Silver Cheer (6-12)
Southwest YMCAParticipants learn beginning cheerleading, beginning back handsprings, and stunting.
JUNE 20 – AUGUST 23, 2026
Online Member Registration: Opens Mon, May 18
Online Program Participant Registration: Opens Mon, May 25
AUGUST 31 – OCTOBER 25
Online Member Registration: Opens Mon, Aug 3
Online Program Participant Registration:Â Opens Mon, Aug 10
Participants learn beginning cheerleading, beginning back handsprings, and stunting.
"Water Acclimation & Movement: Children entering this level should be comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Children will work with an instructor to then focus on body position and...
"Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years."
This class is designed for children with special needs. Develop individual coordination, physical fitness, basic swimming skills, and safety. Must be able to function in a small group setting. Staff to child ratio 1:3.
"Stroke Development: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl. Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. Emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Ages 6-12 years."
"Water Stamina: Children entering this level should be able to front and back float independently. Students learn to swim to safety from a longer distance. They are introduced to rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Ages 3-5 years."