• Gymnastics 2 (7-14)

    Gymnastics 2 (7-14)
    Southwest YMCA

    Skill requirements: leap, back walkover, handstand forward roll, round off, pull-over, back hip circle, tuck jump, beam forward roll. May have to repeat at this level more than once before moving to Gymnastics 3.

  • Preschool Stage 1 W/ Parent (2-4)

    Preschool Stage 1 W/ Parent (2-4)
    Southwest YMCA

    "Water Acclimation: For the child not quite ready to swim without the parent. Transition between parent and instructor throughout first half of session. Focus is on learning to listen to an instructor, becoming comfortable in the water, and safely exploring movement in the water. Ages 2.5-4 years."

  • School Age Swim Stage 6 (6-12)

    School Age Swim Stage 6 (6-12)
    Southwest YMCA

    "Stroke Mechanics: Children entering this level should be able to swim 25 yards of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. Ages 6-12 years."

  • Preschool Swim Stage 2 (3-5)

    Preschool Swim Stage 2 (3-5)
    Southwest YMCA

    "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."

  • School Age Swim Stage 4 (6-12)

    School Age Swim Stage 4 (6-12)
    Southwest YMCA

    "Stroke Introduction: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards on their front and back independently. Students develop stroke technique in front and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Treading is also introduced. Ages 6-12 years. "

  • Gymnastics 1 (7-14)

    Gymnastics 1 (7-14)
    Southwest YMCA

    No previous gymnastics experience required. Introduction to basic gymnastics skills. May have to repeat at this level more than once before moving to Gymnastics 2-3.