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Your child can discover learning outside of the classrom with our Added Value Programs! These specific programs offer all children the opportunity to play, learn and create with trained professionals. From Science to Dance, Karate and Art, there is something for every child to explore. Added Value programs are free registered programs that run for 8 weeks, but spots fill up fast so register today at Member Services Desk! See below for our programs and important dates. 

Important Dates

  • Registration opens Monday, September 16, 2019 and closes on Sunday, September 22, 2019. 
  • YPS staff will be in the lobby to help with course selection on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 9:00 a.m till 11:30 a.m and Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 9:00 a.m till 11:30 a.m. 
  • Lottery draw will take place on September 24, 2019 and comfirmation emails will be sent by Septembre 26, 2019. 
  • Programs start the week of September 30, 2019. 

Added Value Programs

 Science

Offered: Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings for ages 4-6 years and 7-12 years.

Jr. Scientist will focus on introducing the participants to reactions and why they explode. Sr. Scientist will focus on the solar system as well as chemicals and reactions and how they work together.

Get ready to get messy with explosions, splatters, learning and tons of fun!

 Dance

Offered: Monday evenings and Saturday mornings for ages 3-5 years and 6-8 years.

Hop, skip, twirl and jump your way into a fun way to practice and learn about dance. Intro to Dance (3-5yrs) will teach movement to music and rhythm. Dance Extreme (6-8yrs) is a combination of Jazz, hip hop and Ballet techniques to teach and develop skills.

 Karate

Offered: Wednesday evenings for White belts (ages 5-7 years and 8-13 years) and Red Belts (White Belt graduates only).

The Karate program will instill discipline and athleticism while teaching the fundamentals of Karate. Programs will build technique and ensure that participants are ready for a belting ceremony at the end of 8 weeks.

Taught by trained instructor: Nema.

 Arts and Crafts Club

Offered: Monday evenings for ages 8-14 years.

Art Club will focus on working creative art projects, that span over multiple classes, the fundamentals of art and a variety of craft projects! If you love arts and crafts this is for you!

Taught by trained art teacher: Samantha

 Tech Explorer

Offered: Tuesday evenings for ages 5-7 years and 8-12 years.

Tech Explorer will teach through hands on learning about the vast world of technology using the main principles of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). Using mazes, sequencing, basic coding and Ozobots this program is a one of a kind introduction program to the world of science and technology.

Taught by trained teacher: Belinda.

 Kids Yoga

Offered: Thursday evenings for ages 6-9 years.

Kids Yoga is for kids to learn mindfulness and relaxation while building strength and balance through body movement and breath. In Kids Yoga they will learn proper alignment to build confidence through body awareness and breathing exercises. This is a way for kids to appreciate their bodies and movement while improving concentration and focus.

Taught by trained instructor: Dolores.

Please check our schedule for specific times of each class and age groups. 

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