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Special Programs
KINDERMUSIK by Athens YMCA
Join us for Kindermusik by Athens YMCA! Kindermusik is the world’s largest music and movement program for young children. Each program is designed for a specific age or developmental phase of a child’s life, and Kindermusik by Athens YMCA offers classes from birth to age 5. Each class provides opportunities for singing, dancing, vocal play, storytime, object and musical instrument exploration, circle dances, creative movement, and imaginary play! All classes come with high quality materials to take home to continue the fun and learning every day. Our licensed educators help you nurture and accelerate you child’s total development because music makes memories...and math and reading skills too!
ENROLL NOW!--payment and registration can be completed at the YMCA front office, which is open M-F, 9 am-6 pm.
Our next classes will begin in August:
FALL 2010 SCHEDULE:
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KINDERMUSIK VILLAGE
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For children age 0 - 18 months
6 weekly 45-minute classes
Session 1: Thursday, Sept 2nd @ 10 am (CLOSED) or 5:30 pm
Session 2: Thursday, Oct 14th @ 10 am or 5:30 pm
Taught by Jennifer 706-316-2803 Jennifer@athensymca.org
$85 Y-members/$99 non-members
(Includes home materials)
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE - see front office for details.
Class descriptions: (Session 1) ZOOM BUGGY - Swoosh, vroom, and clickety-clack your way through this delightful unit. Babies and adults will dance, sing, and play instruments to the theme of being on the go. Engage in rituals and playful activities such as infant massage, lap bounces, exercise, and quiet time. (Session 2) DREAM PILLOW — This title alone brings images of rocking, cuddling, singing, and lulling to sleep. But leading up to sleepy time are many upbeat and playful activities. A cloud dance, play along with baby appropriate instruments, and favorite nursery rhymes will all be part of this great class.
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KINDERMUSIK OUR TIME
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For children 18 months - 3 years
12 weekly 45-minute classes
Tuesday, Aug 31 @ 5:30 pm
Taught by Jennifer 706-316-2803
jennifer@athensymca.org
Tuesday, Aug 31 @ 10 am (CLOSED) OR
Wed, Sept 1 @ 10 am OR
Friday, Sept 3 @ 10 am (CLOSED)
Taught by Angela 706-543-8560
angela@athensymca.org
$140 Y-members/$175 non-members
Class description: MILK & COOKIES: Make everyday home activities and chores easier and more fun with music! Cook and sing to “The Muffin Man”; dust and clean to the original song “In My House”; get ready to wash clothes to the delightful poem “Washing Machine”. Move, play, and sing together in developmentally appropriate activities created just for 1 ½ to 3-year-olds. Capture the familiar and new moments of the day and learn how music can impact your toddler.
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE - see front office for details.
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KINDERMUSIK IMAGINE THAT!
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For children ages 3-5 years
12 weekly 45 minute classes, without parent first 30 minutes.
Parents & siblings join for sharing time last 15 minutes
Friday, Sept 3 @ 11 am
Taught by Angela 706-543-8560
angela@athensymca.org
$155 Y-members/$185 non-members
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE- SEE FRONT OFFICE FOR DETAILS
Class description: Experience sunshine, rain, snow, thunderstorms, and more in this imaginative and delightful weather-related musical adventure. Preschoolers create storm sounds with a drum, jump in pretend puddles, throw pretend snow-balls all against the backdrop of different musical styles from Opera to American folk. With weather as our learning theme, preschoolers will become more self-sufficient in a creative musical environment that integrates music, pretend play, storytelling, movement, and more.
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*ALL AT HOME MATERIALS FEES INCLUDED IN PRICE, (which may include books, CD’s, instruments, activity guides, posters, picture folders and/or puppets)
ALL PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION IS HANDLED THROUGH THE YMCA Main office, 915 Hawthorne Ave, Monday thru Friday, 9-6 p.m. A minimum number of participants is required for classes to remain open.
KINDERMARKET (Consignment Sale at the YMCA) new and gently used goods and clothing...
Sell all those old toys, childrens clothing, etc.
Questions??? email kidsale@charter.net
Look for more details this Spring...
Coach Mike Run
The 26th Annual Coach Mike 5K Health Run and 1 mile Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, August 22rd, 2009. The 5K run course will consist of a cross-country run through the YMCA property. We will again have the one mile Fun Run for ages 12 and under on the fields of the YMCA property.
This event is a wonderful tribute to Coach Mike Castronis, who set an example for young and old alike as an athlete, coach instructor, administration, friend and civic volunteer. Coach Mike was a three-time All Sec lineman for the Georgia Bulldogs in the 1940s. He coached high school football in Northeast Georgia and returned to UGA in 1961 as an assistant football coach.
He taught physical education and was director of intramural at the University of Georgia until he retired in 1982. He also coached the UGA cheerleaders for many years.
Perhaps Coach Mike is best know throughout the southeast for the time he spent serving as assistant director at the Athens Y Camp in Tallulah Falls, Georgia. He made a tremendous impact and touched many young lives with his determination and winning spirit. From 1949 until his death from cancer in 1987 his was the first face seen by campers as he held them daily in a vigorous early morning exercise program.
All proceeds of the Coach Mike 5K Health Run help to continue the Athens YMCA's mission to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by providing funding for our youth activities. Last year the Athens YMCA served over 1500 area children in our afterschool and camping programs.
This year's race is a part of the 2008 Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series.
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