Beginners will learn basic positions, terminology and barre technique.*

This class session is structured as an introduction to ballet basics with an emphasis on creative movement.*

Students will be introduced to the skills and processes necessary to create a performance. Participants will perform in an original production on November 16 at 3:00 p.m. at the CenterStage at RCC Hunters Woods. Preparing for the production will require additional technical rehearsals during the week of November 11-15. The class meets on Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Students are reminded that class attendance is critical to their success, so please plan schedules accordingly.

Introduction to hip-hop movement with a focus on creativity, flexibility and fun. Instruction is provided to age-appropriate music.*

Students will explore and unlock their imagination using various media such as pastels, watercolor, tempera, colored pencils and much more. Each class session will give participants the freedom to make choices and think about what is visually pleasing to them as an artist, resulting in fun, creative projects.*

The RCC Woodshop is available on specific dates and times during December and January to allow Cub Scouts to work on Pinewood Derby projects. Scouts may register individually with an accompanying parent/guardian. The Woodshop will not be available for Pinewood Derby projects outside of the scheduled times. The Woodshop will host up to six Scouts and six parents/guardians per session. All Scouts and parents/guardians must register and pay.*

Create a holiday-themed design on a sweater using airbrush techniques. No experience necessary. All supplies including sweaters are included in the class fee.

Colvin Run Mill will be decorated for the holidays and ready for its annual candlelight tour. See how families spent the winter months 200 years ago and enjoy some holiday treats. Meet at the main entrance to sign-in. Colvin Run Mill is located at 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA. For directions, call 703-759-2771. Parent/caregiver must fully participate in the activities. This program is not appropriate for children younger than the advertised age range. All children and accompanying adults must register.#

Let's get set for the holidays with some baking. Junior chefs will enjoy creating cookies and other delights with holiday-themed ingredients and flavors. Please note that this program will be unable to accommodate those with food allergies.

The RCC Woodshop is available on specific dates and times from December to January to allow Cub Scouts to work on Pinewood Derby projects. Each Den may register for up to two sessions. A Den must register under the Den Leader's name and pay the flat fee upon registration for a minimum of six participants and a maximum of 12. Parents/caregivers are strongly encouraged to accompany their children to assist with supervision. The Woodshop will not be available for Pinewood Derby projects outside of the scheduled times. Only one Den will be hosted in the Woodshop per scheduled session. Reservations are required; no walk-ins.*

Write and decorate a letter to Santa and "mail" it in our special RCC mailbox. Each child will receive a reply postmarked the North Pole. All supplies will be provided. Parent/caregiver must fully participate in the activities. Free; all children and adults must register. >

Learn to make delicious chocolate candy. Take home prepared chocolates, as well as recipes, tips and ideas for making more of these luscious confections. Please note that this program will be unable to accommodate those with food allergies.*

Participants will mold bite-sized chocolates, learn chocolate writing, prepare buttercream and peanut butter cups, and make rocky road. Each participant will take home chocolates made during class, as well as recipes, tips and ideas for making more chocolates at home. Please note that this program will be unable to accommodate those with food allergies.*

That well-known and "lovable" Grinch is the star for dinner and a movie to ring in the holidays. Cheese pizza and drinks will be provided for dinner, and participants will enjoy Grinch-themed games, stories and a movie accompanied by decaffeinated hot chocolate. This is the perfect opportunity for parents to do some holiday shopping, or just have a date night. This program is not appropriate for children younger or older than the advertised age range.>>

Participants receive tutoring on concepts such as multiplication and division, money, patterns, and fractions. Additionally, tutoring is available about the concepts of decimal number sense, prime and composite numbers, and unit rates for students who want to improve those skills.*