What is Youth Drums Alive?

Drums Alive is a group exercise class that is based on rhythmic drumming combined with arm and leg movements. It is a fun ways to keep youth engage in movements that strengthen their core, arms and legs.  Hiding in the fun, music and motion is a great cardio endurance workout. The rhythm of the music keeps kids focused and motivated to move.  A variety of music is used with different tempos.  Music experience is not needed to participate.  Drums Alive can be done standing or sitting. The program can be modified for any ability and fitness level. Drum Sticks, Pool Noodles, “Boom Whackers”, scarfs, bells  and our voices are also used to express ourselves during Drums Alive.  This is a fun, energetic and social community enjoying moving together while getting a great workout.

A great “Brain Exercise”

This program is also a great “brain exercise”.  Following the movement patterns and rhythm makes your brain work while moving  your body.  Just like real life, our brains and body to not work in isolation.  Challenging our brains to think while we are moving helps us with performing our tasks that we do at home.

Strengthening movement patterns

The arm and leg movements involved in drumming help develop the basic movement patterns we use of everyday activities and for sports.  These movement patterns are the foundation of motor skill development. For those who struggle with coordination drumming is an excellent program.

Rhythm quiets our brain and muscles and lets us focus

Drumming in a repetitive manner requires concentration which can impact the emotional centers of the brain. Those with ADHD or anxiety have found that drumming calms the brain and allows them to focus and aids in concentration. Individuals who are are neuro diverse (autistic spectrum) have found that drumming allows them to self regulate when they have sensory overload.

Fun for All

No matter what your challenge you will find that the Youth Drums alive program give you a full body workout that is incredibly fun.

Who can participate in Youth Drums Alive?

• Individuals 8-20 years old of all abilities
• co-ed
• Modifications will be made for individuals as necessary.
• Individuals do not need music experience to participate in this program.

When is this program offered?

• This program is offered throughout the year

• Designed for individuals 8-20 years old
• all abilities
• Co-ed
• Participants must be able to follow directions from the lead facilitator. 
  • If participants need assistance with following directions, a support staff must attend and assist the individual at the program.
  • If you need assistance finding support, please contact STAR. We may have 1:1 mentors available. 
• Participants will be held to the STAR Center Code of Conduct