Orting is the small town with big fun!

Painting Class 1/19/25 - Winter 2025

Join us for a fun afternoon of painting on Sunday January 19th, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm.  All supplies and step-by-step instruction by Rec Instructor Jane included! Painting will be a bird winter scene (see photo).  Cost is $25 per person.

Playgroup, Ages 0-5 - Winter 2025

Join us every Monday from 10:30-11:30am for free-play and other activities for ages 0-5!  A variety of toys, crafts, and other activities will be set up each week.   PARENT MUST REMAIN ON SITE.  Advance registration is required and occurs on a monthly basis.  Cost is $5 per participant per month. Class takes place in the Multipurpose Room at the Orting Library, located at 202 Washington Ave. S. in Orting.

January classes: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27

February classes: 2/3, 2/10, 2/24 - NO CLASS 2/17 (President's Day)

March classes: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31

Questions?  Email recreation@cityoforting.org or call (360) 893-9017

Music Class, Ages 2-5 - Winter I 2025

Join us Thursdays for musical fun!  We have two class times this session: 9:30-10:00am and 10:15-10:45am. Kids will learn about music through singing, moving and exploring using finger play, nursery rhymes, music games, and instrument exploration. Parent must remain on site. The Winter 1 Session is 6 weeks long with 6 classes.  First class begins January 9th, 2025. Cost is $36 per child. Classes take place at the Multipurpose Center located at the Orting Library.

Wiggles & Giggles, Ages 3-5 - Winter 2025

Join us Fridays from 11:15-12pm and tumble, dance and giggle your way through this fun movement class for preschoolers.  Participants will learn simple tumbling and dance techniques.  Parent participation required at first class. The Winter 2025 session has 5 classes. First class 1/31/25. Cost is $45.

Winter Youth Dance - Winter 2025

The 2025 Winter Dance Session is 6 weeks long with 5 total classes.  NO RECITAL FOR THIS SESSION. Cost is $45. Click "More Info" for class days and times. Classes are held at the Multi-purpose center at 202 Washington Ave. S in Orting. Monday classes begin January 27th, 2025.  Friday classes begin January 31st, 2025. Classes will be held on Feb. 14th (snow makeup day). NO CLASSES February 17th (President's Day).

Recommended Dance Attire:

• All classes: Any color tights and leotards for girls, comfortable pants and t-shirt for boys.
• Ballet classes: Pink ballet shoes for girls, black ballet shoes for boys (leather bottoms, no dance slippers).
• Tap & Jazz classes: Black tap shoes and black jazz shoes.
• Please do not allow your child to wear any of their dance shoes outside and write their name in their shoes.
• No baggy/oversized or revealing clothing.

Winter Adult Jazz Dance - Winter 2025

Join us every Monday at 7:15pm for Jazz dance class!  This is class is fun and for everyone! 

The Winter 2025 session has 5 classes. First class begins January 27th.  NO CLASS February 17th (President's Day). The cost is $45.

Class takes place in the Multipurpose Room at the Orting Library located at 202 Washington Ave S in Orting.

Please bring a yoga mat or large towel for stretching.

Adult Line Dancing - Fridays - Winter 2025

Join us Fridays from 10:00-11:00am to learn line dancing!  Class takes place in the Orting Station building located at 101 Washington Ave. N (Next to Big J's Outdoor Store).  Cost is $5 per month.  This enrollment is for January, February, and March 2025 classes. This class is open to all ages (18+) and abilities! Cost is $5 per month.

Adult Line Dancing - Tuesdays - Winter 2025

Line Dancing Class! - Join us Tuesday nights and learn how to line dance!  Line dances will range from beginner to intermediate level. All ages (18+) and fitness levels welcome! This is a great way to get moving and have fun! Class takes place at the Multipurpose Center (the library building) located at 202 Washington Ave. S. in Orting on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm.

The Winter 2025 session will have 6 classes - first class starts January 14th, 2025.

Cost is $48

Adult Dance Fitness - Winter 2025

Dance Fitness - In this "jazzercise" style class, you'll move to the beat, burn calories, and have a blast!  Learn simple fitness routines to some of your favorite songs from across the decades! All ages (18+) and fitness levels welcome! This class takes place at the Multipurpose Center (the library building) located at 202 Washington Ave. S. in Orting on TUESDAYS from 6:00-7:00pm.

The Winter 2025 session will have 6 classes. First class starts January 14th, 2025.

Cost is $48

Adult Kung Fu & Tai Chi Classes - Winter 2025

This listing is for Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes for January, February, and March 2025.

Kung Fu: All Levels - Classes on Traditional Chinese/Taiwanese martial arts, including Shaolinquan (Shaolin Boxing), the traditional soldier/bodyguard arts of Xingyiquan (Mind Intent Boxing) and Baguazhang (Eight Trigrams Palm), and the martial arts aspects of Taijiquan (Grand Ultimate Boxing), as taught within the Chen Pan-ling Family Lineage. These classes focus on the martial arts aspect of these styles, the application of movements for self-defense application, and their life-enhancing practice. Class days/times: Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm AND Saturdays 8:00-9:00am.

Tai Chi: All Levels - Classes on the traditional Chinese/Taiwanese art of Taijiquan (a.k.a. Tai Chi Chuan or simply Tai Chi) in its practice as a life-enhancing, health-improving, fitness and longevity practice. There is no age limit to Taijiquan practice; Taijiquan is good for young people and older people. The sooner you start, the more you'll get out of it! Class days/times: Wednesdays 7:15-8:15pm AND Saturdays 9:00-10:00am.

This registration is for the months of November and December.  Cost is $5 per participant per month. Classes are twice a week. Classes take place at the Multipurpose Center located in the Orting Library building at 202 Washington Ave. S, in Orting.

January classes begin 1/8/25, February classes begin 2/5/25, March classes begin 3/5/25

Age 12+ Kung Fu & Tai Chi Classes - Winter 2025

This offering is for Youth ages 12+ Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes in January, February, and March 2025.

Kung Fu: All Levels - Classes on Traditional Chinese/Taiwanese martial arts, including Shaolinquan (Shaolin Boxing), the traditional soldier/bodyguard arts of Xingyiquan (Mind Intent Boxing) and Baguazhang (Eight Trigrams Palm), and the martial arts aspects of Taijiquan (Grand Ultimate Boxing), as taught within the Chen Pan-ling Family Lineage. These classes focus on the martial arts aspect of these styles, the application of movements for self-defense application, and their life-enhancing practice. Class days/times: Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm AND Saturdays 8:00-9:00am.

Tai Chi: All Levels - Classes on the traditional Chinese/Taiwanese art of Taijiquan (a.k.a. Tai Chi Chuan or simply Tai Chi) in its practice as a life-enhancing, health-improving, fitness and longevity practice. There is no age limit to Taijiquan practice; Taijiquan is good for young people and older people. The sooner you start, the more you'll get out of it! Class days/times: Wednesdays 7:15-8:15pm AND Saturdays 9:00-10:00am.

This registration is for the months of November and December.  Cost is $5 per participant per month. Classes are twice a week. Classes take place at the Multipurpose Center located in the Orting Library building at 202 Washington Ave. S, in Orting.

January classes begin 1/8/25, February classes begin 2/5/25, March classes begin 3/5/25

Spring Youth Soccer Ages 3-7 - Spring 2025

REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 10, 2025!

This program is for kids 3-7 years old.  Spring '25 season begins April 14th, 2025.

Practices take place for 3 weeks, followed by 5 weeks of games. Note: Age 3 bracket program will be 6 weeks total. For Age 3 & 4-5, practices and games will Mondays & Wednesdays. For ages 6-7, practices and games will be Tuesdays & Thursdays. NO GAMES 5/26/23. 

CLICK "MORE INFO" FOR FULL PROGRAM DETAILS.

Cost: $45 per child for Age 3, $60 per child for age 4-5 & 6-7.  VOLUNTEER COACHES RECEIVE ONE FREE ENROLLMENT! Click the "volunteer" button to volunteer to coach or email recreation@cityoforting.org BEFORE ENROLLING YOUR CHILD! After approval, you will receive a coupon code to use when enrolling your child. Teams are made up of 6-8 players randomly grouped by Orting Recreation. Coach and Buddy requests may be made but are not guaranteed.