EARLY CHILDHOOD ENRICHMENT & FITNESS

Sunshine Preschool Ages 3-5
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sunshine is our state licensed and N.A.E.Y.C. accredited program for children 2 years 9 months to kindergarten ready. Children learn through play in this fun and educational hands-on environment. Children will enjoy art, crafts, woodworking, creative movement, dramatic play, story time, songs, gym time, outdoor time, as well as our splash playground.
2 Days per week
Members $300 per month, Guests $350
3 Days per week
Members $450 per month, Guests $550
5 Days per week
Members $750 per month, Guests $850
For more information please contact Sunshine at 528-2810 extension 16.

Stay & Play 2 mos. to 6 yrs
Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Extended hours Mon-Fri 5-7:30 p.m.
Pre-Registration is required.
Take advantage of great childcare while you work out, take a class or go for a swim. Parents / care givers must remain on site. Limit of 6 children per hour. To reserve a time slot, please contact front desk at 413-528-2810 ext 10.
Members $3 per hr, Guests $5 (or any part of an hr) 2 hr max
See our complete listing of adult classes that may coincide with child care.

Kids Club 18 mos. to 4 yrs.
Wednesday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Drop your child off while you run errands or have time to yourself. Children will sing songs, have story time, free play, and create art. They may also play in the gym or go outside. Limit 10 children per day. Pre-registration is required.
Please call 413-528-2810 ext. 15 to register.
Members $15, Guests $18 Siblings $10

Creative Movement Ages 3-5
Thursday 3:00-3:45 p.m.
This class will allow your child to explore the world of movement through fun and creative games! Your child will work on balance, spatial awareness and cooperation with others.
Session 1 Sept. 15- Oct. 20 113EC40A
Session2 Nov. 3-Dec. 15 113EC40B
(no class on Nov. 24)
Members $42, Guests $60

Tiny Tumblers 1 Ages 3-5
Monday 3:00-3:45 p.m.
This class for beginning tumblers focuses on tumbling skills, stretching and coordination which are the foundation of gymnastics. Children will explore gymnastics by using themes, games, and music. Tumbling is a great way for kids to increase their strength, body awareness, and confidence while at the same time having fun in a safe environment.
Session 1 Sept. 12-Oct. 24 113EC22A
(No class on Oct. 10)
Session 2 Nov. 7-Dec. 12 113EC22B
Member $42, Guests $60

Tiny Tumblers 2 Ages 4-6
Monday 3:45-4:30 p.m.
This class focuses on slightly experienced children or children that have already attended one of our tumbling classes. We will work on tumbling skills, stretching and coordination which are the foundation of gymnastics. Tumbling is a great way for kids to increase their strength, body awareness, and confidence while at the same time having fun in a safe environment.
Session 1 Sept. 12-Oct. 24 113EC23A
(No class on Oct. 10)
Session 2 Nov. 7-Dec. 12 113EC23B
Member $42, Guests $60

Pre Ballet Ages 3-5
Friday 3:00-3:45 p.m.
The children will learn basic ballet vocabulary while emphasizing dance. This class introduces feet and arm positions as your mini ballerinas and premier dancers gain balance, coordination and grace.
Session 1 Sept. 16- Oct. 21 113EC20A
Session 2 Oct. 28- Dec. 16 113EC20B
(No class on Nov. 11, Dec. 25)
Members $42, Guests $60

Ballet 1 Ages 4-6
Tuesday 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Children will increase their ballet vocabulary and put together ballet steps to create small combinations. This class combines the essentials with the exercises in movement, rhythm, tempo, balance, and coordination.
Session 1 Sept. 13-Oct. 18 113EC21A
Session 2 Nov. 1-Dec. 6 113EC21B
Members $42, Guests $60

Imagination in Play Ages 2-5
Tuesday 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Behold the wonders of your child’s imagination! The abilities children develop through play—curiosity, persistence, imagination, communication, problem solving—have been and continue to be an important part of childhood. Your child will engage in creative play through storytelling, activities and projects.
Session 1 Sept. 13-Oct. 18 113EC30A
Session 2 Nov. 1- Dec. 6 113EC30B
Members $42, Guests $60

