Preschool Land Classes
Preschool classes and programs are included in your YMCA membership such as swimming lessons, sports classes, preschool tumbling, and more. Learn how to register for classes and programs.
Preschool Land Classes
For questions about preschool land classes, contact Steven Cangelosi at 253-534-7862.
Alphabet Alley (4-5 years)
An introduction to everything alphabet! Children will learn the alphabet song, letter/sound recognition, and do some printing practice.
Fit Climb (5-6 years)
Participants are divided into age groups and learn basic climbing skills. A parent signed waiver is required.
Pint Size Picasso's (3-4 years)
Finger painting and fun art and craft creations! This class will have children experiencing their five senses through the use of color, texture, and scents. It's time for your Pint Size Picasso to get his/her hands dirty, have fun, and have something cool to bring home!
Preschool Fun Sports (3-6 years)
Children experience lots of moving and fun through stretching, races, track running, and group games.
Pre-Ballet (3-5 years)
Learn basic ballet technique through creative movement and group activities. Parents are welcome to watch outside the room.
Preschool PE (3-6 years)
Class includes warm-up stretching, races, track running, obstacle courses, and group games with lots of moving and fun.
Preschool Tumbling I (3-6 years)
Children learn basic tumbling skills including jumping, skipping, using the balance beam, and more.
Preschool Tumbling II (3-6 years)
Prerequisite: Tumbling I. This class will build on skills learned in Tumbling I. Skills such as more balance beam, backward rolls, back bends, beginning handstands, and cartwheels.
Music 'N Motion (3-6 years)
Does your child like to dance and move their feet? This class will introduce participants to basic rhythm and preschool marching songs, dancing, and finger plays.
Nifty Numbers (4-5 years)
Children will enjoy learning about numbers through fun games and songs. Topics will include counting, number recognition, matching, and printing practice.
Preschool Swim Lessons
(3-5 years)
Children are in the pool in small groups, unaccompanied by a parent.
For more information, contact Carolyn Smith at 253-534-7861.
Pike
Children learn to put their face in the water, float and paddle on their front, back, and side.
Super Pike
Children develop breath control and build upon skills learned in Pike.
Eel
Children strengthen swimming skills and build confidence to swim on their front, side, and back without help.
Super Eel
Children solo swim 15 yards on their front and back.
Ray
Children strengthen swimming skills and build confidence to swim 25 yards on their front, side and back without help.
Starfish
Children work on swimming 50 yards of crawl stroke, backstroke, sidestroke, and breaststroke without help.
For more information
Contact Steven Cangelosi, Senior Director-Youth, at 253-534-7862 for preschool land classes.
Contact Carolyn Smith, Aquatics Director, at 253-534-7861 for preschool swim lessons.
