Home School

The Countryside YMCA welcomes parents and students to enroll in home school course offerings. Home school classes are offered on Tuesdays. However, many home school families enjoy their Y membership opportunities throughout the week.
Countryside YMCA’s programs are designed to help children build a stronger foundation in education, make friends, and learn new skills.

For more information about our home school classes, email Phyllis Crosley or call 513 932 1424 ext. 226.

Music

• Music Matters. Music is a carrier of many valuable learning experiences and in this type of environment a person can learn to succeed at activities that generally prove difficult. This method is non-threatening and fun! Any stressor in a person's life can be channeled with music to teach valuable skills and eventually succeed at what seems impossible. All concerns can be incorporated such as: social skills, fine motor, gross motor, educational concerns, speech, hearing etc. 
• Music Practice. In these introductory music lessons students will understand the basics of reading music. Class covers  identifying beginning music ideas, different types of notes, and counting in music manuscripts.
• Private Guitar Lessons. During private guitar lessons, students of any age and skill level learn guitar basics including chords, playing songs, and strumming. Acoustic, electric or bass guitar students are welcome. Students choose their own music and learn at their own pace. Must have own guitar.
• Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Bands: Home school band for students aged 9 to 18 provides band practice opportunities. Students may perform two concerts for the community and may participate in YMCA events. A required fee must be paid the beginning of each 15-week session (Sept. and Jan.) at the front desk. There are no discounts for starting late in the session. See instructor for fee.
• Strings. Home school string class provides string instruction for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Students may perform at YMCA events and present two free concerts for the community. A required fee must be paid the beginning of each 15-week session (Sept. and Jan.) at the front desk. There are no discounts for starting late in the session. See instructor for fee.

Learn about additional music classes available to Countryside YMCA members.

Art

• Clay for Children. Class includes instruction on how to develop skills to create animal sculptures, bowls and other projects. 

Learn about additional art classes available to Countryside YMCA members.

Dance

• Classical Ballet I. Students develop flexibility, core strength, grace, and coordination. Students work on floor, barre, center, and use French terms.
• Hip/Hop. Students learn structured street and pop style of dance in an energetic setting. Instruction focuses on isolation of body parts as well as the timing and coordination of music and movements. Students learn dance "tricks".
• Tap Beginners. Beginners practice basic tap steps, choreography and routines.

Learn about additional dance classes available to Countryside YMCA members.

Language

• Spanish for Youth and Preschool. Spanish class includes instruction on Spanish and culture through art, song, crafts, activities and conversation. Activities are age appropriate for children aged four to ten.

Learn about additional language classes available to Countryside YMCA members. 
 
Gymnastics

• Preschool Gymnastics. This class is designed for exploration in a fun and structured environment. Students learn basics such as rolls, cartwheels and handstands on floor. Bar work introduces students to front supports and proper swing techniques. Beam includes basic balance skills. Vaulting includes running techniques and spring board approach with proper body shape and safety on all equipment.
• Beginner to Advanced School-age Gymnastics. This class is designed for exploration in a fun and structured environment. Students work on rolls, cartwheels, backbends and handstands on floor. Bar work includes introduction to front supports, pullovers and proper swing techniques. Beam includes basic balance skills. Vaulting includes running techniques and spring board approach with proper body shape and safety on all equipment.

Recommended Gymnastics Attire:

• Leotard or elastic-waisted shorts with T-shirt recommended.
• No zippers, belts, buckles, skirts or jeans shorts.

Learn about additional gymnastics classes available to Countryside YMCA members.

Register Today. Minimum number of students required. Materials fees may apply. Class lengths vary. Check Class Schedule for current classes.