ENRICHMENT CLASSES
SOUTHEAST VENTURA COUNTY YMCA
SIMI VALLEY YMCA & YARROW FAMILY YMCA
REGISTER FOR SESSION-BASED CLASSES
SOUTHEAST VENTURA COUNTY YMCA
SIMI VALLEY YMCA & YARROW FAMILY YMCA
REGISTER FOR SESSION-BASED CLASSES
At the Simi Valley YMCA & Yarrow Family YMCA, we offer a variety of enrichment class for all ages including Baby & Me Little Groovers, Story Time, Tumbling, Yoga, Family Hip Hop, Cartooning and so much more! Reservations are required to attend classes on our website or on the app. We also offer session-based classes that require registration. Some classes have a small material fee associated with them that require payment at registration.
BABY & ME (BABY & ME 1-2yrs): Children and their adults will engage in dance and music-based activities that help them develop their gross motor skills and creative expression.
ARTS & CRAFTS (Preschool 3-5yrs): Learn fine motor skills, color knowledge, self-expression, and much more with exciting craft projects.
BALLET/TAP COMBO (Preschool 3-5yrs): Ballet and tap basic techniques will be taught through creative and energetic songs and activities.
HIP HOP (Preschool 3-5yrs): Hip hop basic techniques will be taught through creative and energetic songs and activities.
PRESCHOOL FUN (Preschool 3-5yrs): Join us in our class that teaches essential skills to your little ones. They will practice motor skills, counting, spelling, and color sorting all while socializing with peers. Learning is fun!
SPORTS FUN (Preschool 3-5yrs) Dive into a world of Sports Fun, where children explore a variety of exciting games and activities designed to ignite their passion for physical fitness while prioritizing fun.
OUTDOOR FUN (Preschool 3-5yrs) Get your little ones outside, where they can play games and activities designed to get them moving and prioritize fun in the sun!
LITTLE SCIENTISTS (Preschool 3-5yrs) This class will give kids the opportunity to learn about and practive different science experiments. They will collect data, form observations and learn science fundamentals!
PRESCHOOL MATH CLUB (Preschool 3-5yrs) Kids learn to count and recognize numbers through games and fun activities.
SPANISH (Preschool 3-5ys, Combo 6-11yrs): Learn basic words and phrases through engaging activities and songs.
TUMBLING (Preschool 3-5yrs): Foster agility and confidence as your child learns fundamental tumbling skills in our Tumbling class.
BEGINNER PAINTING (Preschool 3-5yrs): Unleash your child’s creativity through visual arts exploration in our intro to painting class.
LITTLE POTTERS (Preschool 3-5yrs): Mold, sculpt, and craft your imagination with air dry clay. Learn fine motor skills, color knowledge, shape identification, self-expression, and much more with exciting craft projects.
LITTLE SEW-ERS (Preschool 3-5yrs): Learn fine motor skills and take a step into the world of fashion! Kids will learn introductory sewing patterns and stitching skills with plastic needles.
CHEERLEADING (Preschool 3-5yrs, Combo 6-11yrs): Kids will be introduced to the basics of cheerleading all while improving confidence, coordination, and team work!
SOCCER SKILLS (Preschool 3-5 yrs, Combo 6-11 yrs): This introductory class will present the rules and fundamental skills of the game aimed to advance player development, promote self-confidence, teamwork and good sportsmanship. The overall aim is for all players to have a positive experience and demonstrate competency in practice and game-like scenarios.
KIDS’ MATH CLUB (Combo 6-11yrs) Kids review early key math concepts through games and fun activities.
READING CLUB (Combo 6-11yrs) Kids can sharpen their reading skills through learning activities and games.
MIXED MEDIA ART (Combo 6-11yrs) Kids can explore art from a variety of disciplines. This class teaches collage, painting, sculpting, crafts, and more.
CREATIVE WRITING (Combo 6-11yrs) Kids can unlock their inner author and explore writing from a variety of disciplines. This class teaches poetry, short stories, writing games, and more.
GYMNASTICS (Combo 6-11yrs): Foster agility and confidence as your child learns fundamental gymnastics skills in our Tumbling class.
