Yuma Ballet Academy

Yuma Ballet Academy

3942 S. Avenue 4 1/2 E

Yuma, AZ 85365

(928) 314-4762

The Yuma Ballet Academy is the ballet school affliated with Ballet Yuma. The lessons start at age 3 and up.

The Early Childhood Dance Program is for children age 3-6 and are offered both in the day and evening. The classes are 45 minutes in length. Click here to see schedule.  Their 8-week into program for 3 & 4 year olds began January 25th. 

The ballet program starts at age 6 and continues through an adult class. The classes start at 45 minutes but can be longer depending on skill level of the dancer. The dancers skill level will also determine the number of days per week he/she will be attending class.

Yuma Ballet Academy is a clasical ballet school. The students are only offered ballet (no tap, hip hop or jazz) and have the opportunity to participate in Ballet Yuma productions including the Nutcracker. The dress code for the academy is pink tights, a black camesole or tank style leotard and pink ballet shoes for girls and black shorts, a white tee shirt and black ballet shoes.

Yuma Moms speak out.  See what other moms had to say about Yuma Ballet Academy:


"Yuma Ballet Academy teaches ballet -not booty shaking- to dancers starting at age 3."

"My daughter enjoyed Yuma Ballet Academy."

"We love Yuma Ballet Academy. Miss. Emma teaches the little ones and she is amazing. They love her! The training is top notch and our older dancers have opportunities to dance around the country. Miss. Kathy brings in professional dancers and choreographers throughout the year so the older girls get a chance to work with people recognized in the arts for their work. Check out:http://www.balletyuma.org/. They're also on FB; search under Yuma Ballet Academy."

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Arizona Classical Ballet

Arizona Classical Ballet offers ballet, pointe, comtemporary, tap, hip hop, tumbling, jazz / pilates, praise & worship & zumba.  They have classes begining at 20 months!

In addition to their weekday schedule, they also offer classes Saturday morning for toddlers and preschoolers.  A couple of friends take their daughters on Saturday and say that Mrs. Barbara is wonderful with children. Click here for their full schedule.

Yuma moms speak out.  Find out what other moms had to say about Arizona Classical Ballet:


"I have 4 sons, and they dance at Arizona Classical Ballet. My oldest son is becoming quite a talented adult male ballet dancer and prefers classical ballet, which is why ACB is a great place to dance.  For younger boys who want to do hiphop or breakdance, ACB has a great teacher. We have looked at almost all the dance studios in Yuma and none of them has a hiphop class that is truly for boys except ACB. They also offer worship dance with Miss Barbara."

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Rescued Reptiles at the Main Library

Rescued Reptiles at the Main Library

Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10:00am

*Free* in the Craft Room

Back to School Shopping deals this week

Thank you for the great responses to my earlier post about the best Back To School shopping deals.  After reading, I headed to Staples, but thought things seemed a little high, so I headed over to Walgreens and completed part of my list.  Later, I read a comment from Jen H. that the Staples deals were really good, so I must have missed them.  I noticed at Walgreens that the sticker price often did not reflect the actual sale price, so keep your Sunday circulars with you when you shop!

If you haven't started your back to school supply shopping yet, then you're in luck because it seems many of the great deals start TODAY!  Even if you don't have school age children, this is a great time to buy crayons, paper, scissors, markers, etc. because the prices are SOOO good.  Crayons also make great additions to birthday goodie bags, so stock up now.  And with prices this low, it's a great opportunity to buy extra so you have them when the teacher sends a note home saying that they're out of crayons and need more and/or donate them to the "Drive for School Supplies."  Here's just a few of the weekly deals.  Click on the stores' weekly ads to see more.

Staples (see weekly ad)

FREE Backpack!!! buy any backpack and get 100% back in a store gift card after rebate

1 cent copier paper after easy rebate

Highlighters for 99 cents

Walgreens (see weekly ad)

Buy 1 Backpack at $9.99, get 1 free

9 cent 2-pocket Folders with prongs

Filler paper for 59 cents

Composition book for 99 cents

Glue for 59 cents

NOTE: many of these items require a coupon to be purchased at this price.  Just grab one of their weekly ads on your way in, tear out the coupons you'll need and ta-da, excellent savings!

Target (see weekly ad)

88 cent construction paper or Crayola colored pencils 

6 pack of Elmer's Glue for $1

Click here to print Target's school supplies e-coupons for even more savings

Walmart (see weekly ad)

25 cent Composition Notebooks

25 cent glue

25 cent 24-pack Crayola crayons

$1 erasers, colored pencils and more

97 cent Marvel or Lisa Frank pocket folders

Who has the best prices on school supplies?

My school supply list is in hand.....but where to shop?  Yuma moms, who in Yuma has the best prices on school supplies?  Walmart? Target?  Walgreens?  Big Lots?  So many places, so little desire to drag my kids all over town so that I can save 25 cents on crayons.  Thanks!  

