Poplar Grove Plantation

Children's Classes

Introduction to Ponies and Riding for Children 
by Sherry Lovett

Sherry has been an educator for eighteen years, she grew up riding horses.

In this six week course students will learn the basics of how to groom, saddle and ride a pony.  Designed for beginners, ages 6 to 8 years.  Students need closed-toed shoes and a bike helmet.  
Mondays October 26 - November 30
Tuesdays October 27 - December 1 
 4:00 – 5:00 pm (6 weeks).  
Fee: $100.00. 

This class will also be offered on Mondays if there is sufficient interest.  E-mail bjr@poplargrove.com if you would be interested in a Monday class.  If you want to drop-in please give Sherry a call at 910-279-6545, the class is limited to 4 students each day.

BEGINNING TENNIS CLASSES FOR KIDS
Instructor Tari Ann Toro-Steinmetz

www.littleacestennisacademy.com

Tari Ann has extensive experience coaching all different levels and ages.  She recently coached for 5 years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; she also coached at the University of Miami where she developed one of the most popular child development tennis programs in the area.        

 These beginning tennis classes for kids are a great way to introduce children to the lifetime sport of tennis.  Our Lil’ Aces Tennis Academy programs will improve hand-eye coordination, fitness, and teach the basic principles of tennis while having a lot of fun!  Our 6-week program will consist of forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads, serves, and many fun games and prizes.  

 November 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8
Ages 4 – 5 years: 4:00 – 4:45 PM, each Tuesday
Ages 6 – 8 years: 5:00 – 6:00 PM, each Tuesday
Fee: 60.00, 6 week session, or $12.00 drop- rate (drop-in students must have prior approval from the instructor)

Future sessions will be scheduled beginning mid February 2010.