Roll, stretch, balance, and tumble! This gymnastics-inspired class helps children develop strength, flexibility, and body control through age-appropriate movement activities. As they navigate balance beams, mats, and obstacle courses, children strengthen both gross motor skills and body awareness while gaining confidence in their physical abilities. Every achievement, big or small, helps foster self-esteem and resilience.
Skills Developed: Gross motor skills, balance, flexibility, body awareness, confidence, perseverance.
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Jacob and Lola Shapiro Pre-K Academy Jr. | Threes
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWatch your child grow and excel in the world of language, literacy, and mindfulness with our Pre-K Academy Junior. Curriculum combines an engaging, multi-sensory approach with brain-building activities to enhance phonological awareness and prepare your kid for Pre-K. Classes include Letter Engineers, Silly to Still Jr., ABC Chefs Jr. & Rock Around the Alphabet.
**30-minute Classes
Desert Duel Pickleball League
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThink your team has what it takes to conquer the desert? The Desert Duel is a semi competitive/intermediate level team-based pickleball league built for players who love competition, camaraderie, and a little friendly rivalry.
Grab your partner, build your team, and get ready for intense rallies, big dinks, clutch points, and bragging rights! Teams will battle it out throughout the season with the ultimate goal of being crowned Desert Duel Champions.
Little Warriors Karate
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesBuild confidence, coordination, and character—one kick at a time! Little Warriors Karate is a fun, high-energy class designed especially for preschoolers. Through age-appropriate games, obstacle courses, and beginner martial arts techniques, children will learn the fundamentals of karate in a safe, encouraging, and supportive environment.
Each class focuses on developing gross motor skills, balance, coordination, agility, and body awareness while helping children improve listening skills, focus, self-control, and confidence. Young students will practice basic punches, kicks, blocks, and stances while learning important life skills like respect, discipline, perseverance, and teamwork.
With exciting activities, positive reinforcement, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate success, Little Warriors Karate helps children stay active, make new friends, and build the confidence to take on new challenges—both on and off the mat. Every class is filled with smiles, movement, and fun as our little warriors grow stronger inside and out!
Jacob and Lola Shapiro Pre-K Academy | Pre-K
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesYour child will rock and roll into the world of language, literacy and mindfulness in our Pre-K Academy! Curriculum combines an engaging, multi-sensory approach with brain-building games/activities to enhance phonological awareness and readiness for kindergarten. Fun, hands-on enrichment classes develop essential skills for academic, social and emotional growth.
**30-minute Classes
Jacob and Lola Shapiro Pre-K Academy Jr. | Threes
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWatch your child grow and excel in the world of language, literacy, and mindfulness with our Pre-K Academy Junior. Curriculum combines an engaging, multi-sensory approach with brain-building activities to enhance phonological awareness and prepare your kid for Pre-K. Classes include Letter Engineers, Silly to Still Jr., ABC Chefs Jr. & Rock Around the Alphabet.
**30-minute Classes
Join the Desert Divas, an all-women’s pickleball league built for fun, competition, and plenty of great rallies. Get ready for friendly competition, rotating matchups, big laughs, and even bigger dinks as you battle it out with your fellow Desert Divas! This is an intermediate level based league.
Beginner Instructional Pickleball League
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesNew to pickleball or still getting comfortable with the basics? This 8-week instructional league is the perfect way to learn, improve, and have fun in a supportive environment.
The first few weeks will focus on instruction and skill development, covering the fundamentals of pickleball including serving, returning, dinking, scoring, positioning, and court strategy. Once you’ve built your confidence and skills, the second half of the season shifts into game play, giving you the opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into action.