South Mountain YMCA

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Enrichment Classes

8-Week Program Sessions

Spring 1: Feb 25 - April 21, 2013 
Spring 2: April 22 - June 16, 2013 - Registration starts April 1
All 5-digit Codes are for Spring 2 Session Registration

Easy Online Registration or Call (973) 762-4145

PARENT / TOT Classes

LETS GO TO ART! ** (1-4 yrs) 
Meet and socialize with other young children and families in this art class that will build fine motor skills and spark creativity in everyone!  Parents/chaperones are required to stay.
Thursday 9:15-9:45am    (57832) 
Location: Program Center
Fee:  $85

LET’S GO TO GYM ** (Walking - 3 yrs)
Meet other children and parents in this fun-filled gym class for your toddler and you.   Free time in our well -equipped gym will be followed by circle time songs to encourage socialization and active play.  Parents/chaperones are required to stay.
Monday 10:30-11:15am  (57829) no class held on 5/27
Friday   10:00am -10:45am  (57849)
Location: Y Gym
Fee: Monday $75, Friday $85

**Combined registration for both Let's Go To Gym and Let's Go to Art: for $10 dollars each class  - this combination is unavailable directly online.  Please call our office at 973.762.4145 or email your request to Renee Lines 

MUSIC & ME! (2 - 4 yrs)
Children will benefit from social interactions with peers while gaining an appreciation for music by learning songs, playing instruments, parachutes and participating in marching bands.  Parents/chaperones are required to stay. Registration is required.
Wednesday 9:00- 9:30 am (57825)
Location: Program Center
Free with Membership & Registration each Session

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

(Drop off classes for pre school age children)

MUSICAL MELODIES (3 - 5yrs)
Children will develop their inner musician by singing, dancing and playing rhythm instruments along with fun interactive songs.  From the opening sing-along to the free movement dance and instrumental rhythm songs, your child will be led on a weekly musical exploration that will leave them singing, smiling and tapping their toes.
Tuesday 10:15 - 11:00am  (57872)
Location: Program Center       
Fee:   $95

CREATIVE BALLET (31/2 - 5yrs)
Children will benefit from a total body workout including balance, strength, and flexibility while learning new dance moves and having fun with new friends. This is a drop off class.
Tuesday 9:15 - 10:00am (57823)
Location: Program Center       
Fee: $95                                        

FUNKY DANCE  (3-5yrs)
This active class with fast pace dancing will instill a love of movement through organized dances that the participants will learn to perform together. 
Wednesday  9:45 - 10:15am  (57859)
Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00am (57827)   
Location: Program Center   
Fee:  $85

YOUNG EXPLORERS (3-5yrs) Children will learn to fine tune thought processes by exploring our facility through different themed activities and children will benefit from the social interaction and team work exploration of each week's adventure and will strengthen skills involving teamwork, physical play, the environment, shapes, numbers, and letters.
Tuesday 1:00 - 1:45am (57854)
Location: Program Center   
Fee:  $83

FUN WITH PHONICS (3 - 5 yrs)**
Fun with phonics is a great way to enhance vocabulary, as well as improve on letter, word and sound recognition.  Through songs, stories, crafts and other activities, children will get a grasp of the alphabet in a whole new way.  Please observe age guidlines.
4-5 yrs - Monday  9:30 - 10:15am  (57861)
3 years - Friday  10:00 - 10:45am  (57879)
Location: Program Center     
Fee:  Monday $ 85, Friday $95    

MATH in MOTION (3 - 5yrs)**
Children will gain a better understanding of mathematical concepts by participating in a variety of physical activities, cooperative play, and games designed to strengthen number recognition, counting, patterns and sequencing.  Please observe age guidelines.
4-5 yrs - Monday  10:30 - 11:15am  (57862)
3 years - Friday 11:00 - 11:45am (57867)
Location: Program Center    
Fee:  Monday $ 85, Friday $95

*Register for both Fun with Phonics and Math in Motion and receive a price break. 
Please observe age guidlines.
Monday Combination for 4-5 year olds (567863) $145
Friday Combination for 3 year olds (57843) $165 

CRAZY COOKS (3 - 5 yrs)
Children will make lunch and be introduced one healthy new food item each week and learn how to easily add them to meals so they can become stronger and healthier. Children will cook their lunch and eat it too in this creative class for preschoolers.
Monday 11:00 -12:00pm  (57880)
Tuesday 11:30-12:30 (57865)
Friday 11:30 - 12:30pm  (57824) 
Location: Multi-Purpose Room
Fee: Monday $110, Tuesday & Friday  $125

School Age Enrichment Classes

COOKING 101 (Grades K-3)
Get your aprons on and get ready to cook.  This class will teach basic cooking techniques, how to follow a recipe, and learn to cook meals and desserts that are easy to make and fun to eat. 
Wednesday   6:15-7:30 pm   (57857)
Location: Y’s Multi Purpose Room       
Fee:  $125

CHESS 101 (Grades 1 & up!)
Learn the beginning steps to become a great chess player.  This is a great way for parents and children to learn and practice chess together.  This class will introduce different strategies, piece movement and basic game play which will enhance self- esteem, strategic thinking and family connectedness. 
Tuesday   6:15-7:00 pm  (57856)
Location: Y’s Multi Purpose Room       
Fee: $57