With the aid of the Torch Club, Wakeman staff and Program Director Ruben Goodwin, Wakeman will host its fifth Dodgeball Tournament. Members are asked to gather a team of five or six players (single players will be placed on a team). Players will participate in a round-robin double elimination tournament, which will take place in the Warren Gymnasium. To register for the tournament, please fill out a registration form beginning October 7th. All participants will receive a t-shirt and have pizza and drinks. The tournament will be held on November 4th from 11:00am-2:00pm.

The national health society recommends that children get 60 minutes of exercise a day. What better way than getting involved in sports? Through this program the children will learn new sports as well as playing some old favorites such as Basketball, Wiffle Ball, Speed ball, dodge ball and other exciting games. Classes will be held September 19th-October 24th from 4:00pm5:15pm. Registration begins August 26th.

Instructional classes are offered to 8th graders only. The physical maturity of students younger than that is not recommended to train with weights. This session will cover proper lifting techniques and workout methods on the machines in the weight room. The class will also feature a discussion portion on the benefits of a healthy diet and good nutrition. Students only need to attend one of the sessions to be qualified to work out in the weight room during open hours. Session I will take place September 17th from 4:15pm-5:15pm. Session II will take place October 22nd from 4:15pm-5:15pm.

This is an instructional class for 8th-10th graders who are interested in taking the next step in weight training. If your child is considering playing a winter or spring sport than this is the kind of motivational class they’ll want! Members will learn how to train every major muscle group in the body as well as the best ways to go about it. Participants will not just learn the proper ways of weight lifting, but they will also learn how to build and maintain muscle. Classes will be held Thursdays from September 25th – November 6th from 4:00pm-5:30pm. No class on October 9th! Registration begins September 2nd.

Wakeman Boys and Girls is offering members in 6th-8th grade the opportunity to be a part of a Health, Fitness and Running Club. The club focuses on getting members in shape and maintaining their fitness levels. An instructor will teach members how to get in shape by providing a variety of fitness activities, healthy nutritional guidelines and running programs. Members will set goals, in which they will keep track of as they progress through the sessions. Members will improve their self-confidence and self-esteem. Other Wakeman staff members and volunteers will assist in a hardworking, but fun venture promoting healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Classes will be held Tuesdays from 3:45pm-5:00pm and Saturdays 12:00pm-1:30pm.

Classes are from: September 23rd-November 18th (Tuesdays) No class on September 30th, November 4th or 11th–September 27th-November 15th (Saturdays).

This fall Wakeman will be offering a class for 6th-8th grade girls taught by Certified Yoga instructor Nicky Wills that will focus on improving strength and posture, breathing fully and reducing stress, increasing focus and energy, building strength, developing stamina and raising confidence and ability for all sports. This class will focus on having fun in a relaxed environment while learning how to utilize your body to its full potential. Class will be held Mondays, November 3rd-December 8th from 5:45pm6:45pm.

Under the guidance of the Triple Play Sports Club members, Wakeman is offering an after school program for girls in 3rd-5th grade. The girls will come down after school and participate in homework time where they will be assisted by high school members of the Triple Play Club, sport games such as basketball, dodge ball, capture the flag and other favorites. They will also be given snack, participate in arts and crafts and gameroom tournaments. The After School Club will meet on Tuesdays beginning September 16th –October 28th from 3:30pm-6:00pm. No class 9/30. Registration begins August 20th.

Under the guidance of the Triple Play Sports Club members, Wakeman is offering an after school program for boys in 3rd-5th grade. The boys will come down after school and participate in homework time where they will be assisted by high school members of the Triple Play Club, sport games such as basketball, dodge ball, capture the flag and other favorites. They will also be given snack, participate in arts and crafts and gameroom tournaments. The After School Club will meet on Mondays beginning September 15th –October 20th from 3:30pm-6:00pm. Registration begins August 20th.