Backback Brigade / Back to School Bash (military)

Backpack Brigade/Back to School Bash

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Youth Center

This fun back-to-school event will feature an ice cream social for all and free backpacks and school supplies for kids of E1-E6 families that registered online (click here to register online). 

Learn to Skate Inline

Learn-to-Skate Clinic for children ages 5-15

Mondays and Wednesdays, July 19th - August 4th

6:00pm - 7:30pm

at the Yuma Civic Center

The time has finally come for this summer's first learn-to-skate inline skate clinic. Children ages 5-15 are welcome to attend Session I, which runs 6 to 7:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays from July 19 through August 4 at the Yuma Civic Center. Registration is just $5 per child; call 941-1424 for more information.  Click here to register online.

Back to School Fair Tomorrow!!

Back to School Fair

Saturday, July 17th from 11:00am - 3:00pm

Yuma Palms Mall

Schools and community groups are coming together to provide you with everything you need to know to make sure your kids make the grade this upcoming school year.  The Yuma County Sheriff's Office will also be there to provide fingerprinting for kids.

KYMA's Back to School Fair takes place from 11am to 3pm across from Chili's in the former Ann Taylor Loft store in the Yuma Palms Mall.

EXHIBITORS/ORGANIZATIONS:

Arizona Western College	Yuma County Health Department:
Boy Scouts of America	** Emergency Preparedness
Boys & Girls Clubs	** Health District Immunizations
Cenpatico Behavioral Health of AZ	** Maternal Health Care
Crane Middle School	** Public Health Services Department
Explorers Program	Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition
Gila Ridge High School	Yuma County Library
Harvest Preparatory Academy	Yuma County Sheriff's Office
Kofa High School	Yuma District One Discovery Club
Pecan Grove School	Yuma Elementary School District One
SAFE KIDS Coalition	Yuma Family YMCA
Sahuaro Girl Scout Council	Yuma Fire Department
Stars Learning Center	Yuma Lutheran School
WACOG Headstart	Yuma Palms Mall
	Yuma Regional Medical Center

(Thanks Pam H. for passing along this info!)

Water Sports Session

WATER SPORTS - TRULY COOL FUN

at the Valley Aquatic Center

July 19-30th

9:00am - 9:45am for ages 13-15

10:00am - 10:45am for ages 11-12

11:00am - 11:45am for ages 8-10

Ever hear of water hockey? How about water polo, or sharks and minnows? These games and many more are on the agenda for the fourth session of Water Sports.  Registration is $20 for City residents and $30 for nonresidents. Water Sports are filling up quickly.  Click here to register online.

Weather Man event for children

Weather Man Event for Children

Saturday, July 17th at 1:00pm

Foothills Library

Patrick Cioffi, a local meteorologist, will be here to discuss weather and how it works.

Rec Rocks!

July 26 - July 29

1:00pm - 4:45pm

Clymer Recreation Center, 553 S. Orange Ave.

Ages 6-12, $40 for residents

Da best of Da best – We combined our best classes into one week of crazy, silly fun! Join as we hip–hop dance, twirl baton, cook up treats, learn basic sign language and do fun craft projects.

Rec Rocks! is a week long class held on Mondays through Thursday beginning on Monday, July 26 through Thursday, July 29.  Click here to register online.

FREE Friday Movies at the Main Library

The Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition is putting on a program here at the library.   They will be showing two movies every Friday in July.  The first film will be for children 5 -10.  And the 2^nd movie will be for ages 10-18.  There will be refreshments and prizes.  (all ages of families are invited to attend too)

July 2^nd

Noon: The Incredibles

A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world.

2pm Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

A teenager discovers he's the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods.

July 9^th

Noon: Monsters Inc.

Monsters generate their city's power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid themselves of being contaminated by children, so when one enters Monstropolis, top scarer Sulley finds his world disrupted.

2pm Transformers

An ancient struggle re-erupts on Earth between two extraterrestrial clans, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons

July 16^th

Noon: Bee Movie

Barry B. Benson, a bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey.

2pm: The Blind Side

The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

July 23^rd

Noon: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

As a wild stallion travels across the frontiers of the Old West, he befriends a young human and finds true love with a mare.

2pm: Transformers 2

Sam Witwicky leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life. But when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him

July 30^th

Noon: Toy Story

A cowboy toy is profoundly threatened and jealous when a fancy spaceman toy supplants him as top toy in a boy's room.

2pm: Clash of the Titans

The mortal son of the god Zeus embarks on a perilous journey to stop the underworld and its minions from spreading their evil to Earth as well as the heavens.

Diving and Competitive Swimming

Diving and Competitive Swimming

Offered at Kennedy and Marcus pools

Monday - Friday, June 28 - July 29

Competitive Swimming is open to ages 5-14, Diving is open to ages 8-14

Marcus Pool: Swimming and diving both from 11 a.m. to noon (choose just one)
Kennedy Pool: Swimming 4 to 5 p.m., and diving 5 to 6 p.m.
The fee per swimmer or diver is $34 for City residents and $52 for nonresidents. There are some swimming requirements, so call 373-5243 with questions or to register today.

