With summer coming to an end, local organizations have just published their program calendars and event schedules for the fall season. While we have traditionally created seasonal round-up blog posts of just youth programs, we are revamping this regular post to serve the wider community by including classes and programs for people of all ages. We hope you enjoy!
City of Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department – most of the City’s programs, classes, and events are offered through the Parks & Recreation Department, often with partnering organizations. For a comprehensive list of current and upcoming programs, visit the City’s Fall 2018 / Winter 2018 Recreation Guide.
Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) – the SJCC offers a wide variety of classes and activities for participants of all ages, including an impressive annual line-up of Arts + Ideas performances, lectures, film showings, culinary events, and more. Visit the SJCC’s website to learn more.
Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club (MIBGC) – the local Boys & Girls Club serves youth from Kindergarten through 12th grade. In addition to offering before and after-school programs, MIBGC provides year-round sports programs that are “positive, fun, and help kids and teens develop a healthy, active lifestyle.” Visit the MIBGC’s website to learn more.
Mercer Island Library (Local branch of the King County Library System) – the Mercer Island Library offers programs for people of all ages. In addition to reading and literacy programs, the library offers educational programs, arts and music classes, and hosts special lectures on a broad range of topics. Visit the Mercer Island library website to learn more.
Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) – Youth Theatre Northwest helps children and young adults, ages 3 to 18, to explore the depths of their creativity and to experience the thrill of live performance. Through the magic of theatre, YTN helps young people find their “inner light” of self-confidence, sensitivity, creativity, and leadership. Visit YTN’s website to learn more.
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Youth
Adults
City of Mercer Island
Youth
Adult
Youth Theatre Northwest
Visit the Youth Theatre Northwest website >>
Mary Wayte Swimming Pool
Visit the Mary Wayte Swimming Pool website >>
Stroum Jewish Community Center
City of Mercer Island
Youth
Adult
Learn more in the Fall/Winter Recreation Guide >>
Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club
Youth Only
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Youth
Adult
City of Mercer Island
Youth
Adults
Learn more in the Fall/Winter Recreation Guide >>
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Learn more at SJCC.org >>
Caruccio’s
City of Mercer Island
Learn more in the Fall/Winter Recreation Guide >>
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Oh Chocolate!
City of Mercer Island
Youth Classes
Adult Fitness Classes
Learn more in the Fall/Winter Recreation Guide >>
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Youth Classes
Adult Classes
Children’s Dance Conservatory / Island Youth Ballet (website)
Definitive Dance Studio (website)
(see our My MI Fitness Guide)
City of Mercer Island
Learn more in the Fall/Winter Recreation Guide >>
City of Mercer Island
Learn more in the Fall/Winter Recreation Guide >>
Island Books
Mercer Island Library
City of Mercer Island – Tai Chi, Kendo & Naginata (Learn more in the Fall/Winter Recreation Guide)
Stroum Jewish Community Center – Tai Chi (Learn more at SJCC.org.)
Karate West (website)
Mercer Island Martial Arts (website)
Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios (website)
City of Mercer Island in partnership with EarthCorps and Mountains to Sound Greenway organizations
Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts on Mercer Island (website)
Youth Theatre Northwest (website)
We’ve covered a lot here, but we weren’t able to include everything! What are your favorite classes and activities on Mercer Island? Share with us in the comments!