As parents, we want our children to be happy, healthy, and successful. However, children aged 10 to 14 face a variety of challenges that can make achieving these goals difficult. From academic pressure to peer pressure, children in this age group can experience a wide range of emotional, physical, intellectual, and social challenges that can […]
Patchogue Childhood Development Center
REACH YOUR CHILD’S FULL POTENTIAL WITH
REACH YOUR CHILD’S FULL POTENTIAL WITH
Skillz of Patchogue
We at Skillz of Patchogue are dedicated to your child’s success.
Get started today with our EXCLUSIVE offer! Request more information today to find out how you or your child can start training.
PATCHOGUE CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
REACH YOUR CHILD’S FULL POTENTIAL WITH SKILLZ OF PATCHOGUE
We at SKILLZ of Patchogue are dedicated to your child’s success. Get started today with our EXCLUSIVE offer! Request more information today to find out how you or your child can start training.
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Mini SKILLZ Mommy & Me Program for Toddlers (18-36 Months)
Our Mini SKILLZ program is a Mommy & Me style class specifically designed for kids 18 to 36 months old and their guardians.
View ProgramEarly SKILLZ Child Development Classes (Ages 3-4)
Our Early SKILLZ program is an age-specific, martial arts themed child development class for kids 3 to 4 years of age.
View ProgramBasic SKILLZ Child Development Classes (Ages 5-6)
Our Basic SKILLZ program is an age-specific, martial arts themed child development class for kids 5 to 6 years of age.
View ProgramCore SKILLZ Child Development Classes (Ages 7-9)
Our Core SKILLZ program is an age-specific, martial arts themed child development class for kids 7 to 9 years of age.
View ProgramExtreme SKILLZ Child Development Classes (Ages 10-14)
Our Extreme SKILLZ program is an age-specific, martial arts themed child development class for kids 10 to 14 years of age.
View ProgramSTORM Leadership Academy (9 & Up)
The STORM Team program at Skillz of Patchogue focuses on leadership, which is the key to success in any profession. Perfect for kids 9 and up.
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BENEFITS OF Skillz of Patchogue
Goals
Your goals are our priority. We tailor our programs to help you or your child achieve those. Whether it’s confidence & focus or fitness & weight loss, we’re here to help.
Community
Our unique community is what makes your time with us so special. Join a community of positive, fun, and caring individuals all working towards a similar goal.
INSTRUCTION
Our professional instructors are at your finger tips! Making sure that all classes are unique, fun, and safe is our instructors’ priority.
Build character and leadership qualities
DISCIPLINE & CONFIDENCE!
Our martial-arts-themed child development classes benefit growing children far beyond the training floor and in many real-world scenarios. Our age-specific classes are meant to help develop coordination, physical fitness, mental strength, as well as gain valuable social skills. Through positive reinforcement, we can bring out the best in your children to help them succeed in life.
Shelby Banovich
Such an amazing place for your kids to be all the instructors are incredible and so genuine and my son looks forward to his SKILLZ class every week and is so happy to be apart of SKILLZ of Patchogue!
Zena DeAngelis
My Vinny doesn’t like going anywhere and quits everything! We found out about 4GK and signed him up. 5 belts later, he is happy and excited to go to class. They are truly like family. I do believe that’s why my son loves going there. Thank you Skills of Patchogue.
Kimberly Lago
My oldest daughter has been coming here for a year. We fell in love immediately after seeing how wonderful the staff is with working with children of all ages. My second daughter was dying to be in a class also. As soon as she turned 3 we gave it a try and she has blossomed. Seemingly shy I was curious to see how her first class type activity would be. She loved it. Just waiting for daughter number three to be old enough because she is only two, but already feels like she belongs. We absolutely love it.
Danielle Hulse Maloney
My two sons have been coming here since December 2016. They absolutely love it & have THRIVED since coming! The older one suffers from anxiety & general fear, he has since built up tremendous confidence & has learned to verbalize any issues he may be having. The younger one is a ball of energy that needed direction & a release, he has achieved focus & better listening skills. The staff is AMAZING! They are welcoming, accommodating & listen to any issues you have whether it be with them, the class or your children. I could go to any of them & speak with them about ANYTHING & feel very comfortable doing so. Si Fu teaches the class in a low-key, fun manner that has the children engaged AND having fun at the same time, it’s not the typical militant style. We received a military discount since my husband is a former marine AND … They run a monthly themed Parents Night Out that gives parents a break without their kids from 7:30-10:00! I am thrilled that we found them & highly suggest to anybody looking for a martial arts school to check them out!
