Traditionally known as places to learn how to do the breast stroke or make a jump shot, YMCAs are rapidly becoming the places where kids and adults learn to paint, write, sing or act.
The YMCAs' appreciation for the power of art, especially on childhood development, is strengthened by a 2002 report, Champions of Change: The Impact of Arts on Learning, from the Arts Education Partnership. The report reviews research conducted by scholars from several of America's leading universities including Columbia, Harvard, Stanford and UCLA, and reveals that children exposed to drama, music and dance may do a better job at mastering reading, writing and math than those who focus solely on academics.
Whether it's an afterschool dance class, a weekend pottery workshop or a regular book group for older adults, the YMCA is seeking to engage members in appreciating the arts as a means of building a healthy spirit, mind and body.
Lil’ ProfessorsAges 3-5
4 week class begins September 7th, Tues.10:30-11:15am
Preschoolers will get the opportunity to play nutty professor and make their own concoctions. This is for kids who like to get their hands goopy! Children will be brewing slime, blubber, bubbling mixtures and other
marvelous science experiments.
Fee: $20 for members/ $35 for non-members
Reg. Code: AMB09/07LP
Lil’ ChefsAges 3-5
4 week class begins September 8th, Wed. 10:30-11:15am
Preschoolers will get the opportunity to make their own healthy meals. This is for children who like to lend a hand in the kitchen and get a little messy. They will be cooking healthy meals such as whole grain mini pizza, fruit salad, ants on a log, and other healthy recipes!
Fee: $20 for members/ $35 for non-members
Reg. Code: AMB09/08LC
Lil’ ArtistsAges 3-5
4 week class begins September 9th, Thurs. 10:30-11:15am
Preschoolers will get the opportunity to be creative and messy. This is great for those independent children who like to be challenged in their creativity. They will explore different areas of art while enhancing gross and fine motor skills. Imaginations required for a class filled with painting, clay, and crafts!
Fee: $20 for members/ $35 for non-members
Reg. Code: AMB09/09LA
New preschool programs consistently added.
For more information contact Jessica Anglin at 303-664-5455 ext 3711
or by email at Jessica.Anglin@ymcabv.org
