Youth & Children Activities

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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
• 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

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

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