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Saturday May 18, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM    Learn to Ice Skate @ Power Play Ice Rinks - A Different Skate of Mind - Saturdays (Session 5)
Have fun while learning the fundamentals of ice skating. The Learn to Skate Program is open to individuals of all ages; children through adult.  No previous skating experience is required. Each class consists of a 25-minute group lesson and a 25-minute of a supervised practice session. Students may bring one adult Parent/Guardian on ice during ONLY during their 25 min. practice for a fee.  No siblings or other coaches instead of parent! Skate rental is included in the cost of enrollment.Helmet Rule: children under the age of 7 years are required to wear a bike or hockey helmet.  Power Play Ice Rink does not loan helmets.  You may purchase one in the rink pro-shop."Thursday Tots- Learn to Skate"  this class is set up to teach your 4-6 year olds to learn to ice skate.Adult Learn to Skate Program!"A Different Skate of Mind" - for ages 14 and older.  This program consist of a 45minute supervised practice session each class.  You will learn the basic fundamentals of ice skating in a mature, adult only environment, where no previous skating experience is required.  This is the perfect opportunity to learn the skills and give you the abilities to assist your children when taking your kids ice skating on a local pond or ice skating at the  Rockerfeller Center rink in New York City.  
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Bollywood Fitness Dance Class - Bollywood Fitness Dance Class
Join us for a  intro to Bollywood Fitness Dance class. Enjoy a total workout, combining elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious does of feeling awesome when you leave.   All Fitness levels welcome!LOCATION: Upland Farm Park- The BarnPlease wear sneakers only! (no heals or hard soles) 
 
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    Children's Nature Explorers Classes with the Art of Ecology - Spring Nature Explorers
Spring Nature Explorers Class: April 13 - May 18, 2024 from  10:00AM-11:30AM. What makes this time of year so special? Is it the flowers starting to bloom, the insects emerging, the mammals waking up, the birds singing, or trees leafing out? It's all of the above! During this spring session, all nature explorers will investigate the changing season through their five senses with unique, hands-on outdoor observation. Program is ideal for ages 7-11. $65/child for the entire session. Includes guided & hands-on themed outdoor exploration and a craft or project each week. All materials are provided. Please dress according to the weather - the sessions are held rain or shine. Summer Nature Explorers Class: July 20 - August 24, 2024 from 10:00AM-11:30AM. The sun is bright and warm, the bees are buzzing, the butterflies are flitting from flower to flower! Toads are hopping and the creek is flowing fast. During this summer session, all nature explorers will discover unique adaptations of summer-loving animals; how they adapt to the warm weather, and what they enjoy eating! We will explore the great outdoors through hands-on observation, unique crafts, themed-games, and interactive community science projects. Program is ideal for ages 7-11. $65/child for the entire session. All materials are provided. Please dress according to the weather - the sessions are held rain or shine. Autumn Nature Explorers Class: October 5 - November 9, 2024 from 10:00AM-11:30AM. The leaves have changed from bright green to yellow, orange, and red. The air is crisp, and the birds have started migrating south as the days grow colder. During this fall session, all nature explorers will investigate how plants and animals prepare for the winter through processes called brumation, hibernation, seed dispersal, and more. We will explore the changing plants and animals with interactive nature-hikes, unique crafts, nature journaling, and more! Program is ideal for ages 7-11. $65/child for the entire session. All materials are provided. Please dress according to the weather - the sessions are held rain or shine.
 
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM    Learn to Ice Skate @ Power Play Ice Rinks - Learn to Ice Skate - Saturdays (Session 5)
Have fun while learning the fundamentals of ice skating. The Learn to Skate Program is open to individuals of all ages; children through adult.  No previous skating experience is required. Each class consists of a 25-minute group lesson and a 25-minute of a supervised practice session. Students may bring one adult Parent/Guardian on ice during ONLY during their 25 min. practice for a fee.  No siblings or other coaches instead of parent! Skate rental is included in the cost of enrollment.Helmet Rule: children under the age of 7 years are required to wear a bike or hockey helmet.  Power Play Ice Rink does not loan helmets.  You may purchase one in the rink pro-shop."Thursday Tots- Learn to Skate"  this class is set up to teach your 4-6 year olds to learn to ice skate.Adult Learn to Skate Program!"A Different Skate of Mind" - for ages 14 and older.  This program consist of a 45minute supervised practice session each class.  You will learn the basic fundamentals of ice skating in a mature, adult only environment, where no previous skating experience is required.  This is the perfect opportunity to learn the skills and give you the abilities to assist your children when taking your kids ice skating on a local pond or ice skating at the  Rockerfeller Center rink in New York City.  
 
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM    Learn to Play Ice Hockey @ Power Play Ice Rink - Learn to Play Ice Hockey - Saturdays (Session 5)
We offer a Learn to Play Hockey class that is devoted to enhancing the hockey skills needed to advance players into youth ice hockey.  Our philosophy is to allow the players to develop their hockey skills while growing their love for the game.  Every week the players will work on skating skills, puck skills, and partake in some type of game to keep them coming back for more.   All Participants should be able to skate around the ice without falling, do some type of stop, and be able to move backwards.We recommend all players begin their journey in the Learn to Skate program before beginning ice hockey.Required Equipment: Hockey helmet with cage, elbow pads, cup/pelvic protector, hockey shin pads, ice hockey stick, should pads and hockey pants. Rental skates are provided free of charge for those who need them. See the US Hockey Supply Pro Shop for great deals on equipment.
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Reserved
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Saturdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Saturdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Youth Art Experience (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Reserved
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Introduction to Pickleball Workshops - Intro to Pickleball Workshop (5/18)
Learn how to play America's fastest growing sport - PICKLEBALL. The Next Level Sports instructors will be teaching you the game of Pickleball.  They will teach you the basics of the game.  These workshops are for beginners only.For example: Serving, returns, volleys, dinks, overheads, forehead & backhand shots, cross-courts shots, transitions, understanding the sweet spot on the paddle, learn how to pickleball scoring works, the rules and what is the kitchen. All Pickleball equipment will be provided!(paddles, balls, nets)..$35/ lesson  (Sign up for one or more) Being offered Saturdays, April 6 to September 28, 2024.
 
Sunday May 19, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM    West Bradford Day
 
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM    West Bradford Day
 
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM    West Bradford Day
 
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM    West Bradford Day
 
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM    Spring Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Sundays at Bell Tavern Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
9:25 AM - 10:05 AM    Spring Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Sundays at Bell Tavern Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
10:15 AM - 10:55 AM    Spring Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Sundays at Bell Tavern Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
10:15 AM - 10:55 AM    Spring Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Sundays at Bell Tavern Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM    Spring Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Sundays at East Brandywine Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Pets and Puppies
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Art Workshops (1 day) with Chrysalis Art Center - Pendant Wire Wrapping and Jewelry Art
Clay Monoprinting Workshop with Meredith WakefieldIf you think you can’t draw, you can’t paint or have no artistic ability, this class is for you! Learn how Mitch Lyon’s’ unique printmaking process changed the way clay can be used. You will be working from a slab of clay, adding layers of colored clay slips, pastels, textures and imagery. From this, the monoprints will be pulled. Even if you’ve never worked with clay or know nothing about printmaking, you’ll be excited to learn how to pull your very own clay monoprints. All levels welcome. Leaf Press Clay Wall Hanging or Platter WorkshopCome and create your very own wall hanging or platter imprinted with flowers and leaves of your choice. In this 2 hour workshop you will receive a piece of clay to roll out and arrange foliage on. You will be given underglaze to color the foliage and/or background. Bring your own foliage or use the foliage provided. These pieces can be hung or the edges can be raised to create a food-safe platter. Pieces will be fired and can be picked up once they are fired.Pendant Wire Wrapping Workshop Wire wrapping is a simple but flexible technique that can be applied to jewelry in numerous ways. By learning a few of the rudimentary skills, you can alter and reimagine them into increasingly complex pieces. The materials and tools required are basic, which lends itself well to creating your own designs at home. Wire wrapped jewelry makes for a wonderful gift and is an exciting form of wearable art as unique as the artist. This workshop will walk you step-by-step through various techniques to produce a stunning wire-wrapped pendant.Wool Art Painting Workshop Wool watercolor is an exceptional art where the piece is created by layering dry wool layer by layer onto fabric (not needle felting). This unique technique allows you to create stunning art with 3-D effect, keeping all secrets of creation under the glass. Under the weight of glass these complex layers of wool appear unbelievably vibrant and rich. Working with wool is a meditative process with therapeutic effects where small motor skills exercise, calm down, and relax the nervous system. During the workshop Maria will lead you step by step and help you finish this richly colored artwork- ready to hang! Choose any picture or painting to recreate in wool.
 
12:40 PM - 1:20 PM    Spring Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Sundays at East Brandywine Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Masters and Movements
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Masters of Movement
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Sundays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Sundays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Aakanksha Shah Party
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Monday May 20, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Cardio Fitness with Dance 4 Fitness - Dance Party Mondays
Small Group TrainingLet the instructors from Dance $4 Fitness take your workouts to the next level! Whether you're looking to improve your current fitness abilities, build muscle mass, lose weight or sculpt your physique, these trainers will offer solutions custom fit for you! This class offers Hybrids Group Training so you can join them at the studio or VIA Zoom. they strive to address the prevention of falls and injuries, focus on establishing and maintaining good posture, increased confidence, and emotional wellness with this comprehensive program in a fun supportive community atmosphere.Dance Party MondaysOur Dance Party class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. It begins with full body warm-up and then utilizes simple choreography in a series of fast-paced aerobic dances to get your body going. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body while burning fat. When you dance for fitness, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including: Better heart health and stronger muscles. Join the party!Unlimited Cardio FitnessA full body aerobic workout that utilizes music from around the world that keeps you moving. Tjis class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body                        All indoor classes are held at Lionville School of Dance (11 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341).            
 
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM    Dance Classes for ages 18+ with Victoria J Irey Dance Studio - Beginner Adult Tap (Session 2)
The Victoria Irey Dance Studio is located at: 1233 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA, 19335. Adult Tap Are you looking for a fun way to exercise? Put on those new tap shoes and release that dancing talent! It's a great way to get moving, regulate weight, generate energy, and literally tap your troubles away. Tap shoes required. 
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - Beaver Creek After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - Brandywine Wallace After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Pottery for All (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Introduction to Painting
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
Tuesday May 21, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Beginner Yoga Stretch - Beginner Yoga Stretch- Tuesdays (Spring)
Beginner Yoga Stretch classes involve gentle and easy stretching, strengthening and balancing. These classes are a wonderful way to relax and sooth the body, mind and spirit. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Class is available twice a week (tues & thurs) for 6 weeks for $192 OR once a week (tues or thurs) for 6 weeks for $96.
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Adult Open Pottery (Spring # 2) Tuesdays
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - West Bradford After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School programs with Snapology (ages 5-15) - Amusement Park Engineering
Amusement Park EngineeringWe bet your child loves going to amusement parks, but have they ever thought about the science that goes into building those rides and the people who are responsible for designing them? In Snapology’s ,amusement Park Engineering class, students will become engineers of their own amusement park rides and will learn the core physics and engineering concepts used to make a ride thrilling!AttackBotsWhile working with a partner to solve the various challenges, your students will be challenged to understand how to effectively utilize a sensor, and how different mechanical components can alter power and speed of their machine. They will learn how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with a little practice!Jedi MastersMotivated to become Jedi like the heroes in the movies? Students will learn to concentrate on mastering the Force, appreciating the use of teamwork to build battle drones and AT-Walkers. Students will make their very own lightsaber and use it in battle!We need 6 children registered to run any of these programs!
 
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - Bradford Heights After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Afterschool Art Experience (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Spring Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Tuesdays at Kerr Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Body Sculpting with Weights & Bands with Julie Seville, Lifetime Fitness - Body Sculpting with Weights & Bands, Tuesdays - Spring
Enjoy the convenience of exercising in the comfort and privacy of your own home or when traveling! Online classes provide personalized instruction and variety while saving time and commuting costs. This effective combination of exercises using hand-held weights, resistance bands and classic floor work routines will rev up your metabolism, build energy, strengthen your bones and reduce the risk of disease. You'll improve muscle tone and strength, burn fat and increase flexibility and balance.Bring a mat, towel, water and hand-held weights (3 to 5 pounds). Resistance bands may be purchased from the instructor for $7 (shipping is included).
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Let's Draw Tuesday (Spring #2)
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
Wednesday May 22, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Basic Beginner Barre/Pilates - Basic Beginner Barre (Spring)
Basic Beginner Barre/Pilates includes easy strengthening and toning exercises done at the ballet barre and in the center of the studio. Balancing exercises and some basic ballet moves are included. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Please bring a yoga mat, yoga straps and a slightly deflated ball to class. 
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Wednesday (Spring#2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Wednesdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - East Ward After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - Lionville Elementary After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School programs with Snapology (ages 5-15) - Amusement Park Engineering
Amusement Park EngineeringWe bet your child loves going to amusement parks, but have they ever thought about the science that goes into building those rides and the people who are responsible for designing them? In Snapology’s ,amusement Park Engineering class, students will become engineers of their own amusement park rides and will learn the core physics and engineering concepts used to make a ride thrilling!AttackBotsWhile working with a partner to solve the various challenges, your students will be challenged to understand how to effectively utilize a sensor, and how different mechanical components can alter power and speed of their machine. They will learn how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with a little practice!Jedi MastersMotivated to become Jedi like the heroes in the movies? Students will learn to concentrate on mastering the Force, appreciating the use of teamwork to build battle drones and AT-Walkers. Students will make their very own lightsaber and use it in battle!We need 6 children registered to run any of these programs!
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Youth Ceramics (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Reserved
 
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Spring Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Wednesdays at Broad Run Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Spring Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Wednesdays at Broad Run Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Thursday May 23, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM    Adult Tennis Clinics with Justin DePietropaolo - Adult Tennis Thursday Morning Clinic
Adult Tennis Clinics:Adult classes focus on instruction, drills, stroke development and strategies to help players take their game to the next level.  All tennis clinic's are 6-week programs.Level of Play: Players should have some prior tennis experience in order to participate. Players will need to provide their own racquet.Instructor: Justin DePietropaolo  (Downingtown High School - East and West Men's and Women's Tennis Coach)
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Beginner Yoga Stretch - Beginner Yoga Stretch- Thursdays (Spring)
Beginner Yoga Stretch classes involve gentle and easy stretching, strengthening and balancing. These classes are a wonderful way to relax and sooth the body, mind and spirit. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Class is available twice a week (tues & thurs) for 6 weeks for $192 OR once a week (tues or thurs) for 6 weeks for $96.
 
1:40 PM - 2:30 PM    Learn to Ice Skate @ Power Play Ice Rinks - Learn to Ice Skate - Tots Session 5
Have fun while learning the fundamentals of ice skating. The Learn to Skate Program is open to individuals of all ages; children through adult.  No previous skating experience is required. Each class consists of a 25-minute group lesson and a 25-minute of a supervised practice session. Students may bring one adult Parent/Guardian on ice during ONLY during their 25 min. practice for a fee.  No siblings or other coaches instead of parent! Skate rental is included in the cost of enrollment.Helmet Rule: children under the age of 7 years are required to wear a bike or hockey helmet.  Power Play Ice Rink does not loan helmets.  You may purchase one in the rink pro-shop."Thursday Tots- Learn to Skate"  this class is set up to teach your 4-6 year olds to learn to ice skate.Adult Learn to Skate Program!"A Different Skate of Mind" - for ages 14 and older.  This program consist of a 45minute supervised practice session each class.  You will learn the basic fundamentals of ice skating in a mature, adult only environment, where no previous skating experience is required.  This is the perfect opportunity to learn the skills and give you the abilities to assist your children when taking your kids ice skating on a local pond or ice skating at the  Rockerfeller Center rink in New York City.  
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - Shamona Creek After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - Uwchlan Hills After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Afterschool Art Experience Thursdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Children's Book Illustrations (Spring #2)
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Adult Open Pottery (Spring # 2) Thursdays
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM    Body Weight Only Fitness Class (No Equipment needed) - Body Weight Only Fitness Class (No Equipment needed)
Enjoy the convenience of exercising in the comfort and privacy of your own home or when traveling! Online classes provide personalized instruction and variety while saving time and commuting costs. Using nothing but your own body weight in the correct positions and movements, you can build and tone muscle and burn fat for a complete total-body workout. Class includes the mainstays of body weight work, such as squats, lunges, planks, push-ups and crunches along with many others, as well as a warm-up and final stretch. Part of the class will be done kneeling or lying on the floor, so a mat or towel is recommended for comfort.You will need a mat or towel and about 6 square feet of open space.Instructor: Julie Seville
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Adult Instructional ice Hockey with Power Play. - Spring/Summer Instructional Hockey
Adult Instructional Hockey- Want to play hockey but are not quite ready for the leagues? Do you play in a league now but are not satisfied with your skills? If so, this is for you! Learn the game of hockey from individual skills to all out-team play. Sessions include coaching and a jersey. Games will be played inter-squad if enrollment allows or an opponent will be assigned. Required: Hockey Helmet with half shield or mask, elbow pads, gloves, hockey pants, shoulder pads, hockey socks,shin pads, cup/pelvic and a stick. Gear is available at ushockeysupply.com 
 
Friday May 24, 2024
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM    Spring Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Fridays at Bell Tavern Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - Pickering Valley After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - Springton Manor After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Teen Art Workshop (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
Saturday May 25, 2024
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Saturdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Saturdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Youth Art Experience (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Reserved
 
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Reserved
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
Sunday May 26, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    Adult Tennis Clinic
 
