"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. "
"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."
"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."
"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."
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.
Youth Cross-Country is a program for kids who enjoy running, want to explore the outdoors, and hope to improve their running abilities. Our group will have the opportunity to run in scheduled meets with other local YMCAs. Meet schedule TBA. YMCA staff and volunteers coach our teams in skill improvement, while leading them in character...
