Youth & Children Activities
IOP Sunshine Academy
Learn & Play Pre-school program. Ages 3-4.
2024-25 Schedule:
August 13 - May 29
Pay is by month, no yearly or semester payment options
9:00am - 12:00pm
- Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
- $200 resident; $205 non-resident per month
- August (short month) and September are combined so the cost is $300 residents; $305 non-residents
- $200 resident; $205 non-resident per month
- Tuesday & Thursday
- $150 resident; $155 non-resident per month
- August (short month) and September are combined so the cost is $225 residents; $230 non-residents
- $150 resident; $155 non-resident per month
Minimum 5; Maximum 10
No drop-in allowed
Must be potty trained -- NO DIAPERS
Students are required to bring a snack and water bottle
Instructor: Latia Coleman
Gymnastics
Children ages 3 years and up. Basic tumbling, balance beam, and mini-bars. Leotards required for girls.
Shorts and t-shirts required for boys. NO socks or tights!
Palmetto Rooms Min. 8 Max. 15
2024 Schedule:
Tuesdays
- February 20 - March 26
- April 9 - May 14
3 - 5 years old - 3:30pm - 4:15pm
6 years & older- 4:15pm - 5:00pm
$90 resident/ $95 non-resident
Instructor: Kaylie Penninger-Jordan
Cheernastics
Learn what it takes to be a cheerleader. Participants will learn all aspects of cheerleading, tumbling, stunts, positive attitude and FUN! Ages 4-8 years.
2024 Schedule:
Tuesdays 5:00pm - 5:45pm
- April 9 - May 14
$90 resident/ $95 non-resident
Kaylie Penninger-Jordan
Little Lotus Yoga
CANCELLED DUE TO IOP KIDS CANCELLATION
Children can grow into their own practice of yoga; learning to strengthen their concentration skills and calm their minds,
which leads to greater awareness and control of the body’s movements. Interactive story-telling, games, music, and
age-appropriate journaling are woven throughout a lively asana series to create a child-inspired yoga experience that is
enriching and FUN! Tadpole Room Min. 4
Instructor: Jennifer Rodgers
YOUTH & TEEN YOGA
Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- February 5 - 26
- March 4 - 25
- April 8 - 29
- May 6 - 20
Yoga basics for all fitness levels; Grades 5-12
$40 resident/ $45 non-resident per month
$10 drop-in
Instructor: Meg Geganto
Youth Tennis
Placement subject to evaluation for group/level
Learn proper tennis mechanics, strokes, tennis footwork improve balance and hand eye coordination. Play games, drills and learn proper tennis match scoring
2024 Lessons Schedule:
April 16 - May 21
- Rain Make-up May 28
Tiny Tennis Ages 4 & 5
- 3:30pm-4:00pm
$75 residents; $80 non-residents
Red Ball Ages 5-7
- 4:00pm-5:00pm
$100 residents; $105 non-residents
Orange/Green Ball Ages 7-11
- 5:00pm-6:30pm
- Class placement is based on skill level. Kids may be moved up an age group
$125 residents; $130 non-residents
Registration required. NO DROP-INS
Summer Tennis Camps:
Red Ball Camp AGES 6-8
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 9AM - NOON
- June 11 – 13
- Rain make-up day is June 14
- $100 per player
Green/Yellow Ball Camp AGES 10-14
- DESCRIPTION - Yellow Ball Players & Green Ball, Players transitioning to Yellow Ball Play.
- Monday - Thursday
- 9AM – NOON
- June 17 - 20
- Rain make-up day is June 21
- $130 per player
Orange/Green Ball Camp AGES 7-10
- DESCRIPTION - Orange Ball Players & Green Ball, Players transitioning to Green Ball Play.
- Monday - Thursday
- 9AM – NOON
- June 24 - 27
- Rain make-up day is June 28
- $130 per player
EACH PLAYER SHOULD BRING A TOWEL, WATER BOTTLE, BUG SPRAY, SUNBLOCK & HEALTHY SNACK.
Camp placement is based on skill level and instructor assessment.
All three camps are for intermediate to advanced players. Previous tennis experience required.
No drop-ins allowed.
Minimum 4; Maximum 8 per camp. Waitlist option available.
Instructor: Corinne Enright
Youth Sports Training
Madison's Sports Training Program will offer youth an opportunity to advance their athletic performance to the next level. Program will offer speed, agility, and quickness training. The program will also offer body weight strength exercises as well as post workout recovery tips. This is a six week program that will incorporate simple yet effective exercises to help achieve maximum results.
