The basics of ballet are introduced with patience and care, not to mention fun! Our programs nurture kids’ sense of self-confidence and introduce them to positive, fun activities that build athletic, social and interpersonal skills.Instructor: Samuel HumpherysRegister

Basketball, Ages 6-12

Learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling, and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun scrimmages.Tuesday Instructor: Abie RodriguezRegister

Ceramics for Kids, Ages 5-8

A fun ceramics class designed especially for this age group. Children will explore the entire ceramics process including making, glazing and firing their work. A fun ceramics class designed especially for this age group. Children will explore the entire ceramics process including making, glazing and firing their work. Learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling, and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun scrimmages.A fun ceramics class designed especially for this age group. Children will explore the entire ceramics process including making, glazing and firing their work. Instructor: Sybil CostelloRegister

Gymnastics, Ages 4-10

This co-ed class focuses on learning basic gymnastics skills, such as floor routines and developing proper conditioning, as well as increased use of each apparatus.Instructor: Raquel DaleyRegister

Youth Hip Hop, Ages 6-8

Students will learn a series of stylistic moves with Hip Hop paired with Hip hop music to help work on musicality, coordination, cognitive awareness, and personalization. Students will work on moving to the beat, remembering dance moves, and expressing themselves within the choreographed movement.Monday Instructor: Charisma YoungRegister

Jin Sei Ryu Karate, Ages 4-12

Our progressive karate program teaches physical education, self-defense, and meditation. Regular participation in this program develops strength, agility, flexibility and coordination as well as focus and peace of mind.Instructor: Melvin RamseyRegister

Paint & Sip, Families with Children

Spend some time relaxing with your family at the Y's paint and sip. Each class will have a theme and two featured sipping items such as coffee and cocoa or apple cider and hot tea. The Y will bring all the supplies, families just need to bring their creativity. Supplies will not be shared; individual kits will be provided to each family. All programs will be modified to allow for additional safety precautions including ensuring social distancing as appropriate. Families with children 4 - 12. When registering, please click on the tab "Year Long Session."Register

Photography, Ages 18+

Beginner’s to advance course in which participants will be introduced to basic to advance camera features while learning the in’s and out's of Photoshop. This 8-week foundation course covers consumer level digital camera and DSLR camera features such as aperture, shutter, and light meter, methods to obtain proper exposures, creative control, and composition to improve image quality.Register

Computer 101, Age 18+

Those who have little or no computer experience come and learn basic computer skills in a relaxed friendly setting. Intro to using the mouse, working with windows and more.Register Now

Stage A: Water Discovery, Ages 6-18 months

Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed Adult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonThe class introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration. Register

Stage B: Water Exploration, Ages 12-36 months

Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child is comfortable in the water or child has taken Stage A Water DiscoveryAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonFocuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Register

Stage 1 Water Acclimation with Parent, Ages 2.5-5

Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterPreschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance. Register

Stage 1 Water Acclimation, Ages 5-12

Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterKids develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register

Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 5-12

Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterKids focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Register

Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 5-12

Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register

Cross Island Programs and Classes

Instructional Sports & Dance

Instructional Basketball, Ages 5-14

Kids learn to love the sport of basketball through age-appropriate drills, exercises while developing teamwork and sportsmanship. All programs will be modified to allow for additional safety precautions including ensuring social distancing as appropriate.

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