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.
PRESCHOOL CLASSES with a parent:
Tot Time Open Gym
Come and join us for some open gym time! Children learn by seeing, hearing, touching, exploring and having fun. This will be a great time for you and your child to enjoy socializing and interacting together with other children and families. We will have a bounce house up and other games and activities for you and your child. A Y Staff Member will be available for guidance and support. Learning to follow simple directions and taking turns is emphasized. An adult must be with their child at all times. Each child must be registered for this class. Classes are 45 minutes. **Class held at the YMCA in the Family Gym.
Let’s Dance
Come join us for a morning of dancing & moving to the beat! This will be a fun, interactive class for you & your child to do together. We 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 & bring a water bottle. **Class held at the YMCA in the Family Gym.**
Tumble For Two
Introduce your little one to the exciting world of movement in our Parent/Child Gymnastics Class! This class encourages coordination and confidence-building. With the support of a parent or caregiver, toddlers will explore balance beams, soft obstacle courses, and more, helping develop motor skills, strength, and flexibility in a safe and engaging environment. Must have a one to one, parent/child ratio. **Class is held at the YMCA Gymnastics & Program Center (520 N. Main St.)**
PARENT/CHILD WEEKLY CLASSES:
- Parent/Child Weekly Classes are geared for 2-3 year olds WITH a parent.
- Classes held in the Multipurpose room unless noted.
SPRING SESSION I (MARCH 18-APRIL 8):
Week 1: Shamrock Shuffle
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: Diggin for Dinos
We’ll be preschool paleontologists as we dig into the prehistoric past to learn all about dinosaurs. We’ll romp and stomp our way through stories, songs, and crafts.
Week 3: Games Galore
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 4: Healthy Kids
Join us for a morning of getting our bodies moving and learning about being healthy through fun activities and good choices. We’ll also work in the kitchen to create some healthy snacks to enjoy. Please come dressed for movement. **Alert instructor prior to any food allergies prior to class*
SPRING SESSION II (APRIL 22-MAY 13):
Week 1: Easter Egg-Stravaganza
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 2: Fiesta Fun!
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
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: Just Clowning Around
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***
PRESCHOOL WEEKLY CLASSES:
- Preschool Weekly Classes are geared for 3-1/2 to 6 year olds WITHOUT a parent.
- CHILD MUST BE FULLY TOLIET-TRAINED OR PARENT AVAILABLE TO ASSIST.
- Classes held in the Multipurpose room unless noted.
SPRING SESSION I (MARCH18-APRIL 8):
Week 1: Shamrock Shuffle
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: Games Galore
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: Diggin for Dinos
We’ll be preschool paleontologists as we dig into the prehistoric past to learn all about dinosaurs. We’ll romp and stomp our way through stories, songs, and crafts.
Week 4: Healthy Kids
Join us for a morning of getting our bodies moving and learning about being healthy through fun activities and good choices. We’ll also work in the kitchen to create some healthy snacks to enjoy. Please come dressed for movement. **Alert instructor prior to any food allergies prior to class**
SPRING SESSION II (APRIL 22-MAY13):
Week 1: Easter Egg-Stravaganza
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 2: Fiesta Fun!
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: Just Clowning Around
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 4: Flower Power
We’ll learn about a plant’s life cycle and identify different flowers. We will have fun crafts and activities all related to flowers and plants! We will even make an edible flower-inspired snack and plant a seed to bring home!