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS (Combo 6-11yrs) This introductory class will present the rules and fundamental skills of the game aimed to advance player development, promote self-confidence, teamwork and good sportsmanship. The overall aim is for all players to have a positive experience and demonstrate competency in practive and game-like scenarios.
BEGINNING CHESS (Combo 6-11yrs): This fun, step-by-step class is for complete beginners and will teach children how the pieces move and basic strategy. The game itself will help children develop focus and planning skills while having a lot of fun!
INTERMEDIATE CHESS (Combo 6-11yrs): This class is great for those with a little chess experience. Kids will develop their skills and play with students at a similar skill level.
PAINTING 101 (Combo 6-11yrs): Learn painting techniques and develop your artistic style. Students will progress their paintings through the session and take home their works of art. *Supply fee paid at time of registration.
SCIENCE CLUB (Combo 6-11yrs.) This class will give kids the opportunity to learn about and practice different science experiments. They will collect data, form observations and learn science fundamentals!
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BEHAVIORS (Combo 6-11yrs) Kids will learn about animals, their behavior and the science behind it. There may be live animals brought in for demonstration purposes. Instructors will inform parents about if and when these animals will be there.
CLAY CREATIONS (Combo 6-11yrs): Mold, sculpt, and craft your imagination in our clay creations class for creative 6 year old’s to eleven year old’s
HOMEWORK HELP (Combo 6-11yrs): Learning phonics and sight words through a personalized approach can help any student increase their reading skills. Kids can also bring their homework in for some extra help outside of school. It’s study with a little fun mixed in!
KIDS’ SELF DEFENSE (Combo 6-11yrs): Kids will learn self-defense techniques and drills all while staying active and having fun!
SPORTS SKILLS & DRILLS (Combo 6-11yrs): Dive into a world of Sports Skills, where children explore a variety of exciting games and activities designed to ignite their passion for physical fitness and teamwork.
UKULELE 1 (Combo 6-11yrs): A beginner class with the hopes of introducing rhythm and music into kids’ lives through ukulele.
UKULELE 2 (Combo 6-11yrs): An intermediate class that helps students increase their knowledge and skills with the ukulele. *Must have taken Ukulele 1 to register for this class.
ACTING & IMPROV GAMES (Combo 6-11yrs): Kids will learn fun acting games and test the improv skills.
INTERMEDIATE ACTING (Combo 6-11yrs): Kids will develop their acting skills through scene and performance exploration. Must have taken Acting & Improv Games as a prerequisite.
BALLET (Combo 6-11yrs): Teaching fun and age appropriate ballet moves, kids will work on coordination, rhythm, and self-confidence!
KIDS’ YOGA (Combo 6-11yrs): Kids will learn the basics of yoga along with practicing mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation.
GARDENING (Combo 6-11yrs): Teaching the basics on how to grow plants and maintain a small garden, kids will learn about plant science in a fun and hands on way.
TEEN FITNESS CLUB (Combo 12-17yrs): Teens will learn fitness techniques and drills all while staying active and having fun! This class is excellent for helping teens transition to becoming ready for the fitness floor.
TEEN BOXING (Combo 12-17yrs): Teens will learn boxing and self-defense techniques and drills all while staying active and having fun!
ART & MUSIC (Preschool 3-5yrs, Combo 6-11yrs): Unleash your child’s creativity through the different styles of visual arts and musical exploration in our Art and Music Class.
BALLET/TAP (Preschool 3-5yrs): Ballet and tap basic techniques will be taught through creative and energetic songs and activities.
BASKETBALL SKILLS AND DRILLS (Preschool 3-5yrs): This introductory class will present the rules and fundamental skills of the game aimed to advance player development, promote selfconfidence, teamwork and good sportsmanship. The overall aim is for all players to have a positive experience and demonstrate competency in practice and game-like scenarios.
CHEER (combo 6-11yrs): Kids will be introduced to the basics of cheerleading all while improving confidence, coordination, and team work!
CLAY CREATIONS (Combo 6-11yrs): Mold, sculpt, and craft your imagination in our clay creations class.
CRAZY CONTRAPTIONS CLUB (8-11YRS): Build them up and break them down! Get creative by constructing structures like towers, ball tracks, and bridges with wooden blocks and dominoes; then design elaborate chain reactions to bring them toppling down. This program will encourage creativity and critical thinking through fun challenges and constructs.
