Toddler Activities
Tiny Tots: For the Birds
Bring your Tiny Tots out to the Y for a structured program specifically designed just for them! We’ll celebrate National Bird Day by having a day that’s for the birds! We’ll have fun playing games, make a craft, and enjoy a snack while listening to a story. This program is specifically designed for children ages 2 – 5 years and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Parents and tots can stay afterwards for play time in the gym especially for them! Optional nursery service is available for children under 2 years old. The nursery cost is $1.50 for Y members and $3.50 for non-members. Preregistration is preferred prior to the program.
Date: Saturday, January 7th
Times: 9:00am – 10:30am for structured program;
Open Gym time runs from 10:30 – 12:00
Cost: $2 for Y members and $4 for nonmembers
Spend Saturday Morning with the Easter Bunny!
Hop on over to the Y on Saturday, April 7th from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and spend the morning with the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a light breakfast, make an Easter craft, and get hopping with some fun bunny games. We’ll finish the morning with our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Don’t forget to bring a camera and basket! The event will be held rain or shine. The cost is $4 for YMCA members ($2 for each additional child) and $7 for nonmembers ($4 for each additional child). Children under 2 years old and adults are free. Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration is appreciated by April 2nd.
Itty Bitty Basketball
The Y will offer Itty Bitty Basketball for youth 4 years old and kindergarteners. This 5 week clinic will be held Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. beginning January 28th. The purpose of Itty Bitty Basketball is for kids to learn the fundamentals of basketball in a non competitive and fun atmosphere! Cost for the program is $18 for members and $29 for non members. Registrations are due January 21st. All participants will receive a T-shirt. The quality of this program greatly depends on volunteers. Regardless of your basketball knowledge or experience, your help is needed!
SWIM LESSONS
The Y will offer swim lessons at the Irish House for youth 6 months to 5 ½ years old. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings beginning February 21st. Registration deadline is February 14th. Each class accepts a limit of 8 participants. Fees are $25 for members and $41 for non members. Each class will begin February 21st and run for 8 weeks. Both classes last 45 minutes with Skip beginning at 6:00 p.m. and Eel beginning at 7 p.m.
SKIP
Parent/Child
(6 – 36 months)
Happy in the water, blow bubbles, water safety, front and back relaxation, pool entry and exit, plastic pants or swim diaper only (NO disposable diapers)
EEL
Pre- School
(3 ½ – 5 ½ Years)
Pool rules, Swim with PFD, enter/exit boat, paddle on front, back, and side 25 yards, skull one minute, wet belt introduction, dial 911 Have Fun!
