26FAL - Express Yourself: Confident Conversations

Ages 11 – 16
Wednesdays, September 9 – 30
6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Bill Yeck Park, Smith House
2230 E. Centerville Station Rd.
Fee: $26 residents, $34 nonresidents
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 2

Join Rachel Abshear and Rebecca Stevens for this new program designed for preteens and early teens. This engaging class helps participants build confidence, strengthen communication skills and grow while having fun in a supportive environment. Through interactive activities and discussions, teens will learn how to express their opinions clearly and respectfully, navigate challenging emotions, and develop positive ways to connect with others. Each class will include snacks and drinks!

Rachel Abshear and Rebecca Stevens bring extensive experience in leadership, education, and community engagement, with backgrounds spanning healthcare, government, marketing, and public speaking. Together, they are passionate about helping preteens and teens build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and express themselves authentically.

FIRST-TIME REGISTRANTS: If you are a Centerville/Washington Township resident, please enter Dayton as your city when creating an account. The system WILL NOT recognize you as a resident if you enter Centerville or Washington Township as your city.

Note:

Location: Bill Yeck Park, Smith House, 2230 E. Centerville Station Rd.

Please be sure to note any allergies or dietary restrictions for refreshments.


Program and camp cancellations made seven days prior to the start date will receive a full refund in the form of household credit or refund to the original payment method. Those cancellations made less than seven days prior to the program date will be offered a 50% refund in the form of a household credit. Cancellations made during or after the program are not eligible for a refund. Exceptions to this policy can be made at the discretion of the Program Manager.

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Children's Programs
Program Subcategory -
Program Code 26FAL
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 8/10/2026 10:00 AM
Enrollment End Date 9/2/2026
Instructor(s)
Rachel Abshear
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 10
Maximum 16
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 11 years Enforced - As of date 9/9/2026
Maximum 16 years Enforced - As of date 9/10/2026
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Resident Resident Only
-None-
$26.00
Non Resident
Available from 8/17/2026 10:00 AM
NonResident Only
-None-
$34.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
09/09/2026 Wednesday 6:00 PM 6:45 PM Bill Yeck Park - Smith House
09/16/2026 Wednesday 6:00 PM 6:45 PM Bill Yeck Park - Smith House
09/23/2026 Wednesday 6:00 PM 6:45 PM Bill Yeck Park - Smith House
09/30/2026 Wednesday 6:00 PM 6:45 PM Bill Yeck Park - Smith House