Youth and Family Programs at the Ridley Area YMCA
Class sizes have been limited to allow for physical distancing. All employees and participants will practice hand hygiene prior to the start of class, masks must be worn throughout the class, and children will not share materials/equipment.
Arts & Humanities
We celebrate diversity and the arts everywhere at the Y. Our arts and humanities program encourages personal expression and the freedom to create, and provides new experiences for kids. Youth can explore and express their creative talents in a healthy and supportive environment for building new skills. Classes help children develop confidence and increased self-awareness as they participate in problem solving, critical thinking and attention to detail.
Here are the classes available to you at the Y: Classes start November 1. Sign ups start October 18 for Members and October 20 for Non-Members
Basketball (3-5yrs) Gym A Mondays, 12:30pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Have a child that wants to learn basketball. This weekly class will go over the fundamentals of basketball from dribbling, passing, and of course shooting. Each child will have their own basketball and will remain physically distanced throughout the class.
Sports Sampler (3-5yrs) Gym A Mondays, 1:15pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
We will play soccer, kickball, wiffleball, run the bases and relay races with the children. We will teach them the rules of each game and let them work on their skills while we practice good sportsmanship. We start and end each class with a great body stretch.
Preschool Picasso (3.5-5.5yrs) Kitchen Mondays, 5:15pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Create your own masterpieces using a wide range of art materials. Develop fine motor skills, language, cognitive skills & listening & following directions in an enriching environment.
Basketball (3-5yrs) Gym A Mondays, 6:05pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Have a child that wants to learn basketball. This weekly class will go over the fundamentals of basketball from dribbling, passing, and of course shooting. Each child will have their own basketball and will remain physically distanced throughout the class.
Basketball (6-9yrs) Gym A Mondays, 6:45pm $50 Member $85 Non-Member
Fundamental skills including dribbling, passing and shooting.
Music Wiggle and Giggle (1-2yrs) Gym A Tuesdays, 9:30am $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Make music magic, grooving to the rhythm & beat using fun instruments.
Preschool Picasso (3.5-5.5yrs) Kitchen Tuesdays, 12:30pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Create your own masterpieces using a wide range of art materials. Develop fine motor skills, language, cognitive skills & listening & following directions in an enriching environment.
Jumping Gym (3.5-5.5yrs) Gym A Tuesdays, 1:15pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Have a blast in this preschool Gym class where your child will play games that help them stay healthy and practice basic age-appropriate skills such as body awareness, motor skills and rhythm.
Little Ninjas (3-5yrs) Gym B Wednesdays, 4:30pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Allows children to be engaged with our martial arts program, providing strong visuals cues to help them align with their achievements & goals.
Ninjas (6-9yrs) Gym B Wednesdays, 5:05pm $50 Member $85 Non-Member
This curriculum is the ongoing review & development of life skills such as positive mental attitude, perseverance, self-control, & confidence.
Sports Sampler (3-5yrs) Gym A Wednesdays, 6:05pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
We will play soccer, kickball, wiffleball, run the bases and relay races with the children. We will teach them the rules of each game and let them work on their skills while we practice good sportsmanship. We start and end each class with a great body stretch.
Discovery Science (3-5yrs) Kitchen Wednesdays, 12:30pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Discover science while experimenting with everyday household items, watch things erupt and explode while having fun!
Discovery Science (3-5yrs) Kitchen Wednesdays, 4:30pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Discover science while experimenting with everyday household items, watch things erupt and explode while having fun!
Discovery Science (6-9yrs) Kitchen Wednesdays, 5:15pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Discover science while experimenting with everyday household items, watch things erupt and explode while having fun!
Basketball (10-13yrs) Gym A Wednesdays, 6:45pm $50 Member $85 Non-Member
Fundamental skills including dribbling, passing and shooting.
Swim and Gym (3-5yrs) Gym and Pool Thursdays, 1:00pm $65 Member $130 Non-Member
30 Minutes of Swim time with 30 minutes of gym time.
Music Wiggle and Giggle (1-2yrs) Gym A Thursdays, 5:00pm $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Make music magic, grooving to the rhythm & beat using fun instruments.
Artist Studio (6-9yrs) Kitchen Thursdays, 6:00pm $50 Member $85 Non-Member
Try famous artists’ techniques to explore various mediums and develop your inner artist.
Junior Artists (10-13yrs) Kitchen Thursdays, 7:00pm $50 Member $85 Non-Member
Your child will explore the range of their creativity and design unique works of art through experimenting with different mediums and techniques in a fun, relaxing environment.
Little Rollers (1-3yrs) Gym A Saturdays, 10:15am $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Tots complete a structured warm-up, conquer our obstacle course and participate in cooperative play.
Soccer Class (3.5-5yrs) Gym A Saturdays, 10:30am $60 Member $120 Non-Member
Fundamental Soccer skills including dribbling, passing and shooting will be learned as well as weekly games being played.
Preschool Picasso (3.5-5.5yrs) Kitchen Saturdays, 11:00am $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Create your own masterpieces using a wide range of art materials. Develop fine motor skills, language, cognitive skills & listening & following directions in an enriching environment.
Basketball (3-6yrs) Gym A Saturdays, 11:15am $45Member $80 Non-Member
Fundamental skills including dribbling, passing and shooting.
Kids Yoga (4-7yrs) Multi-Purpose Room Saturdays, 11:55am $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Yoga is a wonderful way to stretch your body and also calm your mind. It is like a dance class but in slow motion. The instructor will lead you through a variety of yoga moves while you listen to peaceful music. It is a great skill for children to learn. Participants are required to bring a floor mat to class.
Basketball (6-9yrs) Gym A Saturdays, 12:00pm $50 Member $85 Non-Member
Fundamental skills including dribbling, passing and shooting.
Intro to Ballet (3-5yrs) Gym B Saturdays, 11:15am $45 Member $80 Non-Member
Introduction to ballet with position and movement through music.
Basketball (10-13yrs) Gym A Saturdays, 1:00pm $50 Member $85 Non-Member
Fundamental skills including dribbling, passing and shooting.
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1 on 1 Youth Training for our Wellness Center.
Children from ages 12 to 14 will be trained in a 30 minute class how to use the equipment in the wellness center.
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