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YOUTH DEVELOPMENTEarly Education and Child CareMERRIMACKEarly Education ProgramsInfants through Kindergarten(Ages 6 weeks-6 Years)Full day and half day programs are available under theguidance of quality early childhood educators. The Y isan early education program and is licensed through theNH Child Care Licensing Unit.A structured learning environment is provided with astrong emphasis on curriculum, which enhances all areasof child development. Our high quality programs arecomplemented with enrichment classes.Full Day Child CareMonday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Infants/Toddler One’s/Toddler Two’s/Preschool/Pre-KKindergarten Full Day & Child CareMonday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6p.m.Kindergarten Full Day OnlyMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.(Merrimack school district calendar)Kindergarten ExtensionFor children attending public Kindergarten. Before school andafter school programs are offered.HOURS: 6:30-7:45 am (Bus transportation from the Y to school)Bus pick-up at school to the Y - 6:00 pm1/2 Day Only8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 11 a.m.-3 p.m.1/2 Day Plus Child Care7 a.m.-6 p.m.For more information, please contact,Elizabeth Witmer at 603-881-7778 or by email atewitmer@nmymca.org or Kristie Perreault at kperreault@nmymca.orgKIDS STOP BABYSITTINGAll three Y branches (Merrimack, Nashua and Westwood Park)offer this wonderful convenience for parents while they workout or swim in our facilities. Parent/guardian must remain in thefacility for the entire time the child is in Kids Stop. Older kids canplay games with other older kids and our staff at “The Dugout”as well as other spaces in our Westwood Park Y.Reservations are required for children younger than 12months. Children may stay in Kids Stop for up to 2 hours with theexception of children who are 6 weeks to 12 months (1 hour).All kids must take off shoes and be wearing socks while attendingKids Stop. Branches will sell socks for 1 to families that forget.Ages:Cost:6 weeks – 12 yearsFREE to Family Members 2.50/hr/child (all other members)Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-1:30pm & 4pm-8pmSaturday and Sunday: 8:30am-12:30pmSCHOOL’S OUTThe Y provides a great place for your child to have fun and makenew friends! With activities to inspire physical and mental growth,teamwork and imagination, Y school-age child care is perfect forevery child. A safe and friendly environment with healthy snacks,physical activity and homework help.AGESNashua: Merrimack:5-16 years old6-12 years oldHOURS:Before Care: 6:30am until school (Merrimack and Nashua)After Care: School dismissal until 6pm (Merrimack)/6:30pm (Nashua)SCHOOL YEAR 2019–20: Before School Care (5 days Merrimack only) After School Care (5 days Merrimack and Nashua) 2 Day & 3 Day Options (Merrimack and Nashua) SINGLE DAYS (snow days)Bus transportation is provided, except during school vacationweeks, from all elementary schools in Nashua to the Nashua Yand from all elementary schools in Merrimack to the Merrimack Y.Parents may register at the Y Welcome Center or online.FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact: Sarah Sutherland, ssutherland@nmymca.orgCREATION STATION (Ages 3-5)Our licensed, 2.5 hour preschool age program is held at the Yin Nashua. From 9:30am-12:00pm your child will participate inprogramming with qualified, nurturing staff members, creating anenvironment that will support each child’s social, emotional andcognitive growth and development. Children will join in literacylearning, science, math, nutrition and physical education!Children must be potty trained. Please pack a nut freesnack for each class.Classes are held at the Nashua branch.Creation Station now offers 3 different choices!9:30am-12:00pmLittle Creators: 30/WeekTuesday and Thursday (Ages 3-5)Little Innovators: 50/WeekMonday, Wednesday and Friday (Ages 3-5)Little Philosophers: 80/WeekMonday-Friday (For children going to Kindergarten fall of 2019)Nashua YMCA 603.882.2011 / Merrimack YMCA 603.881.7778 / Westwood Park YMCA 603.402.2258 / www.nmymca.org5

