YMCA Aquatics Classes

NOTICE: Not all classes are offered each session. Please check the schedules and fee listing to ensure that your class of interest is currently being offered. If you do not see your class of interest as an option, be assured it will be available at a later date.

 

Parent Child Classes (Ages 6 months - 5 years)

All classes will orientate both parents and children to water safety skills.

**Disposable diapers are not permitted in pools. Swim diapers are required to be worn by children not yet potty trained. They are available for purchase at the Service Desk.**

 
Shrimp

Parent Child Classes

For children 6 - 8 months with parent. An introduction to water, including safe exploration. Includes songs, games and basic water skills. (30 min)This event held at the Esic YMCA location.

 
Kipper

Parent Child Classes

For children 9 -12 months with parent. An introduction to water, including safe exploration. Utilizes increased motor development of child to add basic water skills in a fun song and game program. (30 min)This event held at the Esic YMCA location.

 
Inia

Parent Child Classes

For children 13 - 28 months with parent. Children addmore exploration and begin using arms and legs in class upon cue from parents. (30 min)This event held at the Esic YMCA location.

 
Perch

Parent Child Classes

For children 29 - 36 months with parent. Children work with parents and instructors as they learn to move more independently through the water. Prepares your child for Pike level. (30 min)This event held at the Esic YMCA location.

 

Preschool Classes (Ages 3 - 5)


All classes teach personal safety, pool rules, and improve stroke development.

 
Pre Pike

Preschool Classes (Parent/Child 2-4 years)

An easy approach to first lessons wihtout Mom or Dad. Child must turn in 3 before the end of session. (30 min 4:1 ratio)This event held at the Esic YMCA location.

 
Pike (Beginner)

Preschool Classes (Parent/Child 3-5 Years)

This class is designed for new swimmers to learn safe pool behavior and basic independent swimming skills. Children must be able to swim without assistance and with proper body position to move to the next level. (Eel) (50 min 6:1 ratio)This event held at the Esic YMCA location.

 
Eel (Level 1)

Preschool Classes (Parent/Child 3-5 Years)

This class is designed for children who are comfortable in the water. They are taught kicking, floating and progressive paddle strokes. Children must be able to swim across the pool on their front with their face in and without assistance and on their back without assistance to move to the next level. (Ray) (50 min 6:1 ratio)This event held at the Esic YMCA location.

 
Ray (Level 2)

Preschool Classes (Parent/Child 3-5 Years)  

This level builds on previously learned skills while adding endurance by swimming on both the front and the back. Treading water and rotary breathing are introduced. Children must be able to swim Front Crawl with beginning rotary breathing 1 width Elementary Backstroke 1 width, and also demonstrate Back Crawl without assistance to move to the next level. (Starfish) (50 min 6:1 ratio)This event held at the Esic YMCA location.

 
Starfish (Level 3)

Preschool Classes (Parent/Child 3-5 Years) 

This level refines strokes as well as personal safety. Endurance is improved upon and new skills are taught. Children must be able to swim 25 yards, (1 length), of each, Front Crawl with rotary breathing, Back Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, and also demonstrate Sidestroke to move to the next level. (Guppy) (50 min 6:1 ratio)This event held at the Esic YMCA location.

 

Youth Aquatics Classes (Ages 6-13)


All classes teach personal safety, pool rules, and improve stroke development.

 
Polliwog - Beginner

Youth Classes (Ages 6-13)

This class is designed for new swimmers to learn safe pool behavior and basic independent swimming skills. Children must be able to swim in their front with their face in the proper body position and on their back for 1 length and also demonstrate Sidestroke to move to the next level. (Guppy) (50 min 6:1 ratio)This event held at the Esic YMCA location.

 
Polliwog Plus

Youth Classes (Ages 6-13)

For children who can swim 10 - 15 feet without floating on front, back and side. Children should be comfortable with having face in the water. (50 min 6:1 ratio)This event held at the Esic YMCA location.

 
«StartPrev123NextEnd»

Page 1 of 3