Our
staff is trained to emphasize personal safety, confidence building
and stroke technique. It is our goal to make swimming a positive, successful
experience for every child. Swimming is a lifetime sport.
Current
Session Dates and Class Times are in the Program
Brochure that you
can download.
BEGINNING SKILLS Water Babies - Age 6 mo. to 3 yrs with
parent. Skippers:Parent
- Child introduction to water familiarization. Preschool - Age 5 & under. 7
students per class. Pike: Beginning
water familiarization for children 3 yrs & older. Eels: Front
glide kick, back glide kick, swim 10 yds. Progressive - Age 6 & older.
7 students per class. Polliwog: Water
adjustment, self-confidence, front glide kick, back glide kick, swim
10 yds. INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED SKILLS Preschool - Age 5 & under. 8 students
per class. Rays:Deep
water introduction with crawlstroke and back swimming, endurance to 25
yds. Starfish:Crawlstroke,
elementary back, breast kick, 8 lengths. Progressive - Age 6 & older. 8 students
per class. Guppy: Deep
water intro, crawl and back swimming, 25 yds. Minnow: Crawl,
back crawl, elementary back, endurance 50 yds, intro to diving. Fish: Elementary
back, breaststroke, endurance to 150 yds. Flying Fish / Shark: Sidestroke
& butterfly, individual medley, 200 yds endurance.
Current
Session Dates and Class Times are in the
Program
Brochure that you
can download.
Boys and girls ages 5-21 who
have completed the YMCA fish level skills are eligible to be on the
swim team. If you are looking for self fulfillment, improved swimming
skills, and fun then you should participate. The rewards are many:
travel, meet new friends, and become the best you can be.
Pick up a brochure at the YMCA
today and talk to Nicole Finazzo our head coach!
Our YMCA offers a Lap Pool with a diving board, Lazy River Water Current
Pool, and Recreational Wave Pool, which allows us to offer some of
the following items: Adult and Child Swim Lessons, Water X Conditioning
and Therapy Classes, Water Kayak Training, etc..
ADULT WATER EXERCISE Swimnastics - A water exercise class focusing on improving one's fitness level.
This class is progressive, effective, exercise program in a completely impact
free environment. Flexibility, strength, toning, and cardiovascular fitness are
the primary focus. No swimming ability is necessary. A full body workout in
the water through low impact exercises in the rec pool.
Hydrofit - Enhance your lifestyle with this dynamic, energetic workout for total
body conditioning. Develop your endurance, strength and flexibility while progressively
increasing your cardiovascular fitness level. Class uses buoyancy and water resistance equipment. An
aerobic class in the deep end of the lap pool that utilizes special gear to achieve
a full body workout.
Grays Harbor College Water Exercise Students register through Grays Harbor College. Forms are available
at the front desk.
Current
Session Dates and Class Times are in the Program
Brochure that you
can download.
Lifeguard Training Class
Lifeguard Training class is the required certification for those interested
in becoming a lifeguard. Students must be 15 years old and pass the required preskills test. Preskills Test: 300 yard swim, submerge to a depth of 7-10 feet and retrieve a 10 pound object.
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course
This course is NOT designed to teach basic-level swimming
skills. It is dedicated to developing the skills and
knowledge instructors need to plan and teach courses
in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety
Program.
Current
Session Dates and Class Times are in the Program
Brochure that you
can download.
Saturday Morning Kayaking With an emphasis on safety, students
will learn how to handle a kayak confidently with the correct paddling technique
and all the basic manuevering strokes. Open to grade 8 through adults.
Participants must register. **Times may be subject to change or cancellation due to swim
meets.
Super Strokers (Pre Swim Team Class)
Fish level or above, students refine skills and learn swim team drills.
Skills & Drills
For current Swim Team members, who wish to continue working on skills in April.
Do the Birthday Splash!
Let the YMCA host your birthday party this year.
We bring the cake or pizza and you get to swim.
Prices vary according to number in party.
Available Party Hours
Saturday 12 - 6:30 pm
Sunday 1 - 4:30 pm
Call for available birthday party hours.
Current
Session Dates and Class Times are in the Program
Brochure that you
can download.