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTPreschool Programs (Ages 1-6)ARTFinger Painting (Ages 1-3)Students will make a dripping paint “action” painting in the style ofJackson Pollock. Students will be directed to observe the lines andshapes that make up an “action” painting!Nature Art (Ages 2-4)We will take short nature walks in Mines Falls Park to find things tocreate works of art with such as pebble designs, and painted animalrocks. This class is perfect for the budding transcendental artist.Process Art (Ages 1-3)Process art is concerned with the actual doing and how actions canbe defined and as an actual work of art. Seeing the human expressioncreated from each movement rather than creating a beautiful endresult will allow our young artist to explore different materials.Primary Painting (Ages 2-4)Ready set paint! During this class students will navigate through theworld of paint. Playing with watercolor, color mixing and homemadepaints. Everything your little one will need to know about painting!Sensory Play (Ages 1-3)Come and explore through various modes of sensory play. Each weekwe will introduce new materials and activities to help engage our littleones’ minds through textures, touch, sight, sound, and movement.Sensory play is a wonderful opportunity to play, explore, learn, and tocreate in a fun process based environment.Tiny Doodlers (Ages 1-3)This special parent/child class is a highly recommended first ToddlerArt Class. Tiny doodlers develop their sensory skills as well as fineand gross motor skills. They learn about color, texture and morewhile experimenting with new, engaging materials. Tiny Doodlersdevelop: Fine and gross motor skills, Language, Social skills, and theability to experiment while having FUN!Action Painting (Ages 1.5-3)Follow Neptune to his underwater fantasy realm! Learn about theunicorn of the sea- the Narwhal or Find yourself traveling space! Designand create your own world! Our Art Explorations series will focus on allaspects of the world from the ocean to space! Students are introducedto many materials like paint and clay to make fun crafts!NEW Family Art (Ages 1.5-3)Be inspired together and make colorful memories in this art class.Sculpt with a giant block of clay, design a family tree, paint amural or make a creation of your very own.NEW ABC Art (Ages 2-4)This class will combine the learning with art. Each class will goover a series of letters by connecting them with an art project.This class will introduce student to different materials andmediums to help memorize the alphabet.NEW Animal Art (Ages 2-4)Show your wild side! Each week we will create one of our favoriteanimals out of different materials such as collage, paint, oil pasteland chalk. Will be able to take them home when we are finished.NEW Canvas Painting (Ages 2-4)Creating different painting each week on canvas while learningabout the color wheel. We will go over the primary and secondarycolors as well as doing paintings that are with cool and warmtones. This class will be for the young artist that loves to gettheir hands on a brush.6Art and Music (Ages 3-5)Learn how to make musical instruments through art. During thisclass we will be using recycled objects, paint, clay and paper tomake musical instruments that are a work of art.NEW Art Box (Ages 3-5)Art Box is a class designed for little artists ages 3-5 to createoriginal pieces of artwork inspired by famous artists, books, andthe world that surrounds them. Students will paint, draw, collageand sculpt their way into the world’s “Art Box”!Art Explorers (Ages 3-5)Follow Neptune to his underwater fantasy realm! Learn about theunicorn of the sea- the Narwhal or Find yourself traveling space! Designand create your own world! Our Art Explorations series will focus on allaspects of the world from the ocean to space! Students are introducedto many materials like paint and clay to make fun crafts!NEW Art Sense (Ages 3-5)Join us on an art adventure for artists ages! Little artists will attend withan adult for this class. Students will explore the senses through the useof hands on art projects and activities. We will incorporate story telling,music and sensory based projects along with open ended art lessons.NEW Artist Palette (Ages 4-6)Intended for students who are just getting into their “art career”.This colorful class allows young students to sample a variety ofdifferent types of art. It’s the perfect class for students who wantto try everything.NEW Pottery (Ages 4-6)Your young artist will explore new textures by using clay anddifferent clay tools to make wonderful masterpieces they willpaint when dry and can bring home.MARTIAL ARTSKenpo-Jujitsu With Chief Instructor Dan Casey –Little Dragons (Ages 4-7)An introduction to Martial Arts designed to improve listening,motor skills and confidence! Students have fun and exercisewhile learning to focus and follow directions.Nashua YMCA 603.882.2011 / Merrimack YMCA 603.881.7778 / Westwood Park YMCA 603.402.2258 / www.nmymca.org

