Grafton Rec Department offers programs

The Grafton Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of classes to help relax and enjoy the summer.

Register for all programs at www.qualitylifegrafton.com.

•  Hatha yoga, which includes correct positioning in postures, strengthening the body and focusing on using breath to calm the mind with each move and transition, will challenge and tone the body.

Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat and towel.

Christine Schulz is the instructor.

Sessions will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays from July 15 through Sept. 30 outside the Robert P. Zaun Pavilion in Lime Kiln Park.

The cost is $46 for village residents and $54 for non-residents.

The class size is limited.

•  Sunshine gentle flow yoga, designed to revitalize the body, relax the mind and reduce stress, will focus on breath work and accessible movements.

Participants are encouraged to dress in layers and bring a yoga mat and water.

Schultz is the instructor.

Sessions will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturdays from Aug. 1 to 29 outside the Zaun Pavilion. In case of bad weather, the class will be held in the yoga studio.

The cost is $19 for village residents and $23 for non-residents.

The class size is limited.

•  Future Stars Youth Basketball teaches the developmental skills of passing, dribbling, shooting and defense to children ages 5 through 9.

Christina Salimes is the instructor.

Sessions will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 21 through 23, at Veterans Memorial Park. Children ages 5 and 6 will meet from 4 to 4:45 p.m. and ages 7 to 9 from 5 to 5:45 p.m.

The cost is $10.

• The Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Challenger Sports to offer a one-week Challenger International Soccer Camp.

The session provides players of all ages and abilities coaching from international experts. Foot skills, drills and scrimmages are included, as well as a free soccer ball and T-shirt.

Participants are asked to bring cleats, shin guards and a water bottle.

The session will run from July 27 to 31.

Children ages 3 through 5 meet from 8 to 9 a.m. The cost is $94.

Half-day camps for children ages 6 through 10 and 11 through 14 run from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and cost $145.

• The Parks and Recreation Department partnered with Neutral Ground Martial Arts to offer introductory classes from Aug. 3 through 20. The cost is $20 per course.

Classes will be held at Neutral Ground Martial Arts, 1764 Wisconsin Ave.

Intro to Tiny Ninjas for children ages 3  to 5 will focus on character and gross motor development. Sessions are from 4 to 4:25 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Intro to Little Ninjas for children ages 6 to 8 focuses on character development, anti-bullying and self-defense techniques. It meets from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Intro to Big Ninjas for children ages 13 to 17 focuses on character development, self-defense and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques. It meets from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Intro to Teen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for children ages 13 to 17 focuses on self-defense and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques. It meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.