We find it important that kids have extra curricular activities. We offer Youth Sports, Beyond The Classroom After School, and Classes. The Center has an ever growing selection of Youth Classes.
For more information contact Erica Palmer at youthprograms@centerami.org or (941) 778-1908
Friday March 15, 2024
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives teens and pre-teens everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. From getting started with a business, to working with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and getting certified with CPR & First Aid through the American Heart Association. Teens must bring a packed lunch. For ages 11 to 17 year olds.
Cost: $85 for members and $100 for non-members
Must preregister
Let’s Do Yoga – Youth Yoga with Dana Sky
Kindergarten – 5th graders join Dana Sky for a four-week yoga after-school program to promote balance, focus, relaxation, and fun! Yoga mats provided.
Mondays 4-5pm
Session 1: Oct. 9th – Oct. 30th
Session 2: Nov. 6th – Dec. 4th
Session 3: Jan. 22nd – Feb. 12th
Session 4: Feb. 26th – March 18th
Session 5: April 8th – April 29th
Cost is $75 for members of The Center and $85 for non-members. The Center offers reduced fees for anyone who qualifies.
Please register by Wednesday prior to the start of the session
To register, email Morgan Blackburn at customerservice@centerami.org or call 941-778-1908.
Athletic and tennis development for students in grades K-5; foster athletic agility and beginner tennis technique where kids will work in stations to learn stroke production, cultivate hand-eye coordination, fun footwork and improve overall coordination and strength skills.
K-5th Grade/ Tuesdays/ Drop-in /5-5:45 p.m.
2nd-5th Grade/ Wednesdays/ 5 – 5:45 p.m.
K-5th Grade / Thursdays 5 – 5:45 p.m.
Must register: The Thursday before for drop-in or by the Thursday before the first date of the session
Cost: Drop-in: Member: $30 / Non-Member: $35
Per Session one day: Member: $100 / Non-Member: $110
Per Session two days (only for 2nd-5th/ Wednesday and Thursday):Member: $130 / Non-Member: $140
Dates:
Session 1: week of January 1st- week of January 22nd (Register by December 28th)
Session 2: week of January 29th- week of February 19th (Register by January 25th)
Session 3: week of February 26th- week of March 18th (Register by February 22nd)
Session 4: week of March 25th- week of April 15th (Register by March 21st)
Session 5: week of April 22nd- week of May 13th (Register by April 18th)
For more information contact Erica Palmer at youthprograms@centerami.org or (941)778-1908 ext. 217
Thursdays l 9-10 a.m.
4 year olds and under
Drop in with your pre-kindergartener (4 year olds and under) for parent supervised play on the playground at The Center on Thursday mornings. Some age appropriate toys provided.
FREE
Tots Tumbling
Session 1 – January 11 – February 29
Session 2 – March 7- May 16 (No class week of Spring Break March 28th)
Thursdays from 3:15-3:45 p.m.
*Performance for all groups May 16th at 3:45pm
Tots, have a blast tumbling with Teacher Caitlyn at The Center. Cartwheels, summersaults, and much, much more.
Run, jump and have fun!
Cost: $120 member/$150 non-member
For more info: email youthprograms@centerami.org or call us at (941) 778-1908.
Beginner Youth Tumbling
Session 1 (eight weeks) – January 11 – February 29
Session 2 (10 week session) – March 7- May 16 (No class week of Spring Break March 28th)
Thursdays 4:00-4:30 p.m.
*Performance for all groups May 16th at 3:45pm
Have a blast tumbling with Teacher Caitlyn at The Center. Cartwheels, summersaults, and much, much more.
Run, jump and have fun!
Cost: $120 member/$150 non-member
For more info: email youthprograms@centerami.org or call us at (941) 778-1908.
Advanced Youth Tumbling
Session 1 (eight weeks) – January 11 – February 29
Session 2 (10 week session) – March 7- May 16 (No class week of Spring Break March 28th)
Thursdays 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
*Performance for all groups May 16th at 3:45pm
Have fun learning to tumble with Star Academy of Dance & Aerial Arts at The Center. Child will NEED to have a backbend kick-over (or approval from teaacher) in order to be in advanced.
Cost: $120 member/$150 non-member
For more info: email youthprograms@centerami.org or call us at (941) 778-1908.
Youth Hip Hop with Crystal Krause
Season runs January 4th-May 16th
Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (K-5th) and 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6th Grade & up)
Cost: $60 member per month| $70 non-member per month
$300 member for entire session | $350 non-member for entire session
Crystal will be teaching mostly hip hop movements in her class. Her class will include a warm up, stretching, fundamentals and a cool down. At the end of the first session there will be a fun recital to give dancers an opportunity to show friends and family what they have learned.
For more info: email youthprograms@centerami.org or call us at (941) 778-1908.
One-on-one piano instruction. Lessons will vary depending on the age of the student. Each lesson will prepare students to memorize songs and perform in recitals.
30 minutes per week
Tuesdays or Thursdays between 3:30pm-6:30pm
Dates:Tuesdays: January 30, February 6, 13, and 20/ Thursday: February 1, 8, 15, and 22.
Cost per session: Member: $70 /Non – Member: $80
Instructor: Beverly Kapanjie with over 40 years of experience teaching students from five to 80 years old.
To reserve your spot: Call The Center at (941)778-1908
Youth Tutoring Program
Mondays and Wednesdays
For kids in K-5th Grade
Enroll your child in after school tutoring at The Center with Teacher Maggie VanWormer. Maggie is an experienced teacher at Anna Maria Elementary and is offering Tutoring for all subjects K- 5th. Since younger children can have a shorter attention span, children in grades K-1 can opt for two 30 minute sessions and pay the hourly rate.
MUST PREREGISTER. DAYS AND TIMES VARY.
To register, call us at (941) 778-1908.