Youth Aquatics

YOUTH AQUATICS (Age 6 & up)
Classes held in Main Pool

Check the program Guide for Dates and Class Times.

Polliwog

Prerequisite: 6 years of age and completion of the Pike and/or Eel class or consent of Aquatics Director.Goals:
Paddle on front, back and side 25 yards with float belt, 20 feet without.

Guppy

Prerequisite: Completion of the Polliwog and/or Ray and/or Starfish class or consent of Aquatics Director.

Goals: Front paddle with rotary breathing for 25 yards.  Jump in and paddle for 10 feet, then float for 10 seconds and return to the side.

Minnow

Prerequisite: Completion of the Guppy class or consent of Aquatics Director.

Goals: Over-arm development of strokes. Standing dive off deck.

Fish

Prerequisite: Completion of the Minnow class or consent of Aquatics Director.

Goals: Development of front and back crawl, breast stroke, sidestroke and butterfly.  Endurance 50 yards in each stroke, butterfly 25 yards.

Flying Fish

Prerequisite: Completion of the Fish class or consent of Aquatics Director.

Goals: Continued development of all strokes.  Endurance 100 yards in each stroke, butterfly 25 yards.  Flip turns for front and back crawl.

Shark

Prerequisite: Completion of the Flying Fish class or consent of Aquatics Director.

Goals: Complete a 200 individual medley.  Streamlining kick variations.

Private Swim Lessons

Private Swim Lessons
     Youth and Adult
Half-hour classes for one-on-one instruction. Cost is $15 per half-hour for members; $20 for non-members. Space is limited. Contact April Dorman 419-223-6045 ext. 220 to schedule.

Water Scouts

Are you in the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or Brownies? Bring your scouts to the YMCA to earn their aquatic badge or patch. Contact Aquatics Director April Dorman 419-223-6045 ext. 220 to make your reservations today.