Camp Blitz football camps with the pros!

Camp Blitz is excited to announce it is coming to Yuma for a youth football camp this summer.  On June 18th and 19th, Camp Blitz will conduct a 2 day youth football camp which will focus on techniques, character and fun.  Travis Brown Quarterback Camp will also take place on June 17th as part of this unique experience.  These camps will provide the opportunity for kids to be taught proper football techniques by former NFL players as well as some of the best coaches Arizona has to offer.  

Friday, June 18th and Saturday, June 19th at Yuma Catholic High School  

Open to boys and girls ages 8-14 with all skill levels

Click here for more information.  

You can also register at Kennedy Field (main soccer field) on June 12th between 8:00am - 2:00pm.

Summer break is in full effect, are you going crazy yet?

School is out for summer and it can be very exciting at first, but after a week (or a day or two), it becomes a bit exhausting.  If you're finding this is true for you, be sure to check out the parks and rec activity guide.  I post about many of the Parks & Rec activities on YumaMom.com, but there is much, much, more to choose from.

Click here to view the guide online.  To register for these classes, you may call them at (928) 373-5243, but it can be difficult to get through and expect to be on hold for a while.  You can also register in person at the City Hall.  Or you can register online through Active.com.  If you choose to register through Active.com, just type in the name of the class as show in the activity guide into the Active.com search box and it should come up.  There is an additional $2 processing fee for using their services unless you join and pay a membership fee through Active.com.  Even if you don't plan to register through Active.com, it's a great way to find out if the classes you're interested in are full or not.

Click here to see the online Activity Guide.

Stone Ridge Church Vacation Bible School

Stone Ridge Church VBS / SonQuest Rainforest

this free event is open to 3-years through 6th grade (entering 6th grade)

June 21 - June 25 from 9:00am - 12:15pm

Stone Ridge Church is located at 6300 E. 24th St. (corner of Araby & 24th) - (928) 314-4410

It's a week of BIG FUN that will have your kids swinging from the trees. SonQuest Rainforest will be a week filled with incredible learning, crafts, games, cool songs, hilarious skits and tasty treats.  Register online by visiting stoneridgechurch.com or in person on June 5 & 6; 12 & 13; 19 & 20 in the church lobby. Hurry! If you register by June 13, you will receive a free VBS CD. Invite all your friends!

Children will be encouraged to participate in

- Fun Theme Days

- Wearing their C.M. t-shirt (available for sale the week of VBS)

- Mission Offering

- Memorizing Bible Verses

All parents must check-in and pick-up their children daily in the auditorium lobby.

Thank you Erin S. for passing along this info!

Yuma Desert Runners

Yuma Desert Runners (YDR) promotes health and wellness through the sport of running and walking. Club members range in age from 10-70 and in abilities from casual walkers to seasoned marathon runners.

Weekly training events include speed workouts, hill training, and long runs.  YDR hosts a family friendly fun walk in downtown Yuma every Wednesday and a monthly social Saturday morning run.

Although you do not have to be a member to run or walk with YDR, members get weekly emails, training schedules, the quarterly newsletter, YDR t-shirt, and a discount at Sports Authority, group runs and social activities.  Individual membership is $25 a year and a family membership (more than one person living in the same residence, only receives one t-shirt) is $30 per year.  Access to their membership form is available on their website.

They have a great website that includes their weekly schedule as well as a Facebook Fan Page.

I will continue to post benefit fun run/walks on YumaMom because they're a great way to do something active and support local Yuma organizations - both things that many moms have an interest in.  But if you're more serious about running, check out the Yuma Desert Runners!

Kick off Summer on a Kayak

Kick off the summer with Parks and Rec's first kayak trip of the season down the Colorado River. Afterward, cool off with a cold treat! 

Saturday, June 12 at 9:00am

meet at West Wetlands Park

This adventure is open to individuals ages 11 and up and the cost is just $19 per person.  Click here to register online.

Home Educators Curriculum Sale

Home Educators of Yuma Annual Curriculum Sale

Saturday, June 12, 2010

10:00am - 1:00pm

at Bible Baptist Church, 1780 E. 24th Street

They will have used books and curriculum for sale as well as a beginning home schooling workshop at 11am along with a music workshop and HSLSA (Home School Legal Defense Association) Video. For more information you can contact Nicole Haney at nzhaney@gmail.com

Station Library Summer Reading Program

Station Library Summer Reading Program -Voyage to Book Island

June 28th - August 4th (Registration begins June 21st)

Mondays or Wednesdays from 9:00am - 10:00am

Great games, crafts, prizes, and stories that reflect the theme, "Voyage to Book Island."  During the sign-up week of June 21st, library staff will help your kids set a reading goal.  This program is FREE of charge and open to Active Duty and DoD dependents ages 6 through 12 years old.  Stop by the station library to sign up or click here to register online (you'll still need to stop by the station library to get the reading log).