Learn Mandarin Chinese Ages 3-5
Tuesday 9:00 -9:30 a.m.
Immersed in Mandarin Chinese we will sing and play games while learning vocabulary. Introducing Chinese culture through storytelling of folktales and legends, we will follow festivals through the seasons. This class will open your child’s eyes to the fascinating culture and their ears to this beautiful melodic language.
Session 1 Sept. 13-Oct. 18 113EC24A
Session 2 Nov. 1-Dec. 6 113EC24B
Members $42, Guests $60

Kids ‘N’ Clay Studio Ages 3-5
Tuesday 3:00-3:45 p.m.
In this six week class, children will learn a variety of techniques for building sculpture with clay. Each class will build on the learned technique involved with manipulating clay. The children will learn the new techniques by listening to stories that will enliven their imagination. Everyone will leave the class with their own sculptural creations!
Session 1 Sept. 13- Oct.18 113EC31A
Session 2 Nov. 1-Dec.6 113EC31B
Members $42, Guests $60

Story Time & Dramatic Play
Ages 3-5
First Wed. of each month 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Enrich your child’s love of stories and storytelling through a dramatic approach. Children will experience story time and story telling through dance, movement, song, music, puppets and the use of a variety of props.
Members $8 Guests $10

EARLY CHILDHOOD AQUATICS

For all Early Childhood Aquatics
Members $50, Guests $75
10% Sibling Discount
25% Discount to Sunshine
Preschool Students
(discounts cannot be combined)

Babies in Bubbles 1

Age 6-15 mos.
Monday 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Sept 11-Oct 17 113EC07A
Oct 31-Dec 12 (no class 11/23) 113EC07B
Our introductory aquatic program for infants fosters parent/child bonding, safety skills, and water familiarization through the use of toys and games. Parent/guardian participation is necessary. Swim diapers are required. This class takes place in our warm water therapy pool.

Babies in Bubbles 2 Age 1-2 ½
Wednesday 9-9:30 a.m.
Sept 14-Oct 19 113EC08A
Nov 2-Dec 14 (no class 11/23) 113EC08B
This aquatic program for toddlers focuses on pre-swimming skills including body position, reaching, and water safety. Songs and games help the children become more comfortable in the water. Parent/Guard­ian participation is necessary. Swim diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained.

Waddlers in Waves Age 2-3
Wednesday 9:30-10 a.m.
Sept 14-Oct 19 113EC09A
Nov 2-Dec 14 (no class 11/23) 113EC09B
This program introduces toddlers to water safety and beginning swimming skills while increasing their comfort level in the water. Toys and swimming aids are used to help the children begin to understand stroking. Adult participation is welcome, but not required. Swim diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained.

American Red Cross  Preschool Swim Lessons
Age 3-5

Preschool Level 1
Saturday 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Sept 17-Oct 22 113EC03A
Nov 5-Dec 17 (no class 11/26) 113EC03B
Wednesday 3:45-4:15 p.m.
Sept 14-Oct 19 113EC01A
Nov 2-Dec 14 (no class 11/23) 113EC01B
This program introduces preschool age children to water safety, focusing on water familiarization, beginning swimming skills, and correct positioning in the water. Our swim platform is used to allow the children a greater feeling of comfort in the water.

Preschool Levels 2 & 3
Saturday 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Sept 17-Oct 22 113EC02A
Nov 5-Dec 17 (no class 11/26) 113EC02B
Wednesday 4:15-4:45 p.m.

Sept 14-Oct 19 113EC04A
Nov 2-Dec 14 (no class 11/23) 112EC04B
For children who are comfortable in the water. We explore arm & leg actions and work on floating and beginning swim strokes while playing games and learning about water safety. Class size is kept small so each child can progress at his or her own rate.

For more information on Early Childhood or Youth Aquatics,
please call 413-528-2810, ext. 20.

When school closes due to inclement weather, Early Childhood Aquatic Programs are also cancelled.

 

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