Register for Winter 1 Classes at the South Mountain Y

Register your kids today for the Winter 1 session running Jan 5 till March 1, 2015. Click here for easy online registration or call (973) 762-4145

Through Y youth sports programs millions of children today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. The YMCA believes that its youth sports programs can help children to grow personally, clarify values, improve relationships, appreciate diversity, develop leadership skills and have fun.

Youth Sports Classes available for Winter I include:

KINDER SPORTS (3 - 5 1/2 yrs)

• Designed to build confidence in a child’s ability, learn team play, develop physical skills and practice good values. The class will introduce children to the basics and skills of a variety of sports while playing age appropriate versions of soccer, football, basketball, floor hockey, T-Ball and volleyball. Please observe age restrictions.
• Location: Y Gym — Fee: $96

PEE WEE TENNIS (4 - 8 yrs)

• Designed to build confidence in a child’s ability, learn team play, develop physical skills and practice good values. Children learn tennis with junior sized tennis racquets, over sized balls and unique teaching methods. Racquets are supplied by the Y but you can bring your own.
• Location: Y Gym — Fee: $96

KARATE for KIDS (4 - 8 years)

• Children participate independently, or with their parents, in this class that introduces the beginning elements of Karate. Child & adult students will learn basic Karate movements and philosophy helping them to develop their physical fitness, body control, self-discipline, self-control and self-esteem. In addition the program covers topics of self-defense and safety awareness. The program is taught by Sensei Carmen Puglio who has been teaching the martial arts in our community since 1972. Uniforms are not required but available for purchase.
• Location: Program Center — Fee: $106

STREET DEVILS FLOOR HOCKEY - (4 -5 1/2 yrs)

• South Mountain YMCA teams up with New Jersey Devils to provide this sneakers footwear hockey program. Hockey fundamentals will be taught in a fun, values-centered environment. Each class ends with a game. Participants must provide their own helmet with face guard. The NJ Devils and the YMCA will provide all other hockey equipment. All participants will receive a New Jersey Devil’s promotional item. A liability release from the Devils will need to be signed to participate.
• Location: Y Gym — Fee: $96

KINDER SOCCER (3 yrs)

• This special version of Kinder Soccer just for 3 year-olds will help them develop their physical skills. Children will learn introductory soccer skills, the importance of fair play, team work and good sportsmanship - all while having lots of fun!
• Location: Y Gym — Fee: $ 96

KINDER SOCCER (4 - 5 1/2 yrs)

• Children will learn introductory soccer skills, develop physical ability, and the importance of fair play and teamwork - all while having fun. Class ends with a game.
• Location: Y Gym — Fee: $96

TIGER SOCCER (Grades 1st & 2nd)

• Children will improve their fitness while building their soccer skills. They will also gain a better appreciation of fair play, good sportsmanship and team work in a values oriented environment. Children have fun playing lots of skill-building games in an age appropriate environment. Class ends with a game.
• Location: Y Gym — Fee: $96

Winter 2 will run from March 2 till April 26, 2015, registration begins Feb 9. The spring session will begin April 27 and run till June 21, 201. Registration starts April 6.

Information courtesy of South Mountain YMCA.