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTPreschool Programs (Ages 1-6)GYMNASTICSSPORTSLeaping Lions (Ages 1-2)A parent/child tumbling class designed to develop locomotor skillswith the help of a caregiver! Learn the skills and names together, ina fun, safe atmosphere. Come have some fun through music, songs,creative movement, tumbling time, and free play! .NEW Lil’ Soccer Strikers with In the Net Sports (Ages 1.5-3)This parent participation class uses a variety of games to engageyour child. The development of motor skills, such as kicking,running and jumping are stressed.Hopping Hyenas (Ages 2-3)A parent/child tumbling class designed to develop locomotor skillswith the help of a caregiver! Learn the skills and names together,in a fun, safe atmosphere. Some creative movement songs will beintroduced in this level as well to get them up and moving!Join other parents while playing all sorts of ball sports with yourpreschooler! This drop in play time is perfect for socialization andmotor skill development of your little one.Jumping Jaguars (Ages 3-4)This wonderful introductions to the world of gymnastics. The class isdesigned to acclimate children to gymnastics class with some caregiverparticipation until separation can be accomplished. Locomotor skillswill be a primary focus to this classTumble and Twirl (Ages 3-5)This is the perfect combo class for your little gymnast and futureballerina. The class will be split into two 20 minute sessions, and5 minutes of creative movement. Participants will begin with a 20minute bitty ballet class and end with a 20 minute tumbling class.NEW Flip and Float (Ages 4-6)In this one hour combo class you are sure to have fun. Start off in thedance studio with 25 minutes of tumbling fun. Once you are finishedin the studio you will roll on over to the pool for some splashing fun!Pouncing Panthers (Ages 4-6)Beginning tumbling class. Gymnasts will learn to jump, roll, tuck,and split all on their own! It’s a skill building gymnastics class forthe older preschooler. No experience necessary to have fun!RECREATIONAL DANCETutus for Twos (Ages 2-3)This wonderful introduction to the world of dance includes balletskills and creative expression in a loving and fun environment. Theclass is designed to acclimate children to the dance class withparent participate until separation can be accomplished.Bitty Ballet (Ages 3-4)Just the right class for your future ballerina. Dancers will learnbasic ballet steps and positions.NEW Tiny Tappers (Ages 3-5)This 30 minute class introduces our young movers to tap dancingFUN. By the use of engaging music, props, group dances, and basicdance skills, we introduce our young dancers to the joy of movementin a fun positive environment. Now let’s get movin’ an groovin’.NEW Parent Child All Ball Play Time (Ages 1.5-4)NEW My Gym Buddy and Me (Ages 2-4) – Parent/ChildWe will be introducing a variety of sports, playing games, running,jumping and having fun! A focus of class is also to introduce listening,taking turns and sharing skills. This class is designed for children ages2 to 4 who may have never taken a structured class before.NEW Fall Itty Bitty T-Ball (Ages 3-5) Session A OnlyThis class will help your little swinger learn the basics of t-ball.Throwing, catching, batting and running the bases will be taught,with an emphasis on sportsmanship and fun. Participants willneed their own glove, the Y will provide all other equipment.All practices and games will be held on the turf field at theWestwood Park YMCA.NEW Gym Class Heroes (Ages 3-6)Just like in physical education class in school, we will be playing sports,games, measuring progress in different physical activities and more!NEW Lil’ Ninja Warriors (Ages 3-6)We will be jumping, climbing, rolling and more in the fun, ninjastyle obstacle course class!NEW Soccer Strikers with In the Net Sports (Ages 3-4.5)Players are taught kicking, running, control and dribbling, as wellas