Emily Nason, left, patiently waits for her turn to shoot as her friend and classmate, Naya Johnson, takes a shot with encouragement from her mother, Heather Johnson. It was the second week of a six week program at the Lewiston Armory put on by the Lewiston Recreation Department where parent participation helps the three- and four-year-olds learn in a familiar environment. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Nicole Nason lifts her daughter, Emily, up to dunk a basketball during Tuesday afternoon’s pre-K ballers program at the Lewiston Armory, put on by the Lewiston Recreation Department. At right is Emily’s friend and preschool classmate, Naya Johnson of Auburn. It was the second week of a six week program where parents participate with their children. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal