Arts & Humanities

BR Ryall YMCA is proud to offer you brand new Arts & Humanities programs. With schools cutting art from their budgets, the National YMCA has made it a major part of their efforts in serving the community. By incorporating the YMCA’s core values – caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility – we continue to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities enriching lives through art, world culture, dance, theatre, horticulture and many more programs. Come grow with us by taking advantage of these wonderful new and improved programs.

Toddler Song & Dance (Ages 1-3 years, with parent)
This is a great chance to expose your toddler to singing, dancing, hand-clap songs and activities in a fun and rocking environment. The instructor performs on an acoustic guitar while parents and kids have a blast. Wednesdays 10:30-11:15am

Preschool Dance Class (Ages 4-6 years)
This is an introduction to dance styles for 4-6 year olds. They will learn different styles and techniques of dance including ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop. Mondays 5:00-5:30pm

Intro to Spanish (Ages 2-4 years)
Come join us for a class designed to introduce the Spanish language by listening to stories and music in Spanish. Saturdays 9:15-9:45am

Español para Pequenitos (Ages 4-8 years)
Let your little one explore the world of Spanish! In Spanish for Little Ones (Español para Pequenitos), children investiate different themes each week from animals to transportation through games, books and music played in Spanish. Tuesdays 6:15-6:45pm or Saturdays 10:00-10:30am

Messy Arts (Ages 3-6 years)
Not a fan of cleaning up homemade play dough, finger paint or glue? This is the class for your young children. Each week, our experienced instructors will bring an exciting project; making stickers, finger painting or making play dough just to name a few. The best part is – we clean up! Mondays 9:30-10:30am

For additional preschool activities, please see the Preschool Age Sports page.

For more information please contact Cindy Goss our Preschool Activities Director at 630-858-0100 x238