listening and following directions. We use a variety of fungames with lots of physical activities. We do not play competitivegames in this class.NEW Lil’ Recess Games (Ages 4-6)Your child will play classic recess games like Capture the Flag,Dodgeball, Spy Ball, Box Ball, Pins and Rims and more!NEW Mini Bootcamp (Ages 4-6)Get strong and fit with our mini version of a bootcamp class. Pushups, sit ups, drills and sprints are some of the things we’ll do in thisclass.Pre-K Basketball (Ages 4-6)Come learn the basics of the game while developing skills in teamwork,taking turns and good sportsmanship. Skills include dribbling, passing,shooting and more!NEW Soccer Shooters with In the Net Sports (Ages 4.5-6)This is a progression class from Strikers. More advanced skillgames are played. This class develops kicking, balance, dribblingand foot-eye coordination. Approximately half the time is spentplaying small sided soccer games with goals.Nashua YMCA 603.882.2011 / Merrimack YMCA 603.881.7778 / Westwood Park YMCA 603.402.2258 / www.nmymca.org7

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMSFM Member, YM Youth Member, C Community, (M) Merrimack Branch, (N) Nashua Branch, (W) Westwood Park Branch, (CS) Camp Sargent8ARTAGESPRICEMONTUESFinger Painting1-3FM- 55, C- 11010-10:30a (N)4-4:30p (N)WEDProcess Art1-3FM- 55, C- 110Sensory Play1-3FM- 55, C- 110Tiny Doodlers1-3FM- 55, C- 110Action Painting1.5-3FM- 55, C- 110Family Art1.5-3FM- 55, C- 110ABC Art2-4FM- 55, C- 110Animal Art2-4FM- 55, C- 1109:30-10a (W)Canvas Painting2-4FM- 55, C- 11010:30-11a (W)Nature Art2-4FM- 55, C- 110Primary Painting2-4FM- 55, C- 110Art and Music3-5FM- 55, C- 110Art Box3-5FM- 55, C- 110Art Explorers3-5FM- 55, C- 110Art Sense3-5FM- 55, C- 11010:30-11a (M)Art Palette4-6FM- 55, YM- 95, C- 1104:30-5p (M)THURFRISAT10:30-11a (M)10-10:30a (N)9:30-10a (M)9:30-10a (M)9:30-10a (N)10:30-11a (N)10-10:30a (W)6-6:30p (N)10:30-11a (M)4-4:30p (M)4:30-5p (N)10-10:30a (N)9:30-10a (N)4-4:30p (W)10-10:30a (M)10:30-11a (N)4:30-5p (M)4:30-5p (W)9:30-10a (N)4-4:30p (N)Pottery4-6FM- 55, YM- 95, C- 1104-4:30p (M)Creation Station3-5See pricing on page 59:30a-12p (N)9:30a-12p (N)9:30a-12p (N)9:30a-12p (N)9:30a-12p (N)GYMNASTICSAGESPRICEMONTUESWEDTHURFRILeaping Lions1-2FM- 75, C- 1509-9:30a (M)5:15-5:45p (W)4-4:30p (M)11:05-11:35a (N)10-10:30a (N)Hopping Hyenas2-3FM- 80, C- 1609:35-10:05 (M)4:35-5:05P (M)10:30-11a (N)10:35-11:05a (N)10:15-10:55a (N)9:45-10:25a (N)5:10-5:55p (M)Jumping Jaguars3-4FM- 80, C- 16010:10-10:50a (M)4:30-5:10p (W)Tumble and Twirl3-5FM- 80, C- 1609:30-10:15a (N)Flip and Float3-5FM-72, C- 144Pouncing Panthers4-6FM- 80, YM- 120, C- 16010:55-11:35a (M)9:30-10:10a (N)9:9:40a (N)5-5:40p s for Twos2-3FM- 72, C- 144Bitty Ballet3-4FM- 72, C- 1449-9:30a (N)4-4:30p (M)Tiny Tappers3-5FM- 72, C- 1444-4:30p (N)MARTIAL ARTSAGESPRICEMONLittle DragonsT/TH class2 days/wk4-7A: FM- 125, YM- 188, C- 250B: FM- 109, YM- 165, C- 219SPORTSAGESPRICELil’ Soccer Strikers with In theNet Sports1.5-3A: FM- 60, C- 120B: FM- 53, C- 105Parent and ChildAll Ball Play Time1.5-4Members: FreeCommunity: 5/day10a-12p (W)10a-12p (W)My Gym Buddyand Me – Parent/Child2-4A: FM- 45, C- 89A: Mon: FM- 40, C- 79*B: FM- 40, C- 79B: Thurs: FM- 35, C- 69**10:15-10:45a(W)*9:30-10a (N)SAT4:15-4:55p (N)5-5:45p (N)9-10a (N)4:30-5p (M)TUE3:30-4p (M)WED4:00-4:30p (M)MONTUESTHURFRISAT4:30-5p (N)9:30-10a (N)4:30-5p (N)9-9:30a (N)9-9:30a (M)9:30-10a (N)9:30-10a (M)FRISATFRISAT4:00-4:30p (M)WEDTHUR9:30-10:15a (W)9-9:45a (W)10a-12p (W)10a-12p (W)9:30-10a (N)**10a-12p (W)9-9:30a (W)Nashua YMCA 603.882.2011 / Merrimack YMCA 603.881.7778 / Westwood Park YMCA 603.402.2258 / www.nmymca.org

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMSFM Member, YM Youth Member, C Community, (M) Merrimack Branch, (N) Nashua Branch, (W) Westwood Park Branch, (CS) Camp SargentSPORTSAGESPRICEMONTUESWEDTHURFRIItty Bitty T-Ball3-5FM- 45, C- 89Session A OnlyGym Class Heroes3-6A: FM- 45, C- 89B: FM- 40, C- 79B: Thurs: FM- 35, C- 69*Lil’ Ninja Warriors3-6A: FM- 45, C- 89A Mon: FM- 40, C- 79*B: FM- 40, C- 79Soccer Strikerswith In theNet Sports3-4.5A: FM- 60, C- 120B: FM- 53, C- 105Lil’ Recess Games4-6A: FM- 45, C- 89B: FM- 40, C- 7911:30a-12p(W)Mini Bootcamp4-6A: FM- 45, C- 89B: FM- 40, C- 7910:45-11:15a(W)Pre-K Basketball4-6A: FM- 45, C- 89A Mon: FM- 40, C- 79*B: FM- 40, C- 79Soccer Shooterswith In theNet Sports4.5-6A: FM- 60, C- 120B: FM- 53, C- 105SAT12-12:45p (W)10:15-10:45a (N)9-9:30a (W)10:15-10:45a(N)*10:15-10:45a(W)9:30-10a (W)*9:45-10:15a(W)10:30-11:15a(W)5:30-6p (N)5:30-6p (M)10-10:45a (W)10:30-11a (W)10:30-11a (W)9-9:30a (W)5:30-5:15a (W)11-11:45a (W)Nashua YMCA 603.882.2011 / Merrimack YMCA 603.881.7778 / Westwood Park YMCA 603.402.2258 / www.nmymca.org9

