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Our classes for babies, toddlers, and school-aged kids, include the arts, math, science, and much more. Fall II Programming starts October 28!Member registration opens Saturday, October 12 and community registration opens Saturday, October 19. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts! Sports Soccer, Ages 3-5 Toddler soccer is an instructional class that teaches basic soccer skills, as well as a love for sport. Develop teamwork and participation in a fun, non-competitive environment.Ages 3-5Register Karate, Ages 5-12 Karate develops physical conditioning, mental awareness, and self-defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus, and balance. Ages 5-12Register Karate, Ages 13+ Karate develops physical conditioning, mental awareness, and self-defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus, and balance. Ages 13+Register Toddler Basketball, Ages 3-5 Toddler Basketball is an instructional class that teaches basic basketball skills, as well as a love for sport. Develop teamwork and participation in a fun, non-competitive environment. Register Youth Basketball, Ages 5-12 Kids will learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun drills and games.Ages 5-12 Register Intramural Basketball League, Ages 11-12 The Ridgewood YMCA Youth Intramural Basketball League strives to elevate skills, promote teamwork, and develop the player and the individual. We stress dedication and hard work in a balanced environment. It is sure to be a rewarding experience for the young athlete!One shirt provided. Play times are twice a week for an hour.Practice Times:Mondays: 5:15 - 6:15 PM (ages 11-12)Scrimmage Times:Fridays: 5:15 - 6:15 PM (ages 11-12) Contact information:Sara Rennert, Sr. Prog. Directorsrennert@ymcanyc.org or call 212-912-2180 Ages 11-12 Register My Grown Up and Me Art & Play, Ages 2-4 Our Art & Play class covers five basic art areas: collage, painting, drawing, print-making, and construction. The children experience the art materials at their own pace. Our instructors use materials that are satisfying to the eye and stimulating to the touch. The instructor’s philosophy is that it is the process, not the finished product that is important when tapping into the child’s creative spirit.Ages 2-4Register Ready, Set, Science, Ages 2-4 This program introduces your child into a classroom setting where they can experience science concepts. Children explore science concepts through the use of hands on materials and manipulatives.Ages 2-4Register Music & Movement, Ages 2-4 Enhance your child's development and love of music through song, dance, movement games and instruments. Children will explore movement, melody and rhythm, while learning a wide variety of child friendly songs and dances. These concepts will also nurture their physical and social development. Children sing, listen to stories, play instruments. Ages 2-4Register Pre-K Literacy & Learning, Ages 3-5 Children will read books, have fun, and gain literacy skills. Projects will be based on stories and literacy understanding, using different materials and techniques.Ages 3-5Register Around the World with Music, Ages 3-5 Enhance your child's development and love of music through song, dance, movement games, and instruments. Children will explore movement, melody, and rhythm while learning a wide variety of child-friendly songs and dances from around the world. These concepts will also nurture their physical and social development. Children sing, listen to stories, and play instruments. Ages 3-5Register Aspiring Artists, Ages 3-5 Children explore different mediums and create art. Ages 3-5Register Little Scientists, Ages 3-5 Study bugs, germinate seeds, and conduct various science activities. Ages 3-5Register Fun with Fitness, Ages 3-5 Kids have fun with workouts and fitness activities designed for them. Ages 3-5Register More from the YMCA Virtual Fitness Try our free virtual fitness classes with Y instructors to get healthy from home. Get Started Preschool at the Y Learn more about our UPK program for three and four year olds. See Program Summer Camp YMCA campers build robots, go on field trips, and have fun all summer long! Learn More
Our classes for babies, toddlers, and school-aged kids, include the arts, math, science, and much more. Fall II Programming starts October 28!Member registration opens Saturday, October 12 and community registration opens Saturday, October 19. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts! Sports Soccer, Ages 3-5 Toddler soccer is an instructional class that teaches basic soccer skills, as well as a love for sport. Develop teamwork and participation in a fun, non-competitive environment.Ages 3-5Register Karate, Ages 5-12 Karate develops physical conditioning, mental awareness, and self-defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus, and balance. Ages 5-12Register Karate, Ages 13+ Karate develops physical conditioning, mental awareness, and self-defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus, and balance. Ages 13+Register Toddler Basketball, Ages 3-5 Toddler Basketball is an instructional class that teaches basic basketball skills, as well as a love for sport. Develop teamwork and participation in a fun, non-competitive environment. Register Youth Basketball, Ages 5-12 Kids will learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun drills and games.Ages 5-12 Register Intramural Basketball League, Ages 11-12 The Ridgewood YMCA Youth Intramural Basketball League strives to elevate skills, promote teamwork, and develop the player and the individual. We stress dedication and hard work in a balanced environment. It is sure to be a rewarding experience for the young athlete!One shirt provided. Play times are twice a week for an hour.Practice Times:Mondays: 5:15 - 6:15 PM (ages 11-12)Scrimmage Times:Fridays: 5:15 - 6:15 PM (ages 11-12) Contact information:Sara Rennert, Sr. Prog. Directorsrennert@ymcanyc.org or call 212-912-2180 Ages 11-12 Register My Grown Up and Me Art & Play, Ages 2-4 Our Art & Play class covers five basic art areas: collage, painting, drawing, print-making, and construction. The children experience the art materials at their own pace. Our instructors use materials that are satisfying to the eye and stimulating to the touch. The instructor’s philosophy is that it is the process, not the finished product that is important when tapping into the child’s creative spirit.Ages 2-4Register Ready, Set, Science, Ages 2-4 This program introduces your child into a classroom setting where they can experience science concepts. Children explore science concepts through the use of hands on materials and manipulatives.Ages 2-4Register Music & Movement, Ages 2-4 Enhance your child's development and love of music through song, dance, movement games and instruments. Children will explore movement, melody and rhythm, while learning a wide variety of child friendly songs and dances. These concepts will also nurture their physical and social development. Children sing, listen to stories, play instruments. Ages 2-4Register Pre-K Literacy & Learning, Ages 3-5 Children will read books, have fun, and gain literacy skills. Projects will be based on stories and literacy understanding, using different materials and techniques.Ages 3-5Register Around the World with Music, Ages 3-5 Enhance your child's development and love of music through song, dance, movement games, and instruments. Children will explore movement, melody, and rhythm while learning a wide variety of child-friendly songs and dances from around the world. These concepts will also nurture their physical and social development. Children sing, listen to stories, and play instruments. Ages 3-5Register Aspiring Artists, Ages 3-5 Children explore different mediums and create art. Ages 3-5Register Little Scientists, Ages 3-5 Study bugs, germinate seeds, and conduct various science activities. Ages 3-5Register Fun with Fitness, Ages 3-5 Kids have fun with workouts and fitness activities designed for them. Ages 3-5Register More from the YMCA Virtual Fitness Try our free virtual fitness classes with Y instructors to get healthy from home. Get Started Preschool at the Y Learn more about our UPK program for three and four year olds. See Program Summer Camp YMCA campers build robots, go on field trips, and have fun all summer long! Learn More