YMCA Of Metro L.A.-North Valley Y, Van Gogh Elem.S
17160 Van Gogh Street Granada Hills, CA
Center
Ages served
5 yrs - 12 yrs
Hours
3pm - 6pm
Licensing
Program details
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YMCA Of Metro L.A.-North Valley Y, Van Gogh Elem.S can be an instrumental part of the learning journey for the students and families of Los Angeles. YMCA Of Metro L.A.-North Valley Y, Van Gogh Elem.S is a center-based early care and education program, and as a center provides that school-like environment that’s structured for students to learn, grow and thrive. This environment can help prepare students for the levels ahead and kindergarten. As a center, as well, YMCA Of Metro L.A.-North Valley Y, Van Gogh Elem.S has the space and resources for activities, an enriching curriculum and plenty of peers of similar ages for students to learn and laugh with. A part-time schedule at YMCA Of Metro L.A.-North Valley Y, Van Gogh Elem.S moreover gives parents in Los Angeles the freedom and flexibility to be with their child for part of the day yet also get their child professional educational development for the rest. Students with part-time schedules at YMCA Of Metro L.A.-North Valley Y, Van Gogh Elem.S have the benefits of socializing, bonding, playing and interacting with each other and also getting to know staff. This will help students make the transition to a full-time day whenever that comes for them! Additionally, YMCA Of Metro L.A.-North Valley Y, Van Gogh Elem.S takes an arts-based educational approach, giving students exposure to the visual arts, music, movement and storytelling. Arts-based educational approaches value the process of creation over the end product and focus on building student confidence through the emotional satisfaction that comes with creating something personal. Through hands-on experience in a variety of mediums and exploration with peers and staff, students gain a unique blend of emotional, intellectual, creative and motor skills.