ywswimming: youth, pre-teen, and teen swim programs

All classes listed below are available for online registration.

youth

level 1 - ages 6 to 12 yrs.
First timers or children who fear the water build confidence learning the fundamentals of swimming, kicking and floating.
Mon. 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Wed. 3:30 - 4:00 pm; 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Thurs. 4:30 - 5:00 pm; 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Fri. 3:30 - 4:00 pm; 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Sat. 10:30 - 11:00 am; 2:30 - 3:00 pm, 4:00 - 4:30 pm

level 2 - ages 6 to 12 yrs.
Those who can already swim 10 yards on their front and back learn stroke coordination, breathing, deep water skills and safety.
Mon. 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Wed. 3:30 - 4:00 pm; 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Thurs. 4:30 - 5:00 pm; 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Fri. 3:30 - 4:00 pm; 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Sat. 10:30 - 11:00 am; 2:30 - 3:00 pm, 4:00 - 4:30 pm

level 3 - ages 6 to 12 yrs.
Swimmers coordinate the front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, safety and deep water skills for 25 yards.
Mon. 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Wed. 3:30 - 4:00 pm; 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Thurs. 4:30 - 5:00 pm; 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Fri. 3:30 - 4:00 pm; 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Sat. 10:30 - 11:00 am; 2:30 - 3:00 pm, 4:00 - 4:30 pm

level 4 - ages 6 to 12 yrs.
Learn the breast stroke and advanced safety skills while improving lap endurance and stamina.
Mon. 3:45 - 4:30 pm
Tues. 3:45 - 4:30 pm
Wed. 5:15 - 6:00 pm; 7:30 - 8:15 pm
Thurs. 4:30 - 5:15 pm
Sat. 11:00 - 11:45 am

level 5 - ages 7 to 14 yrs.
Learn the sidestroke, turns and advanced safety skills while improving lap endurance and stamina.
Mon. 3:45 - 4:30 pm; 5:45 - 6:30 pm
Tues. 3:45 - 4:30 pm
Wed. 3:45 - 4:30 pm
Sat. 11:00 - 11:45 am

level 6 - ages 8 to 15 yrs.
Learn the approach stroke, butterfly, surface dives and advanced safety skills while polishing lap skills with efficiency and power.
Tues. 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Thurs. 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Fri. 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Sat. 12:00 - 1:00 pm

youth/preteen/teen

level 1 - ages 11 to 14 yrs.
Those who can already swim 10 yards on their front and back learn arm strokes and breathing skills while coordinating front and back strokes.
Sat. 3:30 - 4:00 pm

level 2 - ages 11 to 14 yrs.
First time swimmers or those uncomfortable in the water build confidence while learning the fundamentals of swimming, water adjustment, kicking and floating.
Sat. 3:30 - 4:00 pm

level 3 - ages 11 to 14 yrs.
Those able to swim full pool lengths learn the back and breast strokes, improve lap swimming, increase endurance and stamina.
Sat. 3:00 - 3:30 pm

junior swim clinic - ages 8 to 16 yrs.
Advanced swimmers learn the butterfly stroke, swimming starts, turns and other competitive skills. Participants must have completed Level 6.
Tues. 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Thurs. 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Sat. 12:00 - 1:00 pm

new! youth synchronized swimming - ages 7 and older
Learn synchronized swim skills and figures while performing to music. Taught by certified coaches.

new! synchro 1
Must be at least Level 3 swimming ability. The class will
focus on refining strokes (front and back crawl, breast stroke,
side stroke) and introducing synchronized swimming skills such
as sculling, underwater skills and figures. Completion of this
class meets the requirements to advance to Synchro 2 class.
Fri. 3:45 - 4:30 pm

new! synchro 2
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Synchro 1, as defined
by instructor. Students continue to strengthen and broaden
synchro skills with additional land exercises. All swimmers will
learn routines to perform in the annual Aquacon show. Those
students approved by the coaches will have the option to enter
competition with the YWCA Synchro Stars.
Fri. 5:30 - 7:30 pm

scout water badge
Scout troops can earn water safety or swimming badges with YWCA instructor. Schedule your troop today! Call 201-444-5600 x327 to schedule.

private lessons - ages 4 yrs. to adult
One -on-one instruction for adults and children ages four years and older.
Semi-private lessons are available to any private lesson listed. For details call 201-444-5600 x349.
Tues. 2:30 - 3:00; 3:00 - 3:30 pm
Thurs. 2:30 - 3:00; 3:00 - 3:30 pm
Sat. 1:00 - 1:30; 1:30 - 2:00 pm; 2:00 - 2:30 pm; 2:30 - 3:00 pm; 3:00 - 3:30 pm; 3:30 - 4:00 pm;
4:00 - 4:30 pm; 4:30 - 5:00 pm

new!
lifeguard training conditioning course/advanced swimming techniques - ages 12 yrs. or older
Class is designed to develop and train stroke refinement, strength and stamina through stroke drills. Focus is on both skills necessary to complete the lifeguard training pre-requisite skills test and to perform enhanced swimming efficiency.
Tues. 4:30 - 5:30 pm

american red cross lifeguard training course - ages 15 yrs. or older 
Students must be able to pass a swim test. Learn CPR, First Aid and lifeguard techniques.
Course materials included.
Class Schedule: March 6 - April 12
Tues./Thurs. 6:00 - 9:30 pm 
Test Dates: Wed. Feb. 29 at 7 pm and Sat. March 3 at 10:00 am - Must pre-register!

Additional American Red Cross Lifeguard trainings.

For more information please call 201-444-5600 ext. 349 or email Alysse Foudy.