Thursdays, June 20 - August 8 (no class 7/4, 7/25)
- 5-7 year olds
- 3:30pm-4:30pm
- 9-12 year olds
- 4:30pm-5:30pm
- 13-16 year olds
- 5:30pm-6:30pm
$60 residents; $65 non-residents/6 week series
$15 drop-in, max 12 participants per age group
Program Leader: Madison Port, NASM Sports Performance Training
Pokémon Club
Bring your Pokémon trading cards and learn how to play the Pokémon card game against one another. Activity is monitored by an adult volunteer Pokémon coordinator.
Ages 6-12yr
FREE (Pre-Registration Preferred)
Tadpole Room
Last Wednesday of each month 4pm-5pm (except June, July, August)
*day subject to change due to instructors' availability
Run Club Youth
Volunteer led run club, warm-up, 20-25 minute run and cool-down. Six week program.
Held during the school year.
Ages 8-10yr
FREE (Pre-Registration Preferred)
*Must register for each session
Max: 15
Outdoors at the Tennis Courts
Monday's 3:30pm - 4:15pm
January 8 - February 26, 2024 - Session 1
March 4 - April 8, 2024 - Session 2
Tae Kwon Do
Develop balance, accuracy, speed, power, focus and self-confidence. Training includes stretching, mild running, forms, 3-step sparring, freestyle and non-contact sparring.
Mondays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children 6 - 11 years old
$25 resident / $30 non-resident - Monthly Rate
Registration fee is due at the beginning of each month
Instructor: Jack Emmel, MD, 7th Dan
Youth Art
Imagine combining your wildly imaginative children with impressive art supplies, oodles of fun & a dash of glitter. Great time for your young artist to express themselves. All you need to worry about is deciding where you're going to display your new art collection!
Thursdays
- March 15 - April 25 (no class April 4)
- May 2 - June 6
- BLOOMING ARTISTS: Ages 3-5
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- STROKE OF GENIUS: Ages 6-10
- 4:30pm - 5:30pm
$145 resident/$155 non-resident per session
Instructor: Marie Johnson
Theater Workshop
Ages 8-14
Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm
- Hamlet: January 4 - March 7
- Performance is March 7, 5:30pm
- A Midsummer Night's Dream: March 14 - May 23
- Performance is May 23, 5:30pm
$150 resident/ $155 non-resident
Instructor: Jean Schubert
College Application Bootcamp
New Session coming soon
Instructor: Lisa Gastaldi, M.A.
Kindness is My Superpower
Utilizing art & role playing, the program focuses on building friendships, kindness/helping others, empathy/compassion, proper social graces, communication skills, and includes an Anti-Bullying Pledge
Mondays 5:00pm-6:00pm
- January 22 & 29; February 5, 12, & 26; March 4
- April 8, 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 13
$150 residents/ $155 non-residents for the 6 week series
Instructor: DeeDee Eglin
Etiquette 101
This fun and nurturing program is taught through hands-on and engaging activities like art, games, and role play. Topics include communication skills, proper introduction & greeting, self-discipline, dining, and more!
Fridays 3:00pm-4:00pm
- April 12, 19, 26 & May 3, 10, 17
$150 residents/ $155 non-residents for the 6 week series
Instructor: DeeDee Eglin
Sing, Play, & Learn with Miss Crystal
Mondays 10:00am-11:00am
- January 8 - March 25
- No class on January 15 & 29, February 19
- $200 residents/ $205 non-residents for the entire series
- April 15 - May 20
- $150 residents/ $155 non-residents for the entire series
6 months - 4 years old
Care-provider must attend each class
$25 drop-in per class
Sibling discounts may apply:
- If both siblings over 1 year old
- 1 sibling will pay full price
- 1 sibling will receive $50 off the total
- If 1 sibling over 1 year old & 1 sibling under 1 year old
- Sibling over 1 year old will pay full price
- Sibling under 1 year old is free
Instructor: Crystal DeMey
Safe Sitter
Safe Sitter is a babysitting class and safety training devoted to preparing young adolescents for the responsibility of nurturing and protecting children. This is a one day class for ages 11-14. Students will learn about babysitting as a business and how to become a successful babysitter. They will experience introductory instruction in CPR, first aid, childcare essentials, safety for the sitter, injury management, preventing problem behavior, and choking prevention.
Saturday, April 20, 9:00am-2:30pm
- Materials provided
- Bring a lunch, snack, and water bottle
- Registration required
- Minimum 8; Maximum 10
- $125 Resident; $130 Non-resident
Instructor: Jenny Murrie