Preschool Enrichment

At the Y, we know that kids just want to have fun! We love providing a place where kids can be kids in a safe, fun environment that's filled with possibilities. Through our Preschool Enrichment programs, children discover new ways to grow, make friends, and learn something, too!

View our Program Guide on our Programs Page for class availability.

Programs


PRESCHOOL CLASSES AT THE GYMNASTICS CENTER:

Tiny Tumblers (Ages 3)
This 4 week class is for children age 3. This class will focus on basic body awareness by means of stretching, jumping, rolling, balancing, swinging and supporting themselves. This class will teach the children the basic structure of classes as our instructors take them to uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. Staff to child ratio is 1:5. Classes are 30 minutes. Child needs to be fully toilet-trained or parent available to assist. Child needs to be 3 years old by the start of class.

Let’s Get Rolling-Open Gym (Ages 0-5)
Open Gym and Let’s Get Rolling all together in one class! Children will learn by seeing, hearing, touching, doing, and having fun. The parent participates with the child in climbing, jumping, and balancing. (All equipment available). Coordination is learned and developed through fun, and active activities. Learning to follow simple directions is emphasized. Classes are 45 minutes.  You must register for this class. 

Let’s Dance (Ages 0-5)
Just Dance and Let’s Get Rolling rolled into one class! This class will be part Dance and part Let’s Get Rolling. This will be a fun and interactive class that will work on simple movements with the help of fun songs. This will help kids break out of their shells and gain self confidence. Coordination is learned and developed through fun and active activities. Learning to follow simple directions and rules is emphasized. Please wear athletic clothes and bring a water bottle.  Class is 45 minutes. 


PRESCHOOL CLASSES AT THE Y:

Preschool Sampler Class (SPRING II ONLY)
Experience a sampling of some of our great Preschool Classes. Each week we will try out a different class including: Jump Around, Creative Arts, Kids in the Kitchen. Fun activities are planned each week for you. Class is geared for children 3-6 without a parent.  Child must be fully potty trained. Classes held in Multi-purpose Room.  *Class held in YMCA Community Gym on April 23rd. 


WEEKLY CLASSES:

  • Parent/Child Classes are geared for 2-3 year olds WITH a parent. 
  • Preschool Classes are geared for 3-1/2 to 6 year olds WITHOUT a parent. Child must be fully toilet-trained OR PARENT MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST.  
  • Classes held in the Multipurpose room unless noted.

 

WINTER SESSION II (FEBRUARY 14-MARCH 5):

Week 1: Teddy Bear Valentine’s Day (Ages 2-3 w/parent & Ages 3-1/2 to 6)
Bring your favorite teddy bear to the Y and join us for a morning of bear loving. We will go on a bear hunt, decorate heart shape cookies, and create some “bear-y” cute Valentines to give to your loved ones. 


Week 2: Dr. Seuss is on the Loose (Ages 2-3)
Join us today as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and all the rhyming and fun his books have shared with us.  Whether we are looking for a “Cat in the Hat” or trying to find the “Wocket in My Pocket”, we are sure to have a fun morning!  We may snack on some “Green Eggs and Ham.”

Week 2: Kids in Action (Ages 3-1/2 to 6) 
Get ready to move this morning as we work on building gross motor skills, strength, body control, balance and coordination through aerobic activities, cooperative games, sports and music.  Dress for an active morning!    ***Class held in the Family Gym***


Week 3: Kids in Action (Ages 2-3)

Week 3: Dr Seuss is on the Loose  (Ages 3-1/2 to 6)


Week 4: It’s Time for Alphabet Soup (Ages 2-3 w/parent & Ages 3-1/2 to 6)
It’s time to sing our ABC’s.  We will explore the alphabet and make learning fun as we play games, make crafts and have fun with letters.   Join us as we go on an adventure from A to Z.


spring SESSION 1: march 19-april 16 (*no CLASS april 2nd)

Week 1: Shamrock Shuffle (Ages 2-3 w/parent & Ages 3-1/2 to 6)
Happy St. Patty’s Day! We will all have a bit of the luck of the Irish today as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It will be a class filled with learning about shamrocks, leprechauns and all things green. Who is ready to join us as we hunt for gold at the end of the rainbow?! Will we see a leprechaun at the end of the rainbow too?! Don’t forget to wear green to class!


Week 2: Easter Egg-stravaganza (Ages 2-3 w/parent & Ages 3-1/2 to 6)Come and experience a morning of egg-citing adventures. In class today, we will decorate eggs, hop like the Easter Bunny as we go on an egg hunt, and listen to stories that will get us ready to have a “Hoppy” Easter! 


Week 3: Games Galore    (Ages 3-1/2 to 6)
This morning we will explore games of all sorts with our class friends as we work on sharing, taking turns, working together and having fun. There will be a chance to check out some favorite active gross motor games, quiet cooperative games, recess/playground games, sports, and more! Please dress for an active morning. **Class held in the Family Gym**

Week 3: Color My Earth (Ages 2-3 w/parent)
Let’s celebrate Earth Day today! It’s a time to reflect on our planet and explore the colors in the environment around us. We’ll learn about how we can “Go Green” and keep the Earth healthy while we explore the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle. 


Week 4: Color My Earth (Ages 3-1/2 to 6)
Week 4: Games Galore (Ages 2-3 w/parent)


SPRING SESSION II (april 23-may 14):

Week 1: Just Clowning Around (Ages 3-1/2 to 6)
Come one, come all and we’ll transform ourselves into circus stars. All morning we will be clowning around, performing our circus acts and having a fun time pretending to be stars under the big top! Please dress for an active class.   ***Class held in the Family Gym***

Week 1: A Camping We Will Go (Ages 2-3 w/parent)
Hi, ho the derry-o a camping we will go! Bring your flashlight for a morning under the “stars” as we Camp out at the Y. We’ll sing around the “campfire”, make some s’mores and enjoy some fun camp games and projects.


Week 2: Fiesta Fun! (Ages 3-1/2 to 6 & 2-3 w/parent)
Uno, dos, tres! We will gather together this morning for a Cinco de Mayo festival of fun.  We’ll celebrate all things Mexico as we learn some simple Spanish, taste authentic foods, break a pinata and listen & dance to mariachi music. Sombreros are optional.


Week 3: Flower Power (Ages 3-1/2 to 6 & 2-3 w/parent) 
Ever wonder how a tiny seed blooms into a beautiful flower? We’ll learn about a plant’s life cycle and identify different flowers. We will make an edible flower-inspired snack. It’s almost Mothers Day, so we will almost make a flower treat to take home to Mom! 


Week 4: A Camping We Will Go (Ages 3-1/2 to 6)

Week 4: Just Clowning Around  (Ages 2-3 w/parent)