ARTS CLASSES

LEARNING EVERY DAY

Toddler’s first class, learning with Legos, music, and arts—there’s a lot more than sports at the Y, giving kids the chance to exert energy, try new things, make new friends … and be kids! In our preschool arts and enrichment classes, kids learn, play and grow with other children under the careful guidance of specially trained staff.

Preschool Art and Literacy

We offer Art-Book-Cook class for ages 3-5, in which a new story comes to life each week. Kids enjoy story time, followed by working together to make a snack and a craft–each tied in to the theme. We focus on early literacy skills and the joy of learning.

Preschool Music

Introduce your child to music and join him or her in the Me, Mommy & Music class for ages 1-3. This is a class filled with songs and creative movement.

Toddler Movement

The Y is the starting point for many youth to learn about becoming and staying active and developing healthy habits–don’t miss our Toddler One, Toddler Two, and So Big classes for ages 1-3. Not only are they fun, but kids grow cognitively and physically while learning to be a friend and take time out to listen to instruction.

Kindergarten Prep

Children are given the opportunity to learn through exploration in a variety of activities like art, games, and princess stories and crafts. Focus is on educational enrichment such as shapes, sounds, letters, numbers, fine and large motor skills, as well as social skills. We even offer Spanish for preschoolers.

Youth Theatre

The Y makes sure that every child has an opportunity to envision and pursue a positive future and our popular drama program–run at the Mansfield Arts & Education Center–allows kids’ lights to shine. In our Broad-Y Academy, for ages 7-14, and our Theatre Institute, for high school students, kids become part of a cast, hone acting, singing, and stage production skills, and grow as artists. Auditions take place in January or February for our April show; in March for our June show; in September for our November show; and in November for our February show.

Youth Cooking

We offer cooking classes for ages 6-12, focusing on kitchen safety and how to make healthy, delicious snacks and meals your family. For younger children not yet in school, we also teach Jr. Chef class to grow confidence in the kitchen and foster good eating habits.

Building and Teams

Our Little Builders program gives kids ages 3-5 an opportunity to be creative, solve problems, and be part of a team.

Science

Children in our Little Wizards class for ages 3-5 gain hands on experience through experiments in a variety of science related topics.

Early Adventures

Extend your learning through experiences shared with friends. At the Y, kids ages 3-7 in our Farm Friends class enjoy animal visits, learn about farm life and how to take care of animals.