South Mountain YMCA

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Family Programs

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 below are for SPRING 2 Session Registration
Easy Online Registration or Call (973) 762-4145

Birthday Parties and Facility Rentals Available

Many of our Family Programs are FREE, however pre-registration and membership are required.

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 Family Membership & Registration each Session

LET'S 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)
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: $10 of each class - this combination is unavailable directly online. Please call our office at 973.762.4145 or email your request to Renee Lines

KARATE for the FAMILY (4-8 years)
Children participate independently, or with their parents, in this class that introduces the beginning elements of Karate. Child & adult students will learn basic Karate movements and philosophy helping them to develop their physical fitness, body control, self discipline, self control and self esteem. In addition the program covers topics of self defense and safety awareness. The program is taught by Sensei Carmen Puglio who has been teaching the martial arts in our community since 1972. Uniforms are not required.
4-5½ yrs Wednesday 10:00-10:45am (57883)
4-5½ yrs Wednesday 10:55-11:40am (57884)
5-8 yrs Saturday 11:10 - 11:55am (57841)
5-8 yrs Saturday 12:00 - 12:45am  (57833)
Location: Program Center
Fee:  $99

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:  $65

PARENTS NIGHT OUT - aka PNO (6 weeks - 9 yrs)
Enjoy an evening without the children, while the children feel like they had a play date with new friends. Each month features a different theme and associated activities. Children 3 and older will be entertained in our gym, program center and field, while the children younger than 3 are enjoying activities in our child care center. Pre-Registration is required by the Wednesday before each date.  Click on the links below by date for the registration form.

This program is usually held on the 3rd Saturday each month 6:00-10:00pm - September thru June
Location: Y Program Center & Child care center
Fees: 1 Child $30, 2 Children $45, 3 or more $70 / per evening

Scheduled Dates:
Apr 20, 2013
May 18, 2013
June 22, 2013

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