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Preschool Age Programs
Preschool...Included in our preschool classes will be swim lessons, Tumble Gym classes, and much more. Through these programs our preschool classes promote a child’s development in gross motor skills, language arts, music, science, arts/crafts, and social peer interaction. Each class is managed by a teacher and aides when necessary. These classes are available during the school year. If school is cancelled, our classes are cancelled. When the Peru Community Schools have a day off, so do our classes.
Wee Three’s Nursery School...Wee Three’s Nursery School meets two days a week. This is a great class for first experiencing a group situation. Children will learn stories and experience the world around them. Wee Three’s Nursery School is for children who will be three (3) by June 1st. Class size is limited to 18.
Live “Y”ers Preschool...Live “Y”ers Preschool meets three days per week. This class focuses on developing independence, fostering self-esteem, and preparing the children for entering kindergarten. This class covers colors, shapes, numbers, and an introduction to the alphabet. Children must be four by June 1st. Class size is limited to 20.
Tiny Tots Gym Class...This parent-child program is open to any preschooler from 6 months through age 5. Children can play and learn with their parents on the ladders, swings, balance beam, slide, parachute, rainbow barrel and more. This class is designed to help improve parent-child communication. It’s always fun to have a play time with your child. You also meet other parents with children in the same age group as yours. Parent-Toddler Swim follows this class for those who like water. Tiny Tots Gym is held during the school year on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10-11 a.m. If school is not in session or has been canceled for weather related reasons, Tiny Tots Gym Class will also be canceled. Parent-Toddler Swim...Check out the fun you can have with your child 6 months to 3 years of age in this parent-child program. It is conveniently timed after Tiny Tots Gym so that after working those little muscles you can relax in the pool. For more information on times see the pool schedule.
Swim Lessons...Our formal swim lessons start at age three. We have special programs just for the little Pikes, Eels, Rays, and Starfish. Check out our classes in the pool program section.
Little Braves Day Camp...This camp is for children 3-5 years old. We will meet every Monday and Friday during the summer at 9 a.m. in the YMCA lobby. The “Braves” will take the YMCA bus to area parks for crafts, songs, stories, and nature hikes. We will return to the YMCA at noon. This program will require preregistration as bus space is limited. When it rains we will stay at the YMCA and have an indoor camp or cancel camp for the day. We will notify all parents that have preregistered.
Tiny Tots’ Play Park...During the summer children and parents enjoy staff supervision in our new park. This program will be held on Wednesdays during the summer from 10—11 a.m. weather permitting. Remember, you may enjoy this park with adult supervision anytime the Y is open. Parents may check out a key at the front desk.
Mighty Mites Tennis Lessons...This class is usually the favorite of the instructors. It is for children 4-8 years of age and stresses eye-hand coordination, building fundamentals along with tennis strokes. Fun, games, and prizes are almost an everyday occurrence. Mr. Pee Wee tennis is also in this program. With special balls, racquets and nets, children enjoy learning eye-hand coordination and the basic fundamentals.
Tumble Gym... This program is designed for the active child age three to five years old. The children will learn basic tumbling and hand eye coordination. They will also work on developing gross motor and social skills.
Preschool Ballet... The children (ages 3 & 4) will work on running, skipping, jumping, and other motor skills. They will become familiar with classical music, and learn some basic ballet positions. They will be encouraged to use creativity in their movements.
Kindergarten Ballet... The students (ages 5 & 6) will work on basic feet and arm positions. They will work on moving to music, and learn short dance combinations. They will begin to work on jumps, and learn exercises for strength and flexibility.
Kid Kare... What do you do with your children while working out at the YMCA? Let us take care of them. We have loving caregivers in our nursery who are trained in first aid and infant CPR. Kid Kare is available in the morning every day during the week 9 AM - 1PM and evenings with 24 hours advance notice. We must be notified the day before for children 18 months old or younger so that we can provide adequate staff. On Wednesday and Friday mornings, we have Parent’s Day Out. Just let us know where you’re going, and you may leave the building and run errands or just enjoy the morning. |
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