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Winter Programming starts January 2!Member registration opens Saturday, December 7 and community registration opens Saturday, December 14. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts! Instructional Sports & Dance Ballet, Ages 3-7 Tiny Toes, Ages 3-4Children will learn the fundamentals of ballet through awareness of body movement and creativity. While participating in exercise and dance sequences, participants will learn coordination while exploring various levels of movement that develop strength.Register Kids Ballet Level I, Ages 5-7This program is a fun and active way for children to learn ballet! Students will learn ballet techniques, build strength, and learn choreography. In the last week, students will put on a performance showcasing what they have learned.Register Basketball, Ages 4-14 Kids will learn the game of basketball through age-appropriate drills, exercises, and controlled games while developing teamwork and sportsmanship. Classes are separated by skill level.Register Karate & Self Defense for Teens, Ages 11-16 Karate develops physical conditioning, mental awareness and self defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus and balance. *Please note there is a $40 fee for the Karate uniform and belting fee that goes directly to the National Karate Association for those qualify and choose to belt. Register Gymnastics, Ages 4-14 Tiny Tumblers, Ages 4-5Ready to explore gymnastics and develop your skills in a small group setting? Learn coordination, develop flexibility, and practice jumping, tumbling, balancing, and more! This class gives children the opportunity to build confidence, develop their own strength, and explore gymnastics while making friends and having fun!Beginning Gymnastics, Ages 6-12This co-ed class focuses on learning basic gymnastics skills, such as floor routines and developing proper conditioning, as well as increased use of each apparatus.Intermediate Gymnastics, Ages 8-14This co-ed intermediate gymnastics class builds on skills learned in the previous level and focuses on increasing strength and endurance and involves more complex floor and apparatus skills that include flight movements. Advanced Gymnastics, Ages 8-14In this level, participants continue to build on apparatus and floor skills learned in the previous level and begin to practice more complex variations and combination movements. Register Karate, Ages 4-12 Karate develops physical conditioning, mental awareness, and self-defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus, and balance. Level is determined by the instructor.Beginner, Ages 4-10RegisterIntermediate, Ages 4-8Register Multi-Sports for Kids, Ages 4-6 This is a class that focuses on improving in a variety of sports instead of limiting kids to just one. This is an ideal class for those children who do not know their favorite sport but want to try them all! Register Soccer, Ages 3-12 Soccer, Ages 3-4An energetic program that emphasizes teamwork and positivity through exercises designed to familiarize young players to the game of soccer with age appropriate teaching tools and drills.Soccer, Ages 5-7Learn better ball control, foot work, shooting techniques, and conditioning with us to improve confidence and game play in our young athletes. If the weather is nice, we will even be taking our game outdoors!Soccer, Ages 8-12Learn better ball control, foot work, shooting techniques, and conditioning with us to improve confidence and game play in our young athletes. If the weather is nice, we will even be taking our game outdoors!Register Strength Training for Teens, Ages 10-15 Strength Training for Teens, Ages 10-15The Y Speed & Strength focuses on developing speed, core, strength, agility, power and coordination through top-quality instruction. Whether you are new to athletics or competing on a travel team, we are here to help you reach your personal fitness and/or athletic goals.Register Tennis, Ages 5-12 Tennis, Ages 5-12We utilize the USTA 10 & under Tennis curriculum, which uses youth tennis equipment, but focuses more on fun activities to strengthen eye-hand coordination to make tennis more enjoyable from early on in the learning process. They will learn a variety of skills that will not only help them in tennis, but in other sports as well.Register Flag Football, Ages 8-12 Flag Football, Ages 8-12Sessions focus on improving football skills such as passing, receiving, rushing, flag pulling, and offensive/defensive schemes. Small-sided matches also give your athletes the in-game experience they need to really learn the game.Register Story Time and Shimmy! Ages 1-3 Bond with your little one while they develop social, motor and cognitive abilities. Stories and singing will be followed by fun with dancing and instruments.Register Ready Set Science! Ages 2-4 Introduce your child to the wonder of science through nature-based learning projects and hands-on experiments. This class is an excellent way for your child become familiarized with classroom structure in a nurturing and supportive environment.Register Swim Lessons, Parent and Child Water Discovery with Parent, Ages 6-18 months Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None neededAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonThe class introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration.Register Water Exploration with Parent, Ages 12-36 months Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child is comfortable in the water or child has taken Stage A Water DiscoveryAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonFocuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.Register Swim Lessons, Preschool Important Swim Note: All new swim class participants wishing to register for levels higher than Stage 1, and students that have missed 2+ program sessions of classes, are required to have a swim evaluation prior to registering for class. Please email Arley Morton, Aquatics Director, at to schedule an appointment. Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Age 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterPreschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterPreschoolers focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterPreschoolers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Swim Lessons, School Age Important Swim Note: All new swim class participants wishing to register for levels higher than Stage 1, and students that have missed 2+ program sessions of classes, are required to have a swim evaluation prior to registering for class. Please email Arley Morton, Aquatics Director, at to schedule an appointment. Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 6-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterKids develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 6-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterKids focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 6-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 6-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Stage 5 Stroke Development, Ages 6-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:○ Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards○ Swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards○ Tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Breaststroke for 25 yards○ Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards○ Sidestroke for 25 yards○ Dive from a kneeling position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutes○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics, Ages 6-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 5 skills as follows:Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yardsSwim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yardsSwim butterfly with over arm recoverySwim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythmDive from kneeling positionThis class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.Skills Practiced:Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turnBreaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turnButterfly for 25 yardsBack crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turnSidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yardsDive from a standing positionSwim any combination of strokes for 150 yardsSwim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.Register Aquatic Conditioning, Ages 8-18 Focusing on conditioning to build endurance and stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as a part of a healthy lifestyle.Register Swim Lessons, Teens Important Swim Note: All new swim class participants wishing to register for levels higher than Stage 1, and students that have missed 2+ program sessions of classes, are required to have a swim evaluation prior to registering for class. Please email Arley Morton, Aquatics Director, at to schedule an appointment. Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 12-17 Class length: 40 minutesStudents develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 12-17 Class length: 40 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 12-17 Class length: 40 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for students who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 12-17 Class length: 40 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, preschoolers learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Stage 5: Stroke Development, Ages 12-17 Class length: 40 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:○ Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards○ Swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards○ Tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Breaststroke for 25 yards○ Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards○ Sidestroke for 25 yards○ Dive from a kneeling position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutes○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Swim Lessons, Adults Important Swim Note: All new swim class participants wishing to register for levels higher than Stage 1, and students that have missed 2+ program sessions of classes, are required to have a swim evaluation prior to registering for class. Please email Arley Morton, Aquatics Director, at to schedule an appointment. Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesStudents develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for students who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, preschoolers learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Stage 5: Stroke Development, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:○ Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards○ Swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards○ Tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Breaststroke for 25 yards○ Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards○ Sidestroke for 25 yards○ Dive from a kneeling position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutes○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 5 skills as follows:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Swim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yards○ Swim butterfly with over arm recovery○ Swim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythm○ Dive from kneeling position○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turn○ Breaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turn○ Butterfly for 25 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turn○ Sidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yards○ Dive from a standing position○ Swim any combination of strokes for 150 yards○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. 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Winter Programming starts January 2!Member registration opens Saturday, December 7 and community registration opens Saturday, December 14. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts! Instructional Sports & Dance Ballet, Ages 3-7 Tiny Toes, Ages 3-4Children will learn the fundamentals of ballet through awareness of body movement and creativity. While participating in exercise and dance sequences, participants will learn coordination while exploring various levels of movement that develop strength.Register Kids Ballet Level I, Ages 5-7This program is a fun and active way for children to learn ballet! Students will learn ballet techniques, build strength, and learn choreography. In the last week, students will put on a performance showcasing what they have learned.Register Basketball, Ages 4-14 Kids will learn the game of basketball through age-appropriate drills, exercises, and controlled games while developing teamwork and sportsmanship. Classes are separated by skill level.Register Karate & Self Defense for Teens, Ages 11-16 Karate develops physical conditioning, mental awareness and self defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus and balance. *Please note there is a $40 fee for the Karate uniform and belting fee that goes directly to the National Karate Association for those qualify and choose to belt. Register Gymnastics, Ages 4-14 Tiny Tumblers, Ages 4-5Ready to explore gymnastics and develop your skills in a small group setting? Learn coordination, develop flexibility, and practice jumping, tumbling, balancing, and more! This class gives children the opportunity to build confidence, develop their own strength, and explore gymnastics while making friends and having fun!Beginning Gymnastics, Ages 6-12This co-ed class focuses on learning basic gymnastics skills, such as floor routines and developing proper conditioning, as well as increased use of each apparatus.Intermediate Gymnastics, Ages 8-14This co-ed intermediate gymnastics class builds on skills learned in the previous level and focuses on increasing strength and endurance and involves more complex floor and apparatus skills that include flight movements. Advanced Gymnastics, Ages 8-14In this level, participants continue to build on apparatus and floor skills learned in the previous level and begin to practice more complex variations and combination movements. Register Karate, Ages 4-12 Karate develops physical conditioning, mental awareness, and self-defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus, and balance. Level is determined by the instructor.Beginner, Ages 4-10RegisterIntermediate, Ages 4-8Register Multi-Sports for Kids, Ages 4-6 This is a class that focuses on improving in a variety of sports instead of limiting kids to just one. This is an ideal class for those children who do not know their favorite sport but want to try them all! Register Soccer, Ages 3-12 Soccer, Ages 3-4An energetic program that emphasizes teamwork and positivity through exercises designed to familiarize young players to the game of soccer with age appropriate teaching tools and drills.Soccer, Ages 5-7Learn better ball control, foot work, shooting techniques, and conditioning with us to improve confidence and game play in our young athletes. If the weather is nice, we will even be taking our game outdoors!Soccer, Ages 8-12Learn better ball control, foot work, shooting techniques, and conditioning with us to improve confidence and game play in our young athletes. If the weather is nice, we will even be taking our game outdoors!Register Strength Training for Teens, Ages 10-15 Strength Training for Teens, Ages 10-15The Y Speed & Strength focuses on developing speed, core, strength, agility, power and coordination through top-quality instruction. Whether you are new to athletics or competing on a travel team, we are here to help you reach your personal fitness and/or athletic goals.Register Tennis, Ages 5-12 Tennis, Ages 5-12We utilize the USTA 10 & under Tennis curriculum, which uses youth tennis equipment, but focuses more on fun activities to strengthen eye-hand coordination to make tennis