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Parent/Child Classes
Book/Craft & Play
Ages 2-6
We will read one book and then make a project
related to the book. After completing the
projects, we will play in the gym. Great fun for
all.
Music Time
Newborn-5 years
Moms and babies will love this new class designed to
introduce small children to music. Come dance,
sing and play instruments. Time is available for
moms to connect with each other.
My Newborn and Me
Especially for brand new moms
Bring your newborn (up to 10 months old at the start
of the session) and join other new moms to socialize,
trade ideas and simply get out of the house with your
baby! Refreshments will be served and several
guest speakers/instructors will join us throughout the
8-week session.
Playtime Adventures
9 months-5 years
Preschoolers along with their parent or caretaker
participate in group activities that help develop
dexterity, flexibility and gross motor skills. A
fun array of equipment is used during indoor gym. This
class provides a great opportunity for parents to
connect with each other.
Messy Art
2-6 years
In this class participants enjoy expressing their
creativity by using paint, glue, water, shaving cream
and other fun stuff. Make a mess at the Y instead
of your home. We spend 1/2 hour creating an the
last 15 minutes connecting and socializing. Bring
an old shirt. Moms can join in or watch.
Yoga Buddies
4-7 years old
Parents and children will enjoy the peace and
strength of yoga postures together. Children
should be able to follow directions.
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FITNESS EXPRESS CENTER
for families with children as young as 7 (size
restricitons apply). Check out our new Fitness Express Center on the
2nd floor of the Main Facility on Clark Street.
The Center features 16 pieces of strength and
cardiovascular equipment for adults and families.
This room gives members of all ages the
opportunity for an effective and efficient workout
in 30 minutes.
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NEW!
Parent/Child Fencing
Ages 7-13
Parents and children come and learn the art of
fencing from a professional fencing instructor.
Commonly referred to as "physical chess" and also
known as a martial art, fencing improves your hand
eye coordination, overall physical fitness and
flexibility all while having fun! Enjoy this
sport together!
Parent/Child Soccer
Ages 2-7 years
We want to play too! Come join in the fun!
We will all stretch and run together. Then we
will divide into two groups -- ages 2-4 with parent
and ages 4-6 without parent. Each group will
play and run drills according to age. Parents
will act as partners in drills. This is a
great class for parents with multiple kids.
Two skilled instructors will direct play.
YMCA ADVENTURE GUIDES
FRIENDS FOREVER!
Dads . . . looking for a way to spend
time with your K-3rd grade son or daughter?
Why not join Adventure Guides? Small groups of
fathers & children called Circle Communities meet
once a month to create arts & crafts, participate in
nature activities, learn about history and more.
Y Adventure Guides build lasting relationships and
create enduring memories. For more information
e-mail Janice at
jcarthens@westfieldynj.org.
REAL GIRLS
Grades K-8
Real Girls are not just sugar and spice
and everything nice!Real Girls are strong, smart,
funny, brave, athletic and creative! Designed
to foster relationships and build self-esteem, the
program meets weekly and includes activities such as
rock climbing, arts & crafts, sports, games,
performing arts, field trips and more. Please
e-mail Meghan Walsh at
mwalsh@westfieldynj.org for more information.
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