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 Acclimation: 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. Ages 6-12 years.
Water Discover & Exploration: This combination class allows infants and toddlers to explore the aquatic environment with their parent at their own pace. Instructor will teach through songs, play and skill activities. Instructor will show parents adaptations of each activity taught to make each one age appropriate for each participant. Ages 6 months to 3...
Our K4/K5 Youth Soccer League meets once per week for 30-minute practices and 30-minute games. Practices include sport-specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, all of our YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. At the Y, everyone plays! YMCA staff and volunteers coach our teams in...
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 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 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.
Water Discover & Exploration: This combination class allows infants and toddlers to explore the aquatic environment with their parent at their own pace. Instructor will teach through songs, play and skill activities. Instructor will show parents adaptations of each activity taught to make each one age appropriate for each participant. Ages 6 months to 3...
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 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 6-12 years.
