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Taught by one of our USA Archery-certified Instructors, this class is for beginner and seasoned archers alike. Besides learning how to shoot a bow and arrow, this is a great opportunity for children to improve their skills in hand-eye coordination, patience, concentration, and spatial awareness. This class takes place at the Indoor Archery Range at Fox Center.

Archery is for everyone! PDOP Archery instructors are trained in adaptive archery and the elements used to make this sport accessible to all. If you need accommodations made, please email Hannah Garcia at hannah.garcia@pdop.org before class begins.

Explore the basics of coding by designing characters, stories, and animations. By piecing together simple coding commands, learn to develop foundational skills such as sequencing, problem-solving, and logical thinking. Curriculum written in-house by our eSports team.

Pack your bags, we're traveling the world! In this class we'll explore a different country or nation every month and learn about their culture, environment, and more. These sessions differ from our previous classes, as you register for four weeks at a time. This is so we can cover broader topics and work on projects that carry over from class to class.

This month, we're sticking close to home and learning about a Nation within our own borders. We're learning about this historic & present day Navajo/Diné people!

Explore basic skills such as navigating files and folders, typing, internet safety, and using common programs. This program builds confidence and independence with technology, giving participants the foundation they need to succeed in school, gaming, and everyday life. Curriculum written in-house by our eSports team.

Classes are independent of one another, so you do not have to take the first part of a unit in order to attend the following ones.

$14 per visit, or buy a prepaid 5-visit pass for $65.

No gymnastics experience required! This program is intended for anyone who wants to practice independently to improve their skills.

Drop-ins will not accepted after max registrations have been reached, even if other participants leave. Registration opens 7 days before each Open Gym, and you have up to 24 hours before each Open Gym to cancel your pre-registration.

We're traveling back in time! Each month we'll learn about a different historic civilization and major accomplishments from that time period. These sessions differ from our previous classes, as you register for four weeks at a time. This is so we can cover broader topics and work on projects that carry over from class to class.

This month, we're going to Mesoamerica and learning about the Maya Civilization!

This class offers students the opportunity to get a taste for scientific experimentation through a new hands-on science lab each week. We'll be going through the steps of the scientific method, including making hypotheses and data collection, as we explore the world around us. Experiments are designed to supplement lessons aligned with 4th-8th grade science standards. Curriculum written by the educators at Science Buddies.

This week, we're exploring some spooky science! We're learning about the differences between human and animal hair and looking for suspects in a "crime".

Snapology’s Amazing Animals introduces students to the technical world of robotics. Students will work in teams tocreate a zoo of interactive and mechanical animals. Your child will build robotic animals and explore different mechanisms such as tilt and motion sensors, motors, and computer software to help them bring their creation to life, all while having fun learning important social and technical skills.

Do you know what mammal is the largest on Earth? Or how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Did you know that reptiles are the oldest creatures on the planet? Jr. Scientists: All About Animals invites your little zoologists to analyze the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, construct their way through the butterfly and frog life cycle, build reptiles, and examine the differences and similarities between insects and arachnids using Kid K'NEX® pieces. Your child will too busy exploring theanimal world to realize that they are gaining critical social, motor, and developmental skills.

Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating robotic games each week while learning about robotics. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming, and pulleys as they create fun to play games. Whether creating a robotic hockey player, pinball machine, or a ring toss, your child is sure to have fun building, learning, and playing.