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WOODSTOCK BRANCH YMCA: YOUTH PROGRAMS

WSYPreschool & Youth (see program guide for dates, times and fees)

TODDLER PROGRAMS

Playroom (3 months-5 years)
A child minding service that is included with a YMCA membership. It can be used by those who require care for their child/children while using the facility. Parents are required to reserve a spot which can be done starting 24 hours prior.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

All Sorts of Sports (3-5 years)
This program encourages youth to come try and learn a variety of sports through drills and skill development activities.

Creative Hands & Feet (3-5 years)
This program encourages children to discover creative skills through music, movement, games and crafts. Followed by a half hour fun swim.

Mini Active Combo (3-5 years)
This is a structured program which includes active games and activities followed by a half hour swim. Parents are asked to be on deck 5 minutes before the end of class. This qualifies as one swim lesson per session.

Mini Y Creative Combo (3-5 years)
This is a structured program which includes crafts, cooking and creative activities, followed by a half hour swim lesson. Parents are asked to be on deck 5 minutes before the end of the class. This qualifies as one swim lesson per session.

Preschool Ballet (3-5 years)
An introductory ballet program for preschoolers that emphasizes having fun while learning. Excellent for improving coordination and balance.

Preschool Dribblers (3-5 years)
Skills, drills and games! Join us in the gym for this beginner’s basketball program.

T-Ball (3-5 years)
This fun, interactive program is intended as an introduction for children to develop basic baseball skills and get prepared for the upcoming season.

Preschool Healthy Kids in the Kitchen (3-5 years)
Learn all the basics of cooking and baking by making a variety of healthy treats. Includes nutritional games and recipe book to take home. Please notify staff of any food allergies.
Members Session 2: $40 Session 3: $20

Preschool Soccer (3-5 years)
Learn all the basic skills through drills and team play in this non-competitive environment.

Preschool Creative Crafts (3-5 years)
Make crafts using various art forms such as painting, sculpting, origami, and paper mache.

Rolling & Tumbling (3-5 years)
Learn gymnastics techniques while moving to music. Basic skill development and fun are the focuses of this program.

Preschool Scientists (3-5 years)
Children have a natural curiosity that drives them to investigate. Allow them to explore through all types of science activities.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

All Sorts of Sports (6-13 years)
This program encourages youth to come try and learn a variety of sports through drills and skill development activities.

Chef Club (7-12 years)
In a safe learning environment that encourages discovery and creativity. While learning food preparation skills is the main ingredient, each class adds a heap of kitchen safety, a scoop of etiquette, a handful of table setting, a pinch of menu planning, and laughter to taste.
Includes a fun recipe book to take home along with an invite for parents and siblings on the last day to sample some tasty food.
Members Session 2: $40 Session 3: $20

Creative Crafts (6-13 years)
Make crafts using various art forms such as painting, sculpting, origami, and paper mache.

Dodgeball (6-8 years) (9-13 years)
Children will play a variety of fun dodgeball games.

Go Girls (7-12 years)
Just for girls! Girls will make friends playing games, crafts, learn new skills and share their experiences.

Green Club (6-13 years) Enjoy learning about the environment along with how things grow. Lots of fun activities planned to allow children to plant and look after their mini gardens.

Junior Dance (6-10 years)
This class will combine introductory elements of jazz, hip hop, ballet, musical theatre, cheer, and gymnastics. The emphasis is on posture, music appreciation, introduction to formal movement, physical fitness and expression.

Youth Basketball (6-13 years)
Kids will learn basic basketball skills as they practice and perform various skills and drills and play games.

Karate (8-14 years)
A non-aggressive approach towards conflict resolution is emphasized in this program as well as instruction in all the basic blocks, kicks and striking techniques.

Leader Corps (10-16 years)
YMCA Youth Leader Corps programs are designed to help participants build skills that they can use for a lifetime! The program aims to provide a sense of responsibility for the well-being of others and a sound foundation of formal and supervised in-service training that prepares youth for future volunteer and employment opportunities.

Scrapbooking (7-13 years)
Throughout this course you will learn scrapbooking techniques while working on your own 12 inch album. Pages will be based on themes of your choice such as summer vacations, trips, school events, sports, music and drama activities, or just a book made up of memories of you and your friends. You will use various scrapbooking tools and equipment while working on your own layouts.
Members Session 2: $40 Session 3: $20

Silly Science (6-13 years)
Become a Y Silly Scientist and learn to do fun experiments! Learn about things like Big Bubbles, Goop, simple machines, and more through hands-on activities.

Youth Level 1 & Level 2 Judo (6-13 years)
Judo teaches throwing and holding techniques, including specialized pins and arm locks. Emphasis is on safety, and full physical activity for top conditioning.

Youth Soccer (6-8 years) (9-13 years)
This program emphasizes fun, sportsmanship and team play while focusing on skill development such as passing, shooting and foot work.

Youth Combo (6-13 years)
Youth Combo offers a variety of activities for children including sports, crafts, active games and fitness. The goal of this program is to encourage children to have a healthy lifestyle in a supervised, fun and safe environment. Come join us. There is no need to register!

Youth Fit Club
This program for 10 to 13 year olds, encourages the importance of active living. Anything from active games to group fitness classes.

Youth Floor Hockey (6-13 years)
Non-competitive drills and game play. Helmet with mask is mandatory and must be provided by each participant. All other equipment supplied.

Zumbatomic (Ages 6-13 years)
Designed exclusively for kids, Zumbatomic classes are rockin’, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more.

FRI Y (Fridays 5:30pm - 8:00pm)
Preschool (3-5 years) Pizza, Gym &Crafts Youth (6-13 years) Pizza, Pool and time in the
Y-ired Zone. Members can pre reserve a spot starting each Thursday at 4pm. Members $7 /
Non Members $9, Includes one slice of pizza and water*additional pizza slices are $1.00.

YMCA Y-ired Zone
Offers youth the opportunity to be active while
interacting with the newest video games!
Supervised times:

PD Days / Y Parties
Visit membership services for more information.