Acting & Theatre Creation Camp!

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
For ages 6 to 12
Mon. – Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Camp 1: July 20 - 24
Camp 2: July 27 - 31
Young creators and performers enrolled in this fun and engaging camp will use their imagination while learning all about acting and play making through theatre games, improvisation, storytelling, character creation and more. In this workshop, participants will engage in fun and exciting games, while learning core acting and theatre skills. All students of any experience level are welcome! The class will culminate in a casual production for friends and family of the participants’ original play. Come join the fun! To learn more or to register, call 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: $65

Age range: 6-12

Instructor: Michaela Moore of All About Theatre Performing Arts School

7/20 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

7/21 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

7/22 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

7/23 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

7/24 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

7/27 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

7/28 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

7/29 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

7/30 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

7/31 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

All Star Players Summer Theatre Camp

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Mon. - Fri. July 6 - 10 from 9:30 am to noon
Sponsored by: M&T Bank & Weis Markets
Working with an original short play written by playwright and teacher Brenda Fager, teen actors will discover the importance of SETTING (where the story takes place), while also learning the basics of acting: character (WHO you are on stage), blocking (WHERE you are on stage), and motivation (WHY you are on stage). Using acting exercises and theatre games, cleverly disguised to grow their acting skills, theyll have the opportunity for a short performance by the end of the week. To learn more or to register, call 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: Free

Age range: 11-17

Instructor: Brenda Fager and Gerard Mirabelli

7/06 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

7/07 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

7/08 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

7/09 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

7/10 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Drawing, Painting, & Collage for Kids

Drawing & Painting Camp
At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
For ages 5 to 12
Mon. – Fri., July 20 - 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Students will explore working with a variety of mediums and techniques including pencil, pastel, charcoal, watercolor, and tempera paints. To learn more or to register, call 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: $65

Age range: 5 to 12

Instructor: Amy Colley

7/20 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/21 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/22 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/23 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/24 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Families in Nature

At Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park
For ages 3 to 8 & caregivers
From 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
Spring Sessions
Tues. Session – May 5, 19, 26
Wed. Session – May 6, 13, 20, 27
Summer Sessions
Tues, - June 16, 23, July 14
Weds. - June 17, 24, July 15
Through science-based exploration and outdoor play, children and their caregivers will have an opportunity to explore several learning activities based on the week’s theme where children can practice fine motor skills, sensory investigation, creativity, math and literacy skills. Families in Nature, is a great way to get outside with your children, foster curiosity and explore the natural world. Call 570-836-1022x3 to register.

Admission: FREE

Age range: For ages 3 to 8 & caregivers

Instructor: Terra McAulliffe

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/19 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

5/20 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

5/26 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

5/27 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

6/16 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

6/17 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

6/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

6/24 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

7/14 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

7/15 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Jam Along Band Camp

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
From 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Mon. - Fri., July 13 – 17
Sponsored by: M&T Bank and Weis Markets
Come join the band! This week of musical adventures will include opportunities to try various instruments, learn musical principles, and play songs together. All students will develop their listening skills, creativity, and musicality. Students will be invited to play at Tunkhannock's River Day on July 18 at Tunkhannock's Riverside Park. No experience needed. Registration is required. Call 570-836-1022 x3 to register.

Admission: Free

Age range: 5 to 12

Instructor: Kiri Cooper

7/13 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

7/14 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

7/15 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

7/16 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

7/17 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Mixed Media Camp

Mon. – Fri., July 6 - 10 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Steve Colley
In this camp, students will get their hands into all kinds of fun: painting, drawing, sculpting, and creating a variety of other mixed media projects. They will also learn about famous artists and discover the many innovative methods and materials each artist used. Call 570-836-1022x3 to register.

Admission: $65

Age range: 5 to 12

Instructor: Steve Colley

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

7/06 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/07 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/08 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/09 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/10 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Pottery & Sculpture for Kids

Wednesday Session 1– Feb. 11, 18, 25, March 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Friday Session 1 – Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Session 2 – May 6, 13, 20, 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Friday Session 2 – May 8, 15, 22, 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Students will explore the medium of clay as they work on potter's wheels and learn sculpting and hand-building techniques.

Admission: $40 per four-class series

Age range: 5 to 12

Instructor: Amy Colley

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/20 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

5/22 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

5/27 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

5/29 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Preschool Pottery & Sculpture

Thursdays, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Session 1 – Feb. 12, 19, 26, March 5
Session 2 – May 7, 14, 21, 28
Sponsored by: the Dietrich Fundraising Committee
Young artists will explore the medium of clay as they work on potter’s wheels and learn sculpting and hand-building techniques.

Admission: FREE

Age range: 4 & 5

Instructor: Amy Colley

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/21 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

5/28 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Theatre & Visual Arts Camp: Dino-mite! A Camp All About Dinosaurs!

From 10:00 a.m. to noon
Mon. – Fri., July 20 – 24
Travel far, far back in time to the land of the DINOSAURS! Learn all about these amazing creatures and the world they lived in while creating your very own dino-play! Learn about art, acting, character, and story while creating your own dino-masks, prehistoric dino- jewelry, dino-costumes, and becoming your very own dinosaur character! Will you be a velociraptor? A brilliant archeologist? Or maybe a time-traveling hero? Come join us and find out. The camp will end in a dino-mite play presented for parents and friends. Come join us! Call 570-836-1022 x3 to register.

Admission: $65

Age range: 5 to 12

Instructor: Amy Colley & Michaela Moore

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

7/20 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7/21 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7/23 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7/24 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pottery & Sculpture Camps

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
From 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Camp 1: Mon. – Fri., June 22 - 26
Camp 2: Mon. – Fri., July 13 - 17
Camp 3: Mon. – Fri., July 27 - 31
Cost: $65/camp
Students will learn techniques such as coil building, slab construction, and slump molding along with the opportunity to throw pots on the pottery wheel and create sculptures. To register call 570-836-1022 x3.

Admission: $65

Age range: For ages 5 to 12

Instructor: Steve Colley

6/22 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

6/23 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

6/24 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

6/25 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

6/26 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/13 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/14 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/15 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/16 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

7/17 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Theatre & Visual Arts Camp: Hidden Worlds! Explore the World of Mystery and History

From 10:00 a.m. to noon
Mon. – Fri., July 27 - 31
Who were the people of Atlantis? What is Easter Island, and the lands that Moana traveled? What was hidden in the great tombs of Ancient Egypt? Our world is full of hidden and amazing places that we are still exploring and learning about. In this camp, we will explore them all, including the hidden world of our imaginations, while learning about art, acting, character, and story. We will make props, masks, puppets, costumes, and characters all about these mysterious realms. Will you be a mighty Polynesian queen? Maybe a demigod or ancient Egyptian Pharaoh? Or better yet, maybe you will show us a character hidden in the secret world of your imagination! Camp will culminate in a casual performance of the campers' original play. Come join us on this adventure! Come join us! Call 570-836-1022 x3 to register.

Admission: $65

Age range: 5 to 12

Instructor: Amy Colley & Michaela Moore

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

7/27 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7/28 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7/29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7/30 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7/31 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open Studio & Portfolio Prep

Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Series 1 – Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2
Series 2 – Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 2
Series 3 – March 9, 16, 23, 30
Series 4 – April 6, 13, 20, 27
Series 5 – May 4, 11, 18, June 1
Cost: $65 for a 4-class series
Students of all levels of experience will have the opportunity to work at their own pace with the medium of their choice, whether it is pottery, sculpture, drawing or painting. Students will also learn how to create a portfolio to showcase their work for college, professional or personal reasons. Call 570-836-1022 x3 to register.

Admission: $65 for a 4-class series

Age range: 13 & up

Instructor: Steve Colley

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/18 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

6/01 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Pottery & Sculpture

Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Series 1 – Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4
Series 2 – Feb. 11, 18, 25, March 4
Series 3 – March 11, 18, 25, April 1,
Series 4 – April 8, 15, 22, 29
Series 5 – May 6, 13, 20, 27
In this class students will be introduced to the medium of clay. They will learn to work on potter's wheels and develop hand-building (coil and slab construction) and sculpting techniques. All materials will be supplied. All levels of experience are welcome. Call the Dietrich at 570-836-1022 x3 to register.

