Listing of Afternoon Activities being offered for the 2000 Summer Session at Phillips Academy in Andover Massachusetts. An organized recreational activity program provides students with the opportunity to learn a new sport or practice an old favorite while developing relationships with a group of peers.
All activities are open to both boys and girls.
Aerobic Dance Aerobics is a serious yet entertaining way to improve cardiovascular fitness, balance, strength, exercise and flexibility. Classes are taught to music and include both low and high impact aerobics. Aerobics shoes, while not required, provide support and cushion the feet. This afternoon activity focuses upon the rhythmic dimension of music, introduces the role of music in African culture and teaches improvisational and ensemble skills. The school owns 20 African drums, which allow for as many as 20 students to be enrolled at any time.