YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Homeschool Program

Homeschool PE offers not only physical education, but extra-curricular classes including art, Spanish, TaeKwon Do and Theatre Arts. Physical education class will involve a specific sport every 4-6 weeks. The coaches will teach basic mechanics of the sport as well as the rules and guidelines of each sport.

Homeschool PE also focuses on team building and all participants will participate in the president's challenge. A new addition to our Homeschool PE program is 'Friday Swim Days'. Students will have the opportunity to swim and play water games in our heated, indoor pool. Homeschool PE meets during the academic school year.

We also offer Spanish, Art and Theatre Arts for all ages and skill levels as part of our Homeschool Program.

Please see Homeschool PE flyer for fees and specific schedule times.

Adventure Programs

These include Adventure Guides & Princess/Trailblazers. The YMCA Adventure Guides was established in 1926 as Indian Guides/Princesses. This program is designed to assist the parent and child on a journey of discovery. While activities with the whole family are important, we see tremendous value in supporting and strengthening the ability of a father and his child to communicate at an early age in ways that are caring, honest, respectful and responsible.

Adventure Guides is for children entering grades K-3. Trailblazers is for youth entering grades 4-12. Just a few of the activities include:

• Campouts
• Father/Daughter Dance
• Skate Parties
• Father/Son Hockey Game
• Pinewood Derby
• Building a Float for the Katy Rodeo Parade

We hope you'll become involved in this unique parent/child program. For more information, contact Brandon Gonzalez at brandon.gonzalez@ymcahouston.org or 281.392.5055. Additional details also available at www.katorinationofkaty.com.

Dance

Kim Goodwin, K.T. Dancing Inc., has over 20 years of experience teaching dance to all ages. At the YMCA, Kim offers creative movement, ballet, tap and jazz dance. Check schedule for specific age groups and times. Fees are monthly. Classes are held on Thursdays. Preschool classes for ages 3-5 offered on Tuesdays.

Exer-Tots

Our Exer-Tots Program introduces physical fitness to children ages 2-5 through movement, music and songs. Our classes foster gross motor skills through a variety of physical fitness activities. Monday through Friday. Two classes daily; 8:30-10am or 10-11:30am. Daily rates available.

Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do teaches basic skills including form and technique to develop talent and lifelong discipline. All belt levels taught. On Fridays, more emphasis will be placed on olympic-style sparring. Sparring gives students the opportunity to enhance their skills with full contact. Full protective gear is used. Check schedule for specific times and belt levels.

In addition, Preschool classes (Tiny Tots Tae Kwon Do) for ages 3-4 are offered! Free trial classes the first week of each month. See schedule for times and days.

Check Flyer for session prices and fees for uniforms, sparring gear, and belt testings. New participants must register the first week of each month.

Shotokan Karate

This is one of the most popular martial arts practiced today. It has roots in the ancient chinese martial arts and can even be traced back to the Shoalin Temple. The Katy Family YMCA offers beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for youth and adults. Chief Instructor Sensei S. Tavakoli will teach participants how to increase their concentration, improve confidence and build self-esteem. Classes are limited to 25 students and meet twice a week.

Ages: 5yrs-Adult.

See schedule for details. For more information, please contact Mr. Tavakoli at 281.795.2959 or katyshotokan@yahoo.com.

Aikido-Self Defense

Learn the basic principles of self-defense through the art of Aikido. You will learn to overcome attackers regardless of size or strength.

See schedule for details. For more information, please contact Chris at 713.205.3550 or katyaikido@comcast.net.

Highflyers Jump Rope Team

The Katy YMCA is proud of its partnership with David Cazares, coach for Houston's only competitive jump rope team, the Highflyers. Highflyers members have been to numerous national competitions and have won many awards. Some of his students even appeared in an Xbox TV commercial! No experience needed! Awesome cardiovascular exercise!

Questions about Jump Rope? Contact Coach Cazares at 281.599.9654.