Kids Activities - Class Descriptions

Playzone (Crèche)
This is a fun pro-active session for all ages from 6 weeks up to 5 years.  Children are able to participate in a range of activities including arts and crafts, music and physical development and benefit from developing skills such as communication, social and emotional.  The most important element of the Playzone is Fun!  Sessions can be booked for 1hour, 1½ hours or up to 2 hours so parents can workout, relax and be re-energised when they collect their little ones.  Once Ofsted registration has been confirmed the Playzone proposes to open 9-1pm everyday.

Fun Activity Sessions
These sessions will be themed activity sessions which will be advertised once the programme has launched – Activity Sessions may include sports hall games, parachute physical play, dancing, art and craft or quizzes and games……anything goes!  Come along to these launch sessions to get to know the team and make new friends.

Club Night Activities
These are complimentary weekly classes offering a range of activities which change every week, and can include everything from relay races to circuits and skill class tasters through to free style activities.  An ideal opportunity to meet friends at the club and have a regular club night which is just for you!

Structured Class For Babies / Pre-schoolers
Riverside aims to provide a number of activities under one roof for their youngest members to participate in and get to know other members.  Courses start as young as possible and parents are encouraged to inform the club of any specific class or activity they would like to see run at the Club.  Please keep checking the Club notice board for new course information.

Ballet
Ballet classes ranging from Pre-School onwards taught by RAD qualified Instructors.  Ballet classes are suitable for children with little or no previous experience who will work towards achieving grades.

Junior Ballet (1 - 2½ to 3 years):
This is a 30 minute class to introduce very young children to ballet movement and musicality and will revolve around imaginative themes and stories whilst introducing some basic steps.

Junior Ballet (2 - 3 to 4 years):
This class is a progression from the above ballet class, involving more steps retaining plenty of imaginative ideas.

R.A.D. Pre Primary:
The children in this class are starting to work towards their first assessment. There is an emphasis on creativity whilst the basics of classical technique and discipline are gently encouraged.

R.A.D. Primary:
The next stage on from pre-primary, with more emphasis on technique. Children will work towards the R.A.D. Primary exam.

R.A.D. Grades One, Two, Three And Five:
Children joining these classes should have passed the preceding R.A.D. exam i.e. Primary, Grade One, Grade Two and Grade Four respectively. They will focus on classical technique and work towards exam level.

Ballet Syllabus:
We follow the R.A.D. (Royal Academy of Dance) syllabus, which includes all aspects of classical ballet and the appreciation of music. Children will be taught how to enjoy movement within the disciplined form of ballet by a fully qualified and registered teacher and will be entered for examinations, as they become ready.

Amanda’s Action Kids
Is a fun and interactive, physical and educational workout involving music, dance, exercise and special props. “The class is a hi-energy action packed sensory extravaganza for the babies and crawlers and a fun workout for the toddlers”.

Performing Arts
A course including dance, drama, rhythm and music using stimuli such as a puppet, material, music or theatre props. Using drama exercises to enable children to finish the story and act it out. Working with children’s imaginations and enhancing their social skills. Focusing on learning initiatives such as healthy eating, making friends etc. These classes boost confidence and enhance children’s co–ordination fitness and rhythm.

Gymnastics

Tiny Teds 1 (Walking - 24 Months) & Tiny Teds 2 (2 - 3 years):
An activity program designed to develop your child’s physical and motor skills through songs, hand apparatus and a “soft play” assault course circuit. Themes include rolling, balancing, jumping and climbing. A carer needs to be present during these sessions.

Tumble Teds Junior & Tumble Teds (3 & 4 years):
An introduction to gymnastics and an opportunity for children to express themselves. Themes include animals, numbers, colours and shapes to improve spatial awareness and co-ordination through play. Children attend these classes without a carer.

Gymnastics (5 years and upwards):
Progressive tuition in floor, beam, bars and vault to encourage all abilities to succeed.  Gymnastic are graded by ability rather than by age and are assessed in accordance with the B.B. (British Gymnastics) examination scheme.

Examination Syllabus:
Beginners – BGA, 6&5
Intermediate – BGA 5, 4 & 3
Advanced – BGA 3, 2&1
Beginners start on Badge 7 and progress towards Badge 2.  When all six badges are complete, gymnastics are eligible for a special Badge 1 award and medal.  All new participants will start on the BGA syllabus.

Riverside Shukokai
Robin has been studying Karate for more than 25 years and currently instructs over 700 students at 18 clubs in West London.  His clubs are registered with the English Karate Governing Body. (For more information see www.londonkarate.co.uk)

What Is Shukokai Karate?
Shukokai Karate is a very progressive style which teaches a pupil to strike an opponent with their body weight. Regardless of size, Shukokai has something to offer you. It also incorporates many locks, throws, escape moves and pressure point striking which is ideal for ladies self defence.

Method Of Instruction:
Robin instructs in a firm but gentle manner emphasising self-discipline and hard work.  Students advance at their own pace and not in comparison to others.  A student who is slow may be rewarded for his or her endeavour, in the same way as a more nimble team-mate may be rewarded for speed and ability.
Good manners, self discipline and respect for parents and teachers is encouraged in Robin’s method of instruction.

Dress Code:
Children should wear appropriate clothing for karate sessions.  Correct karate attire can be ordered through the karate teacher.  New students should wear a T-shirt and jogging pants to their first class.

General Guidelines

- Children are required to wear appropriate clothing.

- Jewellery is inappropriate and should not be worn.

- Long hair must be tied back.

- Young children must go to the toilet prior to the commencement of a class.

- No food or drink is allowed in the studio and particularly no chewing gum.

- All children should be dropped off on time to ensure they receive the full value of the session.  It is also important that they are collected on time from the studio, as it can obviously be distressing for a child should their carer be late.

- Although we appreciate carers like to watch their children in action, we request that they refrain from doing so from outside the studio whilst the class is in progress.  It can be distracting for the child and disruptive for the class in general.

- All children should be changed in the allocated changing areas.  Under no circumstance should children be changed in the studio or corridors external to the studios.

- It is important for insurance and indeed safety reasons that no one enters the studio with out a qualified teacher / staff member in attendance.