Programs
Teen Programs
The Moon Parks & Recreation Department is looking for talented individuals to who would like to teach classes at the Robin Hill Center. If you would like to share your talents with the community and teach a class, please contact the parks department at 412-262-1703 or email us at info@moonparks.org.
There are three ways to register for most of our classes:
- You can sign up in person at the park office.
- You can call the Parks office at 412-262-1703 to pay with credit card.
- You may send in a check to our mailing address with the participants name, date of birth, address, phone and e-mail. You will not be officially registered in the class until you receive a confirmation e-mail.
ATHLETICS/FITNESS
Karate: Adults and Children ages 6 and up
Dates: Now thru May 2012
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Times: 6:00 Beginners & 7:00 Advanced
Location: Moon Area High School Wrestling Room
Fee: $45 Moon Residents, Registration is always open. Registration forms can be downloaded from the link below or can be picked up and filled out at class.
Instructor: Ken Wolf
This is a unique karate system tied together to cover all ranges of self-defense. The classes are led by Ken Wolf along with experienced instructors who hold black belts in Okinawan Kenpo and Wa Shu Maudokwan, as well as experience in Law Enforcement and tournaments.
Pilates (Adults & Teens 15+)
Date: Wednesdays Mar 7-April 11 (6 weeks), April 18-May 23 (6 weeks)
6 week sessions
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Location: Robin Hill Center – 949 Thorn Run Rd., Moon Twp.
Cost: $45 Residents/$50 Non-Residents, each session
Instructor: Judy Elias
Moon Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a Pilate’s class. Join our certified instructor, Judy Elias, for Pilates! The exciting benefits of this class are improved posture, weight loss from exercise, a renewed positive sense of self and much more! It is designed for all fitness levels and we ask that you provide a towel/mat to class.
Kardio Hip Hop (Ages 15+ and Adults)
Dates: Wednesdays Feb 29-April 4 (6 weeks), May 2-June 6 (6 weeks)
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Rhema Christian School, 1301 Coraopolis Heights Rd.
Cost: $8 Drop-In Fee – discount for 6 weeks@ $40 Resident/$45 Non-Resident
Instructor: Kam Niskach
Let our instructor’s energy and enthusiasm take your workout to the next level. Our instructor uses today’s hottest music to a design a jam-packed hour of High Intensity Interval training. You’ll be sweating and smiling!
Zumba Fitness
Tuesdays – (Ages 13+ and Adults)
Dates: Feb 21-March 27 (6 weeks), April 3-May 8 (6 weeks)
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Robin Hill Center
Instructor: Marcy King
Thursdays- (Ages 13+ and Adults)
Dates: Feb 23-Mar 29 (6 weeks), April 5-May 10 (6 weeks)
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Moon Township Auditorium
Instructor: Christy Covelli
Cost: $45 Residents/$50 Non-Residents for Tuesday OR Thursday- *$15 Discount Available if participant registers for both Tuesday & Thursday Sessions
Moon Parks and Recreation is sponsoring Zumba classes. They are 6-week sessions that are designed to have fun while you burn calories. Zumba Fitness is a combination of Latin based dance moves; salsa, cumbia, soca, flamenco, samba, hip-hop and more that will really make you sweat! Danced experience is not required.
Yoga Basics (Ages 15+ and Adults)
Date: Mondays March 5-March 26, 2012 (4 weeks)
Time: 10:30-11:30
Location: Robin Hill
Cost: $40 Moon Resident/ $45 Non-residents
Date: Tuesdays April 3-April 24 (4 weeks) & May 8-May 29 (4 weeks)
Time: 7:30-8:30pm
Location: Robin Hill
Cost: $40 Moon residents/$45 Non-residents -per 4 week session
Instructor: Jen Stratakis
Great class for the yoga-curious! Meet our newest instructor, Jen Stratakis, for Yoga Basics. No experience required. If you have ever wanted to try Yoga, this is the course for you. This Yoga class will include poses, breath work and guided relaxation. With regular practice, it can improve lung capacity, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, mental calm and more. Participants should bring a Yoga mat or towel and water to class.
Yoga Workshops (Ages 15+)
Yoga for Headache Relief
Date: Tuesday March 6, 2012
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Moon Township Building
Fee: $15 Moon Residents/$20 non-residents +cost of head wrap
This workshop covers a variety of yoga techniques to manage and minimize the impact of headaches, from sinus headaches to tension headaches and migraines. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
Partner Yoga
Date: Tuesday March 20, 2012
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Moon Township Building
Fee: $25 Moon Residents/$30 non-residents -per couple
Take this unique opportunity to connect with a friend, family member or significant other; together taking your yoga practice to a new level! As you and your partner move through a series of poses, you'll use each other for support, increasing your strength and flexibility in the spirit of nurturing and child-like play. This practice builds trust, communication and understanding on verbal and non-verbal levels. You'll learn to practice enforcing your boundaries and limits in a spirit of compassion. No prior yoga experience is needed, only the willingness to play and connect!
Beginner's Zumba (Ages 13+ and Adults)
Dates: Mondays, March 12-April 23-No class April 9th (6 weeks),
April 30-June 11-No class May 28th (6 weeks)
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Moon High School Fitness Room
Fee: $45 Moon residents/$50 Non-residents
Instructor: Catherine Hollien
This is a 6 week class that is designed to have fun while you burn calories. It is a great way to begin an exercise regime.
Totally Toned (Adults & Teens 15+)
Dates: Mondays March 12-April 23 (No class April 9th)
Times: 7:15-8:15pm
Location: Moon High School Fitness Room
Fee: $45 Moon residents/$50 non-residents
Instructor: Neda Story
This class is designed to help tone your entire body including abs, thighs, back, arms, and glutes. It is appropriate for all fitness levels. Bring hand weights and a mat.
Educational
Driver's Education/Teens
Dates: Fall Session- March 6-April 5, 2012 (Tues and Thurs)
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Moon Township Municipal Building
Cost: $25.00 Moon residents/$30 Non-residents + October Course Fee- $325.00
or March Course Fee- $350
Moon Parks and Recreation is sponsoring Driver's Education Courses. The course will be instructed by the Kennedy School of Driving. Upon successful completion of 30 hours of theory and 6 hours of in-car training, a certificate will be given that is accepted by most insurance companies. Participants must be 16 and have a learner's permit for the on-the-road portion of the program. The course fee is paid to Kennedy School of Driving at the first class.
ART PROGRAMS
Watercolor Painting/Instructor: Doug Brown (Ages 16 +)
Dates: Wednesdays Feb 29-April 4, 2012
Times: 6-8pm
Location: Robin Hill Park
Fee:$110 Moon residents/$120 Non-residents
Instructor: Doug Brown
Each class begins with a short instructor demonstration of watercolor painting in controlled realism style of the subject of the week. Students then choose that subject or any other they prefer to paint from reference photos. All levels of experience are welcome. Subject matter: Still Life, Landscapes, People, Seascapes, Flowers & Cityscapes.
MORE CLASSES COMING SOON!