Winter Programming
January 6 — March 2, 2024
Arts, Culture, Recreation, Education, Sports
Commitment to Financial Assistance We understand that the costs associated with participation can be significant and prohibitive for some families and individuals. In light of this, we are dedicated to providing scholarships for those in need, aimed at making our offerings accessible to all, irrespective of income level. Email lea@kenancenter.org, call 716-433-2617, or stop in for more information, thank you!
Look inside for awesome classes & clinics! Once you found your interests, scan here with your phone camera to start registering!
Volleyball
TUESDAYS
Our volleyball clinic, run by Lea Sobieraski, covers the skills, rules, and strategies of the sport that a Lockportian invented! Passing, setting, attacking, and positioning are some of the skills we develop in young athletes. This fun and engaging clinic can foster a love for this great sport! Ages 5-7 • 5-5:45pm • $80 - Arena
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Ages 8-10 • 6-6:55pm • $100 - Arena Ages 11-14 • 7-8pm • $100 - Arena
Foal Soccer (Ages 3 & 4) Our 3- and 4-year old programs are designed to introduce your child to the wonderful world of soccer in a fun and engaging way. Through age appropriate activities and games, your child will learn basic soccer skills, develop motor and social skills, and build confidence and teamwork. Jason Quinones is your instructor. Age 3 • 5-5:40pm • $80 - Annex Age 4 • 5:45-6:30pm • $80 - Annex
Colt Soccer - Training (Ages 5 & 6) This session of soccer will be strictly skills, drills, and fun! There will be no set teams; participants will sharpen their soccer skills through structured stations, small-sided games, and fun activities. Jason Quinones is your instructor. Ages 5-6 • 6:35-7:30pm • $100 - Annex
Acting Classes
Unleash your creativity and learn the basics of acting, such as voice projection, body language, improvisation, and character development. Acting classes are great for boosting confidence, communication, and teamwork skills! Ages 5-7 • 5:30-6:10pm • $80 - Taylor Theater Ages 8-11 • 6:15-6:55pm • $80 - Taylor Theater Ages 11-14 • 7-8pm • $100 - Taylor Theater
WEDNESDAYS
Pony Soccer - Training (Ages 7-8) This session of soccer will be strictly skills, drills, and fun! There will be no set teams; participants will sharpen their soccer skills through structured stations, small-sided games, and fun activities. Jason Quinones is your instructor. Ages 7-8 • 5-5:55pm • $100 - Arena
Expressive Mindfulness Art (Ages 8+) This class combines mindfulness and art to cope with emotions and stress. Each session includes meditation, breathing, journaling, exercises, and grounding techniques. Students will use art materials such as paint, ink, clay, and others to express themselves. This class is easy, suitable for all ages, and family-friendly. Taught by Jess Tomaino Ages 8+ • 5-6pm • $100 - Taylor Theater 2
WEDNESDAYS Track And Field This program is designed to introduce the fundamentals of track and field events, fostering physical fitness, teamwork, and a love for the sport. Through expert coaching, hands-on training, and fun games, participants will build confidence and lay the foundation for athletic growth. Miles Patterson is your instructor. Ages 5-7 • 5-5:45pm • $80 - Annex Ages 8-11 • 6-6:45pm • $80 - Annex Ages 11-14 • 7-7:45pm • $80 - Annex
Mustang Soccer - Training (Ages 9-10)
This session of soccer will be strictly skills, drills, and fun! There will be no set teams; participants will sharpen their soccer skills through structured stations, small-sided games, and fun activities. Jason Quinones is your instructor. Ages 9-10 • 6-6:55pm • $100 - Arena
Painting, Pastels, & Pop Art (Ages 10+) Learn the basics of acrylic painting techniques, uses of oil and chalk pastels, study popular trending art pieces of yesterday and today, then apply those techniques and ideas into mixed media artworks of your own. Taught by Jess Tomaino. Ages 14+ • 6:30-8pm • $125 - Taylor Theater
Stallion Soccer - Training (Ages 11-14) This session of soccer will be strictly skills, drills, and fun! There will be no set teams; participants will sharpen their soccer skills through structured stations, small-sided games, and fun activities. Participants can access our field on Saturday mornings if they’d like to put in additional time. Jason Quinones is your instructor. Ages 11-14 • 7-7:55pm • $100 - Arena
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Adult Open Soccer Play soccer with your friends or join a pick-up game. No matter your skill level, you’ll have fun and exercise at your own pace! 8-10pm • $5 per night Location: Arena
Mixology 21+ Learn how to craft delicious cocktails with our mixology class for adults. You will discover the secrets of mixing, shaking, and stirring drinks like a pro. Whether you want to impress your friends, spice up your date night, or just have fun, this four week class is for you. If you missed our previous session, don’t worry! We’ll cover all the same material. Cheers! 7:30-9pm at the Kenan House • $125
THURSDAYS Creative Art (Ages 3-5) Give your little one a fun and supportive outlet for their creativity! Through various hands-on artistic methods, your child will not only encourage creativity, but they’ll also improve their motor skills, social skills, and have fun doing it! Ages 3-5 • 12-12:45pm • $80 - Taylor Theater
Flag Football (Ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-14) This program emphasizes player development through game-like situations, offering participants a comprehensive introduction to the sport’s fundamentals. Through a blend of skill-focused training sessions and simulated game scenarios, kids will hone their techniques, strategic understanding, and teamwork. Jason Quinones is your instructor. Ages 5-7 • 5-5:55pm • $100 - Annex Ages 8-10 • 6:05-7:05pm • $100 - Arena Ages 11-14 • 7:10-8:25pm • $120 - Arena
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Music
THURSDAYS
Classes use music to boost language skills, confidence, social-emotional skills, and self-control by introducing music notation and different genres of music. Children participate in ensembles while improving their problem-solving and pre-literacy skills. Ages 3-5 • 5:30-6:10pm • $80 - Kenan House Ages 6-8 • 6:15-7:15pm • $100 - Kenan House
Lacrosse (Ages 5-7 & 8-11) Come out and learn the basics of lacrosse! The clinic will focus on the basics of passing, catching, shooting, dodging, picking up ground balls and game fundamentals. This will be a fun and exciting way to be introduced to the growing sport of lacrosse. The Lockport Lacrosse Association is back to lead this clinic and help grow the sport of Lacrosse. All you need is a stick! Ages 8-11 will be on the big field. Ages 5-7 • 6-7pm • $100 - Annex Age 8-11 • 5-6pm • $100 - Arena
STEAM With Legos Join our LEGO club and discover how fun STEAM can be! You will use LEGO bricks to create and learn about science, technology, engineering, and math with the help of our friendly instructors from the Challenger Learning Center. Each session will explore a different STEM topic, so you can be creative and learn new skills every time. Grades 1-4 • 5-6pm • $100 - Taylor Theater
Coding With Legos 2.0 Building on our previous class, this coding unit uses motorized LEGO models and simple programming to spark elementary students’ curiosity in science and engineering. Students will learn coding literacy, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. WeDo 2.0 is a “hands-on, minds on” learning solution that empowers students to explore real-life problems and find solutions.
