Swim, Sports & Play
PRESCHOOL AND YOUTH LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Ages 6 Months – 3 ½
Shrimp/Kipper: Ages 6 months to 2 years with Parent. This class is an introductory class for those children just starting out, with parents in the pool with them. It introduces children to the water through songs and games.
Inia/Perch: Ages 2 to 3 years with Parent. This class is an introductory class for those children who are just starting out and need a parent in the water with them. This class helps get children comfortable and more independent in the water. Buoyancy belts are used along with skills and songs. Must be ready to be independent from parent before moving to Pike.
Ages 3 ½ -5
Pike: This is a non-swimmer or a child who does not like to get their face wet. Buoyancy belts are used. Must be able to swim half the width of the small pool without floatation to pass to Eel level.
Eel: This child must be able to get their face wet and paddle halfway across the pool without floatation. We are working off floatation devices and the child should show confidence without the belt. Beginner stroke skills are being taught at this level. Must be able to swim the length of the small pool without floatation before moving into Eel.
Rays: For children who are swimming without buoyancy belts. They can put their whole face under and are ready to learn more skills; like diving, front crawl arms, back crawl, elementary back stroke, etc. This class takes place primarily in the big pool, so they must be able to swim the length of the small pool to be in this level, or swim the length of the big pool to advance to Starfish.
Starfish: For children who can swim 25yds on their front and back. They will continue learning the breathing with the front crawl and the whip kick for the elementary back stroke. In addition, they will also be able to tread water, do the survival float, and learn kneel and stand up dives.
Ages 6 and Up
Polliwogs: For the older child who has never had lessons; may be hesitant to get their face wet or who is still doggy paddling. Focus on water adjustment, beginner’s strokes and floating. Must be able to swim width of small pool to move up to Guppy level.
Guppy: This child has gone through Pike-Starfish and/or Polliwogs. They are ready to go into the deeper water and work on the front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, breast stroke, and endurance at a much higher level. Basic sidestroke will be introduced. They will be introduced to the big pool towards the end of the session. Must be able to do front crawl with rudimentary rotary breathing and be able to swim 25 yards before moving up to Minnow.
Minnow: This child is ready to start doing laps and really working on perfecting their strokes with the front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, breast stroke, and sidestroke. All of these will go for a longer distance than the previous class. They will also learn safety skills like, jumping in the water with a life jacket on, the H.E.L.P. position and the Huddle position. Diving will be introduced in this class. Must be able to do front and back stroke proficiently and be working towards breast stroke before moving to the Fish level or join Developmental Swim Team (fee based program).
Fish: This child will start learning Sculling, feet first surface dives, and open turns on front and back. They will be able to tread water and float more. Stroke skills will continue to be developed, including breast stroke. The butterfly stroke will be introduced. Must be able to do all strokes, and working to perfect breast stroke to move to Flying Fish/Shark level or Developmental Swim Team.
Flying Fish: This child is starting to work on numerous yards for all the strokes; front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, breast stroke, and sidestroke. Flip turns, open speed turns with glides, pullouts for breaststroke turns, along with the approach stroke and more on the butterfly. Students will learn Pike and Tuck surface dives along with safety issues like the throwing rescue tubes or buoys. Must know all stroke skills, and working towards perfecting butterfly and distance swimming to move to Shark level.
Sharks: This class is for those students who have successfully passed Flying Fish and are ready to increase their skill level by learning about swimming in open water, learn how to take your pulse and swim within that range. Work on crawl strokes with flip turns, breaststrokes w/pull out, trudgen crawl, swim an IM 200 yards, and learn how to use pace clocks. You will also learn more about lifeguarding skills and about ice safety and ice rescue.
**Please note that the age ranges provided are a helpful guideline. We recommend reviewing the level requirements when choosing a class for your child.
Our Spring 2013 Session runs from April 21 - June 8 and our Summer 2013 Session runs from June 23 - August 10.
YOUTH PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Registration Category: Swim Lessons - Youth
Date: Ongoing
Day: By Appt
Time: By Appt
Ages: All ages
Fee: 30 minutes: $30; 1 hour: $49
Pre-Registration and Membership Required
These lessons are for individuals (adult or youth) who prefer one-on-one instruction or whose schedule varies week-to-week. Call the Y with any questions. Times and days are tailored to the needs of the participants.
YOUTH SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Registration Category: Swim Lessons-Private
Date: Ongoing
Day: By Appt
Time: By Appt
Ages: All ages
Fee: 30 minutes: $25; 1 hour: $40
Pre-Registration Required
These lessons are for individuals who prefer personalized instruction or whose schedule varies week to week. Call the Y with any questions. Time and days are tailored to meet the needs of the participants. Minimum of two individuals required for Semi-Private Swim Lessons.
YOUTH SWIM LESSONS (SPRING)
Registration Category: Swim Lessons - Youth
Date: Spring
Day: Days Vary
Time: Varies depending on class schedule.
Ages: Varies by level
Fee: Family Membership: Free;
Individual Membership: $59
Pre-Registration and Membership Required
YOUTH SWIM LESSONS (SUMMER)
Registration Category: Swim Lessons - Youth
Date: Summer
Saturday Session: June 29 - Aug 17
Session 1: June 24 - July 3
Session 1A: June 24 - Aug 18
Session 2: July 8 - 18
Session 3: July 22 - Aug 1
Session 3A: July 22 - Aug 15
Session 4: Aug 5 - 15
Day: Sessions 1-4: 4x a week for 2 weeks,
Sessions 1A and 3A - twice a week for 4 weeks.
Saturday Session: once a week for 8 weeks.
Time: Varies depending on class schedule.
Ages: Varies by level
Fee: Family Membership: Free;
Individual Membership: $59
Pre-Registration and Membership Required
KIDS MOVE & GROOVE
Registration Category: Youth Exercise
Date: Spring & Summer
Day: Fri
Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Fee: Family Memberships $18;
Individual Memberships $51
Pre-Registration and Membership Required
This class will focus on having fun and getting the kids moving. We will have organized obstacle courses, fun dance and movement activities to music, parachute games, scooters and more! Come join the fun!
KIDS BOOT CAMP
Registration Category: Youth Exercise
Date: Spring
Day: Tues
Time: 4:30pm – 5:15pm
Ages: 3 - 7 years
Fee: Family Membership: $18;
Individual Membership: $51
Pre-Registration and Membership Required
Kids will enjoy 45 minutes of fun physical activity - using mats, balls, bands, hula hoops and more. This class will be offered opposite the Boot Camp class offered on the group exercise schedule. After the class, kids will be brought to the Prime Time room for parents to pick up after Adult Boot Camp.
YOUTH TRIATHLON TRAINING
Registration Category: Youth Sports
Date: Spring & Summer
Day: Fri
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm (7-9 years)
4:30pm - 5:30pm (10-12 years)
Fee: Family Membership: $18;
Individual Membership: $51
Pre-Registration and Membership Required
Kids will keep their bodies moving after school in this class. They’ll have a chance to experience swimming, biking and running in a safe, fun environment - within an age-appropriate structure. Focus will be on healthy living and personal growth, not competition.