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Reserved
 
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Pets and Puppies
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Masters and Movements
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Masters of Movement
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Sundays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Sundays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
Monday May 27, 2024
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM    Dance Classes for ages 18+ with Victoria J Irey Dance Studio - Beginner Adult Tap (Session 2)
The Victoria Irey Dance Studio is located at: 1233 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA, 19335. Adult Tap Are you looking for a fun way to exercise? Put on those new tap shoes and release that dancing talent! It's a great way to get moving, regulate weight, generate energy, and literally tap your troubles away. Tap shoes required. 
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Pottery for All (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
Tuesday May 28, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Beginner Yoga Stretch - Beginner Yoga Stretch- Tuesdays (Spring)
Beginner Yoga Stretch classes involve gentle and easy stretching, strengthening and balancing. These classes are a wonderful way to relax and sooth the body, mind and spirit. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Class is available twice a week (tues & thurs) for 6 weeks for $192 OR once a week (tues or thurs) for 6 weeks for $96.
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Adult Open Pottery (Spring # 2) Tuesdays
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Afterschool Art Experience (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Let's Draw Tuesday (Spring #2)
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
Wednesday May 29, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Basic Beginner Barre/Pilates - Basic Beginner Barre (Spring)
Basic Beginner Barre/Pilates includes easy strengthening and toning exercises done at the ballet barre and in the center of the studio. Balancing exercises and some basic ballet moves are included. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Please bring a yoga mat, yoga straps and a slightly deflated ball to class. 
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Wednesday (Spring#2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Wednesdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - East Ward After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - Lionville Elementary After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School programs with Snapology (ages 5-15) - Amusement Park Engineering
Amusement Park EngineeringWe bet your child loves going to amusement parks, but have they ever thought about the science that goes into building those rides and the people who are responsible for designing them? In Snapology’s ,amusement Park Engineering class, students will become engineers of their own amusement park rides and will learn the core physics and engineering concepts used to make a ride thrilling!AttackBotsWhile working with a partner to solve the various challenges, your students will be challenged to understand how to effectively utilize a sensor, and how different mechanical components can alter power and speed of their machine. They will learn how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with a little practice!Jedi MastersMotivated to become Jedi like the heroes in the movies? Students will learn to concentrate on mastering the Force, appreciating the use of teamwork to build battle drones and AT-Walkers. Students will make their very own lightsaber and use it in battle!We need 6 children registered to run any of these programs!
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Youth Ceramics (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Thursday May 30, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM    Adult Tennis Clinics with Justin DePietropaolo - Adult Tennis Thursday Morning Clinic
Adult Tennis Clinics:Adult classes focus on instruction, drills, stroke development and strategies to help players take their game to the next level.  All tennis clinic's are 6-week programs.Level of Play: Players should have some prior tennis experience in order to participate. Players will need to provide their own racquet.Instructor: Justin DePietropaolo  (Downingtown High School - East and West Men's and Women's Tennis Coach)
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Beginner Yoga Stretch - Beginner Yoga Stretch- Thursdays (Spring)
Beginner Yoga Stretch classes involve gentle and easy stretching, strengthening and balancing. These classes are a wonderful way to relax and sooth the body, mind and spirit. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Class is available twice a week (tues & thurs) for 6 weeks for $192 OR once a week (tues or thurs) for 6 weeks for $96.
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Afterschool Art Experience Thursdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Children's Book Illustrations (Spring #2)
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Adult Open Pottery (Spring # 2) Thursdays
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM    Body Weight Only Fitness Class (No Equipment needed) - Body Weight Only Fitness Class (No Equipment needed)
Enjoy the convenience of exercising in the comfort and privacy of your own home or when traveling! Online classes provide personalized instruction and variety while saving time and commuting costs. Using nothing but your own body weight in the correct positions and movements, you can build and tone muscle and burn fat for a complete total-body workout. Class includes the mainstays of body weight work, such as squats, lunges, planks, push-ups and crunches along with many others, as well as a warm-up and final stretch. Part of the class will be done kneeling or lying on the floor, so a mat or towel is recommended for comfort.You will need a mat or towel and about 6 square feet of open space.Instructor: Julie Seville
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Friday May 31, 2024
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    West Bradford Elementary School
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    After School Art with Abrakadoodle - Spring - Pickering Valley After School Art
     Fab, Fun, and Beautiful (Spring 2024)Everything we create is FAB – Fun And Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art and perspective. Design FUN art featuring unique masks, fish that grow and even lovable minions. Create BEAUTIFUL art as we fold and cut paper in unique ways, paint tonal gradations, learn to crop images, and invent your own designs.  Let your creativity flow to make FAB art! Beaver Creek Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBrandywine Wallace Elementary School: Mondays starting April 1 - May 20, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PMBradford Heights Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)West Bradford Elementary School: Tuesdays starting April 2 - May 21, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 23)Lionville Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 17 - June 5, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)East Ward Elementary School: Wednesdays starting April 3 - May 29, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM (no class April 10)Shamona Creek Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Uwchlan Hills Elementary School: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM Marsh Creek 6th Center: Thursdays starting April 4 - May 23, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pickering Valley Elementary School: Fridays starting April 12 - May 31, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Springton Manor Elementary School: Fridays starting April 5 - May 25, 2024 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. *Material Fees Included in Pricing
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Teen Art Workshop (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
8:30 PM - 9:45 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Saturday June 1, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Bollywood Fitness Dance Class - Bollywood Fitness Dance Class
Join us for a  intro to Bollywood Fitness Dance class. Enjoy a total workout, combining elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious does of feeling awesome when you leave.   All Fitness levels welcome!LOCATION: Upland Farm Park- The BarnPlease wear sneakers only! (no heals or hard soles) 
 
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Reserved
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Reserved
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Saturdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Saturdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Reserved
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Youth Art Experience (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Reserved
 
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Reserved
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Introduction to Pickleball Workshops - Intro to Pickleball Workshop (6/01)
Learn how to play America's fastest growing sport - PICKLEBALL. The Next Level Sports instructors will be teaching you the game of Pickleball.  They will teach you the basics of the game.  These workshops are for beginners only.For example: Serving, returns, volleys, dinks, overheads, forehead & backhand shots, cross-courts shots, transitions, understanding the sweet spot on the paddle, learn how to pickleball scoring works, the rules and what is the kitchen. All Pickleball equipment will be provided!(paddles, balls, nets)..$35/ lesson  (Sign up for one or more) Being offered Saturdays, April 6 to September 28, 2024.
 
Sunday June 2, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    Adult Tennis Clinic
 
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Pets and Puppies
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Masters and Movements
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Masters of Movement
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Sundays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Sundays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Reserved
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Monday June 3, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Cardio Fitness with Dance 4 Fitness - Dance Party Mondays
Small Group TrainingLet the instructors from Dance $4 Fitness take your workouts to the next level! Whether you're looking to improve your current fitness abilities, build muscle mass, lose weight or sculpt your physique, these trainers will offer solutions custom fit for you! This class offers Hybrids Group Training so you can join them at the studio or VIA Zoom. they strive to address the prevention of falls and injuries, focus on establishing and maintaining good posture, increased confidence, and emotional wellness with this comprehensive program in a fun supportive community atmosphere.Dance Party MondaysOur Dance Party class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. It begins with full body warm-up and then utilizes simple choreography in a series of fast-paced aerobic dances to get your body going. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body while burning fat. When you dance for fitness, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including: Better heart health and stronger muscles. Join the party!Unlimited Cardio FitnessA full body aerobic workout that utilizes music from around the world that keeps you moving. Tjis class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body                        All indoor classes are held at Lionville School of Dance (11 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341).            
 
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM    Dance Classes for ages 18+ with Victoria J Irey Dance Studio - Beginner Adult Tap (Session 2)
The Victoria Irey Dance Studio is located at: 1233 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA, 19335. Adult Tap Are you looking for a fun way to exercise? Put on those new tap shoes and release that dancing talent! It's a great way to get moving, regulate weight, generate energy, and literally tap your troubles away. Tap shoes required. 
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Pottery for All (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Introduction to Painting
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Tuesday June 4, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Cardio Fitness with Dance 4 Fitness - Unlimited Cardio Fitness
Small Group TrainingLet the instructors from Dance $4 Fitness take your workouts to the next level! Whether you're looking to improve your current fitness abilities, build muscle mass, lose weight or sculpt your physique, these trainers will offer solutions custom fit for you! This class offers Hybrids Group Training so you can join them at the studio or VIA Zoom. they strive to address the prevention of falls and injuries, focus on establishing and maintaining good posture, increased confidence, and emotional wellness with this comprehensive program in a fun supportive community atmosphere.Dance Party MondaysOur Dance Party class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. It begins with full body warm-up and then utilizes simple choreography in a series of fast-paced aerobic dances to get your body going. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body while burning fat. When you dance for fitness, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including: Better heart health and stronger muscles. Join the party!Unlimited Cardio FitnessA full body aerobic workout that utilizes music from around the world that keeps you moving. Tjis class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body                        All indoor classes are held at Lionville School of Dance (11 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341).            
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Beginner Yoga Stretch - Beginner Yoga Stretch- Tuesdays (Spring)
Beginner Yoga Stretch classes involve gentle and easy stretching, strengthening and balancing. These classes are a wonderful way to relax and sooth the body, mind and spirit. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Class is available twice a week (tues & thurs) for 6 weeks for $192 OR once a week (tues or thurs) for 6 weeks for $96.
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Adult Open Pottery (Spring # 2) Tuesdays
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Afterschool Art Experience (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Bollywood Fitness Dance Class - Bollywood Fitness Dance Class
Join us for a  intro to Bollywood Fitness Dance class. Enjoy a total workout, combining elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious does of feeling awesome when you leave.   All Fitness levels welcome!LOCATION: Upland Farm Park- The BarnPlease wear sneakers only! (no heals or hard soles) 
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Body Sculpting with Weights & Bands with Julie Seville, Lifetime Fitness - Body Sculpting with Weights & Bands, Tuesdays - Spring
Enjoy the convenience of exercising in the comfort and privacy of your own home or when traveling! Online classes provide personalized instruction and variety while saving time and commuting costs. This effective combination of exercises using hand-held weights, resistance bands and classic floor work routines will rev up your metabolism, build energy, strengthen your bones and reduce the risk of disease. You'll improve muscle tone and strength, burn fat and increase flexibility and balance.Bring a mat, towel, water and hand-held weights (3 to 5 pounds). Resistance bands may be purchased from the instructor for $7 (shipping is included).
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Let's Draw Tuesday (Spring #2)
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
Wednesday June 5, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Cardio Fitness with Dance 4 Fitness - Unlimited Cardio Fitness
Small Group TrainingLet the instructors from Dance $4 Fitness take your workouts to the next level! Whether you're looking to improve your current fitness abilities, build muscle mass, lose weight or sculpt your physique, these trainers will offer solutions custom fit for you! This class offers Hybrids Group Training so you can join them at the studio or VIA Zoom. they strive to address the prevention of falls and injuries, focus on establishing and maintaining good posture, increased confidence, and emotional wellness with this comprehensive program in a fun supportive community atmosphere.Dance Party MondaysOur Dance Party class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. It begins with full body warm-up and then utilizes simple choreography in a series of fast-paced aerobic dances to get your body going. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body while burning fat. When you dance for fitness, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including: Better heart health and stronger muscles. Join the party!Unlimited Cardio FitnessA full body aerobic workout that utilizes music from around the world that keeps you moving. Tjis class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body                        All indoor classes are held at Lionville School of Dance (11 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341).            
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Basic Beginner Barre/Pilates - Basic Beginner Barre (Spring)
Basic Beginner Barre/Pilates includes easy strengthening and toning exercises done at the ballet barre and in the center of the studio. Balancing exercises and some basic ballet moves are included. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Please bring a yoga mat, yoga straps and a slightly deflated ball to class. 
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Wednesday (Spring#2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Wednesdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Youth Ceramics (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Thursday June 6, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Cardio Fitness with Dance 4 Fitness - Unlimited Cardio Fitness
Small Group TrainingLet the instructors from Dance $4 Fitness take your workouts to the next level! Whether you're looking to improve your current fitness abilities, build muscle mass, lose weight or sculpt your physique, these trainers will offer solutions custom fit for you! This class offers Hybrids Group Training so you can join them at the studio or VIA Zoom. they strive to address the prevention of falls and injuries, focus on establishing and maintaining good posture, increased confidence, and emotional wellness with this comprehensive program in a fun supportive community atmosphere.Dance Party MondaysOur Dance Party class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. It begins with full body warm-up and then utilizes simple choreography in a series of fast-paced aerobic dances to get your body going. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body while burning fat. When you dance for fitness, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including: Better heart health and stronger muscles. Join the party!Unlimited Cardio FitnessA full body aerobic workout that utilizes music from around the world that keeps you moving. Tjis class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body                        All indoor classes are held at Lionville School of Dance (11 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341).            
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Beginner Yoga Stretch - Beginner Yoga Stretch- Thursdays (Spring)
Beginner Yoga Stretch classes involve gentle and easy stretching, strengthening and balancing. These classes are a wonderful way to relax and sooth the body, mind and spirit. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Class is available twice a week (tues & thurs) for 6 weeks for $192 OR once a week (tues or thurs) for 6 weeks for $96.
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Afterschool Art Experience Thursdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Children's Book Illustrations (Spring #2)
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Adult Open Pottery (Spring # 2) Thursdays
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM    Body Weight Only Fitness Class (No Equipment needed) - Body Weight Only Fitness Class (No Equipment needed)
Enjoy the convenience of exercising in the comfort and privacy of your own home or when traveling! Online classes provide personalized instruction and variety while saving time and commuting costs. Using nothing but your own body weight in the correct positions and movements, you can build and tone muscle and burn fat for a complete total-body workout. Class includes the mainstays of body weight work, such as squats, lunges, planks, push-ups and crunches along with many others, as well as a warm-up and final stretch. Part of the class will be done kneeling or lying on the floor, so a mat or towel is recommended for comfort.You will need a mat or towel and about 6 square feet of open space.Instructor: Julie Seville
 
Friday June 7, 2024
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Reserved
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Teen Art Workshop (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
8:30 PM - 9:45 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Saturday June 8, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    Foraging Foray Workshops for Adults with the Art of Ecology - Foraging Foray Workshop (June)
Single Workshop Foraging Foray:Saturday, June 8th, 9:00AM-10:30AMThursday August 8th, 4:30PM-6:00PMSaturday, September 7th, 9:00AM-10:30AM.  Discover the edible bounty in your own community through a hands-on foraging exploration! We will take a foraging walk around the property before heading back to the center to try some pre-made seasonal wild-edibles and create our own tea blends used to cool down and regulate our internal body temperature during the warm summer months. The first portion of the event will take place outside, learning about foraging etiquette, sustainability, and plant ID. Foraging Documents to create your own Materia Medica (plant ID book) will be available. Each participant will also get to create their own custom loose-leaf tea blend made from locally foraged plants. Please dress according to the weather - the event is held rain or shine. During this Foraging Workshop, participants MAY be able to try snacks that are not limited to Wineberry-Cherry jam, Sumac Lemonade, Wildflower cupcakes, and Pepperweed Salsa with chips (dependent on seasonal availability). All food is gluten free. All refreshments, dried plants for tea, tea pouches, and Materia Medica templates are provided.Please Note: Program Registrations for these workshops close 1 week prior to the class date.  Please call the office to register if the registration period has closed!
 
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Adult Art Workshops (1 day) with Chrysalis Art Center - Clayprinting
Clay Monoprinting Workshop with Meredith WakefieldIf you think you can’t draw, you can’t paint or have no artistic ability, this class is for you! Learn how Mitch Lyon’s’ unique printmaking process changed the way clay can be used. You will be working from a slab of clay, adding layers of colored clay slips, pastels, textures and imagery. From this, the monoprints will be pulled. Even if you’ve never worked with clay or know nothing about printmaking, you’ll be excited to learn how to pull your very own clay monoprints. All levels welcome. Leaf Press Clay Wall Hanging or Platter WorkshopCome and create your very own wall hanging or platter imprinted with flowers and leaves of your choice. In this 2 hour workshop you will receive a piece of clay to roll out and arrange foliage on. You will be given underglaze to color the foliage and/or background. Bring your own foliage or use the foliage provided. These pieces can be hung or the edges can be raised to create a food-safe platter. Pieces will be fired and can be picked up once they are fired.Pendant Wire Wrapping Workshop Wire wrapping is a simple but flexible technique that can be applied to jewelry in numerous ways. By learning a few of the rudimentary skills, you can alter and reimagine them into increasingly complex pieces. The materials and tools required are basic, which lends itself well to creating your own designs at home. Wire wrapped jewelry makes for a wonderful gift and is an exciting form of wearable art as unique as the artist. This workshop will walk you step-by-step through various techniques to produce a stunning wire-wrapped pendant.Wool Art Painting Workshop Wool watercolor is an exceptional art where the piece is created by layering dry wool layer by layer onto fabric (not needle felting). This unique technique allows you to create stunning art with 3-D effect, keeping all secrets of creation under the glass. Under the weight of glass these complex layers of wool appear unbelievably vibrant and rich. Working with wool is a meditative process with therapeutic effects where small motor skills exercise, calm down, and relax the nervous system. During the workshop Maria will lead you step by step and help you finish this richly colored artwork- ready to hang! Choose any picture or painting to recreate in wool.
 
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM    1st Grade End of Year Party
 
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Reserved
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Saturdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Saturdays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Youth Art Experience (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Reserved
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Introduction to Pickleball Workshops - Intro to Pickleball Workshop (6/08)
Learn how to play America's fastest growing sport - PICKLEBALL. The Next Level Sports instructors will be teaching you the game of Pickleball.  They will teach you the basics of the game.  These workshops are for beginners only.For example: Serving, returns, volleys, dinks, overheads, forehead & backhand shots, cross-courts shots, transitions, understanding the sweet spot on the paddle, learn how to pickleball scoring works, the rules and what is the kitchen. All Pickleball equipment will be provided!(paddles, balls, nets)..$35/ lesson  (Sign up for one or more) Being offered Saturdays, April 6 to September 28, 2024.
 
Sunday June 9, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Pets and Puppies
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Masters and Movements
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Masters of Movement
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Sundays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Sundays (Spring #2)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Adult Art Workshops (1 day) with Chrysalis Art Center - Wool Painting
Clay Monoprinting Workshop with Meredith WakefieldIf you think you can’t draw, you can’t paint or have no artistic ability, this class is for you! Learn how Mitch Lyon’s’ unique printmaking process changed the way clay can be used. You will be working from a slab of clay, adding layers of colored clay slips, pastels, textures and imagery. From this, the monoprints will be pulled. Even if you’ve never worked with clay or know nothing about printmaking, you’ll be excited to learn how to pull your very own clay monoprints. All levels welcome. Leaf Press Clay Wall Hanging or Platter WorkshopCome and create your very own wall hanging or platter imprinted with flowers and leaves of your choice. In this 2 hour workshop you will receive a piece of clay to roll out and arrange foliage on. You will be given underglaze to color the foliage and/or background. Bring your own foliage or use the foliage provided. These pieces can be hung or the edges can be raised to create a food-safe platter. Pieces will be fired and can be picked up once they are fired.Pendant Wire Wrapping Workshop Wire wrapping is a simple but flexible technique that can be applied to jewelry in numerous ways. By learning a few of the rudimentary skills, you can alter and reimagine them into increasingly complex pieces. The materials and tools required are basic, which lends itself well to creating your own designs at home. Wire wrapped jewelry makes for a wonderful gift and is an exciting form of wearable art as unique as the artist. This workshop will walk you step-by-step through various techniques to produce a stunning wire-wrapped pendant.Wool Art Painting Workshop Wool watercolor is an exceptional art where the piece is created by layering dry wool layer by layer onto fabric (not needle felting). This unique technique allows you to create stunning art with 3-D effect, keeping all secrets of creation under the glass. Under the weight of glass these complex layers of wool appear unbelievably vibrant and rich. Working with wool is a meditative process with therapeutic effects where small motor skills exercise, calm down, and relax the nervous system. During the workshop Maria will lead you step by step and help you finish this richly colored artwork- ready to hang! Choose any picture or painting to recreate in wool.
 
