Registration for the next session of afterschool enrichment classes is now open! This is the last session of the year and it runs from April 30 to June 22. Classes are Monday through Friday after school until as late as 5:45 p.m., and there are three class times on Wednesday to accommodate early release (two class times the rest of the week).
If families would like to reserve their spot next year at the Y, please fill out this reservation form and return it to the YMCA Youth Program Director Miranda Gadau (mgadau@seattleymca.org).
Also, the Y shared with us that Healthy Kids Day is this Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Family Y. There are a ton of fun giveaways, summer camp information/registration, and fun for the entire family. This is a free event. (Download the flyer)
Apr. 30-Jun. 22 Session Registration Information
For Enrichment Pass Families: For online registration, use the coupon code 17KIDSU100 to register. This should make your cart total $0, since you already pay a monthly fee. If the coupon code is not working for you, please fill out this registration form and turn the form in to the YMCA Youth Program Director Miranda Gadau (mgadau@seattleymca.org) or our site supervisor Maddie Shirk (mshirk@seattleymca.org).
Note: The Enrichment Pass option includes all five days and all class times (including early release on Wednesday) for $495/month ($440/month if you are a YMCA member). There is definitely cost savings with the Enrichment Pass if you need care every day.
Individual classes are $110 per session ($100 per session for YMCA members); however, Fast Break Basketball on Wednesday, Carpentry on Thursday and Martial Arts on Friday are being provided by outside vendors and are $165 per session. Also, Microsoft Club is a two-hour class and is therefore $220 per session ($200 per session for YMCA members). (All classes are onsite at Hazel Wolf, except the Microsoft classes. The YMCA has its own transportation and will bus kids signed up for those classes from school, to the offsite locations, and back by 4:45 pickup on Wednesday or 5:45 pickup on Thursday.)
Sign up as soon as possible, as some classes have limited space! If you have any trouble registering or have any questions, please contact Miranda.
Financial assistance: The YMCA strives to make programs available to all children and confidential assistance may be provided to the extent possible. To learn more and apply, visit http://ykids.seattleymca.org/financial-assistance.
The schedule of offerings is outlined below with short descriptions. (To read the full class descriptions, download the registration form.) To register online for individual classes, you can click on the day of the week below to be taken directly to that day’s selection on the YMCA website. You will need to set up a login on the YMCA website to register online.
Monday
- Let’s Sing (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – learn and sing a variety of modern folk songs
- Run the Bases (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – all games that involve bases (baseball, kickball, ultimate pickle, etc.)
- National Park Road Trip Pt. 2 (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – “visiting” national parks, exploring nature, animals and more
- Deal! (4:45-5:45 p.m.) – classic card games
- Think Tank (4:45-5:45 p.m.) – homework help, worksheets/interactive games, reading time
Tuesday
- Tag Extravaganza (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – tag variations
- Kid’s U Pen Pals (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – exchange letters, letter-writing skills
- Dot to Dot: Extreme (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – intricate pictures using the dot-to-dot method
- Drama Club (4:45-5:45 p.m.) – develop acting, singing and public speaking skills
- Think Tank (4:45-5:45 p.m.) – homework help, worksheets/interactive games, reading time
Wednesday (early release)
- Fast Break Basketball with Overtime Athletics (2:20-3:35 p.m.) – game play and skills stations ($165/session)
- Hip Hop (2:20-3:35 p.m.) – style and culture of hip hop dance
- Kids Club (2:20-3:35 p.m.) – create your very own afterschool enrichment class!
- Microsoft Club *grades K-2, 12 kids only* (2:20-4:45 p.m.) – coding and Minecraft challenges at the Microsoft Store in University Village
- Dodgeball (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – new variations of dodgeball each week
- Psychology for Kids! (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – explore how the brain works
- Tiny Town (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – become city builders to create a tiny town
- Kid’s U Spa (4:45-5:45 p.m.) *15 kids only*– make body scrubs, face masks and more
- Think Tank (4:45-5:45 p.m.) – homework help, worksheets/interactive games, reading time
Thursday
- Flag Football (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – learn the basics of flag football
- Carpentry A *limit 8* (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – practical woodworking skills, safe use of hand tools ($165/session)
- Creative Collages (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – collages, idea boards, dream designs and more
- Microsoft Club *grades 3-8, 12 kids only* (3:35-5:45 p.m.) – coding and Minecraft challenges at the Microsoft Store in University Village
- Carpentry B *limit 8* (4:45-5:45 p.m.) – practical woodworking skills, safe use of hand tools ($165/session)
- Think Tank (4:45-5:45 p.m.) – homework help, worksheets/interactive games, reading time
Friday
- Imagination Station (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – channel your imagination in new and different ways
- 3D Fuse Beads (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – making 3D projects such as cars, cubes and more
- Martial Arts (3:35-4:45 p.m.) – gain confidence, respect, strength, age-appropriate self-defense skills ($165/session)
- Friday Funtivities (4:45-5:45 p.m.) – combination of physical activity games and classic board and card games
