We joined the Y when Matt was 2 years old so we could enroll him in their swimming program. Little did we know how many activities and adventures we would find there. I am not sure if every Y is as wonderful as our Y in Torrance. Our Y has been a most welcoming place with lots of different adventures for Matt to experience at various stages.
At two, we did the mommy and me swimming classes and he also did tumbling classes. The social butterfly also had a wonderful time in the child care area while Chris and I worked out.
As he got older we added to his repertory sports 'n fun (intro to various sports), basketball and safety training/baby karate while continuing the swimming classes.
It has been a treat to watch Matt and Amir and all of their peers grow and develop on the basketball court. Matt played basketball from the age of four through eight. At nine years old the kids are moved to a league in which the score is kept. After a few discussions with the director of youth athletics, we decided that we would not advance Matt to the next level (although they were most welcoming to have him try). Up to this point, his teammates have always welcomed Matt and enjoyed having him on their team. I did not think it would be fair to anyone to have him play once the score was being kept and I did not want it to come to a point that his teammates resented having him there.
That did not mean that the Y did not still have sports or activities for Matt. We are currently in Adventure Guides and enjoying that a lots. Next year, Matt is going to try out a new sport - track and field.
And there still is swimming to be mastered. Over the years Matt has progressed from sinking like a stone to beginning dog paddle. I am determined to have Matt become a procificient swimmer. There are too many pools and bodies of water out there to tempt a boy. Knowing what to do once you're in over your head is important.
We have yet to make it to the family night at the Y. I know that Matt would have fun if we could remember to go!!
I foresee a number of grand adventures still be found at our Y. I am looking forward to each of them!
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