Enrichment

Enrichment classes are offered on a rotating basis for children in our Two’s, Three’s and Pre-K Programs. Classes are offered at Noon or 12:30 pm for part-time children, 3:00 pm for school day children and from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm for extended day children. Classes are offered by outside providers; they take place on our premises. Contact each enrichment provider directly for registration and payment of class fees. Participation in enrichment programing is optional.

ArtCycle

ArtCycle is an innovative program that uses cycling to teach children teamwork, sportsmanship, social/emotional skills, physical competence and discipline. The primary purpose of a balance bike is to teach a child to balance while they are sitting, and are in motion. Balance bikes are one of the best tools out there for helping toddlers develop their gross motor skills, most balance bike riders can easy transition to ride a pedal bike without ever using training wheels.

5 Reason a Balance Bike is a good fit for your child:

  • Bikes are easier for young children to manage.
  • Uneven surfaces are easier to navigate on a Balance Bike.
  • Balance Bikes are Lightweight and easier to handle than regular Bikes, so children ride longer.
  • Balance Bikes give the child the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities.
  • Balance Bikes benefit children in many ways, including: Giving them a sense of control.

For more information please visit ArtCycle’s website or contact Daiana and Eddy at (813) 538-6855.

Gigglebytes

Gigglebytes® is an innovative program that effectively teaches children as young as three years of age creative computing and a world of educational concepts. For more information click here, or contact Lisa Pistorino at L.pistorino@wholechild.com or (813) 408-6632.

HappyFeet Soccer Tampa Bay

HappyFeet Soccer has been in the Tampa Area for over 12 Years. We offer our programming in 150+ Schools in the Greater Tampa Area! Our Curriculum is based on the idea of “Story time with a Soccer Ball” We use familiar songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and fun games to introduce soccer to children as young as two years old. Our unique curriculum triggers your child’s imagination by taking their soccer ball, Bob the Bobcat, on adventures to the zoo, the movies, and even an enchanted castle! Our philosophy and curriculum encourage children to tame their bobcats with their learned deceptive dribbling and ball striking skills. We leverage creative play and the important developmental skills it provides to make fitness and soccer their favorite weekly activity! By progressing through our age-appropriate curriculum your little one is ensured to have built a solid foundation we hope will lead to lifelong involvement in sports and fitness and hopefully soccer! Please click here for more information.

Lego Engineering Classes

Wow Lego Engineering classes use LEGO education and other materials to teach specialized science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. Kids will build 2- and 3-dimension models. They will test and evaluate designs to make sure they meet design constraints. They will conduct investigations, use tools to gather data, and use that data to improve the design. Kids are engaged in the engineering design process as they ask, imagine, plan, create, improve, and learn important STEM concepts. Classes for children 3-years-old and up. For more information click here, or contact Lisa Pistorino at L.pistorino@wholechild.com or (813) 408-6632.

Tumble In The Bus

Tumble in the Bus is a specialized gymnastics program developed for beginning gymnasts. Our goal is to bring fitness to your children for proper physical and motor development. For ages 2 and up. Click here for online registration. For general information, contact Shirley Pope at (813) 759-2375.

YoYo Yoga

Classes for 3-year-olds and up incorporate music, singing, puppets, games, and equipment to stimulate your child’s interest and imagination. Social skills such as sharing, taking turns, following directions and sportsmanship are a part of every class. Each class also includes a health topic to encourage the development of lifelong healthy habits. For more information click here, or contact Lisa Pistorino at L.pistorino@wholechild.com or (813) 408-6632.