Torrey Pines Elementary

Wednesday Enrichment Program

Early dismissal on Wednesday afternoon is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn new and exciting things. The TPES administration and The TPES Foundation have organized, with the help of the LJYMCA, our after school Wednesday Enrichment Program. Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis and limited slots are available per class. All sessions are weekly and last six(6) weeks. Some popular past sessions included Cooking, Lego Engineering, Gymnastics, Cheer, Swim, and Tennis. 

YMCA WINTER PROGRAM ENRICHIMENT PROGRAM
The sessions are:

  • WINTER PROGRAM 2 - Begins on Wednesday, February 22 - March 28
    6 Week Enrichment Schedule: 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28


  • YMCA SPRING PROGRAM ENRICHIMENT PROGRAM FAIR - WED., APRIL 11
    Held
    in front of Torrey Pines Elementary School.
    SPRING PROGRAM - Begins on Wednesday, April 18.
    6 Week Enrichment Schedule: 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 

All registrations are made through the La Jolla YMCA. To register please download the 2012 Winter YMCA's Flyer here>>  and complete their form and drop off with payment at the La Jolla YMCA.

Winter Session 2 (Feb 22 - Mar 28)
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

  • Beginning Swim K-5th
  • Electronics K-5th
  • Flag Football K-5th
  • Gymnastics K-5th
  • Karate K-5th

EXTENDED CARE - Wednesday Sports Enrichment 1/2 Day - 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 

During the school year children can participate in early dismissal day recreation activities on Wednesdays at the Y. Activities include sports, group games, arts & crafts, swimming, and field trips. Register on a monthly basis throughout the school year.

Winter Session 2 (Feb 22 - Mar 28)
2:25 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. 

  • Cheer K-5th
  • Young Authors K-5th
  • Tennis 1st-5th
  • Swim Team Prep 2nd-5th

Class Descriptions


Gymnastics
Grades: K-5th
Cost: $85/$100
Come spend time learning Gymnastics skills that will help increase your child’s strength and flexibility. Vault, bars, balance beam, floor and tumble track are all apart of the fun. Will be coached in small groups with open gym play at the end. Please have your child wear comfortable clothes that they can easily move around in.
 
Flag Football
Grades: K-5th
Cost: $85/$100
Touchdown! Score big and learn some great techniques about football in this safe, non-contact flag football program designed for students at all skill levels. This program will help your athlete learn safe defensive and offensive strategies. The class will have daily scrimmages as well. Your do not want to miss this one! No equipment required.
 
Electronics
Grades: K-5th
Cost: $85/$100
Come discover the secrets of electricity. We will explore the properties of electricity through a safe and educational journey with our friend the electron. We will make our own electric machine and a prototype flashlight. 
 
Swim Team Prep
Grades: 2nd-5th
Cost: $105/$120
During this class your students will prepare for advance swimming. They will be working on new strokes such as breast stroke, back stroke, and butterfly. This will help them prepare to be ready for joining a swim team. Students will get 30 minutes of instructed lessons per session. Please note that during rainy days the students will still be swimming, if it becomes too cold or there is thunder we will be having students do swim related activities out of the pool.
 
Karate
Grades: K-5th
Cost: $95/$110
United Studios of Self Defense will be teaching a special 6-week Shaolin Kempo martial arts program. The class is great for all levels and children grades K-5. Designed to enhance the physical and mental development of the students, the program includes physical fitness, leadership, and character development. Sensei Miller, a 5th degree Black Belt with over 30 years of martial arts experience, teaches the class.
 
Cheer
Grades: K-5th
Cost: $85/$100
Students will learn the basic cheers, dance movements, stunts and tumbling during this 6 week course. Please have your child wear comfortable clothes that they can move around in.

Tennis
Grades: 1st-5th  
Cost: $85/$100
Hit the courts to learn to play like a pro. Our YMCA tennis instructors will teach proper tennis techniques and strategies to athletes. This class will focus on form and skill development. Step up your game and learn the fun sport of tennis. Players may bring their own racquets but no equipment is required.
 
Young Authors
Grades: K-5th
Cost: $105/120
Young Authors will learn to write and publish your own book! It could be a comic book or a book of dreams. We will keep a journal of activities and share them each week. We'll learn to write a novel or a movie script and we'll read our best scenes for friends and family on our last day of class.
 
Beginning Swim
Grades: K-5th
Cost: $105/$120
Learn the basics of swimming no experience is needed! Students will be taking swim lessons and be working in small groups. Report cards will be given out at the end of the session so that you can see how they have progressed over the session. Students will get 30 minutes of instructed lessions per session. Please note that during rainy days the students will still be swimming, if it becomes too cold or there is thunder we will be having students do swim related activities out of the pool.

Download YMCA Registration Flyer Here>>  
La Jolla YMCA
8355 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037 -- FAX: 858-452-3761
Questions for YMCA, please call 858-453-3483
 
 

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Torrey Pines Elementary School, 8350 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
phone: 858.453.2323 /  fax: 858.452.6923
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