The Arts

Traditionally known as places to learn how to do the breast stroke or make a jump shot, YMCAs are rapidly becoming the places where kids and adults learn to paint, write, sing or act. The year 2008 marks the 10th Anniversary of Arts and Humanities as a YMCA core program.

YMCAs have actually been engaged with the arts and humanities from their earliest days, with their popular reading rooms in the 1850s, the Little Theater at the Harlem YMCA in the 1950s, and the first English as a Second Language and other adult learning classes in the 1960s. In fact, artists such as Walt Whitman, Cicely Tyson, Billy Wilder and Sidney Poitier, among many others, honed their crafts at YMCAs.

 

Art Classes

Early Childhood Music Classes

Intensive Music Therapy Classes (IMP)

Group Music Therapy

Guitar Lessons

 

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 Art Classes

2013 Classes

Ages 4-6
April 11th - May 2nd
Thursday’s 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Member $35.00/ Non Member $40.00

Click here to download the registration form.

Limited 10 Per Class
(Art Supplies Provided)
Art Teacher – Barry Williams
270-484-0222
Bawilliams78@gmail.com

 

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 Early Childhood Music Classes

 

Taught by Mrs. Marybeth Brand

Music and Movement for 2's and 3's

Click here to download the Registration Form

Click here to Register Online.

Music and Movement for 2's and 3's:
45-minute class that will incorporate movement, singing, fingerplays, and unpitched percussion instruments. 
Children will be exposed to songs from the traditional American
folk repertoire and from other cultures. 
Social, motor, communication, and pre-academic skills will be developed through musical activities in a nurturing and non-competitive atmosphere.

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Intensive Music Programs (IMPs)

The Hopkinsville/Christian County YMCA is offering Music Groups for children with special needs. Children of any functioning level are welcome in these specialized classes, which will focus on increasing cognitive, behavioral, social/emotional, sensory, motor, and communication skills through music. Groups will be run by an experienced, Board-Certified Music Therapist.

 Contact the YMCA for specific class information and registration. 

 Click here to download the Parent's Waiver and Intake Form.(Must accompany Registration form.)

Click here to download the Informational Form

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Group Therapy Classes

Contact the YMCA for specific class availability and registration. 270-887-5382.

Project Together for 5-8 yr olds:
45 minute classes for children who have developmental disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorders. Focus of the group is on developing motor, social, communication and behavioral skills through music and music activities. Max 8 children   

Project Together for 5-8 yr olds:
45 minute classes for children who have developmental disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorders. Focus of the group is on developing motor, social, communication and behavioral skills through music and music activities. Max 8 children  

Team Rhythm for ages 9-13 olds:
45 minute classes for children who have developmental disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders. Focus of the group is on developing social/emotional, communication and coping skills through music and music  activities. Max 8 children   

Project Triumph:
45-minute classes  for children with severe and multiple disabilities. Music activities will focus on motor skills, communication, and postioning, Ages 0-3 yrs old, Age 4-7 yrs old and 8-12 yrs old.

 

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 Guitar Lessons

 

NEW!
Taught by Mr. Corey Thomas

Contact the YMCA for available spots.

Monday’s
3:00pm – 7:00pm
$20 per lesson for members
$25 per lesson for non-members

Payments for the month must be paid at the first of the month.
Members - $80.00
Non-Members - $100.00

Guitar lessons are 30 minute lessons taught here at the YMCA for students age 10 and up!

Time slots available on a first come first serve basis
Levels: Beginner – Intermediate -- Early Advanced

Click here to download the Registration Form.

 

 

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