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

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

Harlem Programs and Classes

Q: Water Discovery, Ages 6-18 Months

Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None neededAdult 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

Q: Stage 2 Water Movement, Ages 3-5

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 waterPreschoolers 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

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Instructional Sports & Dance

Ballet for Kids, Ages 4-6

This is an introductory class focused on development of basic ballet technique through individual drills and instruction.

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