more enjoyable from early on in the learning process. They will learn a variety of skills that will not only help them in tennis, but in other sports as well.Register Flag Football, Ages 8-12 Flag Football, Ages 8-12Sessions focus on improving football skills such as passing, receiving, rushing, flag pulling, and offensive/defensive schemes. Small-sided matches also give your athletes the in-game experience they need to really learn the game.Register Story Time and Shimmy! Ages 1-3 Bond with your little one while they develop social, motor and cognitive abilities. Stories and singing will be followed by fun with dancing and instruments.Register Ready Set Science! Ages 2-4 Introduce your child to the wonder of science through nature-based learning projects and hands-on experiments. This class is an excellent way for your child become familiarized with classroom structure in a nurturing and supportive environment.Register Swim Lessons, Parent and Child Water Discovery with Parent, Ages 6-18 months Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None neededAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonThe class introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration.Register Water Exploration with Parent, Ages 12-36 months Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child is comfortable in the water or child has taken Stage A Water DiscoveryAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonFocuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.Register Swim Lessons, Preschool Important Swim Note: All new swim class participants wishing to register for levels higher than Stage 1, and students that have missed 2+ program sessions of classes, are required to have a swim evaluation prior to registering for class. Please email Arley Morton, Aquatics Director, at to schedule an appointment. Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Age 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterPreschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterPreschoolers focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 3-5 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterPreschoolers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Swim Lessons, School Age Important Swim Note: All new swim class participants wishing to register for levels higher than Stage 1, and students that have missed 2+ program sessions of classes, are required to have a swim evaluation prior to registering for class. Please email Arley Morton, Aquatics Director, at to schedule an appointment. Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 6-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterKids develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 6-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterKids focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 6-12 Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 6-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Stage 5 Stroke Development, Ages 6-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:○ Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards○ Swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards○ Tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Breaststroke for 25 yards○ Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards○ Sidestroke for 25 yards○ Dive from a kneeling position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutes○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics, Ages 6-12 Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 5 skills as follows:Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yardsSwim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yardsSwim butterfly with over arm recoverySwim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythmDive from kneeling positionThis class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.Skills Practiced:Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turnBreaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turnButterfly for 25 yardsBack crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turnSidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yardsDive from a standing positionSwim any combination of strokes for 150 yardsSwim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.Register Aquatic Conditioning, Ages 8-18 Focusing on conditioning to build endurance and stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as a part of a healthy lifestyle.Register Swim Lessons, Teens Important Swim Note: All new swim class participants wishing to register for levels higher than Stage 1, and students that have missed 2+ program sessions of classes, are required to have a swim evaluation prior to registering for class. Please email Arley Morton, Aquatics Director, at to schedule an appointment. Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 12-17 Class length: 40 minutesStudents develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 12-17 Class length: 40 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 12-17 Class length: 40 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for students who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 12-17 Class length: 40 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, preschoolers learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Stage 5: Stroke Development, Ages 12-17 Class length: 40 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:○ Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards○ Swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards○ Tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Breaststroke for 25 yards○ Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards○ Sidestroke for 25 yards○ Dive from a kneeling position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutes○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Swim Lessons, Adults Important Swim Note: All new swim class participants wishing to register for levels higher than Stage 1, and students that have missed 2+ program sessions of classes, are required to have a swim evaluation prior to registering for class. Please email Arley Morton, Aquatics Director, at to schedule an appointment. Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesStudents develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for students who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterStudents learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, preschoolers learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register Stage 5: Stroke Development, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:○ Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards○ Swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards○ Tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Breaststroke for 25 yards○ Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards○ Sidestroke for 25 yards○ Dive from a kneeling position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutes○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics, Ages 18+ Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Student must be able to demonstrate all Stage 5 skills as follows:○ Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards○ Swim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yards○ Swim butterfly with over arm recovery○ Swim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythm○ Dive from kneeling position○ This class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.Skills Practiced:○ Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turn○ Breaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turn○ Butterfly for 25 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turn○ Sidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yards○ Dive from a standing position○ Swim any combination of strokes for 150 yards○ Swim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. 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