Yaoska Fleming
Great team! My daughter loves the school. She has learned so much since she started a year ago. I am so happy I found this place. I am so grateful for Ms. Heidi, Sifu Mike and all the team. Their love and dedication is shown in every class. Good job!!
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Elite SKILLZ kids working on their posterior chain muscles while building their communication and teamwork skills.
Special guest appearance by the Basic SKILLZ kids 🙂
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Basic SKILLZ kids learn about the three voices of Discipline.
The first is the little voice in our heads that tells us what we should do and who we could be.
The second is the little voice that looks for the easy way out and immediate gratification.
And when the second voice gets louder than the first, the third comes into play: the voice of a parent, teacher, or accountability partner who helps keep them on track.
Discipline is not about punishment, but about learning to do the right thing at the right time, even if no one is watching.
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Elite SKILLZ teens spend a cycle studying a different martial art as they work their way to black belt.
During this cycle, they learned about Capoeira, a Brazilian art of African origin.
While they just scratch the surface of this beautiful art, they learn a lot about the culture and traditions of those who have created and curated Capoeira.
By bringing the traditions of the world into their experience, the hope is that the kids' worldview will expand and that they will recognize the bonds we humans share.
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Emilie got up close and personal with Drago, the bearded dragon, and Corbin got to be a tree for a Red-tailed Boa Constrictor during our Critter Meet & Greet.
Ranger Eric from CEED did an amazing job teaching us about the animals in his care and how they adapt to their environment.
Definitely a memorable and educational experience!
Oh, just saving the world from Monsters and Ninjas (while also learning about coordination, spatial awareness, and proprioception). #HunterRocks
Movie night is kicking off with face painting and popcorn. Film begins in 15 minutes!
Kids are natural scientists, so when they choose not to learn what you're teaching, it's time to ask yourself:
Is it more important to you to teach the lesson or to teach the child?
🍿 Charity Movie Night 🍿
Join us this Friday, January 27th, at SKILLZ of Patchogue as we host a Movie Night Benefiting Gigi's Playhouse Long Island.
$10 suggested donation, we provide the popcorn and the movie (How to Train Your Dragon).
All proceeds from this event and a portion of all new enrollments in our SKILLZ or Adult Martial Arts programs during January will go directly to Gigi's.
Register your child (or yourself) here: www.SkillzOfPatchogue.com/events
"THEY KNOW ENOUGH WHO KNOW HOW TO LEARN." ~HENRY ADAMS
It's funny when the kids tell me, "Your book is upside down!"
Yes! That's so THEY can learn how to use it 🙂
Our goal is not to teach them WHAT to learn, but HOW to learn.
Start your child's journey here: www.SkillzOfPatchogue.com
Back in action after the holidays! New member appointments are available on our website… and… meet our new team member!
Mustache Squad 🤣
From our TikTok series on teaching kids about Gratitude during the holidays
Let us know of you have any leads lol
Sometimes, all you need to do to help children focus is to engage their imaginations.
Dylan loves pretending to be an anime warrior. Instead of fighting it, he has learned to channel it into fortifying his courage, focus, and intensity levels in class.
In-sayan, right? (See what we did there? 😎)
Maya is in our Basic SKILLZ program for kids ages 5 to 6.
She knows a bunch of martial arts moves, but what makes her successful is her indomitable spirit and the joy she takes in learning.
Ninja Magic?
Nope, just Amie being awesome during her Core SKILLZ class as she learns about Intensity.
Intensity is our ability to put in maximum effort, strength, and speed.
But…
It is also our ability to use good judgment about when. to turn the intensity up and when to turn it off.
This self-regulation is very important for kids between the ages of 7 and 9 as they are discovering their own power but often don't know how to decide the best ways to apply it.
Ninjas Gotta Ninja!
Basic SKILLZ ninjaz are on Fire!
What do Focus, Control, and Discipline look like?
For a 5 or 6 year old, it might be as simple as looking good in a picture, but as each ninja grows and develops we will help them build and integrate those skills into the best versions of themselves.
#BasicSKILLZ
Before we can pass on the lessons, we have to be able to meet the kids where they are.
Fostering a connection with our students is far more powerful than simply demanding compliance.
This Facility is TrustedSafe!
Skillz of Patchogue has passed both the Suffolk County Department of Health and TrustedSafe inspections with no deficiencies and an A rating.
Click the button below to see a pdf where you can learn more about the independent testing and certification process!
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