EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5 YEARS)
With the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility as our guide, we work with you every day to help your children have fun while realizing their potential. With the Y, you can be assured that whatever activity your child engages in - from Swim Lessons to Y Wee Care - they'll have a safe, positive environment to play, learn and grow.
Every year we learn more about the critical cognitive, physical and social development that takes place in children during the early childhood years. Working with 0-5 year olds is some of the most important work we do at the Y.
Try one of our programs today to see what it's all about!
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Swim Lessons
Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. Ys offer swim lessons (for all ages), family swim, competitive swimming team, and adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, so we can all safely enjoy the pleasures of an aquatic environment.
SWIM EVALUATIONS
The Y makes deciding which swim class to enroll your child or yourself
in fun and easy. Swim evaluations are offered 3 days a week and can
be scheduled at the Y’s Welcome Center or by calling 810-987-6400.
Session: Spring I & II
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30 – 4:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 - 9:00 AM
Age: 6 months and up
Fee: FREEPARENT & CHILD AQUATICS - SKIP COMBINED
Designed to help children transition into the Y's preschool learn-to-swim program. Through songs, games, and other water activities your child will learn proper holds, kicking, arm movement, and increase their level of comfort in the water. Class setting provides an excellent opportunity for parent and child bonding.
Session Spring I & II
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Thursday 9:30 - 10:00 AM & 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Age: 6 months - 2 years old
Member Fee: $25
Non-Member Fee: $50PRE-SCHOOL SWIM LESSONS
Designed for those with little or no swimming experience, kids learn basic skills that are the building blocks of swimming: kicking, floating, and independent swimming.
Session: Spring I & II
Age: 3 - 5 years old
Member Fee: $25
Non-Member Fee: $50Eel: New little swimmers will be introduced to the pool and helps them develop safe water habits in a fun and encouraging environment. Swimmers will focus on basic paddle stroke, kicking skills, blowing bubbles in the water, front and back floats, and water safety.
Tuesday 5:00 - 5:30 PM or 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Thursday 10:00 - 10:30 AM, 5:00 - 5:30 PM
5:30 - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 - 10:30 AM, 10:30 - 11:00 AMRay: Designed for swimmers who are well adjusted to the water and have mastered Eel skills. Ray swimmers continue to build on Eel basics, including water and pool safety, kicking and progressive paddle stroke. Kids will develop their floating skills while beginning to adjust to swimming without a bubble.
Tuesday 5:00 - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Thursday 10:30 - 11:00 AM & 5:00 - 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 - 10:30 AMStarfish: Swimmers begin to develop endurance as well as improved stroke skills. Starfi sh will be introduced to rhythmic breathing, front and back crawl, treading water, and rescue skills in addition to learning the basics of elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Participants must have completed Ray level or can swim independently on front and back the width of the small pool (7 yds) and float independently on back for 20 seconds on both front and back. Swimmers should be able to jump into the pool with little or not assistance.
Tuesday 5:00 - 5:30 PM
Thursday 5:00 - 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 - 10:30 AMASD INSPIRE!
Created for children with an autism spectrum disorder and their parent(s) or caregiver, this program uses group music, movement, play and swimming activities to foster interactions between children and their peers. Scholarships available.
Session: Spring I & II
Saturday 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Age: 3 years and up
Member Fee: $30
Non-Member Fee: $60PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
One-on-one or one-on-two swim instruction catered to your individual needs.
Members Private Fee: $10 (1/2 hour) or $20 (1 hour)
Members Semi-Private Fee: $15 (1/2 hour) or $30 (1 hour)
Non-Members Private Fee: $20 (1/2 hour) or $40 (1 hour)
Non-Members Semi-Private Fee: $30 (1/2 hour) or $60 (1 hour)Click here to go back to the top.
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Enrichment
BUBBLE BASH
Join us at the Y for a fun, all ages evening of floating and play! This promises to be a great family event with millions of bubbles to add to the fun. Inner tubes and floaties provided - please do not bring any from home. There will be music, water slides and the lazy river!
Friday April 27
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Member Fee: FREE
Non-Member Fee: $5CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD DAY - RESA
Join RESA for a fun, free day of activities designed for children ages 0 – 5. Live animal demonstration, hike to the treehouse, storytelling at the treehouse, snacks and useful parenting information. To register go to www.sccresa.org/great-start/ or call Great Start Parent Liaison, Alley Riley at 810-455-4397.
Saturday, April 14
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Age: 0 - 5 with parents
Fee: FREE (registration required)EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC
Based on the research of Edwin Gordon, these Early Childhood Music classes follow a curriculum developed by Cheryl Kaski based upon her education and training through Michigan State University's Music Education and Early Childhood programs. Class activities include singing and chanting, moving to music with scarves, parachutes, balls, playing assorted percussion instruments, and appropriate pattern instruction. The goal of the curriculum is to increase children's music aptitude (a potential to achieve in music) through engaging and entertaining musical activities, which will lay a foundation for lifelong music learning. Classes are for children ages 0-5 assisted by an adult.
