Ages 5 – 8 years
Students who have mastered the key skills of Kindergymnastics are qualified to advance to this level 3 class that focuses on advanced tumbling such as cartwheels, roundoffs and backbends. Students will also continue to work on the balance beam and learn how to tumble on the beam while parallel bar work will include pullovers and strength building. This is a challenging class for the gymnast ready to take on the next level! In-person registration is required. Prerequisite – Teacher recommendation or Youth Sports Director approval after qualifying test

Grades 4-6
Drills in dribbling, shooting, passing, defense and teamwork are the focus of this game—and this class. All students will have the opportunity to learn or enhance these skills while staying active. Who knows, this could be the first step to becoming an NBA/WNBA star!

Ages 5- 6 years
Basketball bouncers will focus on building and improving the skills developed in Supestar Basketball. Participants also have fun learning new passing skills such as the bounce and chest, how to dribble through cones and play defense.

Grades 4-7
The fundamentals of volleyball are the focus here. This exciting sport combines team play with individual skills. Every child plays in every game while making friends and learning new techniques of the sport.

Ages 18 months – 3.5 years
See class descriptions for Gym Jammers and Gym Jumpers.

Ages 5 – 6 years

Test your Ninja Skills! Move through, around, up, down and over objects by running, jumping, climbing, crawling, balancing, rolling, swinging, vaulting, and catching. Ninjas will test their skills with a timed course the last two weeks.

Ages 4 – 6 years
Kindergymnastics builds on the skills and fundamentals taught in Rock N’ Roll Gymnastics. Budding gymnasts tumble and roll into this next level and will focus on improving skills learned in level 1 while building core strength and balance. Participants will learn new skills such as performing backward rolls and cartwheels along with several other skills. Your little gymnast will expand and enhance their footwork on the balance beam and swing to new levels on the parallel bars. This is a great class to improve and maintain skills.

Ages 5 – 6 years
Try Them All! Fast-paced sports sampler that includes soccer, volleyball, basketball, track and field, tennis, and sports fitness. Each sport will be practiced for two weeks. Don’t forget to come the last week for a display of new skills.

Ages 3 -4 years
Get your child ready for our expansive Kinder Sports Program by sampling a little bit of everything. Our youngest athletes learn beginner skills in soccer, basketball, tennis, t-ball, track & field and  more.

Grades 4-8

Mini Milers
Are you Race Ready??? Join YMCA coaches this spring for a six week session that will get you ready to join the runners in this year’s Montclair Run. You will learn safe stretching, injury prevention and strategies to get a good start and finish strong. Grab your running shoes and we will meet you at the starting blocks.

This is a 6 week class and will meet at Park Street Indoor Track

Parents must register for a spot and enjoy our Little Gym with your child.

Age 3 years
What toddler doesn’t smile when rolling around? Tumbling skills used in gymnastics such as forward rolls and fundamental jumps are the focus here. Other skills in this level 1 class include walking on the balance beam, learning to keep a steady balance and being able to hang from a parallel bar. Activities each week improve flexibility, strength, coordination and balance. Rock N’ Roll Gymnastics is a great beginner class for the little gymnast in your life.

Start the little ones out early. This class will teach the basic basketball skills to our 6-9-year-old Members. It’s the same game but smaller hoops and basketballs where students learn shooting, passing, dribbling, defensive and offensive moves.

Ages 3-4 years
Art & Gym Combo

With 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.

Ages 5 – 8 years
Art & Gym Combo

With 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.

Come learn how to improve on your shooting, passing, and scoring. Kids will learn soccer skills, learn new drills, scrimmage each other and work on speed and agility –all while learning the importance of fair play, team work and good sportsmanship. Player’s fitness and confidence will improve while building their soccer skills.

Start the little ones out early. This class will teach the basic basketball skills to our 6-9-year-old Members. It’s the same game but smaller hoops and basketballs where students learn shooting, passing, dribbling, defensive and offensive moves.

Age 3 – 4 years
Super Star Basketball is a level 1 class where your child will bounce, dribble and bounce some more! Dribbling, passing and teamwork will be introduced with fun games to develop basic basketball skills. Children will also learn how to dribble with both hands and the fundamentals of shooting.

SUPERSTAR SOCCER

Age 3 – 4 years

Participants will learn basic soccer skills through fun drills and teamwork in a unique introduction to the world’s most popular sport. Superstar Soccer is a level 1 class where players dribble, pass, shoot, and score. Come watch and cheer on the sidelines on the last day of class for the session!

Held indoors in the Y gym, participants will have a great time learning skill and stamina as well as coordination needed to succeed. A perfect way for youngsters to learn hand/eye coordination and stay active.

Ages 3-4 years
Why limit your child to the floor when they can walk on the wall? Little climbers will work their way through exciting obstacles while learning climbing basics and wall safety. Sneakers and fitness clothing are required.

Grades 4-8