DRAWING/CARTOONING (Combo 6-11yrs): Learn drawing techniques and draw some of your favorite cartoons and characters. All you need is a pencil and paper!
FLAG FOOTBALL (Combo 6-11yrs): This introductory class will present the rules and fundamental skills of the game aimed to advance player development, self-confidence, teamwork and good sportsmanship. The overall aim is for all players to have a positive experience and demonstrate competency in practice and game-like scenarios.
HIP HOP (3-5 yrs & 6-11yrs): Teaching fun and age appropriate dance moves, kids will work on coordination, rhythm, and selfconfidence!
PICKLEBALL(Combo 6-11yrs): Get your young athletes moving while engaged and learning the exciting game of Pickleball.
Arts & Crafts (Preschool 3-5yrs): Learn fine motor skills, color knowledge, self-expression, and much more with exciting craft projects.
LITTLE GROOVERS (Baby & Me 1-2yrs): Children will engage in dance and music activities that help them develop their gross motor skills and creative expression.
PAINTING (Combo 6-11yrs): Learn painting techniques and develop your artistic style. Students will progress their paintings through the session and take home their works of art. *Supply fee paid at time of registration.
Pokémon Go Club (Tween 8-11yrs): Kids will be led around the YMCA property looking for Pokémon to catch, train, and trade. This class gives kids an opportunity to play the game, with peers their own age!*Students must provide a personal device to run the app on during class. The YMCA does not provide devices for programs.
POPSTAR ACADEMY(6-11yrs): Let your child ‘s inner popstar shine in this exciting class. Kids will learn songs and performance skills.
PRESCHOOL ASL (3-5YRS): Introduce your little ones to the world of American Sign Language! Through playful activities, and storytelling, children will learn essential signs while enhancing communication skills and creativity!
PRESCHOOL FUN (Preschool 3-5yrs): In this fun and engaging class children will get a chance to listen to stories, sing songs, learn something new, move their bodies, and interact with their peers. Join us for all the best of preschool condensed into a 30-minute class!
SPANISH (Preschool 3-5ys, Combo 6-11yrs): Learn basic words and phrases through engaging in activities and songs.
SPORTS FUN (8-11YRS): Have a blast while learning new skills! Experience a different sport and new playground style games each week in this exciting program. We will focus on fun and fostering a love for sports through unique, dynamic games.
UPCYCLING Art (Preschool 3-5yrs, Combo 6-11yrs): This class takes a new look at items that might be seen as something to throw away. Kids will work with a variety of recyclables to create art.
KIDS' FIT CLUB (6-11yrs): Exciting fitness class tailored for young ones. Kids enjoy various activities, games, and exercises designed to promote healthy and active lifestyles.
STEM (Preschool 3-5yrs): Young minds discover science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive activities and experiments.
MUSIC (Preschool 3-5yrs): Engage preschoolers in the joy of music! Our music class introduce rhythm, melodies, and instruments through singing and play.
ENRICHMENT CLASSES
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Program Participants and Guests:
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Not a Y Member? Non-Members pay no membership or joining fees and have access to most Y programs as Program Participants. To register you will need to set up a free non-membership account and you can begin your easy online registration:
STEP 1: Select the program location from the childcare option you are looking at.
STEP 2: You will be taken to our online portal for registration.
STEP 3: ON THE NEXT SCREEN, SELECT the membership option that you would like to register for.
STEP 4: Non-Member registrant only: CLICK TO SELECT THE NON-MEMBER MEMBERSHIP TYPE.
STEP 5: COMPLETE THE INFORMATION FORM WITH YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION. At the bottom of the screen, you will be able to save your non-member record with the option of adding any additional adults or children for whom you will be registering. Once you have finished adding additional individuals to your account, click next.
STEP 6: ENTER AN EMAIL AND SELECT A PASSWORD TO COMPLETE CREATION OF YOUR Y ONLINE ACCOUNT. You can now begin to search and register for programs!
QUESTIONS? Please call our branch location numbers listed below and they should be able to assist you! View branch hours HERE