As part of The Week of the Young Child, the Shasta Family YMCA will be exploring the lifecycle of butterflies. We will be reading the classic book, The Hungry Caterpillar, and there will be several hands-on activities that help little ones understand how caterpillars turn into butterflies. Participants will get to take home a copy of the book, How Does A Caterpillar Change. FREE event.

Ages 0 - 5 years
Monday, April 3, 2023
9 am - 11 am
Y South Building
1740 Eureka Way, Redding (corner of Eureka Way and Court Street)

For more information, contact Sharon Howland at [email protected] Sponsored by Shasta Family YMCA and First 5 Shasta.

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Introducing to and familiarizing children with the idea of a classroom in an engaging way through music, movement, crafts, and reading. It's gentle and fun, perfect for ages 2 - 5!  An adult must be present in class for children younger than 3 or any child who is not independent.  

Ages 2 - 5 
Wednesdays, 9 - 10 am
Room D
Free, drop in 

Music Programs at the Y stimulate personal growth, creative expression, and skill development through hands-on learning. This parent/child class incorporates movement while introducing music to children and creating a fun connecting experience for you and your child. An adult must be present for children younger than 3 or for any child who is not independent. 

Ages 0 - 5
Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:15 am
Studio 5, Y South
Free, drop-in

Let your children explore obstacle courses and more with this introduction to movement class. Your little one will have all kinds of fun while working on coordination, body awareness and basic tumbling skills.  Appropriate for ages 1 - 5 years.  An adult must be present for children younger than 3 or for any child who is not independent. 

Ages 1 - 5 
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:15 am
Studio 5, Y South
Free, drop-in