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Youth Programs

Tumbling

Children will learn the fundamentals of tumbling and lead-up gymnastics skills with proper progressions. The focus is on building strength, coordination and self-esteem. Children in the older class must be able to successfully forward roll, backward roll and perform cartwheels. They will learn more advanced moves and routines. The instructor reserves the right to place children by skill level rather than age for safety and appropriate progressions.

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Day: Tuesday Time: 4:00-4:45PM

Ages: 5-7 years

Instructor: Cindy Utgard

Fee: $45 members/$200 non-members

Day: Tuesday Time: 5:00-5:45PM

Ages: 8-11 years

Instructor: Cindy Utgard

Fee: $45 members/$200 non-members

Advanced Tumbling

This class is designed for youth with an interest in advancing their floor tumbling skills; great for cheerleaders, gymnasts or your adventurous child. All students must be able to perform a cartwheel, hand stand, bridge and rolls without assistance as well as backbend, round off and bridge kick over with minimal instructor assistance.

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Day: Thursday Time: 4:30-5:15PM

Skills required: See class description Instructor: Cindy Utgard

Fee: $45 members/$200 non-members

This parent/caregiver assisted class provides students the opportunity to interact with each other in a safe, developmentally appropriate environment. Th focus is on sensory awareness and play, allowing children to build gross motor skills and practice social engagement skills while gaining independence through guided and supportive activities. Music and story time included!

Little Movers

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Day: Wednesday Time: 9:30-10:15AM

Ages: 18 mo - 3 years

Instructor: Kate Roller

Fee: $45 members/$200 non-members

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Kung Fu Kids

This is a Chinese-style martial art based on animal fighting skills using jabs. kicks and punches in different ways to "keep harmony and balance".

8 Weeks 6/17-8/10

Day: Tuesday Time: 6:00-6:30 PM

Ages: 5-8 years

Instructor: Sifu Craig Taylor

Fee: $50 members/$200 non-members

Taekwondo

This is a Korean form that focuses on foot movements and power kicks to "develop spirit within" for all aspects of life.

8 Weeks (No class 7/4)

Day: Thursday Time: 5:30-6:15 PM

Ages: 6-11 years

Instructor: Sabunim Rufilo Lawrence

Fee: $50 members/$200 non-members

Whether your child is bursting with energy or quiet in social settings, martial arts can help develop qualities and habits such as confidence, patience and self-disciplne. It provides opportunity to explore individuality through the development of skills. Instructors reserve the right to place students by skill rather than age for safety and appropriate progressions.

Martial Arts Class
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