Session: Spring I
Monday 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Age: 0 - 5 years old
Member Fee: $30
Non-Member Fee: $60FAMILY FUN
Bring your family out and share in an afternoon of fun and games.
The Y is hosting a variety of family focused activities once a month to
help families grow stronger together.
Saturday, April 14 - Luau
May 12 - Carnival
June 9 - Dodgeball
July 14 - Christmas in July
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Member Fee: FREE
Non-Member Fee: $10/FamilyKIDS NIGHT OUT
Children 6 weeks old – kindergarten are invited to enjoy a night filled with new friends and new games. Preschoolers will play games, do crafts and participate in fun age-appropriate activities. Kids will receive a light snack and drink.
Friday, April 20
May 18
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Age: 6 weeks - Kindergarten
Member Fee: $10
Non-Member Fee: $20MESSY ART
Children and their parents will use different mediums to create messy art projects, and listen to fun stories while they share a afternoon of creativity and memories with each other. Best of all – we take care of all the messy clean-up!
Wednesday, April 4
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Age: 2 - 5 years
Member Fee: FREE
Non-Member Fee: $10PRINCESS PARTY
Every Princes LOVES a party! Dress up in your princess best, shine up your tiara, bring out your magic wand and come to the Y for a magical morning filled with games and activities. A party designed just for your little princess!
Saturday, April 28
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Noon
Age: 2 - 5 years old
Member Fee: $10
Non-Member Fee: $20TAKE ON SUMMER AT HEALTHY KIDS DAY!
Let the Y inspire your family to play together, try a new sport, taste healthy snacks and learn easy ways to live a healthy lifestyle. The day brings a wide range of active fun for all ages from 0-17. Event schedule available on April 1st.
Saturday, April 28
Time: 10:00 - 3:00 PM
Age: 0 - 17 years old
Fee: FREEUNDER THE SEA
Family fun for all ages! This Under the Sea theme pool time adventure is a great way for families to share a quality evening together. Inner tubes and floaties provided - please do not bring any from home. There will be music, water slides and the lazy river!
Friday, March 30
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Member Fee: FREE
Non-Member Fee: $5Click here to go back to the top.
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Sports & Recreation
BASKETBALL - YOUTH
To get to the future you must prepare in the present. Try our youth basketball program for 4 - 5 year olds that will work on all fundamentals at the most basic level. To ignite their basketball knowledge and performance we will work hard to make this the most exciting program for the future stars of tomorrow.
Session: Spring I
Saturday Games 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Age: 4 - 5 years old
Member Fee: $20
Non-Member Fee: $40LITTLE LEAGUERS
Knocking the ball out of the park is what these little ones are thinking. With proper and enthusiastic coaching of the Y staff, that’s just what they will aim for. The kids will be taught the correct way to catch, throw, and hit the ball off the T. Parent participation is requested and encouraged, so please plan to be available on the field.
Session: Spring II
Monday 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Age: 3 - 5 years old
Member Fee: $20
Non-Member Fee: $40LITTLE SPORTERS
Nurturing a love for sports! Youngsters have a great time while learning the basics in a fun, supportive and encouraging environment. Little Sporters will be introduced to basketball, soccer, kickball and floor hockey through kid-friendly, fun and safe activities.
Session: Spring I & II
Wednesday 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Age: 3 - 5 years old
Member Fee: $15
Non-Member Fee: $30SOCCER - SPRING LITTLE KICKERS
Encouraging and fun introduction to soccer for 2-3 year olds and their parents. Children will learn soccer skills through games and drills on the Y's beautiful waterfront soccer field. Parents are asked to be available on the field with their children.
Session: Spring II
Thursday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Age: 2 - 3 years old
Member Fee: $20
Non-Member Fee: $40SOCCER - SPRING MIGHTY GOAL DIGGERS
Welcome all beginning soccer players. Boys and girls ages 4 - 6 years old will have fun while learning the game of soccer during their weekly practices (Tuesday)and games (Thursday) on the Y's beautiful waterfront soccer field. Shin guards required. Volunteers are needed as team coaches!
Session: Spring II
Tuesday/Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Age: 4 - 6 years old
Member Fee: $25
Non-Member Fee: $50TAE KWON DO
This Korean martial art is for the whole family, whether you are interested in self-defense, competition or physical fi tness. Each progressive class is specially designed for the appropriate age group. Individuals have the opportunity to test for higher ranks and are encouraged to compete at the local, state, regional and national level tournaments. This program is affi liated with Michigan AAU Tae Kwon
Do. Parents and their children can join this class together!
Session: Spring I & II
Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:15 PM - Beginner (Ages 5 - 9)
6:15 - 7:00 PM - Inter/Advanced (Ages 5-9)
7:00 - 8:30 PM - 10 to adult and parents with children 7 & up
Age: 5 - Adult
Member Fee: Beginner $20, Intermediate $20 & 10 - Adult $25
Non-Member Fee: Beginner $40, Intermediate $40 & 10 - Adult $50Click here to go to the top.
