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Arts Programs
While the YMCA is traditionally known as a place to learn how to swim or practice your jump shot, YMCAs are rapidly becoming the place where kids and adults learn to paint, write, sing or act. Many of our local YMCAs offer programs in arts, including dance, drawing, drama, cooking, music and more. These programs offer a creative outlet that kids crave and require for a balanced life.
Creative Arts
Creative arts programs include Arts & Crafts, Drawing, Storytime, Lego Mind Storms, Cooking and many more interesting classes. These programs can offer a much needed variety for youth as they develop.
Dance
Dance is a great combination of creative arts and fitness programs. These programs help individuals develop strength, coordination, flexibility and self expression.
Drama
Drama programs at the YMCA range from preschool classes that focus on learning through play all the way to teen programs that focus of performances. Some of our YMCAs even offer Improv classes that teach basic acting skills for improvisational comedy simi...
Music
Music challenges the mind and spirit to create art, but it also pushes you to refine your fine motor skills, body control and posture. Music also requires regular practice and dedication to grow, which helps strengthen responsibility, patience and perseve...