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Grades 2-4 • 6:30-7:30pm • $100 - Taylor Theater
FRIDAYS Creative Play (Ages 3-5) This 8-week program is for young children who love to explore, create, and play. It uses stories, music, movement, games, and more to foster imagination, physical and social skills, and a joy for learning in a supportive environment. 12-12:45pm • $80 - Annex
Baseball
SATURDAYS
Grasp the fundamentals of baseball! The program emphasizes skills such as throwing, catching, batting, base running, and understanding the rules of the game. Focus on refining techniques, developing strategies, and understanding the nuances of the game. This program aims to foster a love for the game, sportsmanship, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment in each participant. Nick Abramson is your instructor. Ages 5-7 • 9-10am • $100 - Arena Ages 8-11 • 10:30-11:25am • $100 - Arena Ages 12-14 • 11:30am-12:30pm • $100 - Arena
Tennis Join Coach Brandon Reid as he returns to run our tennis clinic for ages 5-14! Young players learn the basics of tennis and have fun doing it! With games, drills, and matches, hone your tennis skills in a supportive and friendly environment! Ages 5-7: 10-10:45am • $100 - Annex Ages 8-10: 9-9:55am • $100 - Annex Ages 11-14: 11am-12pm • $100 - Annex
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Master Schedule at a Glance 7
Mon
Tues
Wed
Volleyball Ages 5-7
Track & Field Ages 5-7
5-5:45pm
5-5:45pm
Foal Soccer: 3 YO
5-5:40pm
Pony Soccer 5-5:55pm
Volleyball Ages 8-10
Youth Art Ages 8-14
6-6:55pm
5-6pm
Acting Ages 5-7 5:30-6:10pm
Track & Field Ages 8-11
Foal Soccer: 4 YO
Mustang Soccer 6-6:55pm
5:45-6:30pm
The Acres program has been made possible by support of the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust
6-6:45pm
Acting Ages 8-11 6:15-6:55pm
Painting Pastels & Pop
Colt Soccer 6:35-7:30pm
Stallion Soccer 7-7:55pm
Acting Ages 11-14 7-8pm
Track & Field Ages 11-14
Volleyball Ages 5-7
Mixology 21+ 7:30-9pm
7-8pm
6:30-8pm
7-7:45pm
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Creative Art Ages 3-5
Creative Play Ages 3-5
12-12:45pm
12-12:45pm
Baseball Ages 5-7
Lacrosse Ages 8-11
5-6pm
9-10am Tennis Ages 8-10
9-9:55am
STEAM w/ Legos 5-6pm
Baseball Ages 8-11
Flag Football Ages 5-7
Tennis Ages 5-7
5-5:55pm
10:15-11:15am
10-10:45am
Music Ages 3-5 5:30-6:10pm
11:30am-12:30pm
Lacrosse Ages 5-7
Tennis Ages 11-14
6-7pm
11am-12pm
Baseball Ages 12-14
Music Ages 6-8 6:15-7:15pm Flag Football Ages 8-10
6:05-7:05pm
Location Color Key
Coding w/ Legos 6:30-7:30pm
Arena
Flag Football Ages 11-14
7:10-8:25pm
Annex Taylor Theater Meeting Room Kenan House
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UPCOMING EVENTS! WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE
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KENAN HOUSE DECORATED
The beautiful Kenan House will be professionally decorated for the holidays! Come see for yourself!
MINI HOLIDAY ACRES
Holiday cocktail-making, charcuterie board making, and a holiday paint & sip! Visit kenancenter.org Holiday vendor fair. Great for finding gifts!
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HOLIDAY MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA
DEC
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PALACE
DEC
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DEC
16-17 FEB
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KAC presents National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. $10 pre-sale, $15 at the door.
WINTERFEST Photos with Santa, Mini-Golf in the Arena, & more!
NIAGARA WINE & BEER A festival celebrating our wineries & breweries!
Spring Acres Begins March 25th
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Annual Appeal 2023-2024 For over 50 years the Kenan Campus has been a place for people to explore new talents together, encouraged to support new interests, and learn the meaning of community. The time is now for you to help ensure this cultural asset is here for future generations. Please donate today to our Annual Appeal to make sure that arts, education, and recreation opportunities are here to stay. From everyone at the Kenan Center, THANK YOU!
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