North Tempe Instructional Classes
 

Register Online or in person at most City of Tempe facilities. 
For more information on these and other exciting programs contact our front desk at 480-858-6500.


TODDLER & YOUTH CLASSES
Our First Craft Class
Parent and child will use different colors, shapes and textures to experiment with a variety of materials. 
Child  must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $8.
28167	1-5 yrs	T	1/10-1/31	9:15-10 a.m.	
28168	1-5 yrs	T	1/10-1/31	10:15-11 a.m.
Our First Painting Class
First-time painters, welcome! Experiment and create art using a variety of painting styles. This session is a fun introduction or 
continuation of Our First Craft Class. Child must be accompanied by an adult. No Class on March 13,  Fee: $8. 
28170	1-5 yrs	T	2/14-3/6	9:15-10 a.m.
28171	1-5 yrs	T	2/14-3/6	10:15-11 a.m.
Toddler Art Time
Toddlers have an opportunity to explore art through a variety of different age appropriate activities. Watch their concentration, 
motor skills and hand-eye coordination grow. One child accompanies one parent/guardian, please. Fee: $8. 
28179	1-5 yrs	Th	1/12-2/2	9:15-10 a.m.
28180	1-5 yrs	Th	1/12-2/2	10:15-11 a.m.
Toddler Craft Time
Class encourages toddlers to use their ever-so-curious mind through the introduction of new textures and artistic mediums. 
Toddlers can explore their creativity through painting, coloring, gluing, and play dough. One child accompanies 
one parent/guardian, please. No classes on March 15. Fee: $8. 
28198	1-5 yrs	Th	2/16-3/8	9:15-10 a.m.
28199	1-5 yrs	Th	2/16-3/8	10:15-11 a.m.
Craft Workshop
Parent/child teams will make fun, hands-on projects using paints, clay, glue, collage materials and more. 
Child must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $8. 
28201	1-5 yrs	Sa	1/14-2/4	10:30-11:15 a.m.
28219	1-5 yrs	Sa	2/18-3/10	10:30-11:15 a.m.
	
Tiny Star Sport
Class is designed for children, ages 16 months to 24-months-old. Each week, you and a certified 
Child Development Specialist will help to develop your child’s gross motor skills, balance and self-confidence 
in fun and creative ways. Four-week class. Fee: $35  
28237	16-24 mos		Sa	1/14-2/4	10-10:45 a.m.
28239	16-24 mos		Sa	2/11-3/3	10-10:45 a.m.

Little Star Sports
Children will learn new skills, drills, teamwork and the self-confidence necessary to become a successful athlete. 
Children will also learn spatial awareness, rhythm and agility, as well as have an opportunity to improve their coordination 
and balance, interact with other children while having fun. Four-week class. Fee: $35   
28242	3-5 yrs	W	1/11-2/1	4-4:50 p.m.	
28243	3-5 yrs	Sa	1/14-2/4	11-11:50 a.m.	
28252	3-5 yrs	W	2/8-2/29	4-4:50 p.m.	
28247	3-5 yrs	Sa	2/11-3/3	11-11:50 a.m.

New! Beginning Dance 
Your little ones will get off on the right foot in this class geared towards the beginning dancer. Students will learn basic 
dance steps and terminology to fun, up-beat music. Class encourages flexibility and free-style dance. No class 2/20. Fee: $20. 
28257	3½-5 yrs	M	1/23-3/5	10:30-11:20 a.m

Dressed-Up Dancers
Elementary steps and basic rhythms of different styles are covered in class. Class also includes stretching to develop flexibility; 
Free Dance activities encourage students to respond individually to different types of music*No class 2/20. Fee: $20. 
28258	3½-5 yrs	M	1/23-3/5*	9:30-10:20 a.m.
Ballet/Tap Combo
Learn dance routines incorporating basic Tap technique such as ball-change and shuffle, as well as Ballet technique 
including plié and chassé. Class emphasizes body discipline and coordination. Fee: $20. 
27831 	4-6 yrs 	M 	1/23-3/5 	11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. 
Little Star  Football
This class for children ages three to five-years-old is designed to introduce your child to the sport of Football. He or she will 
learn new skills, drills, teamwork and self-confidence to become a successful athlete. This class will improve your child’s rhythm, 
coordination and balance as they have fun in creative ways. Four-week class. Fee: $35. 
28259	3-5 yrs		Th	1/12-2/2	4-4:50 p.m. 
28262	3-5 yrs		Sa	1/14-2/4	Noon-12:50 p.m.
28266	3-5 yrs		Th	2/9-3/1	4-4:50 p.m.
28267	3-5 yrs		Sa	2/11-3/3	Noon-12:50 p.m.

Thinking Toddler
Expose your child to new experiences by squeezing, squishing, building and creating different objects and textures. 
Activities will be introduced that promote healthy and positive brain development using the A, B, C’s of learning 
(Attention, Bonding and Communication). These  activities will get messy so dress appropriately. Fee: None
28280	4-5 yrs		Th	1/26-2/9	10-11 a.m.	

