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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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.

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.

Night Owl 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Night Owl 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Wednesday, July 21

Cibola High School Gold Gym, 20th Street at Ave. C.

Registration is on site from 5:45pm - 6:45pm, Tournament starts at 7:00pm

There are two divisions to choose from, including 15 and under and 18 and under. Registration is $15 per team and awards are given to champions and runners-up.

Beach Towel Creation for Teens

Beach Towel Creation for Teens

Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Heritage Branch Library

Create your own beach towel at the Heritage Library Auditorium.  

Making Picture Magnets for Teens

Making Picture Magnets for Teens

Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 1:00pm

Teens, turn your favorite pictures into magnets in the Teen Room at the Main Library, 2951 S 21st Drive. Bring cutouts from magazines, comic books, or photographs, and we’ll provide the magnets! Ages 12-18 are welcome to attend.

Teen Trivia Contest

Trivia Contest for Teens

Monday, July 26, 2010 at 12:00noon

Yuma Main Library

WIN THIS VLADIMIR TOD BAG! Show off your knowledge - Pop Culture, Geography, History, Anime, Literature, Comics. Teams can be no larger than three. Every member of winning team gets a bag.

L.I.N.K.S. Classes (for military spouses, couples and kids/teens)

L.I.N.K.S. is the essential "Marine Corps 101" course.  Have questions about moving, deployments, Marine Corps traditions, or finances?  All these topics covered and more.  Do not attempt Marine Corps life without L.I.N.K.S.!  If you've never been through a L.I.N.K.S. class, I highly recommend it!  Click here to learn more about L.I.N.K.S.

       L.I.N.K.S. for Marines: July 27 & August 25 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Building 598; free childcare)

       L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses: July 20 & 21 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Building 598; free childcare)

       L.I.N.K.S. for Couples: August 18 & 19 from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm (Building 598; free childcare)

       L.I.N.K.S. for Kids and Teens: Coming in September!

Crafty Recycling Project!

Turn a used plastic water bottle into a beautiful vase

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

6:30pm - 7:30pm

at the Yuma Main Library

this event is open to teens and adults

Teen Lock-In

Teen Lock-In

7:00pm Wednesday, August 4 - 7:00am Thursday, August 5

at the Martin Luther King Jr. Teen Center, 300 S 13th Ave.

for Teens grades 7-12

$10 for city residents, $8 for MLK Teen Center Members

Gaming, door prizes, food, a big screen movie, a night swim at the Valley Aquatic Center and more!

Enter at your own risk! Once 7 pm hits, the fun begins! There will be gaming, door prizes, food, a big screen movie, a night swim at the Valley Aquatic Center and more! Bring a sleeping bag, pillow, change of clothes, extra snacks and toiletries, but please leave the personal electronics devices at home.  This event starts at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening and goes through the night until Thursday morning at 7:00 a.m.  Contact Parks & Rec for more information.

Teens on the Town

Teens on the Town

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

5:30pm - 9:00pm

Martin Luther King Teen Center, 300 S. 13th Ave.

13-18 years

$10 for City residents ($15 for non) and $8 for MLK Teen Center Members

This exciting evening includes an hour of bowling, 1 game of laser tag and a few surprises. Feel free to bring extra money for video games or more snacks. 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.

Station Summer Teen Reading Program

The Station/MCAS Yuma Library Summer Teen Reading Program:

Complete a 5 hour reading log and earn a ticket to a viewing of the movie classic, Princess Bride on July 20th. Register at the Station library starting June 21st.

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.

Free watercolor class

Saturday, June 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Foothills Library Multipurpose Room, 13226 E. South Frontage Rd.

Teresa Porter will offer a free watercolor class. The theme will be “water.” Materials will be provided. Teens and adults are welcome. There is no charge to attend; however, space is limited and registration is required. For more information, and to register, call (928) 342-1640.

Teen silk screen t-shirt event

Wednesday-Friday, June 23-25 – Teens (ages 13-18 only) are invited to make silk screen T-shirts with Red Rohall when he visits Yuma County Libraries June 23rd, 24th, and 25th. There is no charge to attend; however, attendance will be limited to 25 teens. All materials will be provided. 

Wednesday, June 23rd at 4:30pm, Foothills Library

Thursday, June 24th at 1:30pm, Heritage Library

Thursday, June 24th at 4:00pm, Main Library

Click here for the full schedule to include all Yuma County libraries. 

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.