Admission: $65 for a 4-class series

Age range: 13 & up

Instructor: Steve Colley

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/20 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

5/27 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Chair Yoga- In Person and via Zoom

In person at the Dietrich Theater or via Zoom
Monday Session – Jan. 5 – May 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Friday Session – Jan. 9– May 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Sponsored by: the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne & Wyoming Counties & the Wyoming County Community Health Foundation
Chair yoga brings all the benefits of yoga to anyone who may feel challenged by a traditional yoga class. With the aid of chair we can strengthen our bodies, increase mobility in our joints, improve balance and flexibility and experience an overall sense of well-being.

Admission: Free

Age range: Ages: 18 & Up

Instructor: Renea Egan, RYT

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/18 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

5/22 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

5/25 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

5/29 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Golden Days of Radio Players

Tuesdays, April 7 – June 2 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Tunkhannock and Ed Battestin in memory of Pat Battestin
Do you remember old time radio? Did you always wonder how all the sound effects were made? Or wonder how it feels to stand in front of a microphone and read the lines of the character you are playing? Join us and you will learn and experience all of this and more. Our live performance will be held on Tues., June 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Age range: 18 & up

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/19 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

5/26 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

6/02 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Jewelry Making – Simple & Elegant Bezeled Earrings

Mondays, May 11 & 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Toni Hockman
Design by Emma @ BabySquirrelBeading
Cost: $25
Learn to frame a sparkling 14mm rivoli crystal with a delicate bead-woven bezel. Using needle, thread, and tiny glass beads, you’ll create a pair of elegant earrings in your choice of colors.
Beginner-friendly, all materials provided, and Toni will be available for extra help after class. You’ll leave with beautiful handmade earrings and the skills to make more! To register, call 570-836-1022 x3.

Admission: $25 all materials provided

Age range: 18 & up

Instructor: Toni Hockman

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/18 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Mat and Chair Integrated Kundalini Yoga

Saturdays, January 10 - May 30, excluding April 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Whether you prefer to practice yoga on your yoga mat OR from a seated position in a chair, this class will include teachings for both. You may even prefer splitting asanas between both mat and chair. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions, combining meditation, mantra and physical exercises with a focus on breathing techniques. It is a science of the mind and body, to elevate the spirit. Therefore it is for everyone, universal and non-denominational. Not only will you get an extraordinary physical workout but all the systems of the body will benefit. You will learn to become aware of your breath, your mind and your body. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Call 570-836-1022 x3 to register.

Admission: $10

Age range: 18 & up

Instructor: Barbara Tierney

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/23 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

5/30 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Quilters Meetup

Thursdays Jan. 8 – May 28 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Are you a hand-quilter? Do you have a quilt project you are working on and would like to swap tips, gain inspiration and converse with other local quilters? Here is your chance! Bring your project and supplies and, of course, enthusiasm to quilt! To register call 570-836-1022 x3.

Admission: Free

Age range: 18 & up

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/21 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

5/28 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Simply Yoga 

Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Session 1 – Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11
Session 2 – Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
Session 3 – April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6
Session 4 – May 13, 20, 27
Fridays 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Session 1 – Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13
Session 2 – Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 3 – April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8
Session 4 – May 15, 22, 29
Yoga is an ideal exercise to promote overall health by developing strength, improving flexibility, and decreasing stress. Classes are suitable for all levels and are presented in a safe Vinyasa Yoga style – enabling a connection of breath and movement to create a peaceful state of mind both on and off the mat. Please wear comfortable clothes, bring your own yoga mat, water, towel and/or blanket. You will leave class feeling refreshed and renewed. Namaste. Call 570-836-1022 x3 to register.

Admission: $50 for series of six classes or $10/class 

Age range: 18 & up

Instructor: Renea Egan, RYT 

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/20 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

5/22 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

5/27 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

5/29 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Writers Group

Thursdays, Jan. 8 – May 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Are you a writer who’s been missing the friendship and accountability of other writers? Or are you new to writing with a story you want to tell? Come and read your work or listen and be inspired. Learn the craft of writing as you write toward a goal of personal fulfillment or publication. All genres and levels of writing are welcome. For more information, call 570-836-1022 x3.

Admission: Free

Age range: 18 & up

Contact Phone: (570) 836-1022x3

5/21 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5/28 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM