Jenks Community Education

This course provides training to recognize and respond to emergency situations such as cardiac events, strokes, and severe bleeding. Participants will also learn about important legal and safety considerations. Certification is valid for two years and meets OSHA and DHS requirements for childcare or adoption. Please note this is not a healthcare provider or professional rescuer course. For more information call or text 918-994-1312.

Whether you know a Deaf individual or have simply been curious about this beautiful visual language, this is the course for you! We will start with the very basics—the “ABCs of ASL”—and cover introductions and common vocabulary. This course will include hands-on practice activities, games, and resources to connect you with places in the community where you can use your newfound skills. A $20 cash textbook fee will be collected by the instructor at the first class.

Get ready to relax, create, and celebrate summertime! In this fun, hands-on class, students will make colorful frog coasters, craft a scrubby washcloth using specialty yarn, and create a simple yet charming potholder. Along the way, the instructor will share some of her own creative projects to inspire new ideas and show just how enjoyable it can be to make handmade gifts for friends, family—or yourself. A $20 cash supply fee will be collected by the instructor at the first class covers the cost of hooks and yarn that students will keep.

Organized homes run more smoothly as it saves time, stress, and money. Learn ways to manage paperwork, daily routines to stay clutter free, and tips for making the most of storage and space. You’ll also learn helpful apps for staying organized and the long-term benefits of living more simply.

Your family photos hold incredible stories waiting to be told! In this engaging class, you'll learn how to use your photographs as inspiration for writing your family's history. Discover techniques for crafting compelling captions, interviewing relatives for details, and weaving photos into narratives that bring your family's past to life. Whether you want to create a memoir, heritage album, or leave a written legacy for future generations, you'll gain practical storytelling skills and prompts to get you started. No writing experience necessary—just cherished memories to share.

In this inspiring, hands-on workshop, students will explore their goals, interests, and what matters most to them, then turn those ideas into a personalized vision board. Using magazines, images, words, and art supplies, participants will design a creative collage that represents their hopes and aspirations for a fulfilling life. Bring a best friend or family member and create side by side! Sharing the experience makes it even more meaningful—encouraging connection, deep conversations, and built-in accountability to help each other stay inspired. Pause, reflect, and create a board that inspires you to bring your goals to life! All supplies included in the course fee. Photo is AI generated.

Study the beautifully fluid and translucent medium of watercolor. Learn watercolor fundamentals and techniques while painting seasonal landscapes and/or still lives that students will take home each class session. The class will paint the same images, but students are strongly encouraged to bring their own unique artistic style and apply their own creative editing decisions as desired.

Growing produce indoors is an easy way to add fresh, healthy food to your diet while staying out of the heat. In this class, you’ll learn simple, low-cost techniques anyone can use in any space, along with more advanced methods for growing herbs, greens, and vegetables. We’ll cover soil, plant varieties, lighting, and step-by-step guidance so you leave ready to grow with confidence. The class includes a hands-on microgreens workshop where you’ll build your own tray to take home, plus extra seeds for a second harvest.

Would you like to reduce home-life conflict and create more peace in your family’s daily routines? This course is a supportive, relationship-focused series designed for parents and caregivers who want to better understand their child’s needs and strengthen their connection at home. Each week, participants learn practical Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) principles that promote felt safety, build healthy attachment, and support emotional regulation for both children and adults. Through discussion, real-life examples, and simple tools you can start using immediately, this course guides caregivers in the three core TBRI principles—Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting.

Turn cherished T-shirts into a treasured quilt! Perfect for graduation gifts—or anyone who’s always wanted to learn. This class teaches cutting, stabilizing, and piecing your T-shirts into a quilt top ready for quilting yourself or by your favorite quilter. It’s a fun, hands-on way to create a meaningful keepsake. (Prerequisite: Bring 16-25 T-shirts to make a quilt top size of your choosing.) Required Materials - estimated $20 20 to 25 T-shirts 1 package Fusible Interfacing (Stabilizer) Straight pins Small sewing scissors Optional…but we will be sharing. Please bring if you have these! Rotary Cutter Self-healing Cutting Board Quilting Ruler Provided in Class Extra Straight Pins Fabric Scissors Iron & Ironing board Self-healing Cutting board Rotary Cutter Quilting Ruler Sewing Machine White Thread

This class is for students who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore more complex techniques and creative possibilities. You’ll refine your wheel techniques to create more symmetrical and intricate pieces, and explore advanced hand-building methods, trimming, and carving. We’ll also focus on glazing techniques, proper clay wedging, and troubleshooting to expand your craftsmanship skills. A $30 cash supply fee will be collected by the instructor at the first class. Prerequisite: Beginning Wheel & Open Studio or equivalent experience.

Are you overwhelmed with all the photos on your phone? Do you have boxes of photos and videos taking up space in your home and not even able to view them? Learn how to get started organizing your photos and old media while preserving your family history, photos, and stories. Isn't it time to put your family's memories back into your life where you can easily share and enjoy them for generations to come? Join me in this engaging class where your questions get answered!

Learn the rules and skills of the fastest growing sport in America. This course is open to anyone over 18, however it is not for everyone since it requires a moderate level of athleticism and physical fitness (running, bending, squatting). Paddles and balls are provided.

This class is perfect for people who have been playing for a while and are ready to learn skills and strategies to boost their game and confidence. In addition to skill development, you’ll build connections with fellow players, creating opportunities to continue playing and socializing long after the class ends.

Are you new to pickleball? This is a beginner-friendly space where learning the game is just as fun as playing it. Expect laughs, helpful tips, and a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere. Please bring your pickleball paddle. This relaxed club brings players of all levels together in one gym with six courts—two each for Dinks & Giggles (beginner), Rally Ready (intermediate), and Paddle Battle (advanced). Whether you’re learning the basics, building consistency, or chasing fast-paced rallies, there’s a court for you. It’s an economical and welcoming way to gather each week and share your love of the game. Just bring your paddle!

This advanced group is built for players who want to play fast-paced, competitive pickleball. Expect quick hands at the kitchen line, strategic shot selection, and strong competition on every court. Players will rotate through challenging match-ups with others who enjoy the intensity of high-level play. If you’re ready for fierce rallies and great competition, this is the place to prove your paddle power. Please bring your pickleball paddle. Prerequisite: Skilled at the game and a love for competition. This relaxed club brings players of all levels together in one gym with six courts—two each for Dinks & Giggles (beginner), Rally Ready (intermediate), and Paddle Battle (advanced). Whether you’re learning the basics, building consistency, or chasing fast-paced rallies, there’s a court for you. It’s an economical and welcoming way to gather each week and share your love of the game. Just bring your paddle!

If you are comfortable with the fundamentals and you're ready to level up your game, Rally-Ready has you covered. This open-play group combines advanced skill tips and rotating games with others of a similar skill set so you can challenge yourself in a fun and energizing way. Come ready to rally and don't forget to bring your pickleball paddle. Prerequisite: Understanding of game play and rules. This relaxed club brings players of all levels together in one gym with six courts—two each for Dinks & Giggles (beginner), Rally Ready (intermediate), and Paddle Battle (advanced). Whether you’re learning the basics, building consistency, or chasing fast-paced rallies, there’s a court for you. It’s an economical and welcoming way to gather each week and share your love of the game. Just bring your paddle!

Class times: Little Dragons, 3–6 years, 6:00–6:30pm; Beginner and Intermediate, 7 years & up, 6:30pm–7:15pm; Advanced, 7:15pm–8:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Martial Arts makes a difference for one or the entire family! Develop self-confidence, self-control, proper attitude, and build respect, coordination, balance, flexibility, and physical fitness. Class tuition will be billed by Auto-Pay/Recurring Payments! Tuition is due by the first of each month. Your first payment will be drafted at that time, and the next payments will be automatically withdrawn the 1st of each month after you sign up. If you need to drop the class for any reason you MUST call the Community Education office to be removed from the class. Removing your payment method from the enrollment does NOT remove you from the course. You will continue to be charged and will have a balance on your account. **Monthly class tuition, $85.00 for the first student, $80.00 for the second family member, $10.00 for the third family member, and $1.00 for each student after the third. No senior discount. Taekwondo Karate payments must go directly to Jenks Community Education. Do not give payment to the instructor or the school. Monthly after school class tuition also gives student the option to attend these evening sessions held at Southeast Elementary.

Martial Arts makes a difference for one or the entire family! Develop self-confidence, self-control, proper attitude, and build respect, coordination, balance, flexibility, and physical fitness. Class times: Little Dragons, 3–6 years, 6:00–6:30pm; Beginner and Intermediate, 7 years & up, 6:30–7:15pm; Advanced, 7:15–8:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Class tuition will be billed by Auto-Pay/Recurring Payments! Tuition is due by the first of each month. Your first payment will be drafted at that time, and the next payments will be automatically withdrawn the 1st of each month after you sign up. If you need to drop the class for any reason you MUST call the Community Education office to be removed from the class. Removing your payment method from the enrollment does NOT remove you from the course. You will continue to be charged and will have a balance on your account. **Monthly class tuition, $85.00 for the first student, $80.00 for the second family member, $10.00 for the third family member, and $1.00 for each student after the third. No senior discount. Taekwondo Karate payments must go directly to Jenks Community Education. Do not give payment to the instructor or the school. For more information contact Brian Bryan at 918-812-5738.

Discover the benefits of learning this lifetime sport. Participants will practice basic and advanced strokes and learn strategies of tennis or will drill, depending on experience and ability. Bring a racquet if you have one. Tennis balls will be provided. A $10 cash supply fee will be collected by the instructor at the first class.

Attention outdoor enthusiasts! Be prepared for the unexpected with this advanced first aid course designed for hikers, hunters, bikers, Scouts, and anyone who adventures off the beaten path. Learn to respond quickly and effectively in remote settings using proven emergency care techniques. This course fulfills the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid requirement and is taught in a blended format with an online portion and an in-person skills portion. Upon completion, students will earn a two-year ECSI Wilderness First Aid Certification. Registration will close four days prior to the in-person class to allow time to complete the online portion. Prerequisite: CPR, AED and Basic First-aid training required.