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Monday June 10, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Monday Before and After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Monday Before Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Art Camps with Chrysalis Art Center - Art and Nature Camp (6/10-6/14)
ELEMENTARY ARTIST CAMPSArt and Nature Camp (June 10-June 14 and August 5-9; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Does your child enjoy nature? Exploring surroundings and collecting stones, shells, or butterflies? This camp will take us outside to observe plants, birds, and any natural treasures we can find. We will then incorporate them into our artwork. Feel free to bring in found objects to share in class. We will practice sketching and drawing techniques, but also collage and build 3D projects. Try something new and share ideas in a cohort of young artists in our art studio environment and direct instruction from an experienced artist and teacher.Beginner Ceramics Camp (June 17-June 21; 9:00AM-11:00AM, July 1-5 (no class 7/4); 9:00AM-11:30AM and August 12-16; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard, durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliantly-colored surface. Students will enjoy using a variety of clay colors and methods to create original pieces either as functional craft pieces coiled, rolled slab or hand-built into sculptures using additive and subtractive methods. When the pieces are ready to glaze, everyone loves picking from the many beautiful colors and textures of glazes to complete their work. *The clay process takes two weeks, so it is recommended for students to sign up for two weeks of camp in order to complete their projects.Drawing And Painting Camp (June 24-28, August 19-23; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work and styles by famous artists will be studied. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods. Come join the fun during this summer combo camp! Rain or shine - we'll work outside on beautiful days!Construction and Design Camp (July 15-July 19, 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2D and 3D. Options for collage/assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or paper making. We will look at artwork by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Larry Fuente, and other prominent artists. Bring us your interesting reusable materials, nature objects, colorful tiles, and more. Start collecting now!Contemporary Crafts Camp (July 29 -August 2, August 26-30; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12These projects are always changing! So many new crafts are being invented. Try some new twists on some familiar crafts like tie-dying, fiber art, sewing, Culpey clay, marbling, paper art, and even edible art! Send your exciting new suggestions to Beth at chrysalisartcenter@gmail.com ahead of camp week so we can experiment here at the studio!TEEN WORKSHOPSEnameling Workshop (June 11-June 13, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Enameling is done by fusing glass powder or pieces to something metal, the art is in the design, colors and various techniques. We will use copper and powders along with bits of spun glass and fuse it together in a small kiln. After it cools, students will polish the copper piece to give it a finished look. Students will have time to make several final pieces. Come try this ancient art form still used today.Painting Workshop (June 18-June 20, August 6 -August 8, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Compare different types of paints (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache) on different surfaces, experiment with innovative styles, share your own techniques and explore your preference for abstract vs. realistic subjects. Work on color mixing, layering, combining watercolor pencil and wet methods, drybrush, ink over for final details. Try pen air working outside on a landscape or springhouse study.Printmaking Workshop (June 25-June 27, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Why make just one picture when you can make many? Design a T-Shirt logo, card series, special prints for your friends and family. Learn how to silk screen, dry point, make several unique monoprints. I met an artist who made live fish prints and then set the fish free! Maybe you will find something that inspires you to make more than just one of something. I learned printmaking in high school and started my own business making team shirts!Ceramics Workshop  (July 1-July 3, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Time to get creative with clay: maybe you would like to make a vase, a lifelike head, a sculpture of a dance, a mother holing a child, a decorative bowl, or a serving plate. So much in our homes are made of ceramics.*Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.(please allow 2 weeks for the drying time, firing, glazing, re-firing processes)Drawing Workshop (July 9-July 11, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Love to draw with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil or pastels? Let’s experiment with all of these looking at faces, figures, animals and still life this summer. Work in a studio setting, surrounded by emerging artists’ work. We will all be at different levels of experience so be prepared to learn and be inspired by others. If you have a sketchbook bring it with you and remember why you love to draw! Sculpture Workshop (July 16-July 18, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Sculpture is creating 3-Dimensional artwork, large or small, soft or hard, abstract or representational. Remember the joy of handling play-doh, building a snow person, and turning a box into a fort? Students will use a variety of materials (wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc.) to create several sculptures. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, developing textures and shadows, terms, tools and styles. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us. Rain or shine - we will work outside on beautiful days!Jewelrymaking Workshop (July 30-August 1, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Jewelry is one of the oldest art forms and is worth a trip to a museum to see how the ancient cultures made theirs! Join us for this relaxing and focused project- designing wearable art. We will explore basic beginner necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelets using the wide variety of materials available today. You will learn how to use tools to make a metal wire spiral, loop, clamp and crimp. The more confident you become the better your designs will become and reflect your personal style. The colors, textures and choices keep you coming back to make more!Students have the option to add Monday and Friday for $60 to any week EXCEPT the week of July 4 - students can add just Friday for $30 that week.The Chrysalis Art Center is located at 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Tennis Summer Camps - Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Session #1)
Please Note:  All tennis camps  will be held at DASD West Tennis Courts.Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 5-12)- The Net Generation Summer Camp will focus on the younger beginner and intermediate players as they transition through the game. We will do drills, games, and match play with a focus on technique, learning and fun. We use the modified USTA recommended format using the Red, Orange and Green balls with modified court sizes.  Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Tennis Camp - Evening (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.ALL TENNIS PROGRAMS ARE GROUP INSTRUCTIONS!Instructor recommendations for Tennis Racquets(rackets):Ages 5-8 : should us a 23" racquetAges 9-11: should us a 25" racquetAges 12+ : should us a 27" racquet
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Half- Day Morning
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mixed Media Art Summer Camps with Young Rembrandts! - Mixed Media Art Camp #1
Join us for a fun week filled with artistic activities! We will explore different drawing styles(drawing, cartooning, anime manga), patterns and different coloring media(crayons, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels or acrylics). Different subjects will be taught each day, and different drawings will be completed every week. No experience necessary. Spots are limited- register today!Half-Day AM 9:00AM-12:00PM - $350.00                      Spots are limited- Register today!  
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Full-Day
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Cardio Fitness with Dance 4 Fitness - Dance Party Mondays
Small Group TrainingLet the instructors from Dance $4 Fitness take your workouts to the next level! Whether you're looking to improve your current fitness abilities, build muscle mass, lose weight or sculpt your physique, these trainers will offer solutions custom fit for you! This class offers Hybrids Group Training so you can join them at the studio or VIA Zoom. they strive to address the prevention of falls and injuries, focus on establishing and maintaining good posture, increased confidence, and emotional wellness with this comprehensive program in a fun supportive community atmosphere.Dance Party MondaysOur Dance Party class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. It begins with full body warm-up and then utilizes simple choreography in a series of fast-paced aerobic dances to get your body going. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body while burning fat. When you dance for fitness, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including: Better heart health and stronger muscles. Join the party!Unlimited Cardio FitnessA full body aerobic workout that utilizes music from around the world that keeps you moving. Tjis class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body                        All indoor classes are held at Lionville School of Dance (11 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341).            
 
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM    Dance Classes for ages 18+ with Victoria J Irey Dance Studio - Beginner Adult Tap (Session 2)
The Victoria Irey Dance Studio is located at: 1233 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA, 19335. Adult Tap Are you looking for a fun way to exercise? Put on those new tap shoes and release that dancing talent! It's a great way to get moving, regulate weight, generate energy, and literally tap your troubles away. Tap shoes required. 
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Tennis Summer Camps - TEEN "Morning" Tennis Camp (Session #1)
Please Note:  All tennis camps  will be held at DASD West Tennis Courts.Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 5-12)- The Net Generation Summer Camp will focus on the younger beginner and intermediate players as they transition through the game. We will do drills, games, and match play with a focus on technique, learning and fun. We use the modified USTA recommended format using the Red, Orange and Green balls with modified court sizes.  Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Tennis Camp - Evening (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.ALL TENNIS PROGRAMS ARE GROUP INSTRUCTIONS!Instructor recommendations for Tennis Racquets(rackets):Ages 5-8 : should us a 23" racquetAges 9-11: should us a 25" racquetAges 12+ : should us a 27" racquet
 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Half- Day Afternoon
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Monday After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Monday Before and After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Pottery for All (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Introduction to Painting
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Tuesday June 11, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Tuesday Before and After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Tuesday Before Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Cardio Fitness with Dance 4 Fitness - Unlimited Cardio Fitness
Small Group TrainingLet the instructors from Dance $4 Fitness take your workouts to the next level! Whether you're looking to improve your current fitness abilities, build muscle mass, lose weight or sculpt your physique, these trainers will offer solutions custom fit for you! This class offers Hybrids Group Training so you can join them at the studio or VIA Zoom. they strive to address the prevention of falls and injuries, focus on establishing and maintaining good posture, increased confidence, and emotional wellness with this comprehensive program in a fun supportive community atmosphere.Dance Party MondaysOur Dance Party class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. It begins with full body warm-up and then utilizes simple choreography in a series of fast-paced aerobic dances to get your body going. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body while burning fat. When you dance for fitness, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including: Better heart health and stronger muscles. Join the party!Unlimited Cardio FitnessA full body aerobic workout that utilizes music from around the world that keeps you moving. Tjis class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body                        All indoor classes are held at Lionville School of Dance (11 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341).            
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Art Camps with Chrysalis Art Center - Art and Nature Camp (6/10-6/14)
ELEMENTARY ARTIST CAMPSArt and Nature Camp (June 10-June 14 and August 5-9; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Does your child enjoy nature? Exploring surroundings and collecting stones, shells, or butterflies? This camp will take us outside to observe plants, birds, and any natural treasures we can find. We will then incorporate them into our artwork. Feel free to bring in found objects to share in class. We will practice sketching and drawing techniques, but also collage and build 3D projects. Try something new and share ideas in a cohort of young artists in our art studio environment and direct instruction from an experienced artist and teacher.Beginner Ceramics Camp (June 17-June 21; 9:00AM-11:00AM, July 1-5 (no class 7/4); 9:00AM-11:30AM and August 12-16; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard, durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliantly-colored surface. Students will enjoy using a variety of clay colors and methods to create original pieces either as functional craft pieces coiled, rolled slab or hand-built into sculptures using additive and subtractive methods. When the pieces are ready to glaze, everyone loves picking from the many beautiful colors and textures of glazes to complete their work. *The clay process takes two weeks, so it is recommended for students to sign up for two weeks of camp in order to complete their projects.Drawing And Painting Camp (June 24-28, August 19-23; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work and styles by famous artists will be studied. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods. Come join the fun during this summer combo camp! Rain or shine - we'll work outside on beautiful days!Construction and Design Camp (July 15-July 19, 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2D and 3D. Options for collage/assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or paper making. We will look at artwork by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Larry Fuente, and other prominent artists. Bring us your interesting reusable materials, nature objects, colorful tiles, and more. Start collecting now!Contemporary Crafts Camp (July 29 -August 2, August 26-30; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12These projects are always changing! So many new crafts are being invented. Try some new twists on some familiar crafts like tie-dying, fiber art, sewing, Culpey clay, marbling, paper art, and even edible art! Send your exciting new suggestions to Beth at chrysalisartcenter@gmail.com ahead of camp week so we can experiment here at the studio!TEEN WORKSHOPSEnameling Workshop (June 11-June 13, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Enameling is done by fusing glass powder or pieces to something metal, the art is in the design, colors and various techniques. We will use copper and powders along with bits of spun glass and fuse it together in a small kiln. After it cools, students will polish the copper piece to give it a finished look. Students will have time to make several final pieces. Come try this ancient art form still used today.Painting Workshop (June 18-June 20, August 6 -August 8, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Compare different types of paints (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache) on different surfaces, experiment with innovative styles, share your own techniques and explore your preference for abstract vs. realistic subjects. Work on color mixing, layering, combining watercolor pencil and wet methods, drybrush, ink over for final details. Try pen air working outside on a landscape or springhouse study.Printmaking Workshop (June 25-June 27, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Why make just one picture when you can make many? Design a T-Shirt logo, card series, special prints for your friends and family. Learn how to silk screen, dry point, make several unique monoprints. I met an artist who made live fish prints and then set the fish free! Maybe you will find something that inspires you to make more than just one of something. I learned printmaking in high school and started my own business making team shirts!Ceramics Workshop  (July 1-July 3, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Time to get creative with clay: maybe you would like to make a vase, a lifelike head, a sculpture of a dance, a mother holing a child, a decorative bowl, or a serving plate. So much in our homes are made of ceramics.*Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.(please allow 2 weeks for the drying time, firing, glazing, re-firing processes)Drawing Workshop (July 9-July 11, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Love to draw with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil or pastels? Let’s experiment with all of these looking at faces, figures, animals and still life this summer. Work in a studio setting, surrounded by emerging artists’ work. We will all be at different levels of experience so be prepared to learn and be inspired by others. If you have a sketchbook bring it with you and remember why you love to draw! Sculpture Workshop (July 16-July 18, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Sculpture is creating 3-Dimensional artwork, large or small, soft or hard, abstract or representational. Remember the joy of handling play-doh, building a snow person, and turning a box into a fort? Students will use a variety of materials (wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc.) to create several sculptures. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, developing textures and shadows, terms, tools and styles. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us. Rain or shine - we will work outside on beautiful days!Jewelrymaking Workshop (July 30-August 1, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Jewelry is one of the oldest art forms and is worth a trip to a museum to see how the ancient cultures made theirs! Join us for this relaxing and focused project- designing wearable art. We will explore basic beginner necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelets using the wide variety of materials available today. You will learn how to use tools to make a metal wire spiral, loop, clamp and crimp. The more confident you become the better your designs will become and reflect your personal style. The colors, textures and choices keep you coming back to make more!Students have the option to add Monday and Friday for $60 to any week EXCEPT the week of July 4 - students can add just Friday for $30 that week.The Chrysalis Art Center is located at 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Tennis Summer Camps - Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Session #1)
Please Note:  All tennis camps  will be held at DASD West Tennis Courts.Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 5-12)- The Net Generation Summer Camp will focus on the younger beginner and intermediate players as they transition through the game. We will do drills, games, and match play with a focus on technique, learning and fun. We use the modified USTA recommended format using the Red, Orange and Green balls with modified court sizes.  Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Tennis Camp - Evening (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.ALL TENNIS PROGRAMS ARE GROUP INSTRUCTIONS!Instructor recommendations for Tennis Racquets(rackets):Ages 5-8 : should us a 23" racquetAges 9-11: should us a 25" racquetAges 12+ : should us a 27" racquet
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Half- Day Morning
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mixed Media Art Summer Camps with Young Rembrandts! - Mixed Media Art Camp #1
Join us for a fun week filled with artistic activities! We will explore different drawing styles(drawing, cartooning, anime manga), patterns and different coloring media(crayons, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels or acrylics). Different subjects will be taught each day, and different drawings will be completed every week. No experience necessary. Spots are limited- register today!Half-Day AM 9:00AM-12:00PM - $350.00                      Spots are limited- Register today!  
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Full-Day
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Nature Summer Camp: Where the Wild things Live - Nature Adventurers (5 Week Sesssion)
Nature Adventures (Ages 4-6)Discover where the wild ones live on land, in the air, and in the water!We will explore where birds mammals, insects, reptiles, fish, and amphibians live and makes them special. Have fun doing hands-on, action-packed nature activities: games, walks, crafts and stories.Nature Investigators (Ages 7-9)What animals live in the field, forest, sky and stream? Use your detective skills! Be ready for fun, hands-on, action-packed activities: hikes, games and crafts each morning! Children should be ready to get wet and dirty ( dress appropriately), and bring a snack.
 
