The Orange Public Schools seeks to educate and empower families as advocates and lifelong learners committed to improving the overall health and well-being of children and our community. Our free workshops and reduced-price offer parents a range of experiences across various topics. Courses will be accessible to parents via this online registration system. We invite parents, families, and the Orange Community interested in attending courses/workshops to apply here. All applications will be reviewed upon submission with quick feedback on acceptance status.
Health & Wellness Academy
October 2024 - February 2025
The Health & Wellness series offers sessions and courses designed to improve well-being through proper diet, exercise, stress management, meditation/mindfulness, drumming, and illness prevention. This year we are looking to fully engage our Orange Community with informative and exciting new learning opportunities. We encourage everyone to participate; we will have special gifts and incentives for our participants.
So register now for the Health & Wellness Series, with additional academy/course offerings in Adult Learning, and Visual and Performing Arts Academy.
Parent University Fall Session:
Movement & Nutrition will Strengthen your Mind & Body
Drumming For Wellness
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Provider: Celine Fitzpatrick
Course Number: HW012025
Course Title: Drumming & Music Composition
Course Description: Drumming class is designed for fun, health, and relaxation, empowerment to strengthen community engagement.
Reduce stress, tension and anxiety
Hand drumming techniques
Rhythm/rhythmic counting method
Breathing and body awareness
Course requirements: (Drums will be provided by the instructor)
Audience/format: Adults only, In-person
Class Frequency: Weekly: Eight sessions, 75-minute sessions
Class Day & Time: Thursday
Time(s): 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Dates: 11/14, 12/12, 12/19/24 & 1/9/25, 1/16, 1/23/25. 1/30/25
Duration: 75-minutes
Location: Lincoln Ave. School (Rm: D106)
Instructor: Celine Fitzpatrick
Contact Email: healer96@yahoo.com
Contact Phone: 973-309-5974
House Music Dance Fitness
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Provider: House of Fitness International
Course Number: HW022025
Course Title: House Music Fitness Workout
Course Description: Dance fitness with focus on cardio and strength movements
Course requirements: Yoga Mat for floor exercises
Audience/format: Adults only, In-person
Class Frequency: Weekly: Thirteen sessions, 120-minutes
Class Day & Time: Monday
Time(s): 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Dates: 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/24, 1/6/25, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/24/25
Location: OHS: Dance Room 116
Instructor: Rueben Edwards
Contact Email: slacon@bmiworks.org
Contact Phone: 973-896-0053
Nutrition Education
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Provider: Community FoodBank of NJ
Course Number: HW032025
Course Title: Healthy Habits for a healthy Life
Course Description: Learn how to prepare and make healthy food choices for life
Audience/format: Adults only, In-person
Class Frequency: Monthly
Class Day & Time: Saturday, Four sessions, 60-minutes
Dates: 11/2, 12/7/24 - Cancelled, 1/4/25 & 2/1/25
Time(s): 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Orange High School, (Kitchen)
Instructor: Pierramene Bruno
Contact Email: pbruno@cfbnj.org
Contact Phone: 908-451-6416