Western Branch Youth Programs

 

Gymnastics NEW!                                 Click here for the Registration Form and Program Flyer
The Western Branch gymnastics program works weekly on balance, rotation, and traveling skills.  Each class is designed to be fun and active for all participants.
 

NEW Thursday Morning Classes
Class
                        Ages       Time

Parent/Child                1-2          9:15  AM
Tumblers                     3-4         10:00AM

Thursday Evening Classes 
Class
                        Ages        Time

Leapers                      5-6           5:00-5:45PM
Flippers                      7-11         6:00-7:00PM

NEW Tuesday Evening Classes
Class
                         Ages       Time

Tumblers                     3-4          6:00-6:30PM
Mini Stunt Man            5-6          6:30-7:15PM
(boys gymnastics)

Where:   Mat Area in the Big House
Fee:      25$ for full members 50$ for associate members for each 7-week session.

 

Y Arts Children's Puppetry   (Seasonal)                          Click here for the Registration Form
Children 4 to 6 years old are invited to make puppets to take home and participate in group puppet shows, games, finger plays, stories and songs based on a different theme each week.

Class                         Ages          Time

Summer Session I
Preschoolers                4-6           Tuesdays  10:00-10:45 AM

Fall  Session I
Preschoolers                4-6           Thursdays  6:00-7:00 PM

Where:    Conference room in the back of the Big House
Fee:         25$ for full members 50$ for associate members for each 7-week session.

 

Mighty Might And Home School Karate                            Click here for the Registration Form
Isshinryu Karate is taught by Daniel Swick who has 7 years teaching and 14 years practicing experience. This class is a formal karate class where character and personal strengths are shown to be better than strength in body or technique. A strong Christian emphasis is placed on the training. Isshinryu Karate is a well balanced style that includes balanced hand and foot techniques as well as basic grappling. This class is for beginner and advanced alike. Call Daniel Swick 740-964-6522 for more details.

Who:     Children 6-12
When:   7:00 PM on Thursdays for Mighty Might
When:   2:00 PM on Thursdays for Home School
Where:  Mat Area in the Big House
Fee:      25$ for full members 50$ for associate members for each 7-week session.

Tween Fitness
This fitness class is geared toward children ages 8-13.  A variety of fitness activities will be explored and combined with education on exercise safety and health principles.

Who:     Children ages 8-13
When:   5:15 PM   Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where:  Aerobics Studio
Fee:      Free For Full Members!

Teen Strength Training
This individualized exercise program is designed for youth ages 11-13 to teach sound exercise principles and proper lifting techniques. By appointment with Daniel Swick.

Biddy Soccer                                          Click here for the Registration Form and Program Flyer
Each spring and fall the Western Branch offers biddy soccer for children ages 3-4 with a parent buddy.  We emphasize fun and teamwork while teaching the basics of soccer.  Please call the Western Branch for session dates.

 

 

Here is a picture from our last evening of fall 2006 Biddy Soccer!