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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. |
