The Family Resource Center is known for its offerings such as Parent Education, the Free Diaper Program, a parent/child play group and at the library, Sing and Sign. Now, they are preparing to start something new. Beginning in June, the Center, which is a part of the Fern Ridge School District, is going to roll out a soccer program aimed at children 2-3 years old. A pilot program at this point to gauge interest, Soccer Tots will require parents or guardians to participate as the children learn things such as following directions, taking turns sharing, and listening with the goal being to create a positive association with the outdoors for the young participants.
Non-competitive, the children will also do warm-ups such as Red Light, Green Light and will get to run a small obstacle course with hula hoops and cones. Of course, skills such as how to kick a soccer ball into a goal and how to dibble will be taught. To add to the fun, there will also be a big parachute for the children to play with and bubbles. Heather Amrhein says that out of all the sports, soccer is the easiest for very young children to learn and develop skills that will help ensure success in kindergarten. The program “will stive to be inclusive and welcoming no matter what a child’s ability may be and where they are at developmentally.” Registration for the June session begins May 7th and parents are already interested in having their children participate. The four-week program is free, and sessions will last approximately 45 minutes. The games will be held at the playing fields on Bolton Hill Road in partnership with Territorial Sports Program. There will also be sessions in July and August with sign-ups the month before. The location of these games has yet to be determined. If this proves to be a success, the soccer program will continue next year with other ages being added along with increased playing times. Online registration can be done by emailing Heather at [email protected].
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