Drama / Arts / Cooking / Dance / Music
Helen O' Grady English Drama Class in YMCA (Ages 3-12)
Instruction: English
- To enhance children's self-esteem and confidence
- To encourage children's creative thinking
- To build up children's speaking skills
Junior Artkidz (Ages 3-4)
Instruction: English
- To use thematic approach with finger paint, messy art, coloring, crafts, etc.
- To create children's own Art Portfolio
It's Paintastic! (Ages 3-6)
Instruction: English
- To learn the elements of painting through various media, acrylic, water color, paint, etc.
- To create children's own Art Portfolio
Children Creative Art Jam Workshop (Ages 4-10)
Instruction: Cantonese
- To use thematic approach with painting, multimedia authoring and observing
- To develope art skills and inspire children's creativity
Chinese Water Painting for Children (Ages 6-12)
Instruction: Cantonese
- To teach children writing accurate method, simple point, and line and drawing comparison by using Chinese painting colour
- To train up children's concentration
- To inspire children's interest in arts
Chinese Calligraphy for Children (Ages 6-12)
Instruction: Cantonese
- To teach children Chinese hand-writing and calligraphy skills and exploring different Chinese typeface
- To improve children's Chinese writing skills
Sketching for Children and Youth (Ages 6-12)
Instruction: Cantonese
- To teach children simple sketch knowledge with different equipments
- To learn three-dimensional space and composition
- To encourage creative thinking
Master Chefs (Ages 4-6)
Instruction: English
- To introduce English language, Math and Science concepts through cooking
Ballet (Ages 3-14)
Instruction: English supplemented with Cantonese
- Our training is based upon the syllabus of The Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD) and the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
- Participants with satisfactory performance will be recommended to enter to the CSTD / RAD examination
Remarks:
Assessment is required for new participants who would like to join the Ballet Tots – Level 1 or above. Please call 2268 7757 to make an appointment
Latin Dance for Children (Ages 5-12)
Instruction: Cantonese supplemented with English
- Latin dance training with different types of music
- Students with good performance will be recommended to join the Rainbow Badges examination (Rosette Awards) organised by the British International Dance Teachers Association (I.D.T.A)
Children's Music Appreciation Fun (Ages 1.5-6)
Instruction: Cantonese
- To learn basic concept with the elements of Kodaly and Orff
- To incorporate the musical games, music movement and improvisation activities in lessons
- To understand the rhythm of music, the performance on the pitch and other musical approach
- To establish the basis of the development of musical intelligence
Baby Orff Band® @YMCA (Ages 2-3 & one parent)
Instruction: Cantonese supplemented with English
- To learn basic concept with the elements of Carl Off
- Thematic approach
- To explore sound
- To incorporate music movement, singing songs, appreciating music and playing different instruments base in the programme
Hong Kong Children's Orff Band® @YMCA (Ages 3-5)
Instruction: Cantonese supplemented with English
- To learn basic concept with the elements of Carl Off
- To incorporate music movement, singing songs, dancing, playing different instruments and learning of improvisation in rhythms and melodies base in the programme
YMCA Kids' Choir (Ages 5-10)
Instruction: Cantonese
- To train and to improve children's singing skills
- To learn songs in different styles and languages
- To teach the intonation sound, rhythm training
- To build up self-confidence, and interest in music
YMCA Kids' African Drum Ensemble (Ages 4-10)
Instruction: English
- African instructor from OULAMII SOOJ African Drum & Dance Academy, who is officially recognised by Ghanaian Government organisation, Centre for National Culture in Accra, Ghana, experienced in teaching and performance
- Aims to develop musical talent and inspire creativity within children.
- Djembe drumming, singing African songs and jamming with other musical instruments in a joyful environment
Details please refer to Quarterly Y's Choices
