Sports Skills Group (6–8-year-olds)
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to help your child develop essential sports skills? Join our Sports Skills Group designed specifically for children ages 6 to 8 years old! Our program focuses on teaching the fundamentals needed for participation in community-based sports programs, including both physical and social aspects of sports participation. This four-week program will meet on Saturdays for 90 minutes per session. Each week we will explore a different sport, and parents will receive home activity recommendations that will continue building skills long after the class is done!
Program Highlights:
• Skill Development: Improve eye/hand coordination, balance, running, and gross motor coordination.
• Sports Techniques: Learn ball handling, using sports equipment, and basic techniques for each sport.
• Social Skills: Practice following directions, waiting in line, taking turns, cooperating with others, and regulating behavior in a group setting.
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: Baseball – Throwing, catching, and base running
- Week 2: Soccer – Dribbling, kicking, passing, and playing in a team.
- Week 3: Basketball – Dribbling, passing, catching and teamwork.
- Week 4: Tennis – Racket handling, footwork and basic strokes.
SCHEDULE:
Saturdays: October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2024
Time: 9:00 am until 10:30 am
Cost: $185
Enrollment: Min/Max 4/8
This group is open to all children who are 6, 7 or 8 years old, regardless of ability. Children must be able to participate in group activities without direct 1:1 supervision or assistance. Staff will provide structure, strategies and accommodations as needed to support participation in this group with an adult:child ratio of 1:4. Group requires enrollment of at least 4 children to run as scheduled.
Let the front desk know you would like to register! We will email you a registration form to complete.
507 W. Kendall Dr., Suite 4 - Yorkville, IL 60560
Phone: 630-552-9890 / Fax: 630-552-9891
STEPS for Kids, Inc.
507 W. Kendall Drive
Suite 4
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 552-9890 Office
(630) 552-9891 Fax