Create a cherished crystal bracelet and matching earrings with birthstone colors using the professional crimping
technique.
“Memories Charm Bracelet”
Fee: $35.00 (supplies not included)
Session A: Tues., May 20
Session B: Tues., July 29
Create a memorable charm bracelet and matching earrings using the basic simple jewelry techniques of using chain
and jump rings.
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“Wire Cage Necklace”
Fee: $35.00 (supplies not included)
Session A: Tues., May 27
Session B: Tues., Aug. 5
Create a trendy wire cage necklace and earrings using ready wrapped wire-wrap beads.
“Memory Wire and Stretchy Cord Bracelets”
Fee: $35.00 (supplies not included)
Session A: Tues., June 3
Session B: Tues., Aug. 12
Learn to use memory wire and elastic cord to make novel fun bracelets and earrings to match. Great project and gift
idea for everyone, but especially seniors who have trouble clasping bracelets.
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Hobby Town Classes
“Model Kit Camp”
for ages 8 - 12
Fee: $45.00, includes kit and all needed supplies and tools and tee-shirt
Session A: Mon., Wed., Fri. June 16, 18, 20 9 am - noon
Session B: Mon., Wed., Fri. July 21, 23, 25 9 am - noon
Camper needs no prior experience. Select from one of three pre-selected 1/72nd scale plastic model airplane kits
to build, paint and finish and receive step-by-step instruction.
Location: Hobby Town, Monroeville ( west on Route 22 to the traffic light with Spitzer Toyota on your left and
Giant Eagle / Roomful Express Plaza on your right (Monroeville Plaza). Bear right at light onto Old William Penn
Highway. Turn left at first stop sign into Plaza, Hobby Town will be on your right at the top of the second
entrance)
“Rocket Model Camp”
for ages 8 - 12
Fee: $45.00, includes kit, motors and all needed supplies and tools and tee-shirt
Camper will build, paint and finish an Estes flying model rocket. The program includes an introduction to model
rocketry and step-by-step instruction. The final day campers will meet at a community park (to be selected)
to launch the completed rockets.
Session A: Mon - Thurs.. June 23 - 27 9 am - noon
Session B: Mon - Thurs. . July 28 - 31 9 am - noon
Rain dates for each session are Friday of the same week.
Location: Hobby Town, Monroeville (see directions above with Model Kit Camp) for Mon. - Thurs. and on Friday at a
community park for a blast off.
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“Craft Camp”
for ages 8 - 12
Fee: $45.00, includes all necessary materials and supplies and tee-shirt
Campers will complete a different craft project each day of the week: Decorate a Room Sign, Paint by Number,
Scraper Foil, Ceramic Painting are some of the projects scheduled. All necessary materials, supplies, and
supervised instruction are provided.
Location: Hobby Town, Monroeville (see directions above with Model Kit Camp)
Session A: Mon - Thurs., July 14 - 17 9 am - noon
Session B: Mon - Thurs., Aug. 4 - 7 9 am - noon
“Radio Control Helicopter Training”
Beginner class
for ages 12 though adult
Fee: $30.00
Saturdays, 9 am - Noon
Session A: June 21 and 28
Session B: August 9 and 16
A two-day class that provides the knowledge to fly a remote controlled electric helicopter (Efilte CX2 model
with two rotor beginner unit). Experience flying a unit with instruction on radio controls, proper procedures
and safety precautions.
Location: Hobby Town, Monroeville (see directions above with Model Kit Camp)
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“Radio Control Nitro Cars and Truck - Tuning and Maintaining”
Beginner Class
for ages 12 through adult
Fee: $15.00
Saturdays, 9 am - noon
Session A: June 7
Session B: June 14
Session C: July 26
Session D: Aug. 2
Gain basic knowledge how to maintain and tune a nitro-powered car or truck. Instruction given on radio controls,
proper use and safety precautions. Try out an R/C vehicle. Bring your own, if you own one.
Location: HobbyTown, Monroeville (see directions above with Model Kit Camp)
“Radio Control Plane Training”
Beginner Class
for ages 12 through adult
Fee: 35.00
Saturdays, 9 am - noon
Session A: July 12 and 19
Session B: Aug. 9 and 16
Rain dates are the next day (Sunday)
Two-day class will enable the student to fly remote controlled plane (3-channel, rudder, elevator and throttle).
Fly a unit and be given instruction on the radio controls, proper use and safety precautions. Planes: electric
ParkZone Cessna 210 or Citabria with 15” wingspan.
Location: HobbyTown, Monroeville (see directions above with Model Kit Camp)
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