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Oyster Gardening
Learn to cultivate these seafood gems! ADULTS & YOUTH AGES 16+ Discover the fun and satisfaction of cultivating your own oyster garden on your beach. Learn about suitable beaches, gear, oyster types, and health and environmental considerations. You will assemble gear for your garden and receive oyster seed to begin growing oysters. The 3-day class will include a visit to an oyster garden and classroom time. Gardening experience is very helpful and will help you understand the attention required to…
Find out more »Canine Nosework
HUMANS AGE 16+; DOGS AGE 4+ MONTHS (OR ALL VACCINATIONS COMPLETED) This fast–growing dog sport teaches you how to encourage and develop your dog’s amazing natural scenting ability by using its desire to hunt and its love of food, toys, and exercise. This exciting detection style activity is appropriate for dogs of any age, breed, or physical ability and handlers of all ages and abilities. Each dog works separately, one at a time, so this is a class for dogs…
Find out more »Canine Good Citizen
Charm school for your dog! Do you wish your dog were more courteous? Or better behaved in public? Learn how to teach your dog good manners using the power of positive reinforcement and games you’ll both enjoy. We’ll work on polite greetings, loose leash walking, being handled, and meeting strangers, with an emphasis on self-control, patience and cooperation. Prepare your dog to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, learn how to address problem behaviors and teach a few cute…
Find out more »Indoor Pickleball
ADULTS Pick up a paddle and try a new sport! Due to popular demand, we’re bringing you one of the fastest growing sports in the nation, Pickleball. This fun and social game was created on Bainbridge Island, and is described as a combination of ping-pong, tennis, and badminton. Played on a badminton-sized court with a low net, it uses whiffle balls and paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast paced, competitive game…
Find out more »Canine Sports Sampler
Old dogs, new tricks. HUMANS AGE 16+ and DOGS 6+ MONTHS*, BEGINNERS Dogs, like people, love to learn new things at any age of their lives, with all the same benefits: mental stimulation, physical exercise, increased confidence and the joys of cooperating with a valued partner. This is the golden age of dog sports with more ways than ever before to deepen your bond, have fun, and earn titles and ribbons. This class will give you a taste of Parkour,…
Find out more »Canine Games in the Park
Summer Games in the Park HUMANS 16+; DOGS, 6+ MONTHS, BEGINNERS Try a fresh approach to training and entertaining your dog: playing games in the park. How fast is your dog’s recall? Can you call it away from a caged ham? Interested in teaching your dog to negotiate an obstacle course? Want to improve its public manners? We’ve designed a variety of games to educate and entertain while embracing the best practices of positive reinforcement dog training: short sessions, high…
Find out more »Clam Digging 101
Diggin’ for Dinner ADULTS Get out of your shell at this informational and hands-on workshop on clamming in our area. Learn about gear, harvesting regulations, where to go, and practical instructions. Sample steamed clams and enjoy the beach at low tide. You’ll take home your clam harvest (health conditions permitting), a clam measuring tool, and yummy recipes for serving up your finds. Each person will need to bring shoes that can get wet and sandy, a 2+ gallon watertight container,…
Find out more »Youth Spring Tennis
GRADES 2-8 Learn and practice the basic strokes of tennis and be playing points within just a few sessions! The focus is on developing good technique and having lots of fun–sportsmanship is always taught and modeled! Players of all abilities are welcome. Grades 6-8 will learn singles and doubles strategy. Loaner racquets and all equipment will be provided. Location: SWHS Tennis Courts. Instructor: Alex Foode alexfoode@gmail.com Min 4/Max 8 GRADES 2-4 Tue/Thu | May 29–Jun 28 | 4:00-4:40pm | $60…
Find out more »Adult Tennis Lessons
ADULTS & YOUTH 16+, BEGINNERS These beginner tennis lessons are designed to introduce adults to the fundamentals of tennis in a fun and energetic format. Meet other tennis players for a summer of tennis play! Lessons held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1 hour, total of 8 lessons. Participants need to provide their own tennis racquet, though some loaners are available, should dress appropriate for the weather, and bring a water bottle. Location: SWHS Tennis Courts. Instructor: Alex…
Find out more »Reactive Dog Clinic
Adults Work with your dog to gain confidence in social interactions. Join us for this opportunity to work with others who also own reactive dogs, to gain confidence, calm, and capability. Teach your dog (and yourself) the self-confidence, and the skills needed, to relax, focus, and enjoy being around others - people, dogs, other animals and activities. We reserve the right to restrict any dog’s participation for any reason, for the safety of other dogs and participants. *** Please bring…
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