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Nature Summer Camp: Where the Wild things Live - Nature Adventurers (Day 1)
Nature Adventures (Ages 4-6)Discover where the wild ones live on land, in the air, and in the water!We will explore where birds mammals, insects, reptiles, fish, and amphibians live and makes them special. Have fun doing hands-on, action-packed nature activities: games, walks, crafts and stories.Nature Investigators (Ages 7-9)What animals live in the field, forest, sky and stream? Use your detective skills! Be ready for fun, hands-on, action-packed activities: hikes, games and crafts each morning! Children should be ready to get wet and dirty ( dress appropriately), and bring a snack.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Beginner Yoga Stretch - Beginner Yoga Stretch- Tuesdays (Spring)
Beginner Yoga Stretch classes involve gentle and easy stretching, strengthening and balancing. These classes are a wonderful way to relax and sooth the body, mind and spirit. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Class is available twice a week (tues & thurs) for 6 weeks for $192 OR once a week (tues or thurs) for 6 weeks for $96.
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Tennis Summer Camps - TEEN "Morning" Tennis Camp (Session #1)
Please Note:  All tennis camps  will be held at DASD West Tennis Courts.Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 5-12)- The Net Generation Summer Camp will focus on the younger beginner and intermediate players as they transition through the game. We will do drills, games, and match play with a focus on technique, learning and fun. We use the modified USTA recommended format using the Red, Orange and Green balls with modified court sizes.  Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Tennis Camp - Evening (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.ALL TENNIS PROGRAMS ARE GROUP INSTRUCTIONS!Instructor recommendations for Tennis Racquets(rackets):Ages 5-8 : should us a 23" racquetAges 9-11: should us a 25" racquetAges 12+ : should us a 27" racquet
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Adult Open Pottery (Spring # 2) Tuesdays
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Art Camps with Chrysalis Art Center - Enameling and Glass Workshop (6/11-6/13)
ELEMENTARY ARTIST CAMPSArt and Nature Camp (June 10-June 14 and August 5-9; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Does your child enjoy nature? Exploring surroundings and collecting stones, shells, or butterflies? This camp will take us outside to observe plants, birds, and any natural treasures we can find. We will then incorporate them into our artwork. Feel free to bring in found objects to share in class. We will practice sketching and drawing techniques, but also collage and build 3D projects. Try something new and share ideas in a cohort of young artists in our art studio environment and direct instruction from an experienced artist and teacher.Beginner Ceramics Camp (June 17-June 21; 9:00AM-11:00AM, July 1-5 (no class 7/4); 9:00AM-11:30AM and August 12-16; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard, durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliantly-colored surface. Students will enjoy using a variety of clay colors and methods to create original pieces either as functional craft pieces coiled, rolled slab or hand-built into sculptures using additive and subtractive methods. When the pieces are ready to glaze, everyone loves picking from the many beautiful colors and textures of glazes to complete their work. *The clay process takes two weeks, so it is recommended for students to sign up for two weeks of camp in order to complete their projects.Drawing And Painting Camp (June 24-28, August 19-23; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work and styles by famous artists will be studied. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods. Come join the fun during this summer combo camp! Rain or shine - we'll work outside on beautiful days!Construction and Design Camp (July 15-July 19, 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2D and 3D. Options for collage/assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or paper making. We will look at artwork by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Larry Fuente, and other prominent artists. Bring us your interesting reusable materials, nature objects, colorful tiles, and more. Start collecting now!Contemporary Crafts Camp (July 29 -August 2, August 26-30; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12These projects are always changing! So many new crafts are being invented. Try some new twists on some familiar crafts like tie-dying, fiber art, sewing, Culpey clay, marbling, paper art, and even edible art! Send your exciting new suggestions to Beth at chrysalisartcenter@gmail.com ahead of camp week so we can experiment here at the studio!TEEN WORKSHOPSEnameling Workshop (June 11-June 13, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Enameling is done by fusing glass powder or pieces to something metal, the art is in the design, colors and various techniques. We will use copper and powders along with bits of spun glass and fuse it together in a small kiln. After it cools, students will polish the copper piece to give it a finished look. Students will have time to make several final pieces. Come try this ancient art form still used today.Painting Workshop (June 18-June 20, August 6 -August 8, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Compare different types of paints (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache) on different surfaces, experiment with innovative styles, share your own techniques and explore your preference for abstract vs. realistic subjects. Work on color mixing, layering, combining watercolor pencil and wet methods, drybrush, ink over for final details. Try pen air working outside on a landscape or springhouse study.Printmaking Workshop (June 25-June 27, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Why make just one picture when you can make many? Design a T-Shirt logo, card series, special prints for your friends and family. Learn how to silk screen, dry point, make several unique monoprints. I met an artist who made live fish prints and then set the fish free! Maybe you will find something that inspires you to make more than just one of something. I learned printmaking in high school and started my own business making team shirts!Ceramics Workshop  (July 1-July 3, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Time to get creative with clay: maybe you would like to make a vase, a lifelike head, a sculpture of a dance, a mother holing a child, a decorative bowl, or a serving plate. So much in our homes are made of ceramics.*Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.(please allow 2 weeks for the drying time, firing, glazing, re-firing processes)Drawing Workshop (July 9-July 11, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Love to draw with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil or pastels? Let’s experiment with all of these looking at faces, figures, animals and still life this summer. Work in a studio setting, surrounded by emerging artists’ work. We will all be at different levels of experience so be prepared to learn and be inspired by others. If you have a sketchbook bring it with you and remember why you love to draw! Sculpture Workshop (July 16-July 18, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Sculpture is creating 3-Dimensional artwork, large or small, soft or hard, abstract or representational. Remember the joy of handling play-doh, building a snow person, and turning a box into a fort? Students will use a variety of materials (wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc.) to create several sculptures. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, developing textures and shadows, terms, tools and styles. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us. Rain or shine - we will work outside on beautiful days!Jewelrymaking Workshop (July 30-August 1, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Jewelry is one of the oldest art forms and is worth a trip to a museum to see how the ancient cultures made theirs! Join us for this relaxing and focused project- designing wearable art. We will explore basic beginner necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelets using the wide variety of materials available today. You will learn how to use tools to make a metal wire spiral, loop, clamp and crimp. The more confident you become the better your designs will become and reflect your personal style. The colors, textures and choices keep you coming back to make more!Students have the option to add Monday and Friday for $60 to any week EXCEPT the week of July 4 - students can add just Friday for $30 that week.The Chrysalis Art Center is located at 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335
 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Half- Day Afternoon
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Tuesday After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Tuesday Before and After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Afterschool Art Experience (Summer)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Body Sculpting with Weights & Bands with Julie Seville, Lifetime Fitness - Body Sculpting with Weights & Bands, Tuesdays - Spring
Enjoy the convenience of exercising in the comfort and privacy of your own home or when traveling! Online classes provide personalized instruction and variety while saving time and commuting costs. This effective combination of exercises using hand-held weights, resistance bands and classic floor work routines will rev up your metabolism, build energy, strengthen your bones and reduce the risk of disease. You'll improve muscle tone and strength, burn fat and increase flexibility and balance.Bring a mat, towel, water and hand-held weights (3 to 5 pounds). Resistance bands may be purchased from the instructor for $7 (shipping is included).
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Let's Draw Tuesday (Summer)
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
Wednesday June 12, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Wednesday Before and After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Wednesday Before Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Cardio Fitness with Dance 4 Fitness - Unlimited Cardio Fitness
Small Group TrainingLet the instructors from Dance $4 Fitness take your workouts to the next level! Whether you're looking to improve your current fitness abilities, build muscle mass, lose weight or sculpt your physique, these trainers will offer solutions custom fit for you! This class offers Hybrids Group Training so you can join them at the studio or VIA Zoom. they strive to address the prevention of falls and injuries, focus on establishing and maintaining good posture, increased confidence, and emotional wellness with this comprehensive program in a fun supportive community atmosphere.Dance Party MondaysOur Dance Party class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. It begins with full body warm-up and then utilizes simple choreography in a series of fast-paced aerobic dances to get your body going. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body while burning fat. When you dance for fitness, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including: Better heart health and stronger muscles. Join the party!Unlimited Cardio FitnessA full body aerobic workout that utilizes music from around the world that keeps you moving. Tjis class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body                        All indoor classes are held at Lionville School of Dance (11 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341).            
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Art Camps with Chrysalis Art Center - Art and Nature Camp (6/10-6/14)
ELEMENTARY ARTIST CAMPSArt and Nature Camp (June 10-June 14 and August 5-9; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Does your child enjoy nature? Exploring surroundings and collecting stones, shells, or butterflies? This camp will take us outside to observe plants, birds, and any natural treasures we can find. We will then incorporate them into our artwork. Feel free to bring in found objects to share in class. We will practice sketching and drawing techniques, but also collage and build 3D projects. Try something new and share ideas in a cohort of young artists in our art studio environment and direct instruction from an experienced artist and teacher.Beginner Ceramics Camp (June 17-June 21; 9:00AM-11:00AM, July 1-5 (no class 7/4); 9:00AM-11:30AM and August 12-16; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard, durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliantly-colored surface. Students will enjoy using a variety of clay colors and methods to create original pieces either as functional craft pieces coiled, rolled slab or hand-built into sculptures using additive and subtractive methods. When the pieces are ready to glaze, everyone loves picking from the many beautiful colors and textures of glazes to complete their work. *The clay process takes two weeks, so it is recommended for students to sign up for two weeks of camp in order to complete their projects.Drawing And Painting Camp (June 24-28, August 19-23; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work and styles by famous artists will be studied. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods. Come join the fun during this summer combo camp! Rain or shine - we'll work outside on beautiful days!Construction and Design Camp (July 15-July 19, 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2D and 3D. Options for collage/assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or paper making. We will look at artwork by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Larry Fuente, and other prominent artists. Bring us your interesting reusable materials, nature objects, colorful tiles, and more. Start collecting now!Contemporary Crafts Camp (July 29 -August 2, August 26-30; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12These projects are always changing! So many new crafts are being invented. Try some new twists on some familiar crafts like tie-dying, fiber art, sewing, Culpey clay, marbling, paper art, and even edible art! Send your exciting new suggestions to Beth at chrysalisartcenter@gmail.com ahead of camp week so we can experiment here at the studio!TEEN WORKSHOPSEnameling Workshop (June 11-June 13, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Enameling is done by fusing glass powder or pieces to something metal, the art is in the design, colors and various techniques. We will use copper and powders along with bits of spun glass and fuse it together in a small kiln. After it cools, students will polish the copper piece to give it a finished look. Students will have time to make several final pieces. Come try this ancient art form still used today.Painting Workshop (June 18-June 20, August 6 -August 8, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Compare different types of paints (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache) on different surfaces, experiment with innovative styles, share your own techniques and explore your preference for abstract vs. realistic subjects. Work on color mixing, layering, combining watercolor pencil and wet methods, drybrush, ink over for final details. Try pen air working outside on a landscape or springhouse study.Printmaking Workshop (June 25-June 27, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Why make just one picture when you can make many? Design a T-Shirt logo, card series, special prints for your friends and family. Learn how to silk screen, dry point, make several unique monoprints. I met an artist who made live fish prints and then set the fish free! Maybe you will find something that inspires you to make more than just one of something. I learned printmaking in high school and started my own business making team shirts!Ceramics Workshop  (July 1-July 3, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Time to get creative with clay: maybe you would like to make a vase, a lifelike head, a sculpture of a dance, a mother holing a child, a decorative bowl, or a serving plate. So much in our homes are made of ceramics.*Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.(please allow 2 weeks for the drying time, firing, glazing, re-firing processes)Drawing Workshop (July 9-July 11, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Love to draw with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil or pastels? Let’s experiment with all of these looking at faces, figures, animals and still life this summer. Work in a studio setting, surrounded by emerging artists’ work. We will all be at different levels of experience so be prepared to learn and be inspired by others. If you have a sketchbook bring it with you and remember why you love to draw! Sculpture Workshop (July 16-July 18, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Sculpture is creating 3-Dimensional artwork, large or small, soft or hard, abstract or representational. Remember the joy of handling play-doh, building a snow person, and turning a box into a fort? Students will use a variety of materials (wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc.) to create several sculptures. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, developing textures and shadows, terms, tools and styles. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us. Rain or shine - we will work outside on beautiful days!Jewelrymaking Workshop (July 30-August 1, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Jewelry is one of the oldest art forms and is worth a trip to a museum to see how the ancient cultures made theirs! Join us for this relaxing and focused project- designing wearable art. We will explore basic beginner necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelets using the wide variety of materials available today. You will learn how to use tools to make a metal wire spiral, loop, clamp and crimp. The more confident you become the better your designs will become and reflect your personal style. The colors, textures and choices keep you coming back to make more!Students have the option to add Monday and Friday for $60 to any week EXCEPT the week of July 4 - students can add just Friday for $30 that week.The Chrysalis Art Center is located at 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Tennis Summer Camps - Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Session #1)
Please Note:  All tennis camps  will be held at DASD West Tennis Courts.Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 5-12)- The Net Generation Summer Camp will focus on the younger beginner and intermediate players as they transition through the game. We will do drills, games, and match play with a focus on technique, learning and fun. We use the modified USTA recommended format using the Red, Orange and Green balls with modified court sizes.  Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Tennis Camp - Evening (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.ALL TENNIS PROGRAMS ARE GROUP INSTRUCTIONS!Instructor recommendations for Tennis Racquets(rackets):Ages 5-8 : should us a 23" racquetAges 9-11: should us a 25" racquetAges 12+ : should us a 27" racquet
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Half- Day Morning
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mixed Media Art Summer Camps with Young Rembrandts! - Mixed Media Art Camp #1
Join us for a fun week filled with artistic activities! We will explore different drawing styles(drawing, cartooning, anime manga), patterns and different coloring media(crayons, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels or acrylics). Different subjects will be taught each day, and different drawings will be completed every week. No experience necessary. Spots are limited- register today!Half-Day AM 9:00AM-12:00PM - $350.00                      Spots are limited- Register today!  
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Full-Day
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Nature Summer Camp: Where the Wild things Live - Nature Investigators (5 Week Session)
Nature Adventures (Ages 4-6)Discover where the wild ones live on land, in the air, and in the water!We will explore where birds mammals, insects, reptiles, fish, and amphibians live and makes them special. Have fun doing hands-on, action-packed nature activities: games, walks, crafts and stories.Nature Investigators (Ages 7-9)What animals live in the field, forest, sky and stream? Use your detective skills! Be ready for fun, hands-on, action-packed activities: hikes, games and crafts each morning! Children should be ready to get wet and dirty ( dress appropriately), and bring a snack.
 
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Nature Summer Camp: Where the Wild things Live - Nature Investigators (Day 1)
Nature Adventures (Ages 4-6)Discover where the wild ones live on land, in the air, and in the water!We will explore where birds mammals, insects, reptiles, fish, and amphibians live and makes them special. Have fun doing hands-on, action-packed nature activities: games, walks, crafts and stories.Nature Investigators (Ages 7-9)What animals live in the field, forest, sky and stream? Use your detective skills! Be ready for fun, hands-on, action-packed activities: hikes, games and crafts each morning! Children should be ready to get wet and dirty ( dress appropriately), and bring a snack.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Basic Beginner Barre/Pilates - Basic Beginner Barre (Spring)
Basic Beginner Barre/Pilates includes easy strengthening and toning exercises done at the ballet barre and in the center of the studio. Balancing exercises and some basic ballet moves are included. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Please bring a yoga mat, yoga straps and a slightly deflated ball to class. 
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Tennis Summer Camps - TEEN "Morning" Tennis Camp (Session #1)
Please Note:  All tennis camps  will be held at DASD West Tennis Courts.Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 5-12)- The Net Generation Summer Camp will focus on the younger beginner and intermediate players as they transition through the game. We will do drills, games, and match play with a focus on technique, learning and fun. We use the modified USTA recommended format using the Red, Orange and Green balls with modified court sizes.  Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Tennis Camp - Evening (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.ALL TENNIS PROGRAMS ARE GROUP INSTRUCTIONS!Instructor recommendations for Tennis Racquets(rackets):Ages 5-8 : should us a 23" racquetAges 9-11: should us a 25" racquetAges 12+ : should us a 27" racquet
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Art Camps with Chrysalis Art Center - Enameling and Glass Workshop (6/11-6/13)
ELEMENTARY ARTIST CAMPSArt and Nature Camp (June 10-June 14 and August 5-9; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Does your child enjoy nature? Exploring surroundings and collecting stones, shells, or butterflies? This camp will take us outside to observe plants, birds, and any natural treasures we can find. We will then incorporate them into our artwork. Feel free to bring in found objects to share in class. We will practice sketching and drawing techniques, but also collage and build 3D projects. Try something new and share ideas in a cohort of young artists in our art studio environment and direct instruction from an experienced artist and teacher.Beginner Ceramics Camp (June 17-June 21; 9:00AM-11:00AM, July 1-5 (no class 7/4); 9:00AM-11:30AM and August 12-16; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard, durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliantly-colored surface. Students will enjoy using a variety of clay colors and methods to create original pieces either as functional craft pieces coiled, rolled slab or hand-built into sculptures using additive and subtractive methods. When the pieces are ready to glaze, everyone loves picking from the many beautiful colors and textures of glazes to complete their work. *The clay process takes two weeks, so it is recommended for students to sign up for two weeks of camp in order to complete their projects.Drawing And Painting Camp (June 24-28, August 19-23; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work and styles by famous artists will be studied. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods. Come join the fun during this summer combo camp! Rain or shine - we'll work outside on beautiful days!Construction and Design Camp (July 15-July 19, 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2D and 3D. Options for collage/assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or paper making. We will look at artwork by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Larry Fuente, and other prominent artists. Bring us your interesting reusable materials, nature objects, colorful tiles, and more. Start collecting now!Contemporary Crafts Camp (July 29 -August 2, August 26-30; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12These projects are always changing! So many new crafts are being invented. Try some new twists on some familiar crafts like tie-dying, fiber art, sewing, Culpey clay, marbling, paper art, and even edible art! Send your exciting new suggestions to Beth at chrysalisartcenter@gmail.com ahead of camp week so we can experiment here at the studio!TEEN WORKSHOPSEnameling Workshop (June 11-June 13, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Enameling is done by fusing glass powder or pieces to something metal, the art is in the design, colors and various techniques. We will use copper and powders along with bits of spun glass and fuse it together in a small kiln. After it cools, students will polish the copper piece to give it a finished look. Students will have time to make several final pieces. Come try this ancient art form still used today.Painting Workshop (June 18-June 20, August 6 -August 8, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Compare different types of paints (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache) on different surfaces, experiment with innovative styles, share your own techniques and explore your preference for abstract vs. realistic subjects. Work on color mixing, layering, combining watercolor pencil and wet methods, drybrush, ink over for final details. Try pen air working outside on a landscape or springhouse study.Printmaking Workshop (June 25-June 27, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Why make just one picture when you can make many? Design a T-Shirt logo, card series, special prints for your friends and family. Learn how to silk screen, dry point, make several unique monoprints. I met an artist who made live fish prints and then set the fish free! Maybe you will find something that inspires you to make more than just one of something. I learned printmaking in high school and started my own business making team shirts!Ceramics Workshop  (July 1-July 3, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Time to get creative with clay: maybe you would like to make a vase, a lifelike head, a sculpture of a dance, a mother holing a child, a decorative bowl, or a serving plate. So much in our homes are made of ceramics.*Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.(please allow 2 weeks for the drying time, firing, glazing, re-firing processes)Drawing Workshop (July 9-July 11, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Love to draw with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil or pastels? Let’s experiment with all of these looking at faces, figures, animals and still life this summer. Work in a studio setting, surrounded by emerging artists’ work. We will all be at different levels of experience so be prepared to learn and be inspired by others. If you have a sketchbook bring it with you and remember why you love to draw! Sculpture Workshop (July 16-July 18, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Sculpture is creating 3-Dimensional artwork, large or small, soft or hard, abstract or representational. Remember the joy of handling play-doh, building a snow person, and turning a box into a fort? Students will use a variety of materials (wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc.) to create several sculptures. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, developing textures and shadows, terms, tools and styles. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us. Rain or shine - we will work outside on beautiful days!Jewelrymaking Workshop (July 30-August 1, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Jewelry is one of the oldest art forms and is worth a trip to a museum to see how the ancient cultures made theirs! Join us for this relaxing and focused project- designing wearable art. We will explore basic beginner necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelets using the wide variety of materials available today. You will learn how to use tools to make a metal wire spiral, loop, clamp and crimp. The more confident you become the better your designs will become and reflect your personal style. The colors, textures and choices keep you coming back to make more!Students have the option to add Monday and Friday for $60 to any week EXCEPT the week of July 4 - students can add just Friday for $30 that week.The Chrysalis Art Center is located at 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335
 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Half- Day Afternoon
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Wednesday After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Wednesday Before and After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Youth Ceramics (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Thursday June 13, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Thursday Before and After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Thursday Before Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Cardio Fitness with Dance 4 Fitness - Unlimited Cardio Fitness
Small Group TrainingLet the instructors from Dance $4 Fitness take your workouts to the next level! Whether you're looking to improve your current fitness abilities, build muscle mass, lose weight or sculpt your physique, these trainers will offer solutions custom fit for you! This class offers Hybrids Group Training so you can join them at the studio or VIA Zoom. they strive to address the prevention of falls and injuries, focus on establishing and maintaining good posture, increased confidence, and emotional wellness with this comprehensive program in a fun supportive community atmosphere.Dance Party MondaysOur Dance Party class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. It begins with full body warm-up and then utilizes simple choreography in a series of fast-paced aerobic dances to get your body going. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body while burning fat. When you dance for fitness, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including: Better heart health and stronger muscles. Join the party!Unlimited Cardio FitnessA full body aerobic workout that utilizes music from around the world that keeps you moving. Tjis class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body                        All indoor classes are held at Lionville School of Dance (11 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341).            
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Art Camps with Chrysalis Art Center - Art and Nature Camp (6/10-6/14)
ELEMENTARY ARTIST CAMPSArt and Nature Camp (June 10-June 14 and August 5-9; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Does your child enjoy nature? Exploring surroundings and collecting stones, shells, or butterflies? This camp will take us outside to observe plants, birds, and any natural treasures we can find. We will then incorporate them into our artwork. Feel free to bring in found objects to share in class. We will practice sketching and drawing techniques, but also collage and build 3D projects. Try something new and share ideas in a cohort of young artists in our art studio environment and direct instruction from an experienced artist and teacher.Beginner Ceramics Camp (June 17-June 21; 9:00AM-11:00AM, July 1-5 (no class 7/4); 9:00AM-11:30AM and August 12-16; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard, durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliantly-colored surface. Students will enjoy using a variety of clay colors and methods to create original pieces either as functional craft pieces coiled, rolled slab or hand-built into sculptures using additive and subtractive methods. When the pieces are ready to glaze, everyone loves picking from the many beautiful colors and textures of glazes to complete their work. *The clay process takes two weeks, so it is recommended for students to sign up for two weeks of camp in order to complete their projects.Drawing And Painting Camp (June 24-28, August 19-23; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work and styles by famous artists will be studied. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods. Come join the fun during this summer combo camp! Rain or shine - we'll work outside on beautiful days!Construction and Design Camp (July 15-July 19, 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2D and 3D. Options for collage/assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or paper making. We will look at artwork by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Larry Fuente, and other prominent artists. Bring us your interesting reusable materials, nature objects, colorful tiles, and more. Start collecting now!Contemporary Crafts Camp (July 29 -August 2, August 26-30; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12These projects are always changing! So many new crafts are being invented. Try some new twists on some familiar crafts like tie-dying, fiber art, sewing, Culpey clay, marbling, paper art, and even edible art! Send your exciting new suggestions to Beth at chrysalisartcenter@gmail.com ahead of camp week so we can experiment here at the studio!TEEN WORKSHOPSEnameling Workshop (June 11-June 13, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Enameling is done by fusing glass powder or pieces to something metal, the art is in the design, colors and various techniques. We will use copper and powders along with bits of spun glass and fuse it together in a small kiln. After it cools, students will polish the copper piece to give it a finished look. Students will have time to make several final pieces. Come try this ancient art form still used today.Painting Workshop (June 18-June 20, August 6 -August 8, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Compare different types of paints (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache) on different surfaces, experiment with innovative styles, share your own techniques and explore your preference for abstract vs. realistic subjects. Work on color mixing, layering, combining watercolor pencil and wet methods, drybrush, ink over for final details. Try pen air working outside on a landscape or springhouse study.Printmaking Workshop (June 25-June 27, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Why make just one picture when you can make many? Design a T-Shirt logo, card series, special prints for your friends and family. Learn how to silk screen, dry point, make several unique monoprints. I met an artist who made live fish prints and then set the fish free! Maybe you will find something that inspires you to make more than just one of something. I learned printmaking in high school and started my own business making team shirts!Ceramics Workshop  (July 1-July 3, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Time to get creative with clay: maybe you would like to make a vase, a lifelike head, a sculpture of a dance, a mother holing a child, a decorative bowl, or a serving plate. So much in our homes are made of ceramics.*Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.(please allow 2 weeks for the drying time, firing, glazing, re-firing processes)Drawing Workshop (July 9-July 11, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Love to draw with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil or pastels? Let’s experiment with all of these looking at faces, figures, animals and still life this summer. Work in a studio setting, surrounded by emerging artists’ work. We will all be at different levels of experience so be prepared to learn and be inspired by others. If you have a sketchbook bring it with you and remember why you love to draw! Sculpture Workshop (July 16-July 18, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Sculpture is creating 3-Dimensional artwork, large or small, soft or hard, abstract or representational. Remember the joy of handling play-doh, building a snow person, and turning a box into a fort? Students will use a variety of materials (wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc.) to create several sculptures. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, developing textures and shadows, terms, tools and styles. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us. Rain or shine - we will work outside on beautiful days!Jewelrymaking Workshop (July 30-August 1, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Jewelry is one of the oldest art forms and is worth a trip to a museum to see how the ancient cultures made theirs! Join us for this relaxing and focused project- designing wearable art. We will explore basic beginner necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelets using the wide variety of materials available today. You will learn how to use tools to make a metal wire spiral, loop, clamp and crimp. The more confident you become the better your designs will become and reflect your personal style. The colors, textures and choices keep you coming back to make more!Students have the option to add Monday and Friday for $60 to any week EXCEPT the week of July 4 - students can add just Friday for $30 that week.The Chrysalis Art Center is located at 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Tennis Summer Camps - Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Session #1)
Please Note:  All tennis camps  will be held at DASD West Tennis Courts.Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 5-12)- The Net Generation Summer Camp will focus on the younger beginner and intermediate players as they transition through the game. We will do drills, games, and match play with a focus on technique, learning and fun. We use the modified USTA recommended format using the Red, Orange and Green balls with modified court sizes.  Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Tennis Camp - Evening (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.ALL TENNIS PROGRAMS ARE GROUP INSTRUCTIONS!Instructor recommendations for Tennis Racquets(rackets):Ages 5-8 : should us a 23" racquetAges 9-11: should us a 25" racquetAges 12+ : should us a 27" racquet
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Half- Day Morning
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mixed Media Art Summer Camps with Young Rembrandts! - Mixed Media Art Camp #1
Join us for a fun week filled with artistic activities! We will explore different drawing styles(drawing, cartooning, anime manga), patterns and different coloring media(crayons, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels or acrylics). Different subjects will be taught each day, and different drawings will be completed every week. No experience necessary. Spots are limited- register today!Half-Day AM 9:00AM-12:00PM - $350.00                      Spots are limited- Register today!  
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Full-Day
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Beginner Yoga Stretch - Beginner Yoga Stretch- Thursdays (Spring)
Beginner Yoga Stretch classes involve gentle and easy stretching, strengthening and balancing. These classes are a wonderful way to relax and sooth the body, mind and spirit. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Class is available twice a week (tues & thurs) for 6 weeks for $192 OR once a week (tues or thurs) for 6 weeks for $96.
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Tennis Summer Camps - TEEN "Morning" Tennis Camp (Session #1)
Please Note:  All tennis camps  will be held at DASD West Tennis Courts.Net Generation Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 5-12)- The Net Generation Summer Camp will focus on the younger beginner and intermediate players as they transition through the game. We will do drills, games, and match play with a focus on technique, learning and fun. We use the modified USTA recommended format using the Red, Orange and Green balls with modified court sizes.  Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Morning Tennis Camp (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.Teen Tennis Camp - Evening (Ages 12-17)- The High Performance Summer Camp will focus on taking that next step in the game through footwork, stroke production and drill based games. Players will also do match play. Downingtown West Head Tennis Coach Justin DePietropaolo oversees the program.ALL TENNIS PROGRAMS ARE GROUP INSTRUCTIONS!Instructor recommendations for Tennis Racquets(rackets):Ages 5-8 : should us a 23" racquetAges 9-11: should us a 25" racquetAges 12+ : should us a 27" racquet
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Art Camps with Chrysalis Art Center - Enameling and Glass Workshop (6/11-6/13)
ELEMENTARY ARTIST CAMPSArt and Nature Camp (June 10-June 14 and August 5-9; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Does your child enjoy nature? Exploring surroundings and collecting stones, shells, or butterflies? This camp will take us outside to observe plants, birds, and any natural treasures we can find. We will then incorporate them into our artwork. Feel free to bring in found objects to share in class. We will practice sketching and drawing techniques, but also collage and build 3D projects. Try something new and share ideas in a cohort of young artists in our art studio environment and direct instruction from an experienced artist and teacher.Beginner Ceramics Camp (June 17-June 21; 9:00AM-11:00AM, July 1-5 (no class 7/4); 9:00AM-11:30AM and August 12-16; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard, durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliantly-colored surface. Students will enjoy using a variety of clay colors and methods to create original pieces either as functional craft pieces coiled, rolled slab or hand-built into sculptures using additive and subtractive methods. When the pieces are ready to glaze, everyone loves picking from the many beautiful colors and textures of glazes to complete their work. *The clay process takes two weeks, so it is recommended for students to sign up for two weeks of camp in order to complete their projects.Drawing And Painting Camp (June 24-28, August 19-23; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work and styles by famous artists will be studied. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods. Come join the fun during this summer combo camp! Rain or shine - we'll work outside on beautiful days!Construction and Design Camp (July 15-July 19, 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2D and 3D. Options for collage/assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or paper making. We will look at artwork by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Larry Fuente, and other prominent artists. Bring us your interesting reusable materials, nature objects, colorful tiles, and more. Start collecting now!Contemporary Crafts Camp (July 29 -August 2, August 26-30; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12These projects are always changing! So many new crafts are being invented. Try some new twists on some familiar crafts like tie-dying, fiber art, sewing, Culpey clay, marbling, paper art, and even edible art! Send your exciting new suggestions to Beth at chrysalisartcenter@gmail.com ahead of camp week so we can experiment here at the studio!TEEN WORKSHOPSEnameling Workshop (June 11-June 13, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Enameling is done by fusing glass powder or pieces to something metal, the art is in the design, colors and various techniques. We will use copper and powders along with bits of spun glass and fuse it together in a small kiln. After it cools, students will polish the copper piece to give it a finished look. Students will have time to make several final pieces. Come try this ancient art form still used today.Painting Workshop (June 18-June 20, August 6 -August 8, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Compare different types of paints (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache) on different surfaces, experiment with innovative styles, share your own techniques and explore your preference for abstract vs. realistic subjects. Work on color mixing, layering, combining watercolor pencil and wet methods, drybrush, ink over for final details. Try pen air working outside on a landscape or springhouse study.Printmaking Workshop (June 25-June 27, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Why make just one picture when you can make many? Design a T-Shirt logo, card series, special prints for your friends and family. Learn how to silk screen, dry point, make several unique monoprints. I met an artist who made live fish prints and then set the fish free! Maybe you will find something that inspires you to make more than just one of something. I learned printmaking in high school and started my own business making team shirts!Ceramics Workshop  (July 1-July 3, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Time to get creative with clay: maybe you would like to make a vase, a lifelike head, a sculpture of a dance, a mother holing a child, a decorative bowl, or a serving plate. So much in our homes are made of ceramics.*Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.(please allow 2 weeks for the drying time, firing, glazing, re-firing processes)Drawing Workshop (July 9-July 11, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Love to draw with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil or pastels? Let’s experiment with all of these looking at faces, figures, animals and still life this summer. Work in a studio setting, surrounded by emerging artists’ work. We will all be at different levels of experience so be prepared to learn and be inspired by others. If you have a sketchbook bring it with you and remember why you love to draw! Sculpture Workshop (July 16-July 18, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Sculpture is creating 3-Dimensional artwork, large or small, soft or hard, abstract or representational. Remember the joy of handling play-doh, building a snow person, and turning a box into a fort? Students will use a variety of materials (wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc.) to create several sculptures. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, developing textures and shadows, terms, tools and styles. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us. Rain or shine - we will work outside on beautiful days!Jewelrymaking Workshop (July 30-August 1, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Jewelry is one of the oldest art forms and is worth a trip to a museum to see how the ancient cultures made theirs! Join us for this relaxing and focused project- designing wearable art. We will explore basic beginner necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelets using the wide variety of materials available today. You will learn how to use tools to make a metal wire spiral, loop, clamp and crimp. The more confident you become the better your designs will become and reflect your personal style. The colors, textures and choices keep you coming back to make more!Students have the option to add Monday and Friday for $60 to any week EXCEPT the week of July 4 - students can add just Friday for $30 that week.The Chrysalis Art Center is located at 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335
 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Half- Day Afternoon
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Thursday After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Thursday Before and After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Afterschool Art Experience Thursdays (Summer)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Children's Book Illustrations (Summer)
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Adult Open Pottery (Spring # 2) Thursdays
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM    Body Weight Only Fitness Class (No Equipment needed) - Body Weight Only Fitness Class (No Equipment needed)
Enjoy the convenience of exercising in the comfort and privacy of your own home or when traveling! Online classes provide personalized instruction and variety while saving time and commuting costs. Using nothing but your own body weight in the correct positions and movements, you can build and tone muscle and burn fat for a complete total-body workout. Class includes the mainstays of body weight work, such as squats, lunges, planks, push-ups and crunches along with many others, as well as a warm-up and final stretch. Part of the class will be done kneeling or lying on the floor, so a mat or towel is recommended for comfort.You will need a mat or towel and about 6 square feet of open space.Instructor: Julie Seville
 
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Adult Instructional ice Hockey with Power Play. - Spring/Summer Instructional Hockey
Adult Instructional Hockey- Want to play hockey but are not quite ready for the leagues? Do you play in a league now but are not satisfied with your skills? If so, this is for you! Learn the game of hockey from individual skills to all out-team play. Sessions include coaching and a jersey. Games will be played inter-squad if enrollment allows or an opponent will be assigned. Required: Hockey Helmet with half shield or mask, elbow pads, gloves, hockey pants, shoulder pads, hockey socks,shin pads, cup/pelvic and a stick. Gear is available at ushockeysupply.com 
 
Friday June 14, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Friday Before and After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Friday Before Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Art Camps with Chrysalis Art Center - Art and Nature Camp (6/10-6/14)
ELEMENTARY ARTIST CAMPSArt and Nature Camp (June 10-June 14 and August 5-9; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Does your child enjoy nature? Exploring surroundings and collecting stones, shells, or butterflies? This camp will take us outside to observe plants, birds, and any natural treasures we can find. We will then incorporate them into our artwork. Feel free to bring in found objects to share in class. We will practice sketching and drawing techniques, but also collage and build 3D projects. Try something new and share ideas in a cohort of young artists in our art studio environment and direct instruction from an experienced artist and teacher.Beginner Ceramics Camp (June 17-June 21; 9:00AM-11:00AM, July 1-5 (no class 7/4); 9:00AM-11:30AM and August 12-16; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard, durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliantly-colored surface. Students will enjoy using a variety of clay colors and methods to create original pieces either as functional craft pieces coiled, rolled slab or hand-built into sculptures using additive and subtractive methods. When the pieces are ready to glaze, everyone loves picking from the many beautiful colors and textures of glazes to complete their work. *The clay process takes two weeks, so it is recommended for students to sign up for two weeks of camp in order to complete their projects.Drawing And Painting Camp (June 24-28, August 19-23; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work and styles by famous artists will be studied. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods. Come join the fun during this summer combo camp! Rain or shine - we'll work outside on beautiful days!Construction and Design Camp (July 15-July 19, 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2D and 3D. Options for collage/assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or paper making. We will look at artwork by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Larry Fuente, and other prominent artists. Bring us your interesting reusable materials, nature objects, colorful tiles, and more. Start collecting now!Contemporary Crafts Camp (July 29 -August 2, August 26-30; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12These projects are always changing! So many new crafts are being invented. Try some new twists on some familiar crafts like tie-dying, fiber art, sewing, Culpey clay, marbling, paper art, and even edible art! Send your exciting new suggestions to Beth at chrysalisartcenter@gmail.com ahead of camp week so we can experiment here at the studio!TEEN WORKSHOPSEnameling Workshop (June 11-June 13, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Enameling is done by fusing glass powder or pieces to something metal, the art is in the design, colors and various techniques. We will use copper and powders along with bits of spun glass and fuse it together in a small kiln. After it cools, students will polish the copper piece to give it a finished look. Students will have time to make several final pieces. Come try this ancient art form still used today.Painting Workshop (June 18-June 20, August 6 -August 8, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Compare different types of paints (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache) on different surfaces, experiment with innovative styles, share your own techniques and explore your preference for abstract vs. realistic subjects. Work on color mixing, layering, combining watercolor pencil and wet methods, drybrush, ink over for final details. Try pen air working outside on a landscape or springhouse study.Printmaking Workshop (June 25-June 27, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Why make just one picture when you can make many? Design a T-Shirt logo, card series, special prints for your friends and family. Learn how to silk screen, dry point, make several unique monoprints. I met an artist who made live fish prints and then set the fish free! Maybe you will find something that inspires you to make more than just one of something. I learned printmaking in high school and started my own business making team shirts!Ceramics Workshop  (July 1-July 3, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Time to get creative with clay: maybe you would like to make a vase, a lifelike head, a sculpture of a dance, a mother holing a child, a decorative bowl, or a serving plate. So much in our homes are made of ceramics.*Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.(please allow 2 weeks for the drying time, firing, glazing, re-firing processes)Drawing Workshop (July 9-July 11, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Love to draw with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil or pastels? Let’s experiment with all of these looking at faces, figures, animals and still life this summer. Work in a studio setting, surrounded by emerging artists’ work. We will all be at different levels of experience so be prepared to learn and be inspired by others. If you have a sketchbook bring it with you and remember why you love to draw! Sculpture Workshop (July 16-July 18, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Sculpture is creating 3-Dimensional artwork, large or small, soft or hard, abstract or representational. Remember the joy of handling play-doh, building a snow person, and turning a box into a fort? Students will use a variety of materials (wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc.) to create several sculptures. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, developing textures and shadows, terms, tools and styles. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us. Rain or shine - we will work outside on beautiful days!Jewelrymaking Workshop (July 30-August 1, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Jewelry is one of the oldest art forms and is worth a trip to a museum to see how the ancient cultures made theirs! Join us for this relaxing and focused project- designing wearable art. We will explore basic beginner necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelets using the wide variety of materials available today. You will learn how to use tools to make a metal wire spiral, loop, clamp and crimp. The more confident you become the better your designs will become and reflect your personal style. The colors, textures and choices keep you coming back to make more!Students have the option to add Monday and Friday for $60 to any week EXCEPT the week of July 4 - students can add just Friday for $30 that week.The Chrysalis Art Center is located at 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Half- Day Morning
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mixed Media Art Summer Camps with Young Rembrandts! - Mixed Media Art Camp #1
Join us for a fun week filled with artistic activities! We will explore different drawing styles(drawing, cartooning, anime manga), patterns and different coloring media(crayons, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels or acrylics). Different subjects will be taught each day, and different drawings will be completed every week. No experience necessary. Spots are limited- register today!Half-Day AM 9:00AM-12:00PM - $350.00                      Spots are limited- Register today!  
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Full-Day
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Half- Day Afternoon
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Friday After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - Let's Go Camping Friday Before and After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Teen Art Workshop (Summer)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
6:15 PM - 7:05 PM    Learn to Ice Skate @ Power Play Ice Rinks - Learn to Ice Skate - Fridays (Session 5)
Have fun while learning the fundamentals of ice skating. The Learn to Skate Program is open to individuals of all ages; children through adult.  No previous skating experience is required. Each class consists of a 25-minute group lesson and a 25-minute of a supervised practice session. Students may bring one adult Parent/Guardian on ice during ONLY during their 25 min. practice for a fee.  No siblings or other coaches instead of parent! Skate rental is included in the cost of enrollment.Helmet Rule: children under the age of 7 years are required to wear a bike or hockey helmet.  Power Play Ice Rink does not loan helmets.  You may purchase one in the rink pro-shop."Thursday Tots- Learn to Skate"  this class is set up to teach your 4-6 year olds to learn to ice skate.Adult Learn to Skate Program!"A Different Skate of Mind" - for ages 14 and older.  This program consist of a 45minute supervised practice session each class.  You will learn the basic fundamentals of ice skating in a mature, adult only environment, where no previous skating experience is required.  This is the perfect opportunity to learn the skills and give you the abilities to assist your children when taking your kids ice skating on a local pond or ice skating at the  Rockerfeller Center rink in New York City.  
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
8:30 PM - 9:45 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
Saturday June 15, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM    Learn to Ice Skate @ Power Play Ice Rinks - A Different Skate of Mind - Saturdays (Session 5)
Have fun while learning the fundamentals of ice skating. The Learn to Skate Program is open to individuals of all ages; children through adult.  No previous skating experience is required. Each class consists of a 25-minute group lesson and a 25-minute of a supervised practice session. Students may bring one adult Parent/Guardian on ice during ONLY during their 25 min. practice for a fee.  No siblings or other coaches instead of parent! Skate rental is included in the cost of enrollment.Helmet Rule: children under the age of 7 years are required to wear a bike or hockey helmet.  Power Play Ice Rink does not loan helmets.  You may purchase one in the rink pro-shop."Thursday Tots- Learn to Skate"  this class is set up to teach your 4-6 year olds to learn to ice skate.Adult Learn to Skate Program!"A Different Skate of Mind" - for ages 14 and older.  This program consist of a 45minute supervised practice session each class.  You will learn the basic fundamentals of ice skating in a mature, adult only environment, where no previous skating experience is required.  This is the perfect opportunity to learn the skills and give you the abilities to assist your children when taking your kids ice skating on a local pond or ice skating at the  Rockerfeller Center rink in New York City.  
 
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM    Learn to Ice Skate @ Power Play Ice Rinks - Learn to Ice Skate - Saturdays (Session 5)
Have fun while learning the fundamentals of ice skating. The Learn to Skate Program is open to individuals of all ages; children through adult.  No previous skating experience is required. Each class consists of a 25-minute group lesson and a 25-minute of a supervised practice session. Students may bring one adult Parent/Guardian on ice during ONLY during their 25 min. practice for a fee.  No siblings or other coaches instead of parent! Skate rental is included in the cost of enrollment.Helmet Rule: children under the age of 7 years are required to wear a bike or hockey helmet.  Power Play Ice Rink does not loan helmets.  You may purchase one in the rink pro-shop."Thursday Tots- Learn to Skate"  this class is set up to teach your 4-6 year olds to learn to ice skate.Adult Learn to Skate Program!"A Different Skate of Mind" - for ages 14 and older.  This program consist of a 45minute supervised practice session each class.  You will learn the basic fundamentals of ice skating in a mature, adult only environment, where no previous skating experience is required.  This is the perfect opportunity to learn the skills and give you the abilities to assist your children when taking your kids ice skating on a local pond or ice skating at the  Rockerfeller Center rink in New York City.  
 
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM    Learn to Play Ice Hockey @ Power Play Ice Rink - Learn to Play Ice Hockey - Saturdays (Session 5)
We offer a Learn to Play Hockey class that is devoted to enhancing the hockey skills needed to advance players into youth ice hockey.  Our philosophy is to allow the players to develop their hockey skills while growing their love for the game.  Every week the players will work on skating skills, puck skills, and partake in some type of game to keep them coming back for more.   All Participants should be able to skate around the ice without falling, do some type of stop, and be able to move backwards.We recommend all players begin their journey in the Learn to Skate program before beginning ice hockey.Required Equipment: Hockey helmet with cage, elbow pads, cup/pelvic protector, hockey shin pads, ice hockey stick, should pads and hockey pants. Rental skates are provided free of charge for those who need them. See the US Hockey Supply Pro Shop for great deals on equipment.
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Saturdays (Summer)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Saturdays (Summer)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Youth Art Experience (Summer)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation (Spring #2)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Introduction to Pickleball Workshops - Intro to Pickleball Workshop (6/15)
Learn how to play America's fastest growing sport - PICKLEBALL. The Next Level Sports instructors will be teaching you the game of Pickleball.  They will teach you the basics of the game.  These workshops are for beginners only.For example: Serving, returns, volleys, dinks, overheads, forehead & backhand shots, cross-courts shots, transitions, understanding the sweet spot on the paddle, learn how to pickleball scoring works, the rules and what is the kitchen. All Pickleball equipment will be provided!(paddles, balls, nets)..$35/ lesson  (Sign up for one or more) Being offered Saturdays, April 6 to September 28, 2024.
 
Sunday June 16, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Bollywood Fitness Dance Class - Bollywood Fitness Dance Class
Join us for a  intro to Bollywood Fitness Dance class. Enjoy a total workout, combining elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious does of feeling awesome when you leave.   All Fitness levels welcome!LOCATION: Upland Farm Park- The BarnPlease wear sneakers only! (no heals or hard soles) 
 
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - MEN's SPRING Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Pets and Puppies
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Masters and Movements
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Art Classes for Students with Special Needs with Abrakadoodle - Masters of Movement
Mini Doodlers (Age 3-5) "Pets and Puppies" Little ones love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a good time tolearn more about pets through art! Get your pouncing paws ready to explore painting, collage, stamping, 3D art and more. Have a bow-wow of a time learning about pets that range from large barnyard and pasture animals to purring and barking friends to little critters kept in the home!Doodlers and Doodlers Plus (Ages 5-12 And 12-18) “Masters and Movements”Description: Wake up to cool art and use your eyes to focus on the three “I’s” of inspiration, information, and ideas! Master artists throughout history will inspire! Viewing master works will inform Abrakadoodle masterpieces! Learning about artists and art movements will lead to fresh ideas! How about minting an ancient coin design, “visiting” a Parisian train station, or tracking a weather report from Beijing? Ready, set, go! Your eyes will lead the way!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Sundays (Summer)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Primary Art Experience Sundays (Summer)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Adult Foraging Series with The Art of Ecology - June Adult Foraging Series
Adult Foraging Series: Sunday, June 16 - 30 from 2:30PM-4:00PMSunday, September 8 - 22 from 2:30PM-4:00PM Discover the natural bounty in your own community in this introductory series! You will learn how to identify various local plant species, including trees, shrubs, flowers, and fruits, prior to taking a dive into ecosystem connections and foraging etiquette. Then, with that background knowledge, you will explore your community in search of wild-edibles to learn how to prepare and use plants in the kitchen. This course will focus on the benefits of incorporating wild-edibles in our diets, how to identify plants, and creating dishes using in-season flowers and foliage. Each class will include a lecture portion and a "Plant of the Week" portion, where we shall focus on a plant that is currently available for foraging, as well as its benefits and how to utilize it throughout the week.  All materials, except for note taking materials, are provided.
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Adult Art Workshops (1 day) with Chrysalis Art Center - Pendant Wire Wrapping and Jewelry Art
Clay Monoprinting Workshop with Meredith WakefieldIf you think you can’t draw, you can’t paint or have no artistic ability, this class is for you! Learn how Mitch Lyon’s’ unique printmaking process changed the way clay can be used. You will be working from a slab of clay, adding layers of colored clay slips, pastels, textures and imagery. From this, the monoprints will be pulled. Even if you’ve never worked with clay or know nothing about printmaking, you’ll be excited to learn how to pull your very own clay monoprints. All levels welcome. Leaf Press Clay Wall Hanging or Platter WorkshopCome and create your very own wall hanging or platter imprinted with flowers and leaves of your choice. In this 2 hour workshop you will receive a piece of clay to roll out and arrange foliage on. You will be given underglaze to color the foliage and/or background. Bring your own foliage or use the foliage provided. These pieces can be hung or the edges can be raised to create a food-safe platter. Pieces will be fired and can be picked up once they are fired.Pendant Wire Wrapping Workshop Wire wrapping is a simple but flexible technique that can be applied to jewelry in numerous ways. By learning a few of the rudimentary skills, you can alter and reimagine them into increasingly complex pieces. The materials and tools required are basic, which lends itself well to creating your own designs at home. Wire wrapped jewelry makes for a wonderful gift and is an exciting form of wearable art as unique as the artist. This workshop will walk you step-by-step through various techniques to produce a stunning wire-wrapped pendant.Wool Art Painting Workshop Wool watercolor is an exceptional art where the piece is created by layering dry wool layer by layer onto fabric (not needle felting). This unique technique allows you to create stunning art with 3-D effect, keeping all secrets of creation under the glass. Under the weight of glass these complex layers of wool appear unbelievably vibrant and rich. Working with wool is a meditative process with therapeutic effects where small motor skills exercise, calm down, and relax the nervous system. During the workshop Maria will lead you step by step and help you finish this richly colored artwork- ready to hang! Choose any picture or painting to recreate in wool.
 
Monday June 17, 2024
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Elementary School Adventure Camp @ All-Star Baseball Academy - All-Star- Week 1 - Extended Care
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for elementary school students aged 7 to 11 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlight trips include Lincoln Financial Field Tour, a Phila Union Soccer game, Camden Aquarium, Phila Zoo, Northbrook Canoe, and Treehouse World.  Download the weekly activity summary from the forms section below.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm.  Extended Care is available (must be purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all nine weeks.The Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Upland Farm Park- Chester Springs (301 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA 19425).Week Activity Trips are subject to change depending on destination availability and/or weather. Please note camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section.  
 
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Middle School Adventure Camp @ All-Star Baseball Academy - All-Star- Week 1 - Extended Care
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for middle school students aged 11 to 14 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlights from past programs include the Hershey Park, Dorney Park, Zip Lining, Reading Phillies, Lincoln Financial Field Tour, and Laser Quest.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all nine weeks. Extended care (purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) is available in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. The Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Bell Tavern Park (100 Bell Tavern Road) in East Caln.Please click on the weekly activity form, as some of our trips have changed.Week Activity Trips are subject to change depending on destination availability and/or weather. Please note camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section. 
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - World Travel 3D Monday Before Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Art Camps with Chrysalis Art Center - Ceramics Camp (6/17-6/21)
ELEMENTARY ARTIST CAMPSArt and Nature Camp (June 10-June 14 and August 5-9; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Does your child enjoy nature? Exploring surroundings and collecting stones, shells, or butterflies? This camp will take us outside to observe plants, birds, and any natural treasures we can find. We will then incorporate them into our artwork. Feel free to bring in found objects to share in class. We will practice sketching and drawing techniques, but also collage and build 3D projects. Try something new and share ideas in a cohort of young artists in our art studio environment and direct instruction from an experienced artist and teacher.Beginner Ceramics Camp (June 17-June 21; 9:00AM-11:00AM, July 1-5 (no class 7/4); 9:00AM-11:30AM and August 12-16; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard, durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliantly-colored surface. Students will enjoy using a variety of clay colors and methods to create original pieces either as functional craft pieces coiled, rolled slab or hand-built into sculptures using additive and subtractive methods. When the pieces are ready to glaze, everyone loves picking from the many beautiful colors and textures of glazes to complete their work. *The clay process takes two weeks, so it is recommended for students to sign up for two weeks of camp in order to complete their projects.Drawing And Painting Camp (June 24-28, August 19-23; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work and styles by famous artists will be studied. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods. Come join the fun during this summer combo camp! Rain or shine - we'll work outside on beautiful days!Construction and Design Camp (July 15-July 19, 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2D and 3D. Options for collage/assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or paper making. We will look at artwork by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Larry Fuente, and other prominent artists. Bring us your interesting reusable materials, nature objects, colorful tiles, and more. Start collecting now!Contemporary Crafts Camp (July 29 -August 2, August 26-30; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12These projects are always changing! So many new crafts are being invented. Try some new twists on some familiar crafts like tie-dying, fiber art, sewing, Culpey clay, marbling, paper art, and even edible art! Send your exciting new suggestions to Beth at chrysalisartcenter@gmail.com ahead of camp week so we can experiment here at the studio!TEEN WORKSHOPSEnameling Workshop (June 11-June 13, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Enameling is done by fusing glass powder or pieces to something metal, the art is in the design, colors and various techniques. We will use copper and powders along with bits of spun glass and fuse it together in a small kiln. After it cools, students will polish the copper piece to give it a finished look. Students will have time to make several final pieces. Come try this ancient art form still used today.Painting Workshop (June 18-June 20, August 6 -August 8, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Compare different types of paints (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache) on different surfaces, experiment with innovative styles, share your own techniques and explore your preference for abstract vs. realistic subjects. Work on color mixing, layering, combining watercolor pencil and wet methods, drybrush, ink over for final details. Try pen air working outside on a landscape or springhouse study.Printmaking Workshop (June 25-June 27, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Why make just one picture when you can make many? Design a T-Shirt logo, card series, special prints for your friends and family. Learn how to silk screen, dry point, make several unique monoprints. I met an artist who made live fish prints and then set the fish free! Maybe you will find something that inspires you to make more than just one of something. I learned printmaking in high school and started my own business making team shirts!Ceramics Workshop  (July 1-July 3, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Time to get creative with clay: maybe you would like to make a vase, a lifelike head, a sculpture of a dance, a mother holing a child, a decorative bowl, or a serving plate. So much in our homes are made of ceramics.*Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.(please allow 2 weeks for the drying time, firing, glazing, re-firing processes)Drawing Workshop (July 9-July 11, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Love to draw with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil or pastels? Let’s experiment with all of these looking at faces, figures, animals and still life this summer. Work in a studio setting, surrounded by emerging artists’ work. We will all be at different levels of experience so be prepared to learn and be inspired by others. If you have a sketchbook bring it with you and remember why you love to draw! Sculpture Workshop (July 16-July 18, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Sculpture is creating 3-Dimensional artwork, large or small, soft or hard, abstract or representational. Remember the joy of handling play-doh, building a snow person, and turning a box into a fort? Students will use a variety of materials (wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc.) to create several sculptures. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, developing textures and shadows, terms, tools and styles. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us. Rain or shine - we will work outside on beautiful days!Jewelrymaking Workshop (July 30-August 1, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Jewelry is one of the oldest art forms and is worth a trip to a museum to see how the ancient cultures made theirs! Join us for this relaxing and focused project- designing wearable art. We will explore basic beginner necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelets using the wide variety of materials available today. You will learn how to use tools to make a metal wire spiral, loop, clamp and crimp. The more confident you become the better your designs will become and reflect your personal style. The colors, textures and choices keep you coming back to make more!Students have the option to add Monday and Friday for $60 to any week EXCEPT the week of July 4 - students can add just Friday for $30 that week.The Chrysalis Art Center is located at 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - World Travel 3D Half-Day Morning
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Brandywine Wallace Elementary School Ages 3-4 - BW- K Week 1
1/2024: Mask policy- optional but we ask that if your child is sick(coughing, sneezing, etc) to be considerate to others health and have them wear a mask.The Half Day Playground Program for Kindergarten Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY: (               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Brandywine Wallace Elementary School Ages 5-6 - BW- K Week 1
1/2023: Mask policy- optional but we ask that if your child is sick(coughing, sneezing, etc) to be considerate to others health and have them wear a mask.The Half Day Playground Program for Kindergarten Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Brandywine Wallace Elementary School Ages 7-11 - BW- E Week 1
The Half Day Playground Program for Elementary Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS:               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY               2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYEach of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities. Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ East Ward Elementary School Ages 3-4 - WB-PS Week 1
1/2023: Mask policy- optional but we ask that if your child is sick(coughing, sneezing, etc) to be considerate to others health and have them wear a mask.The Half Day Playground Program for Pre-School Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANYWINE WALLCE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ East Ward Elementary School Ages 5-6 - EW-K Week 1
1/2023: Mask policy- optional but we ask that if your child is sick(coughing, sneezing, etc) to be considerate to others health and have them wear a mask.The Half Day Playground Program for Kindergarden Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ East Ward Elementary School Ages 7-11 - EW- E Week 1
The Half Day Playground Program for Elementary Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYEach of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities. Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Pickering Valley Elementary School Ages 3-4 - PV - PS Week 1
1/2022: Mask policy will be announced based on guidance from local health officials.The Half Day Playground Program for Pre-school Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. WALLACE ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Pickering Valley Elementary School Ages 5-6 - PV- K Week 1
1/2022: Mask policy will be announced based on guidance from local health officials.The Half Day Playground Program for Kindergarten Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Pickering Valley Elementary School Ages 7-11 - PV- E Week 1
1/2022: Mask policy will be announced based on guidance from local health officials.The Half Day Playground Program for Elementary Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BEAVER CREEK ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. WEST BRADFORD ELEMENTARYEach of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities. Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Snapology Summer Camps - Pokemania Master Trainers
Pokemania Master TrainersStep into the colorful, whimsical world of Pokemon as your child embarks on an exciting Journey to become a Pokemon Trainer. Through fun builds and thrilling activities using LEGO Bricks, they'll learn what it takes to catch and train these enchanting creatures. From recreating the famous Poke Ball to encountering their favorite Pokemon, the adventure never ends!KinderBotsIgnite your child's passion as they dive into the fascinating world of using LEGO WeDo 2.0 kits. With interactive models, they'll learn the basics of robotic design. From building drills and magic wands to helicopters and robotic dogs, each creation will unlock new discoveries. Engaging with sensors, gears, and pulleys, your child is guaranteed to have an unforgettable time!GamebotsAttention all gamers! Get ready for a thrilling adventure as your child creates robotic games using LEGO SPIKE prime kits. With every game they build, they'll learn about gear ratios, sensors, programming, and pulleys. Whether it's a robotic hockey player, pinball machine, or a ring toss challenge, your child will have a blast while building, learning, and playing.Real World RoboticsExperience the power of robotics in real-world scenarios! Your child will not only gain valuable insights into the theoretical aspects of robotics but will also apply their knowledge in a practical and creative manner. Through collaborative projects and interactive learning experiences, they will witness firsthand manner. Through collaborative projects and interactive learning experiences, they will witness firsthand how robotics technology continues to shape the world we live in and envision the possibilities it holds!Robot ChallengeLearn engineering strategies and building techniques to use robots constructed from LEGO bricks to complete missions using remote controls. Apply your knowledge and skill in friendly competition. Complete as many missions as you can as you can in a specific time frame to win the ultimate challenge match. Take your building to the next level.
 
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM    Learn to Skate Summer Camp at Power-Play Ice Rink - Learn to Skate Summer Camp
Learn to Skate Camp (Ages 5-10)Learn to Skate Camp June 17-21, 2024Try our Learn to Skate Camp! This five-day camp (1/2 day on Friday) includes 10.5hrs. of ice time, & off-ice fun ‘n games. Open to Ages 5 to 11 years old. Must have helmet(bike) & clothes for on ice and outside fun. Beginners welcome! Lunch Included (not Friday). 9am drop off, 3:30pm Pick up(Friday pick up is at 12pm and come for the “Look what I can do” skate at 11:30am )
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - World Travel 3D Full-Day
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Elementary School Adventure Camp @ All-Star Baseball Academy - All-Star- Week 1
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for elementary school students aged 7 to 11 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlight trips include Lincoln Financial Field Tour, a Phila Union Soccer game, Camden Aquarium, Phila Zoo, Northbrook Canoe, and Treehouse World.  Download the weekly activity summary from the forms section below.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm.  Extended Care is available (must be purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all nine weeks.The Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Upland Farm Park- Chester Springs (301 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA 19425).Week Activity Trips are subject to change depending on destination availability and/or weather. Please note camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section.  
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Elementary School Adventure Camp @ Upland Farm Park (the Barn) - Upland Farm Park- Week 1
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for elementary school students aged 7 to 11 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlights from past programs include the Turkey Hill Experience, Sesame Place, a Phila Union Soccer game, Camden Aquarium, Phila Zoo, Wilmington Railroad, Northbrook Canoe, and the Treehouse Experience.  Download the weekly activity summary from the forms section below.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all eight weeks. Extended care (purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) is available in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. The Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Upland Farm Park - the Barn (301 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs).Please note daily camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section.  DARC will be following all CDC Guidelines.  PLEASE NOTE:  WE MAY HAVE TO COMBINE THIS SITE WITH ALL STAR BASEBALL ACADEMY IF WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH PARTICIPANTS. (Feb. 2024)
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Middle School Adventure Camp @ All-Star Baseball Academy - All-Star- Week 1
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for middle school students aged 11 to 14 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlights from past programs include the Hershey Park, Dorney Park, Zip Lining, Reading Phillies, Lincoln Financial Field Tour, and Laser Quest.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all nine weeks. Extended care (purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) is available in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. The Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Bell Tavern Park (100 Bell Tavern Road) in East Caln.Please click on the weekly activity form, as some of our trips have changed.Week Activity Trips are subject to change depending on destination availability and/or weather. Please note camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section. 
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Middle School Adventure Camp @ Upland Farm Park (The Barn) - Upland Farm- Week 1
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for middle school students aged 11 to 14 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlights from past programs include the Hershey Park, Dorney Park, Zip Lining, Reading Phillies, Lincoln Financial Field Tour, and Laser Quest.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all eight weeks. Extended care (purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) is available in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. The Middle School Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Upland Farm Park (301 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs 19425).Week Activity Trips are subject to change depending on destination availability and/or weather. Please note camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Cardio Fitness with Dance 4 Fitness - Dance Party Mondays
Small Group TrainingLet the instructors from Dance $4 Fitness take your workouts to the next level! Whether you're looking to improve your current fitness abilities, build muscle mass, lose weight or sculpt your physique, these trainers will offer solutions custom fit for you! This class offers Hybrids Group Training so you can join them at the studio or VIA Zoom. they strive to address the prevention of falls and injuries, focus on establishing and maintaining good posture, increased confidence, and emotional wellness with this comprehensive program in a fun supportive community atmosphere.Dance Party MondaysOur Dance Party class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. It begins with full body warm-up and then utilizes simple choreography in a series of fast-paced aerobic dances to get your body going. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body while burning fat. When you dance for fitness, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including: Better heart health and stronger muscles. Join the party!Unlimited Cardio FitnessA full body aerobic workout that utilizes music from around the world that keeps you moving. Tjis class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body                        All indoor classes are held at Lionville School of Dance (11 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341).            
 
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM    Dance Classes for ages 18+ with Victoria J Irey Dance Studio - Beginner Adult Tap (Session 2)
The Victoria Irey Dance Studio is located at: 1233 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA, 19335. Adult Tap Are you looking for a fun way to exercise? Put on those new tap shoes and release that dancing talent! It's a great way to get moving, regulate weight, generate energy, and literally tap your troubles away. Tap shoes required. 
 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - World Travel 3D Half-Day Afternoon
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - World Travel 3D Monday After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Pottery for All (Summer #1)
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Summer Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Mondays at Bell Tavern Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction by Rich Mckenzie - Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction (Summer)
Have you ever wanted to learn  how  to  play  music?  Now  is  your chance. You can enjoy private lessons on a variety of instruments. Whether your interest is Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, or Cello* (levels one and two only) Rich McKenzie,professional player/instructor will teach you the basics and more. Folk, Country, Rock, Blues, and Irish styles covered by request. Rich has been teaching students for over 20 years and enjoys working with his students.Time slots will  be  assigned  on  a  first  come,  first served  basis.  Contact the DARC office if you have an interest in duo lessons. Please Note: No Makeup Lessons unless it is cancelled do to weather or by the instructor.   Participants must provide your own instruments. Please note your instrument and your preferred time slot during registration. Classes will only run if there are five or more registrations. Rich is offering his students the option of registering for in-person classes or virtual classes (via ZOOM).  Please let us know during the registration process which type of instruction you would like!
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Mondays at Bell Tavern Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction by Rich Mckenzie - Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction (Summer)
Have you ever wanted to learn  how  to  play  music?  Now  is  your chance. You can enjoy private lessons on a variety of instruments. Whether your interest is Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, or Cello* (levels one and two only) Rich McKenzie,professional player/instructor will teach you the basics and more. Folk, Country, Rock, Blues, and Irish styles covered by request. Rich has been teaching students for over 20 years and enjoys working with his students.Time slots will  be  assigned  on  a  first  come,  first served  basis.  Contact the DARC office if you have an interest in duo lessons. Please Note: No Makeup Lessons unless it is cancelled do to weather or by the instructor.   Participants must provide your own instruments. Please note your instrument and your preferred time slot during registration. Classes will only run if there are five or more registrations. Rich is offering his students the option of registering for in-person classes or virtual classes (via ZOOM).  Please let us know during the registration process which type of instruction you would like!
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Mondays at Bell Tavern Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction by Rich Mckenzie - Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction (Summer)
Have you ever wanted to learn  how  to  play  music?  Now  is  your chance. You can enjoy private lessons on a variety of instruments. Whether your interest is Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, or Cello* (levels one and two only) Rich McKenzie,professional player/instructor will teach you the basics and more. Folk, Country, Rock, Blues, and Irish styles covered by request. Rich has been teaching students for over 20 years and enjoys working with his students.Time slots will  be  assigned  on  a  first  come,  first served  basis.  Contact the DARC office if you have an interest in duo lessons. Please Note: No Makeup Lessons unless it is cancelled do to weather or by the instructor.   Participants must provide your own instruments. Please note your instrument and your preferred time slot during registration. Classes will only run if there are five or more registrations. Rich is offering his students the option of registering for in-person classes or virtual classes (via ZOOM).  Please let us know during the registration process which type of instruction you would like!
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Introduction to Painting
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands. 
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction by Rich Mckenzie - Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction (Summer)
Have you ever wanted to learn  how  to  play  music?  Now  is  your chance. You can enjoy private lessons on a variety of instruments. Whether your interest is Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, or Cello* (levels one and two only) Rich McKenzie,professional player/instructor will teach you the basics and more. Folk, Country, Rock, Blues, and Irish styles covered by request. Rich has been teaching students for over 20 years and enjoys working with his students.Time slots will  be  assigned  on  a  first  come,  first served  basis.  Contact the DARC office if you have an interest in duo lessons. Please Note: No Makeup Lessons unless it is cancelled do to weather or by the instructor.   Participants must provide your own instruments. Please note your instrument and your preferred time slot during registration. Classes will only run if there are five or more registrations. Rich is offering his students the option of registering for in-person classes or virtual classes (via ZOOM).  Please let us know during the registration process which type of instruction you would like!
 
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction by Rich Mckenzie - Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction (Summer)
Have you ever wanted to learn  how  to  play  music?  Now  is  your chance. You can enjoy private lessons on a variety of instruments. Whether your interest is Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, or Cello* (levels one and two only) Rich McKenzie,professional player/instructor will teach you the basics and more. Folk, Country, Rock, Blues, and Irish styles covered by request. Rich has been teaching students for over 20 years and enjoys working with his students.Time slots will  be  assigned  on  a  first  come,  first served  basis.  Contact the DARC office if you have an interest in duo lessons. Please Note: No Makeup Lessons unless it is cancelled do to weather or by the instructor.   Participants must provide your own instruments. Please note your instrument and your preferred time slot during registration. Classes will only run if there are five or more registrations. Rich is offering his students the option of registering for in-person classes or virtual classes (via ZOOM).  Please let us know during the registration process which type of instruction you would like!
 
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM    DARC Adult Softball Leagues- Team Registrations - Co-Ed Spring Softball Team Registrations (2024)
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!- SPRING CO-ED Division-  "Honey Badgers"- FALL CO-ED Division-  "Stand Strong"DARC offers Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Softball Leagues during the spring/summer and fall seasons. The spring/summer softball leagues generally run from late April until late June/early July. The fall softball leagues generally run from early September until late October/early November.  Each League is divided into Competitive and Recreational Divisions for competitive balance.Game locations vary between Kerr Park in Downingtown and Shamona Creek Park in Upper Uwchlan.  The Competitive Divisions play mainly at Kerr Park.Men's League games are typically scheduled for Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.  Co-Ed Recreational League games are typically scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Co-Ed Competitive League games are typically scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.All registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis and will continue until the league is full. Umpires fees Increased in 2022 to $25/game. COED Team registrations are under one category.  Please select Competitive or Recreational League at check out. March 2024: Our leagues are currently forming. We plan to begin playing in early MAY.  If we have enough teams to create a recreational and a competitive league we will.  If you are still interested in forming a team, please reach out to us at the office (610-269-9260).
 
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction by Rich Mckenzie - Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Cello Instruction (Summer)
Have you ever wanted to learn  how  to  play  music?  Now  is  your chance. You can enjoy private lessons on a variety of instruments. Whether your interest is Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, or Cello* (levels one and two only) Rich McKenzie,professional player/instructor will teach you the basics and more. Folk, Country, Rock, Blues, and Irish styles covered by request. Rich has been teaching students for over 20 years and enjoys working with his students.Time slots will  be  assigned  on  a  first  come,  first served  basis.  Contact the DARC office if you have an interest in duo lessons. Please Note: No Makeup Lessons unless it is cancelled do to weather or by the instructor.   Participants must provide your own instruments. Please note your instrument and your preferred time slot during registration. Classes will only run if there are five or more registrations. Rich is offering his students the option of registering for in-person classes or virtual classes (via ZOOM).  Please let us know during the registration process which type of instruction you would like!
 
Tuesday June 18, 2024
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Elementary School Adventure Camp @ All-Star Baseball Academy - All-Star- Week 1 - Extended Care
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for elementary school students aged 7 to 11 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlight trips include Lincoln Financial Field Tour, a Phila Union Soccer game, Camden Aquarium, Phila Zoo, Northbrook Canoe, and Treehouse World.  Download the weekly activity summary from the forms section below.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm.  Extended Care is available (must be purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all nine weeks.The Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Upland Farm Park- Chester Springs (301 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA 19425).Week Activity Trips are subject to change depending on destination availability and/or weather. Please note camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section.  
 
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Middle School Adventure Camp @ All-Star Baseball Academy - All-Star- Week 1 - Extended Care
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for middle school students aged 11 to 14 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlights from past programs include the Hershey Park, Dorney Park, Zip Lining, Reading Phillies, Lincoln Financial Field Tour, and Laser Quest.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all nine weeks. Extended care (purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) is available in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. The Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Bell Tavern Park (100 Bell Tavern Road) in East Caln.Please click on the weekly activity form, as some of our trips have changed.Week Activity Trips are subject to change depending on destination availability and/or weather. Please note camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section. 
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - World Travel 3D Tuesday Before Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Cardio Fitness with Dance 4 Fitness - Unlimited Cardio Fitness
Small Group TrainingLet the instructors from Dance $4 Fitness take your workouts to the next level! Whether you're looking to improve your current fitness abilities, build muscle mass, lose weight or sculpt your physique, these trainers will offer solutions custom fit for you! This class offers Hybrids Group Training so you can join them at the studio or VIA Zoom. they strive to address the prevention of falls and injuries, focus on establishing and maintaining good posture, increased confidence, and emotional wellness with this comprehensive program in a fun supportive community atmosphere.Dance Party MondaysOur Dance Party class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. It begins with full body warm-up and then utilizes simple choreography in a series of fast-paced aerobic dances to get your body going. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body while burning fat. When you dance for fitness, you get many physical and mental health benefits, including: Better heart health and stronger muscles. Join the party!Unlimited Cardio FitnessA full body aerobic workout that utilizes music from around the world that keeps you moving. Tjis class focuses on easy-to-follow choreography that keeps participants moving to fun music from around the world. This class gives you the benefits of aerobic exercises that elevate your heart rate by combining high and low (intervals) rhythms to sculpt your body                        All indoor classes are held at Lionville School of Dance (11 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341).            
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Art Camps with Chrysalis Art Center - Ceramics Camp (6/17-6/21)
ELEMENTARY ARTIST CAMPSArt and Nature Camp (June 10-June 14 and August 5-9; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Does your child enjoy nature? Exploring surroundings and collecting stones, shells, or butterflies? This camp will take us outside to observe plants, birds, and any natural treasures we can find. We will then incorporate them into our artwork. Feel free to bring in found objects to share in class. We will practice sketching and drawing techniques, but also collage and build 3D projects. Try something new and share ideas in a cohort of young artists in our art studio environment and direct instruction from an experienced artist and teacher.Beginner Ceramics Camp (June 17-June 21; 9:00AM-11:00AM, July 1-5 (no class 7/4); 9:00AM-11:30AM and August 12-16; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard, durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliantly-colored surface. Students will enjoy using a variety of clay colors and methods to create original pieces either as functional craft pieces coiled, rolled slab or hand-built into sculptures using additive and subtractive methods. When the pieces are ready to glaze, everyone loves picking from the many beautiful colors and textures of glazes to complete their work. *The clay process takes two weeks, so it is recommended for students to sign up for two weeks of camp in order to complete their projects.Drawing And Painting Camp (June 24-28, August 19-23; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work and styles by famous artists will be studied. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods. Come join the fun during this summer combo camp! Rain or shine - we'll work outside on beautiful days!Construction and Design Camp (July 15-July 19, 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2D and 3D. Options for collage/assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or paper making. We will look at artwork by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Larry Fuente, and other prominent artists. Bring us your interesting reusable materials, nature objects, colorful tiles, and more. Start collecting now!Contemporary Crafts Camp (July 29 -August 2, August 26-30; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12These projects are always changing! So many new crafts are being invented. Try some new twists on some familiar crafts like tie-dying, fiber art, sewing, Culpey clay, marbling, paper art, and even edible art! Send your exciting new suggestions to Beth at chrysalisartcenter@gmail.com ahead of camp week so we can experiment here at the studio!TEEN WORKSHOPSEnameling Workshop (June 11-June 13, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Enameling is done by fusing glass powder or pieces to something metal, the art is in the design, colors and various techniques. We will use copper and powders along with bits of spun glass and fuse it together in a small kiln. After it cools, students will polish the copper piece to give it a finished look. Students will have time to make several final pieces. Come try this ancient art form still used today.Painting Workshop (June 18-June 20, August 6 -August 8, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Compare different types of paints (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache) on different surfaces, experiment with innovative styles, share your own techniques and explore your preference for abstract vs. realistic subjects. Work on color mixing, layering, combining watercolor pencil and wet methods, drybrush, ink over for final details. Try pen air working outside on a landscape or springhouse study.Printmaking Workshop (June 25-June 27, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Why make just one picture when you can make many? Design a T-Shirt logo, card series, special prints for your friends and family. Learn how to silk screen, dry point, make several unique monoprints. I met an artist who made live fish prints and then set the fish free! Maybe you will find something that inspires you to make more than just one of something. I learned printmaking in high school and started my own business making team shirts!Ceramics Workshop  (July 1-July 3, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Time to get creative with clay: maybe you would like to make a vase, a lifelike head, a sculpture of a dance, a mother holing a child, a decorative bowl, or a serving plate. So much in our homes are made of ceramics.*Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.(please allow 2 weeks for the drying time, firing, glazing, re-firing processes)Drawing Workshop (July 9-July 11, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Love to draw with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil or pastels? Let’s experiment with all of these looking at faces, figures, animals and still life this summer. Work in a studio setting, surrounded by emerging artists’ work. We will all be at different levels of experience so be prepared to learn and be inspired by others. If you have a sketchbook bring it with you and remember why you love to draw! Sculpture Workshop (July 16-July 18, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Sculpture is creating 3-Dimensional artwork, large or small, soft or hard, abstract or representational. Remember the joy of handling play-doh, building a snow person, and turning a box into a fort? Students will use a variety of materials (wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc.) to create several sculptures. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, developing textures and shadows, terms, tools and styles. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us. Rain or shine - we will work outside on beautiful days!Jewelrymaking Workshop (July 30-August 1, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Jewelry is one of the oldest art forms and is worth a trip to a museum to see how the ancient cultures made theirs! Join us for this relaxing and focused project- designing wearable art. We will explore basic beginner necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelets using the wide variety of materials available today. You will learn how to use tools to make a metal wire spiral, loop, clamp and crimp. The more confident you become the better your designs will become and reflect your personal style. The colors, textures and choices keep you coming back to make more!Students have the option to add Monday and Friday for $60 to any week EXCEPT the week of July 4 - students can add just Friday for $30 that week.The Chrysalis Art Center is located at 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - World Travel 3D Half-Day Morning
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Brandywine Wallace Elementary School Ages 3-4 - BW- K Week 1
1/2024: Mask policy- optional but we ask that if your child is sick(coughing, sneezing, etc) to be considerate to others health and have them wear a mask.The Half Day Playground Program for Kindergarten Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY: (               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Brandywine Wallace Elementary School Ages 5-6 - BW- K Week 1
1/2023: Mask policy- optional but we ask that if your child is sick(coughing, sneezing, etc) to be considerate to others health and have them wear a mask.The Half Day Playground Program for Kindergarten Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Brandywine Wallace Elementary School Ages 7-11 - BW- E Week 1
The Half Day Playground Program for Elementary Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS:               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY               2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYEach of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities. Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ East Ward Elementary School Ages 3-4 - WB-PS Week 1
1/2023: Mask policy- optional but we ask that if your child is sick(coughing, sneezing, etc) to be considerate to others health and have them wear a mask.The Half Day Playground Program for Pre-School Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANYWINE WALLCE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ East Ward Elementary School Ages 5-6 - EW-K Week 1
1/2023: Mask policy- optional but we ask that if your child is sick(coughing, sneezing, etc) to be considerate to others health and have them wear a mask.The Half Day Playground Program for Kindergarden Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ East Ward Elementary School Ages 7-11 - EW- E Week 1
The Half Day Playground Program for Elementary Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYEach of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities. Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Pickering Valley Elementary School Ages 3-4 - PV - PS Week 1
1/2022: Mask policy will be announced based on guidance from local health officials.The Half Day Playground Program for Pre-school Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. WALLACE ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Pickering Valley Elementary School Ages 5-6 - PV- K Week 1
1/2022: Mask policy will be announced based on guidance from local health officials.The Half Day Playground Program for Kindergarten Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BRANDYWINE WALLACE ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. EAST WARD ELEMENTARYOur kindergarten camps have a lower number of campers and a higher ratio of camp staff to meet the needs of the younger children.Each of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities and one day per week will be a “water day” with water related activities (weather permitting). Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.Please note: As stated in our camp policies, ALL campers are expected to be potty trained when they attend camp. Our staff is not trained or expected to change diapers. 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Playground Camp @ Pickering Valley Elementary School Ages 7-11 - PV- E Week 1
1/2022: Mask policy will be announced based on guidance from local health officials.The Half Day Playground Program for Elementary Age children will be offered Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to Noon. No camp on Fridays. WE WILL BE HOSTING PLAYGROUND CAMPS IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS TENTATIVELY:               1. BEAVER CREEK ELEMENTARY                2. PICKERING VALLEY ELEMENTARY               3. WEST BRADFORD ELEMENTARYEach of the weeks will be based around a theme of the week (download the weekly theme summary from forms section below). A weekly calendar will be available each Monday with a daily schedule of events for the week. Day to day activities will include sports games, arts & crafts, team building activities. Each camp has a Site Supervisor with professional childcare experience who supervises the camp.  Our staff will consist of well-qualified college and high school students. You can sign your child up for one week or all summer.
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Snapology Summer Camps - Pokemania Master Trainers
Pokemania Master TrainersStep into the colorful, whimsical world of Pokemon as your child embarks on an exciting Journey to become a Pokemon Trainer. Through fun builds and thrilling activities using LEGO Bricks, they'll learn what it takes to catch and train these enchanting creatures. From recreating the famous Poke Ball to encountering their favorite Pokemon, the adventure never ends!KinderBotsIgnite your child's passion as they dive into the fascinating world of using LEGO WeDo 2.0 kits. With interactive models, they'll learn the basics of robotic design. From building drills and magic wands to helicopters and robotic dogs, each creation will unlock new discoveries. Engaging with sensors, gears, and pulleys, your child is guaranteed to have an unforgettable time!GamebotsAttention all gamers! Get ready for a thrilling adventure as your child creates robotic games using LEGO SPIKE prime kits. With every game they build, they'll learn about gear ratios, sensors, programming, and pulleys. Whether it's a robotic hockey player, pinball machine, or a ring toss challenge, your child will have a blast while building, learning, and playing.Real World RoboticsExperience the power of robotics in real-world scenarios! Your child will not only gain valuable insights into the theoretical aspects of robotics but will also apply their knowledge in a practical and creative manner. Through collaborative projects and interactive learning experiences, they will witness firsthand manner. Through collaborative projects and interactive learning experiences, they will witness firsthand how robotics technology continues to shape the world we live in and envision the possibilities it holds!Robot ChallengeLearn engineering strategies and building techniques to use robots constructed from LEGO bricks to complete missions using remote controls. Apply your knowledge and skill in friendly competition. Complete as many missions as you can as you can in a specific time frame to win the ultimate challenge match. Take your building to the next level.
 
