Family
The YMCA of Greater Providence offers a safe and welcoming environment where parents and kids can communicate, cooperate and care for each other. Family nights and days give families the chance to have fun in a caring and warm atmosphere. Ever-popular pool and gym components help family members relax and fight stress.
The goal of YMCA Family Programs is to help individuals grow spiritually, mentally, and physically and for children and parents to spend quality time together.
Our YMCA serves and supports families through a variety of programs. For more information on the following programs, click here to download the Program Guide.
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Parent - Child Swim
Pike with Parent Ages 3 to 5
Parents accompany children in the water. Children begin to learn skills with parents and prepare to move on to lessons independently.
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Parent - Child Dance
Ages 3-6 with parents
This is a fun, structured dance class. Dancers will learn the basics of Ballet and Tap, and will also enjoy the basics of Acro in a creative, safe environment.
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Parent - Child Gym-tastic
Ages 18 months-3 Years
Spend some time with your child while being introduced to gymnastics basics on our KIDS gym equipment. Parents will help “coach” their child to gain coordination and confidence while learning how to take turns and follow instructions.
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Parent - Child Martial Arts
Ages 3-5 Lil’ Tigers
(3-year-olds at Instructor’s Discretion)
Parent & Child Karateka classes are taught control, discipline and respect. Parents are invited to participate as co-learners to promote healthy habits, a willingness to try new experiences and demonstrate persistence in completing projects. We promote the positive values of courage, courtesy, honor, integrity, and responsibility.
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Crawlers
Crawlers-18 months with parent
Parent and child class using our KIDS Gym equipment that encourages fun and fitness. Different exercise themes each week with games and songs. Children must be able to crawl to enroll.
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Melody Hounds
2-5 Years Old
We provide a delightful and joyous way for you to sing, dance, and spend quality time with your child. Coordinated activities will include specially designed and age appropriate songs and rhymes, tapping, bouncing, and clapping games, story songs and much more!
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Reading Rangers
Ages 3-5 with parents
Make reading a fun time for your child! Join us for a 45-minute story time followed by a craft project, song or game that will bring the story to life. Parents must stay with children during the class. Registration is required.
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Messy Arts
Ages 3 and up
Come and enjoy messy art time using different media as your child learns that art has no limits. Registration is required and parent participation may be requested. Limited to 6 participants.
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Artsy-Smartsy
Ages 3 and up
Your child will delight in learning how to create extraordinary projects that use ordinary objects! Using their imagination, lessons will come alive in their hands! Registration is required and parent participation may be requested. Limited to 8 participants.
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Birthday Parties
Birthday Parties are convenient and fun for families who want to keep the mess out of the house, and provide the kids with a memorable party. See the Program Guide for details.
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Prime Time
Family life these days is very hectic. The YMCA wants to make it easier for families at the Y. Prime Time is a family membership program for the entire family. While mom or dad uses the Y, we provide fun for the children. Adults can enjoy the newest trends in aerobics, work out in the fitness center, take a dip in the pool or participate in a class. The children’s activities involve creativity and imagination. A calendar with special family events is included in our monthly Lobby News.
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KIDS Gym
Your children will love our exciting KIDS Gym, filled with tunnels, balls, scooters, and more than your child could imagine. Parents participate with children.
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Parents’ Night Out
What an opportunity! The second and fourth Saturday of each month, parents can see a movie, shop, or have dinner out and leave the kids at the Y for the evening. Dinner (pizza and juice) will be provided. Children must be at least 3 years old and potty-trained to participate. Parents are required to register by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before. Minimum of 12 Participants 5:15 p.m. Drop-Off.
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Family Nights
Experience this martial arts sampler class learning karate basics. Build healthy habits with your family and enjoy this interaction with your children in a fun and unique way. Spend some quality, healthy time and promote positive values, overall personal health and safety. Join us and feel healthier together!
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Family Martial Arts
Experience this martial arts sampler class learning karate basics. Build healthy habits with your family and enjoy this interaction with your children in a fun and unique way. Spend some quality, healthy time and promote positive values, overall personal health and safety. Join us and feel healthier together!
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