Spring Summer 2026 Activity Guide

BEGINNING CROCHET | 13+ YRS Joyce Lewis Crocheting is therapeutic and a wonderful hobby for any time of the year. Learn basic crochet skills including chain stitching and other simple stitches, how to hold a crochet hook and how to attach new yarn. We also discuss how to correct simple mistakes and how to read a pattern. Practice crocheting flat and in the round with supervision from our experienced (and extremely patient!) instructor. Hook, practice yarn and instructions are supplied. Limited enrollment. 442014 A 7-8:30 pm Th 6/11-7/2 Knitting is therapeutic and a wonderful hobby for any time of the year. Learn basic knitting skills including casting on, knit and purl stitches, shaping and binding off. We cover how to correct simple mistakes and how to read a pattern. Work on a project of your choice with supervision from our experienced (and extremely patient!) instructor. Knitting needles, practice yarn and an instruction booklet included. Limited enrollment. 442563 A 7-8:30 pm Th 7/9-7/30 INTERMEDIATE CROCHET | 13+ YRS Joyce Lewis Hone your crochet skills. This class is appropriate for those who have taken Beginning Crochet or who already have basic crocheting skills. Hook, practice yarn and instructions are supplied. Limited enrollment. 442028 A 7-8:30 pm Th 8/6-8/27 BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $72 R-BCCC M | $86 NR O 4 sessions BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $72 R-BCCC M | $86 NR O 4 sessions BEGINNING KNITTING | 13+ YRS Joyce Lewis

SELF DEFENSE WITH UA POLICE | 16+ YRS UA Police Division Preparation and knowledge are crucial if you ever find yourself in a threatening or dangerous situation. This in depth class combines informative discussions of safety issues, comprehensive instruction on awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, and hands-on self-defense instruction by trained police officers. Half of the class is in lecture format and half includes hands-on practice. Wear loose,

comfortable clothing. 442101 A 6-8 pm

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4/23

BCCC, Level 5, Event Center BC $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR CRITICAL INJURY FIRST AID WITH UA POLICE | 16+ YRS UA Police Division

In this Stop the Bleed training, learn how to recognize life threatening bleeding and apply tourniquets, wound packing and direct pressure effectively. 442291 A 6-7:30 pm Th 6/18 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center AB $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR FRAUD PREVENTION WITH UA POLICE | 16+ YRS UA Police Division Join the UA Police Division for education on common scams, identity theft risk factors, and practical steps to safeguard personal and financial information. 442292 A 6-7:30 pm Tu 7/21 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR ACTIVE THREAT RESPONSE WITH UA POLICE | 16+ YRS UA Police Division Learn guidance on how to react, escape or protect yourself during active threat situations, including decision-making under stress and environmental awareness. 442293 A 6-8 pm Th 8/20 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center AB $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR

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BCCC, Level 2, Art Room $72 R-BCCC M | $86 NR

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INTERESTED IN LEADING A CLASS? Instructors are always in demand for UA Parks & Rec programming. The majority of programming is provided by contractual instructors who provide program proposals in advance of season planning. If you are interested in offering a program or know someone you’d like to recommend, please reach out to UA Parks & Rec at parks@uaoh.net.

PLEASE NOTE: a $1 fee is charged on most transactions in our registration system that supports our PLAY UA Financial Assistance program.

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