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM    Learn to Skate Summer Camp at Power-Play Ice Rink - Learn to Skate Summer Camp
Learn to Skate Camp (Ages 5-10)Learn to Skate Camp June 17-21, 2024Try our Learn to Skate Camp! This five-day camp (1/2 day on Friday) includes 10.5hrs. of ice time, & off-ice fun ‘n games. Open to Ages 5 to 11 years old. Must have helmet(bike) & clothes for on ice and outside fun. Beginners welcome! Lunch Included (not Friday). 9am drop off, 3:30pm Pick up(Friday pick up is at 12pm and come for the “Look what I can do” skate at 11:30am )
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - World Travel 3D Full-Day
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Elementary School Adventure Camp @ All-Star Baseball Academy - All-Star- Week 1
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for elementary school students aged 7 to 11 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlight trips include Lincoln Financial Field Tour, a Phila Union Soccer game, Camden Aquarium, Phila Zoo, Northbrook Canoe, and Treehouse World.  Download the weekly activity summary from the forms section below.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm.  Extended Care is available (must be purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all nine weeks.The Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Upland Farm Park- Chester Springs (301 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA 19425).Week Activity Trips are subject to change depending on destination availability and/or weather. Please note camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section.  
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Elementary School Adventure Camp @ Upland Farm Park (the Barn) - Upland Farm Park- Week 1
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for elementary school students aged 7 to 11 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlights from past programs include the Turkey Hill Experience, Sesame Place, a Phila Union Soccer game, Camden Aquarium, Phila Zoo, Wilmington Railroad, Northbrook Canoe, and the Treehouse Experience.  Download the weekly activity summary from the forms section below.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all eight weeks. Extended care (purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) is available in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. The Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Upland Farm Park - the Barn (301 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs).Please note daily camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section.  DARC will be following all CDC Guidelines.  PLEASE NOTE:  WE MAY HAVE TO COMBINE THIS SITE WITH ALL STAR BASEBALL ACADEMY IF WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH PARTICIPANTS. (Feb. 2024)
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Middle School Adventure Camp @ All-Star Baseball Academy - All-Star- Week 1
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for middle school students aged 11 to 14 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlights from past programs include the Hershey Park, Dorney Park, Zip Lining, Reading Phillies, Lincoln Financial Field Tour, and Laser Quest.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all nine weeks. Extended care (purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) is available in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. The Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Bell Tavern Park (100 Bell Tavern Road) in East Caln.Please click on the weekly activity form, as some of our trips have changed.Week Activity Trips are subject to change depending on destination availability and/or weather. Please note camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section. 
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Middle School Adventure Camp @ Upland Farm Park (The Barn) - Upland Farm- Week 1
Our Adventure Day Camp Program for middle school students aged 11 to 14 sends your child on a unique activity each and every day.  Unlike many other camps, we take your child by school bus to local attractions, events, museums, and a weekly pool session.  Each week there will be one “major” trip to a park or attraction, a one-day trip to a nearby State Park, and smaller trips to local attractions and community parks.  Our tentative schedule for this summer can be found in the link section below.  Highlights from past programs include the Hershey Park, Dorney Park, Zip Lining, Reading Phillies, Lincoln Financial Field Tour, and Laser Quest.Our Adventure Day Camp is offered Mondays thru Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm. You can sign your child up for one week or all eight weeks. Extended care (purchased separately and available at All-Star Baseball Academy ONLY) is available in the morning from 7:30 to 9 am and/or in the afternoon from 4 to 5:30 pm. The Middle School Adventure Day Camp Programs have two locations for you to chose from: All Star Baseball Academy (417 Boot Rd) in Downingtown or Upland Farm Park (301 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs 19425).Week Activity Trips are subject to change depending on destination availability and/or weather. Please note camp trips are tentative and are subject to change.  You may find a summary of the weekly camp activities below under the forms section.
 
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Nature Summer Camp: Where the Wild things Live - Nature Adventurers (5 Week Sesssion)
Nature Adventures (Ages 4-6)Discover where the wild ones live on land, in the air, and in the water!We will explore where birds mammals, insects, reptiles, fish, and amphibians live and makes them special. Have fun doing hands-on, action-packed nature activities: games, walks, crafts and stories.Nature Investigators (Ages 7-9)What animals live in the field, forest, sky and stream? Use your detective skills! Be ready for fun, hands-on, action-packed activities: hikes, games and crafts each morning! Children should be ready to get wet and dirty ( dress appropriately), and bring a snack.
 
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Nature Summer Camp: Where the Wild things Live - Nature Adventurers (Day 2)
Nature Adventures (Ages 4-6)Discover where the wild ones live on land, in the air, and in the water!We will explore where birds mammals, insects, reptiles, fish, and amphibians live and makes them special. Have fun doing hands-on, action-packed nature activities: games, walks, crafts and stories.Nature Investigators (Ages 7-9)What animals live in the field, forest, sky and stream? Use your detective skills! Be ready for fun, hands-on, action-packed activities: hikes, games and crafts each morning! Children should be ready to get wet and dirty ( dress appropriately), and bring a snack.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Beginner Yoga Stretch - Beginner Yoga Stretch- Tuesdays (Summer)
Beginner Yoga Stretch classes involve gentle and easy stretching, strengthening and balancing. These classes are a wonderful way to relax and sooth the body, mind and spirit. No previous experience required. Instructor: Ingrid Guthrie Ingrid has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and enjoys sharing the wealth of knowledge with her students in a thoughtful, caring and fun way. She has studied with, been trained and privately coached by some of the best of the best in the Yoga, Pilate, AcquaPole, Ballet and Dance worlds. Class is available twice a week (tues & thurs) for 6 weeks for $192 OR once a week (tues or thurs) for 6 weeks for $96.
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Pottery Classes at The Chrysalis Art Center - Adult Open Pottery (Summer # 1) Tuesdays
Pottery Classes for Youth and Adults Mondays: Pottery for All (family & friend oriented) from 4-6pm Tuesdays: Pottery- Open Adult - all levels from Noon -2pm Wednesday: Youth Pottery 4-6pm Thursdays: Pottery – Open Adult - all levels of experience from 6-8pm Saturdays: Beginner Pottery for Stress Relief and Relaxation from 5-7pm Pottery for ALL (Mondays, 4:00-6:00PM)Looking for a fun art activity as a family or group of friends? This class is a great opportunity to work with clay at your own level but along side your favorite people. Share the good times this winter, spring or fall (summer by appointment). Create original pieces of pottery or sculpture using red, white or brown clay. We will fire it for you and if you want to glaze, you can come back for a relaxing painting session with our large selection of glazes requiring another firing. All materials are included and experienced instruction as needed. Shaping clay is therapeutic whether is be by hand or thrown on the wheel!Adult Open Pottery Class (Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00PM or Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM) Open to all ranges of experience, this pottery class gives students the opportunity to make whatever they want. The instructor will help students create and advance their skills in both wheel throwing and hand building. Come with ideas of your own or the instructor will give you project ideas at your skill level.Youth Ceramics (Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00PM)Youth Ceramics will receive instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas. Enjoy the small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Wear a big art T-shirt that can get messy)Beginner Pottery (Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm) ages 13+Experience the restorative power of clay in this course designed to enhance well-being while learning basic pottery techniques that will serve as the foundation for your pottery practice. The tactile experience of pottery is inherently meditative. Your heart rate and blood pressure lower, your breathing regulates, and your stress level naturally subsides as you immerse yourself in this primal art form. With a focus on process, this class can soothe the psyche and provide a much needed emotional reprieve.  (Families with younger children may sign-up by calling the DARC Office)The Chrysalis Art Center is now located at Ivystone Studio Barn - 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, Pa 19335.
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Art Camps with Chrysalis Art Center - Painting Workshop (6/18-6/20)
ELEMENTARY ARTIST CAMPSArt and Nature Camp (June 10-June 14 and August 5-9; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Does your child enjoy nature? Exploring surroundings and collecting stones, shells, or butterflies? This camp will take us outside to observe plants, birds, and any natural treasures we can find. We will then incorporate them into our artwork. Feel free to bring in found objects to share in class. We will practice sketching and drawing techniques, but also collage and build 3D projects. Try something new and share ideas in a cohort of young artists in our art studio environment and direct instruction from an experienced artist and teacher.Beginner Ceramics Camp (June 17-June 21; 9:00AM-11:00AM, July 1-5 (no class 7/4); 9:00AM-11:30AM and August 12-16; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard, durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliantly-colored surface. Students will enjoy using a variety of clay colors and methods to create original pieces either as functional craft pieces coiled, rolled slab or hand-built into sculptures using additive and subtractive methods. When the pieces are ready to glaze, everyone loves picking from the many beautiful colors and textures of glazes to complete their work. *The clay process takes two weeks, so it is recommended for students to sign up for two weeks of camp in order to complete their projects.Drawing And Painting Camp (June 24-28, August 19-23; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students with an interest in drawing and painting basics will learn various traditional methods of sketching, drawing, and rendering with an array of materials. They will review and explore basic painting techniques and color mixing. Work and styles by famous artists will be studied. Students will work toward trying new techniques and practicing with previously learned methods. Come join the fun during this summer combo camp! Rain or shine - we'll work outside on beautiful days!Construction and Design Camp (July 15-July 19, 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12Students will use a variety of materials in creating original art in 2D and 3D. Options for collage/assemblage, wind sculptures, clay, paper mache, weaving, wood sculptures, or paper making. We will look at artwork by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Larry Fuente, and other prominent artists. Bring us your interesting reusable materials, nature objects, colorful tiles, and more. Start collecting now!Contemporary Crafts Camp (July 29 -August 2, August 26-30; 9:00AM-11:00AM)Ages: 5-12These projects are always changing! So many new crafts are being invented. Try some new twists on some familiar crafts like tie-dying, fiber art, sewing, Culpey clay, marbling, paper art, and even edible art! Send your exciting new suggestions to Beth at chrysalisartcenter@gmail.com ahead of camp week so we can experiment here at the studio!TEEN WORKSHOPSEnameling Workshop (June 11-June 13, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Enameling is done by fusing glass powder or pieces to something metal, the art is in the design, colors and various techniques. We will use copper and powders along with bits of spun glass and fuse it together in a small kiln. After it cools, students will polish the copper piece to give it a finished look. Students will have time to make several final pieces. Come try this ancient art form still used today.Painting Workshop (June 18-June 20, August 6 -August 8, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Compare different types of paints (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache) on different surfaces, experiment with innovative styles, share your own techniques and explore your preference for abstract vs. realistic subjects. Work on color mixing, layering, combining watercolor pencil and wet methods, drybrush, ink over for final details. Try pen air working outside on a landscape or springhouse study.Printmaking Workshop (June 25-June 27, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Why make just one picture when you can make many? Design a T-Shirt logo, card series, special prints for your friends and family. Learn how to silk screen, dry point, make several unique monoprints. I met an artist who made live fish prints and then set the fish free! Maybe you will find something that inspires you to make more than just one of something. I learned printmaking in high school and started my own business making team shirts!Ceramics Workshop  (July 1-July 3, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Time to get creative with clay: maybe you would like to make a vase, a lifelike head, a sculpture of a dance, a mother holing a child, a decorative bowl, or a serving plate. So much in our homes are made of ceramics.*Ceramics are clay pieces fired to a hard durable "bisque," then "glazed" with a powdered glass paint which is fired again to create a hard, slick, waterproof, brilliant colored surface.(please allow 2 weeks for the drying time, firing, glazing, re-firing processes)Drawing Workshop (July 9-July 11, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Love to draw with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil or pastels? Let’s experiment with all of these looking at faces, figures, animals and still life this summer. Work in a studio setting, surrounded by emerging artists’ work. We will all be at different levels of experience so be prepared to learn and be inspired by others. If you have a sketchbook bring it with you and remember why you love to draw! Sculpture Workshop (July 16-July 18, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Sculpture is creating 3-Dimensional artwork, large or small, soft or hard, abstract or representational. Remember the joy of handling play-doh, building a snow person, and turning a box into a fort? Students will use a variety of materials (wood, clay, wire, paper, plastic, etc.) to create several sculptures. They will have fun learning techniques of sculpture, developing textures and shadows, terms, tools and styles. If you like to build things, come sculpt with us. Rain or shine - we will work outside on beautiful days!Jewelrymaking Workshop (July 30-August 1, 12:30PM-3:30PM)Jewelry is one of the oldest art forms and is worth a trip to a museum to see how the ancient cultures made theirs! Join us for this relaxing and focused project- designing wearable art. We will explore basic beginner necklace, pendant, earrings, and bracelets using the wide variety of materials available today. You will learn how to use tools to make a metal wire spiral, loop, clamp and crimp. The more confident you become the better your designs will become and reflect your personal style. The colors, textures and choices keep you coming back to make more!Students have the option to add Monday and Friday for $60 to any week EXCEPT the week of July 4 - students can add just Friday for $30 that week.The Chrysalis Art Center is located at 138 Moore Rd. Downingtown, PA 19335
 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - World Travel 3D Half-Day Afternoon
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Art Camps with Abrakadoodle - World Travel 3D Tuesday After Care
Lets Go Camping Art CampLet’s have camping fun without leaving the art room!  This art camp takes us to an imaginary world where we will hike, build a campfire, create a nature tapestry and learn about wild animals. We will learn all about camping by mapping our campground, designing our own camping trailer and “collecting” bugs in a jar.  We’ll use our imagination and explore painting, printing, collage, nature tapestry and other art media. We will have fun with camping games, creating cool art projects and making new friends without real mosquitoes!World Travel 3D Art CampTravel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world.Kick, Catch and Splash Art CampKickstart your imagination, catch your arty tools and join us to make a splash! Learn about athletes who are artists and have striking artwork. Design whimsical basketball courts that invite us to make up our own games. Be inspired by artistic swimmers whose choreography creates geometric designs. Paint silhouettes of skateboarders doing tricks! Create visual effects that show the teamwork of an equestrian and their horse jumping over an obstacle. Design fashion sneakers, Olympic medals and gymnast sculptures while you learn sports can be a form of art!Artsy City Builders! STEAM Art CampCalling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let's use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an arty garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. Join us on the road to fun!
 
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Summer Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Tuesdays at Kerr Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Children Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Studio (Ages 3-17) - Afterschool Art Experience (Summer)
Primary Art Experience: (Wednesdays from 1-2pm, Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm, or Sundays from 1-2pm)Variety of art experiences to give students the happy feelings of creative expression in a small cohort of art friends. Skill and age level appropriate projects developing painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, cutting, crafts, etc. Max 6 children, room for 1 parent at workstation.Group 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten ages 3,4,5yr (ask about Parent and Me option)Group 2: Primary grades ages 6,7,8yrAfternoon/Afterschool Art: (Tuesdays- 4-6:00pm or Thursdays 4-6:00pm) ages 7-11Two hours of foundational art experiences for developing artists, individually based. Work in a studio environment pursuing your art interest, exploring techniques for drawing, painting and sculpture, have a chance to influence project direction and create original artwork. Ongoing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, come both days or just one day a week. Make up times available.Youth Art Classes on Saturdays (2-4pm) ages 7-12This art class is for students that are missing in-person, hands-on art projects in a variety of forms. Join us for some creative fun! Ceramics has been our main interest area with instruction in basic slab, coil and pinch methods of hand building. Students are encouraged to express their creative ideas on canvas, learn brush styles and color theory, study still life, learn from famous artists' styles, sketch and draw during lessons on perspective, animal form and textures, human proportion, Enjoy this small group interaction while making projects in a studio environment. (Please wear a big art T-shirt)Fridays: Teen Art Workshop: Any two hours 4-8pm (ongoing). Workshops in areas of interest: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelrymaking, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts, Macrame, Mosaics, Enameling, Dyeing, Marbling and Sculpture! Sign up with friends for a small group evening. Bring your own music blue-tooth or select from our vinyl collection.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Tuesdays at Kerr Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots (Ages 2-8) - Tuesdays at Kerr Park
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.Minis: Ages 2-3Classics: Ages 3-5Premiers: Ages 5-8FYI- The children will learn a new skill each week, participate in drills to practice those skills taught and have the opportunity to score a goal each week.  This is not a youth soccer league.When registering please make sure you choose the correct age, and location you wish to attend. The location is listed under the "place" category.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Body Sculpting with Weights & Bands with Julie Seville, Lifetime Fitness - Body Sculpting with Weights & Bands, Tuesdays - Spring
Enjoy the convenience of exercising in the comfort and privacy of your own home or when traveling! Online classes provide personalized instruction and variety while saving time and commuting costs. This effective combination of exercises using hand-held weights, resistance bands and classic floor work routines will rev up your metabolism, build energy, strengthen your bones and reduce the risk of disease. You'll improve muscle tone and strength, burn fat and increase flexibility and balance.Bring a mat, towel, water and hand-held weights (3 to 5 pounds). Resistance bands may be purchased from the instructor for $7 (shipping is included).
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Art Programs with Chrysalis Art Center - Let's Draw Tuesday (Summer)
Let’s Draw Can’t draw a straight line? Don’t worry. Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will share her techniques to help you transform basic shapes and tones into your own stylized drawings. We invite you to “Come Draw With Us” during this six-week course and develop your creativity through drawing.Children's Book Illustration Remember how much fun you had as a kid? Why not relive those happy times now? Jotting down your childhood memories and illustrating them is a great way to start! Professional artist and graphic designer Felecia R. Weber will help you to use your own creative style to bring your childhood stories to life! Come discover for yourself that “ILLUSTRATING IS FUN” during this six-week course.Introduction to Painting This class is an introduction to painting for beginners - we will cover how to use the medium, tools, painting techniques, basic color theory, and painting from life. The latter half of the class will consist of a still life study to put all we have learned into practice. There will be demonstrations and practical work time in each class. Students will have the opportunity to explore many painting media, but may concentrate on one medium such as Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Ink, Gouache or tempera.Adult Art Open Studio Need a break to pursue your creative self in a relaxing environment? Come join our Wednesday evening Art Studio. Each week will have a different art theme. For example: Draw, Paint, Sculpt, Design using our materials, expertise, storage, and workshop space. Steal time for yourself! Artist(s) will be available for instruction or guidance as needed. Individualized project development, collaboration options, resources to share. Work in a studio environment on your own creative idea and art medium. Store your ongoing projects here and utilize our optional showcase. This Saturday class is ongoing which means we are here every weekend, people to come and go as their schedule permits.Saturday Adult Arts GroupNeed a creative outlet? A time for you to relax, sip coffee and let the artistic ideas flow? Reawaken the artist in you and join instructor Beth Valitski for a variety of art experiences by interest: ceramics*, painting, oil painting, pastels, drawing techniques, colored pencil portraits (guest artist) and others by request. Claywork has been our favorite this year!Come make ceramics or sculpture and then switch off for a satisfying morning of painting or drawing. Enjoy our small group discussions, work on learning new techniques, experiment, and get the satisfaction of making a thing of beauty with your own hands.