Aquatics
Programs 
YMCAs
have been teaching people to swim for more than a century. In
YMCA aquatics programs, children learn to be safe around water
and they feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with learning
something new. Kids can develop lifelong skills that can help
them stay healthy. Contact the Y for more info:
507-287-2260.
Swimming
Lesson Class Descriptions
Preschool
Classes (3-5 years): Child must be 3 by the start of the class.
Maximum enrollment is 5. The preschool program provides children
with their first pool experience without parental assistance,
in a safe, fun and positive learning environment.
Pike: This class is a great way to introduce
new little swimmers to the pool and help them to develop safe
water habits in a fun and encouraging environment. Pre-requisite:
NONE Skills Spotlight: Basic paddlestroke, kicking skills, blowing
bubbles with their face in the water, floating, pool safety, and
proper use of personal flotation devices (PFD), and instructional
flotation devices (IFD)
Eel: The Eel class is for little swimmers who
are well adjusted to the water and are eager to learn more. Eel
swimmers continue to build on Pike skills such as kicking and
the basic paddlestroke. Pre-requisite: Completed PIKE skills.
Skills Spotlight: Kicking, floating on front and back, and progressive
paddlestroke
Ray: At this level, Ray swimmers are ready to
begin developing endurance as well as improving stroke skills.
Rays are also introduced to treading water, rhythmic breathing
and rescue skills and learn about personal water safety. Pre-requisite:
Completed EEL skills Skills Spotlight: Stroke development, treading
water, building endurance, rhythmic breathing, introduction to
rescue skills
Starfish:
Starfish is a special advanced class designed for swimmers who
pass RAY level but are still in preschool. Children in Starfish
level review previous skills, personal safety, rescue skills,
and work on refining their strokes. The also learn underwater
swimming skills. Pre-requisite: Completed RAY skills. Skills Spotlight:
Stroke refinement and underwater swimming
School Age (6 years and up) Child must be 6 before the
start of the class. Maximum enrollment is 6.
Whether your school age child is a new swimmer or
has been swimming circles around you, the school age program offers
a class that is just right for your child's skill level.
Polliwog:
Polliwog is the beginner level for school age children to help
them become acquainted with the pool and adjust to the water.
Polliwog swimmers learn front and back floating skills, the paddlestroke,
personal safety, and the use of floating devices. Pre-requisite:
NONE. Skills spotlight: Water adjustment, personal safety, floating,
and the paddlestroke
Guppy: Guppy swimmers continue to build confidence
in their ability by practicing paddlestroke skills, floating,
and rotary breathing without the aid of floating devices. Pre-requisite:
Completed POLLIWOG. Skills spotlight: Lead-up strokes to the front
crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke,
survival, flloating, and treading water.
Minnow: At the minnow level, children continue
to refine their lead-up stroke skills and begin to sequence these
movements with more consistency. Pre-requisite: Completed GUPPY
Skills Spotlight: Endurance development, sequencing lead-up stroke
movements, basic rescue & safety skills
Fish: Children begin to see the results of their
previous work and perform the frontcrawl, backstroke, elementary
backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke. The butterfly stroke
is also introduced. Pre-requisite: Completed Minnow. Skills Spotlight:
Perform the front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke,
and breaststroke. Introduction to butterfly.
Flying Fish/Shark: This is advance level where
students focus on stroke enhancements and endurance. Swimmers
will also learn turns, rescue skills and personal safety. Pre-requisite:
Completed FISH. Skills Spotlight: Stroke perfection, open/flip
turns.
Swim
Lesson Schedule
Parent/Child
Aquatic Programs
- Waterbabies (ages 6-18 months)
- Water Tots (Age 19-36 months)
- Parent/Child (ages 3-5 years)
The Parent/Child program is a great way to introduce aquatic
safety skills through games and songs. It’s water enjoyment
for both parent and child. These classes are designed to encourage
parent/child learning and water adjustment in a safe and positive
setting. Parents accompany their children at all times while
an experienced instructor guides parents in teaching their children
fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Parent/Child classes
are an excellent opportunity for children to begin transitioning
to the pre-school swim program.
- Please
see our Brochure.(PDF)
- Register
Online!
Stroke
Technique for Triathlons Clinics
If you are planning
on competing in a triathlon, this stroke clinic is for you. Experienced
swimmers and coaches will be on hand to critique your stroke and
offer you tips on how to improve and maximize your potential.
Contact the Y for more info: 507-287-2260.
Private & Semi Private Lessons
American
Red Cross Water Safety Instruction Class
Contact the Y for more
info: 507-287-2260.
Adult Lessons
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