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTYouth and Teen Programs (Ages 6-16)ARTDream Catcher Jewelry Art (Ages 6-12)Students will be involved in a series of jewelry making projectssuch as creating necklaces, bracelets and key chains. Theseprojects are designed to develop and enrich the creative thoughtprocess as well as problem-solvingGlow Painting (Ages 6-12)Get ready to glow! Each week we will be making a painting step-by-stepbut this will be no ordinary painting. We will be using glow in the darkpaint and abstract designs to create one of a kind paintings that willglow in the dark. Not only will you have a beautiful painting but you willalso have handmade night light!Kids Paint Night (Ages 6-12)Come create a new masterpiece every week we will make step-bystep paintings for you to take home by the end of the term you’llhave a mural of paintings.Slime Time (Ages 6-12)What time is it? Slime time! That’s right; this course is all aboutthe gooey green glob of fun, better known as slime. This courseteaches children about the ingredients needed to make a good ‘olbatch of slime. With the help of instructors, students will get towhip up several different slime recipes. At the end of the class,students will get to use their slime creations in a series of fungames and activities known as the Slime Olympics!NEW Comic Book Art (Ages 7-13)Students will learn how to draw their favorite comic book charactersduring this class will even start making their very own comic bookstrips during this term just like Stanley does with marvel!NEW! FAMILY PAINT NIGHT(Ages 6 - Adult)Enjoy time with your kids or grandkids and come make a painting,step-by-step, to take home. Each of you will have a beautifulmasterpiece that matches.MerrimackPrice:Mon.6:30-7:30 p.m.FM- 60, YM- 87, CM- 120MUSIC AND ENRICHMENTSing It Out (Ages 8-13)Students will sing songs and learn proper posture, diction, and musicaltechnique. They will sing as a group or as soloists. They will alsoperform a short recital the last class for family and friends.Youth Guitar Lessons (Ages 8-13)Have you ever wanted to learn to play the guitar? Now youcan in this beginner/intermediate class. The instructor willwork with the class as a group and on an individual basis whenneeded. Participants must supply their own guitars.NEW Y Glee Club (Ages 8-14)Students will learn songs as well as choreography to go with eachsong. At the conclusion of the term, students will perform whatthey have learned. Students must know how to read.NEW String Art (Ages 7-13)Students in this class I’ll be using colored thread strung between pointsfrom an abstract geometric pattern or representational design such asships sails. With other artist material compromising the remainder of thework thread, wire or string is wound around a grid of nails hammer toa velvet covered wooden board. This class will not only deliver beautifulpieces but add a bit of logical thinking as well!MUSIC AND ENRICHMENTBroadway Stars (Ages 6-10)Students will learn the aspects of musical theater through ascripted scene that incorporates acting, singing, and dancing.They do a presentation of their scene at the end of the sessionfor family and friends.NEW Ukulele (Ages 7-13)Each student will realize that they can be a ukulele player. Thiscourse serves as an introduction to the instrument and will providestudents with an instant access to making music on the ukulele.Focus points will be strumming and rhythms, reading music,improvising, and beginning songwriting.Private Voice & Music LessonsCan’t find what you’re looking for in our scheduled musicclasses? We also offer private lessons so you can work onyour skills individually with a schedule that works for you.Lessons are available in voice, keyboard or piano, clarinet,alto-saxophone, trumpet, violin and guitar. Contact TiffanyJoslin at 603.882.2011 or tjoslin@nmymca.org to request acertain time and day.Price: FM- 125, YM- 185, C- 25010Nashua YMCA 603.882.2011 / Merri

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