Our Creative and Performing Arts classes at the Geyer Family YMCA offers a wide variety of parent & child and child only classes. Creativity, exploration, and fun are part of each class.
We are also offering Enrichment classes that let a child explore individual interests, with like-minded peers (for children K-2, 8-12, and 10-13 years old).
PARENT & CHILD (PC) For your child’s safety, only one adult/one child per registration unless otherwise noted. Adult participation is required.
CHILD ONLY (CO)
Creative & Performing Arts
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Paint and Play (PC)
Ages 18 months - 2.5 years
Have some fun with the perfect blend of structure, open art, and creativity time! A mix of projects that work on fine motor skills like cutting, gluing, and coloring will be combined with ample opportunity to get messy and explore textures like shaving cream and bubbles. The resulting masterpieces will be yours to take home and proudly display. -
Fit Dance (CO)
Ages 4-5 years
The child who loves to dance will thrive in this high-energy class. Pop music and traditional dances will set the backdrop for your child to show off their moves and learn some new ones. The dancing goes on from beginning of class right to the end. Dancewear and sneakers are encouraged for this class. -
Dance Basics (CO)
Ages 5-7 years
This class is an extension of other dance classes, where we focus on skills and techniques that the students previously learned. This fun and educational class allows students to build on and expand their dancing knowledge while moving to fun music that they know and love! -
Happy Feet (CO)
Ages 2 - 3 years
This class is a perfect match for kids who love to dance, move, jump and spin. Kids will release a ton of energy through creative movement games and a blend of dance techniques to upbeat music. Adding a splash of hip hop to the mix this class will be sure to please. -
Mini Ballerinas (CO)
Ages 2.5 - 3 years
A carefully structured class with gentle exposure to socialization skills will introduce students to large locomotor movement—hopping, sliding, marching, prancing and leaping—in the wonderful world of ballet. Children will perform in a recital at the end of the session. Comfortable clothes and Ballet shoes or bare feet are encouraged for this class. -
Musical Minis (CO)
Ages 18 months - 3 years
Let your kiddos explore the fun of music by playing with rhythm and beats and getting to try an array of different instruments. Come enjoy some music and motion with your kiddo while letting them explore their creative side! -
Sensational Saturdays (CO)
Ages 5 - 8 years
Art & Gym ComboWith a different theme each week, class starts with a themed art project, followed by time in the gym where kids will focus on gross motor skills and group games.
Enrichment Classes
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Little Chefs (PC)
Ages 2-6
Need a helper in the kitchen? Children and caregivers will explore the tastes and smells coming from the kitchen with child-friendly recipes. Tried and true treats and fun new foods will be included. Yum! The cost of food is included.
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Kids Cafe (CO)
Ages 4-7
Young kitchen helpers will expand their menu of delicious recipes in an age-appropriate, hands-on cooking class. A variety of foods will be prepared in this captivating class guaranteed to excite the enterprising chef. The cost of food is included.