Family Place Parent/Child Workshop
Parents, Grandparents and/or Care Givers can spend time playing and reading, while interacting with others in a safe, 
fun environment. Library staff and community experts will provide information on topics such as children’s literacy, 
child development, speech, and more. Infant to five years olds can attend with a registered child. Fee: None. 
28283	1 mos-3 yrs	Th		2/16-3/15	10-11:15 a.m.

Listen and Learn
Parents and children can enjoy time together listening to a story, creating a craft, or doing  an activity related to the story. 
Activities will be developmentally enhanced; parent/caregiver participation is required. Fee: None. 
28285	4-5 yrs		F		2/24-3/9	10-11 a.m.

The Kinder Prep 
This workshop concentrates on parent-child interaction. Each of the three sessions in the series 
(Attention, Bonding, Communication) will focus on inexpensive at-home activities that will enhance brain development and 
help prepare a child’s brain for success in school. Families will be able to take home the activities they work on in each session. 
Fee: None. 
28290	3-5yrs		T	2/21-3/6	11 a.m.-Noon		
Karate Youth; Lim Kenpo
Hawaii Kenpo is a unique, effective, and results oriented martial art. life skills in a family style atmosphere. 
Youth will learn self-defense, as well as how to avoid and get out of bad situations.  Classes are open to all ranks; 
for more information, please contact Patrice Lim at 602-525-8472. Program assessment is required for participants 
under five years of age. Fee: $35.
28667	5-14 yrs	T	1/3-1/31	6-7 p.m.	$35
28668	5-14 yrs	T	2/7-2/28	6-7 p.m.	  $35
28669	5-14 yrs	T	3/6-3/27	6-7 p.m.	$35

TEEN & ADULT CLASSES

Martial Arts: Karate
Join this Kenpo Karate martial arts class for beginning and intermediate students.  Fee:  $48
27997	13 yrs+ 	Th	1/12-3/15	7:10a.m.-8:35 p.m.

Karate Adult: Lim Kenpo 
Learn Hawaiian Kenpo.  This unique art teaches life skills. Learn self-defense and self-discipline; exercise the mind, 
body and spirit for health and fitness  Fee: $35
28662	15 yrs+	Sa	1/7-1/28	11a.m.-12:30 p.m.
28663	15 yrs+	Sa	2/4-2/25	11a.m.-12:30 p.m.	
28664	15 yrs+	Sa	3/3-3/24	11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
	
Tap Dance
A beginning class to learn basic Tap steps, techniques and terminology; learn how to incorporate steps into 
a Tap Dance routine. Fee: $35. 
27810	18yrs+	W	1/11-2/29	7-8 p.m.

Core Yoga 
Strengthens and tones the core (abs, back, butt) using both traditional and non-traditional yoga poses.  A general knowledge 
of basic yoga  poses is a plus, but not required.  Fee: $46
28009	16 yrs+	Th	1/12-3/15	6:30-7:30 p.m.
Check-Out a Book
Seniors, adults and children may visit the Tempe Public Library’s Resource Room at the Escalante or 
North Tempe Community Centers, and Senior Center at the Escalante Community Center, 
to check-out books from the new and always-changing book collections. Fee: None. 
	18 yrs+	M-F		11 a.m.-9 p.m.

RETIREE CLASSES

Crazy Cell Phones
Are those cell phones driving you crazy? Figuring out how to add a contact number or send a text can be frustrating? 
Hopefully this program can help. We will cover a few of the basics in 15 minutes individual sessions so you have to make 
an appointment after you register. Call to schedule your time slot. Space is limited. Fee: None. 
28293	55 yrs+	Th	2/16 & 2/23	2-3 p.m.	

The Oasis Institute and the Tempe Public Library have joined together to offer Computer classes to seniors at the North Tempe Multi-Generational Center. 
Classes are one to two hour workshops designed specifically for the senior population.  Sign up for one or all courses!

Meet the Computer
Never tried a Computer before? In this course, you will meet the Computer, the Keyboard and the Mouse, and you will learn 
how to use them. No experience is necessary for you to take this relaxed, fun class. Note: If you have never used a computer 
before, this is an excellent class to take before Intro to Computers.  Fee: None. 	
28707		50 yrs+		T	1/10	9-11 a.m. 	
28708		50 yrs+		F	1/13	9-11 a.m. 	
Exploring the Internet
Having trouble finding what you need on the Internet? Come to this class and learn the best way to search for the information 
you want. You will get to try out some search strategies online with plenty of time to practice.  Fee: None.  
28709	50 yrs+	W	1/18	9-11 a.m.	
Looking at Windows
Refresh the skills you need to work with the Windows operating system or just learn some simple things about Windows. 
You will practice resizing and manipulating Windows and rearranging the Desktop, and pick up more helpful tips.  Fee: None.  
 28710	50 yrs+	Th	2/9	9-11 a.m.	
Computer Survival Skills
Learn how to keep your computer running and troubleshoot minor problems.  This class is hands-on and requires that you 
have previously used a mouse and keyboard.  Fee: None.  
28711	50 yrs+	W	2/15	9-11 a.m.