Drop-In Program Activity Descriptions:

Summer Only:

Basic French:  Learn a selection of words and phrases in French through games and fun learning activities. No experience necessary!  ** Program starts 7/1.

Bead Mania:  Oh the Possibilities! Necklaces, key chains, bracelets, melty beads and anything else your imagination can come up with.

Cartoons & Comics:  Mix your sense of humor and storytelling with your budding skills as an illustrator. work with staff to develop characters and learn to draw.

Creative Writing:  Poetry, short story, fact or fiction are all welcome during this program. work on your own piece or take turns reading published works.

Fear Factor Challenge: Welcome to the world of weird & wild challenges. Obstacle courses, slime tanks, and food challenges are just a few of the crazy ideas our staff will propose to the kids. Are YOU brave enough to try it?

Food from Scratch:  How did the food you eat get to be on that package? Explore making food from the basic ingredients each week as we try out a new recipe. Tortillas, applesauce, pizza, salsa, bread, ketchup, french fries and more!

Green Walk:  Go green  and get exercise along the way! Join us  for 45 minutes of stretching our legs while picking up garbage as a community service  to the YMCA and surrounding parks. * 1 pt

Mad Science:  Discover the mad scientist in you! Come experiment with magnets, mirrors, and much more, all while you learn why they work.

Talent Show:   Showcase your creative side! Write a story, sing a song, or make a skit. The sky is the limit!

Wii Karaoke:  Sing your heart out along with your friends and the Wii. All talent levels welcome.

Word Games:   Broaden your vocabulary and bruch up your spelling skills while having fun. Madlibs, word searches, games and more!

Weekly Activities:

Arts-N-Crafts:  Kids engage in a fun-filled art and craft activities, encouraging the child's natural creativity.

Books& Breakfast/Brunch:  Bring a book and read with friends, or participate in group readings and discussions. Also while enjoying a healthy nutritional breakfast provided by the YMCA staff. A selection of books is also available to kids and families.
Note:     All games and computers are closed during this program.

Computer Lab:  Computers are available for kids during designated hours for homework, games and educational research. Computers are also available to adults when the lab is closed to kids - see schedule. Ages 6 & up.

Culinary Kids:  Learn FUNdamental culinary skills: chop, slice, grate and whisk your way to success in the kitchen. Experiment with recipes and new ingredients each week.

Dance Mix/DDR:  A fun way to exercise! Kids face off against each other anon the dance mat. Follow all the clued dance moves to win the challenge and take on a new opponent. 1 pt

Fit Kids:  This is a fun and exciting way to exercise! Kids engage in a 45-minute class with a wide variety of structured games and exercise workouts. Age 6 & up.  2 pts

Four Square:  An hour of fun with staff played on a four-square court and a rubber playground ball. Opponents battle it out top rise to the highest ranking square. It's a whole lot of fun! Ages 6 & up.  1 pt

Fun with Origami:  An introduction to the Japanese art form of paper folding. Patterns and instructions to create charming origami decorations.

Knit-N-Stitch:  Boys & girls participate in step-by-step knitting activity with staff. Other activities include sewing, weaving, braiding and twisting to make projects and be creative. All supplies are provided.

Study Time:  A quiet time set aside for kids to complete homework assignments or study for tests with the help of YMCA staff. Game area will be closed during study time. Kids are encouraged to study or read during the quiet hour. Computers are also available for research and educational purposes only.

Wii Time:  Youth will have a great time playing with the Nintendo Wii system, but make no mistake - there is no sitting down during this program! All activities have a fitness focus. This is an innovative way to get kids moving!  1pt

Wii Rock Band:  Its you time to SHINE. Have a blast being a rock star, take turns playing guitar, drums or sing your way to the top.

!NEW! Youth Yoga:  Yoga helps youth develop physical fitness and embrace life with confidence, calm and clarity. The class uses games and activities to make the practice fun and entertaining while still bringing awareness to the mind-body connection.  1pt

Youth Classes  (Click here for Activity Schedule)

Butokukan Karate (Ages: 7 through adult)
Butokukan Karate comes from some of the fluid movements of the (conventional) Chinese styles, softening the traditional hard style from Okinawa. With stretching and warm-up exercises, you will learn self-defense as well as Kata (form). Participants will also focus on the Karate emphasis of breath control, correct posture and balance. Class meets 6 until 7:30 p.m., on Monday and Wednesday

Cheerleading (Ages 7 to 13)  ON SUMMER HIATUS
Class meets on Wednesday, with Beginners at 4:00 to 4:45 p.m., and Advanced from 4:45 until 5:00 p.m. Participants in the class will benefit from team spirit, hard work, accomplishments, building self esteem building, physical conditioning and loads of fun. If your child can get loud and likes to dance this class is perfect. Learn basic tumbling, stunts and cheers. There will also be basic dance routines taught.

Fit Kids -
This circuit training class for ages 6-12 is an exciting way to exercise!  Fit Kids is a 45-minute fitness class with a wide variety of structured games and exercise workouts and is held from 4:30-5:15 p.m. in the gym on Monday through Thursday.  Join us for circuit training, aerobics, stretching, volleyball, capture the flag, and kickball.  Participate in making up fun, imaginative games!

Goju-Ryu Karate Class (Ages 6 through Adult)
In this class, participants will learn a wide variety of traditional Japanese exercises of karate and physical fitness. Karate emphasizes balance, breath control, correct posture, plus visual and mental concentration. With stretching and warm-up exercises, participants will learn Kata (form) postures, Kata Bunkae (which describes the actual application of the technique practiced in the Kata), Yakusoku Kumite (pre-arranged sparring) and Jiyu-Kumite (free sparing). For more information, please call Chieko Huse at 360-692-9035. Class times are Tuesday and Thursday; Beginners 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Novice 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Intermediate 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Visit the YMCA Welcome Center or click here - Youth Activity Schedule.

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