New Programs For Elementary And Middle-School Students

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The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA has announced a new slate of classes and programs for 1st-4th graders and 5th-8th graders which begin March 1. No Y membership is required to attend the classes. All COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place.

The Y has been safely hosting numerous programs for students through its e-camp & care program, which is a remote learning assistance program for students from any school district since September 2020. Additionally, its Early Childhood Learning Center has been nurturing infants and toddlers, as well as educating preschoolers, for the same time frame as well. Last summer the Y successfully, and safely, held Summer Day Camp for over 160 students.

The class line-up includes both physical and social-emotional activities for kids, which is sorely needed. The times for each class allow for virtual and in-school schedules. Parents of fifth to eighth graders should pay special attention to a new program called Junior High Crew. This is an innovative “club” to support middle-school students with friendships, activities, life skills and so much more.

Here is the schedule of classes with their descriptions:

Archery Tag/Dodgeball: Dip, dive, dodge & catch arrows to bring teammates back into the game; use your speed to “shoot” using foam-tipped arrows while wearing protective face masks & adhering to socially-distanced zones.

Expressive Art: Lead by a certified Art Teacher, focuses on how children can express themselves through meaningful art projects. Each week new techniques are explored.

Mindfulness & Yoga: Teaches children skills to help them relax their bodies and minds through yoga.

Circuit Training: Fun, challenging & engaging exercise program incorporating all major muscle groups through different stations in a continuous rotation. Focus is on improving all important areas of physical fitness such as cardiovascular health, strength, balance & coordination, all in a group setting.

Martial Arts: Perfect mix of activity and discipline; instructor emphasizes the foundation of karate, physical fitness and concentration.

Creative Dance: Fun-filled, high-energy class to experience world of dance. A wide variety of music and styles will be introduced.

Team GA GA: A fast-paced fun sports game. Be the last team standing in our inflatable GA-GA pit.

Junior High Crew: Engage in physical & social activities, pursue new interests, improve skills & make new friends.

All classes follow COVID-19 safety protocols. Registration is limited, so sign your child up now. For questions on specific classes email Shannon Bujoreanu at shannonb@lhymca.com or call her at 973.334.2820. Here is the link for registration: https://lakelandhillsymca.com/programs/for-kids/

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