Friday :: 5/18/2012

Activities Aquatics

YMCAs have been teaching people to swim for more than a century. Learning to swim at the YMCA is about more than just stroke development. It’s a child-centered approach, where kids learn through play, hands-on exercises and creative repetition. Children are taught in small groups with others of their own age and skill level. YMCA aquatics programs include parent-child and pre-school classes, programs for people with disabilities, as well as swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Competitive programs are available for youth and adults.

Aquatics News

POOL SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
FOR SWIM LESSONS TIMES CLICK THE PROGRAM GUIDE ON OUR HOMEPAGE
Upcoming sessions: Winter I: January 8-February 19, 2012; Spring I: February 26-April 8, 2012; and Spring II: April 15-May 27, 2012.

roxannelee@oshkoshymca.org

Aquatics Activities

Adapted Swim Lessons
Adult Lessons
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Recert
Arthritis Aquatics
Dive-In Movies
Dolphin Swim Team
Dolphin Swim Team Try-It

Eel
Fish
Flying Fish
Goldfish (parent/child)
Guppy I
Guppy II
Homeschool Swim Lessons
Minnow

Open Swim
Pike
Polliwog I
Polliwog II
Porpoise Club
Private Swim Lessons
Ray
Scouts Swimming Workshops

Senior Water Fitness
Shark
Shrimp (parent/child)
Slide Times
Starfish
Triathlon Swimming
Water Fitness

Adapted Swim Lessons [Return to Top]

Lessons for children with special needs ages 3-13. Our trained instructors will work with your child at their level to teach water skills and safety. We offer individual lessons to give your child the most attention.

Adult Lessons [Return to Top]

Beginner: This class is for adult students who have never taken lessons or who are a bit fearful of the water. Focus is on floating, kicking and proper arm strokes. Water confidence and basic stroke skills. Advanced: This a swim lesson for adults who want more stroke refinement and attention to detail and training techniques. For students who want to improve their efficiency in the water.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training [Return to Top]

Lifeguard training is a great skill to have. In this class you will learn the water rescue skills, CPR, and FA so that you can become certified to work as a Lifeguard at a pool. In order to successfully complete this course you will need to complete a practical and written test successfully. Participants need to be 15-years-old or older to participate. This class does not require some water skills prior to entry. Participants must be able to swim 300 yards continuously with front crawl, back stroke, and side stroke as well as complete a swim/water jog with a 10 pound brick. These will be tested on the first day of class. Participants should bring ID to verify ages on the first day of class. Books are included as part of fee. Every session must be attended in full. 9am-5pm Feb 18-19, 25-26 (Downtown) and 9am-5pm March 17-18, 24-25 OR 10am-5pm April 9-13 (20th Ave). Fee: $175/member or $200/non-members.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Recert [Return to Top]

For individuals needing to recertify their lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional lifeguard. This class is designed for those who feel comfortable demonstrating their skills without needing a review. You will be expected to competently demonstrate all lifeguarding skills and the pre-course swim of 300 yds and the 10 lb brick-retrieval at 9 feet. You must pass a written exam with an 80% or better. Contact Tracy for more information at 236-3380 or tracygilles@oshkoshymca.org. Saturday, May 12 from 9am-1pm. Fee is $100/member • $125/activity member.

Arthritis Aquatics [Return to Top]

This activity offers water exercises that are recommended by the Wisconsin Chapter Arthritis Foundation. The ability to swim is not required as exercises take place in a shallow pool. Participants also enjoy a social and a recreational component. Arthritis Aquatics is free to Oshkosh YMCA members. Activity members - $3/class or can purchase a 30-day punch card for $60. Classes are held at the DTC location Mon, Wed, and Fri from 11-11:45am. Classes are held at the 20th location Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri from 10-10:45am.

Dive-In Movies [Return to Top]

Bring your family and float around our pool and watch a movie on the big screen. FREE for members and $5.25/guest families. 6-8pm. Elf (Dec 16), Eight Below (Jan 20), Madagascar Escape 2 Africa (Feb 17), Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Mar 16), Lion King (April 20), and The Fox and the Hound (May 18).

Dolphin Swim Team [Return to Top]

Participants must be able to swim the front crawl for 25 yards or have passed Polliwog II or Starfish Levels. The Dolphin Team has groups to meet the needs of the novice swimmer through the national level swimmer. This is a year-round activity running from mid-September through mid-August. Most new swimmers begin practicing three times a week. Swim meets are held on weekends throughout the year. For ages 5 and up. Contact David Mail at 230-8439. Dolphin Swim Team Website

Dolphin Swim Team Try-It [Return to Top]

A FREE introduction to the Dolphin Swim Team. This is a chance for children interested in joining the swim team to learn and experience what being on the team is like. Participants should be between the ages of 5-12 and can already swim one length of the pool (25 yards). Participants will be introduced to four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Space is limited.

Eel [Return to Top]

A beginner level for students more comfortable in the water but who cannot swim completely on their own. Focus is on completing skills with and without the aid of a float belt. Introduction to the deep pool.

Fish [Return to Top]

Introduction to some swim team skills such as flip turns and breaststroke pullouts. Continued work on breaststroke and butterfly skills. Ability to swim 75 yards swimming each skill will be needed to pass.

Flying Fish [Return to Top]

Stroke refinement and endurance for all four competitive strokes (back, breast, fly, free). Survival skills such as treading water and survival float will become more difficult. Ability to swim 100 yards of each skill will be needed to pass.

Goldfish (parent/child) [Return to Top]

For ages 1 1/2 to 3 years. This class is for parents with children able to listen to their parents' commands. Class will be taught much like our Pike class but with parents teaching their children. An important aspect is keeping your child safe in the water as they become freer in their exploration. Great for children not ready to be away from mom or dad!

Guppy I [Return to Top]

Equivalent to the Starfish level. Focus on water confidence, longer distances, stroke development, and endurance. Independence in the water is a must.

Guppy II [Return to Top]

Preschoolers who pass starfish should be placed in this level. Further stroke development and technique, and introduction to more skills and strokes. Ability to swim 25 yards of each skill will be needed to pass.

Homeschool Swim Lessons [Return to Top]

The beginner class is for students who are learning the basic skills of floating and water confidence, and stroke technique (Polliwog I-Guppy 2). The advanced class will focus on longer distances and storke refinement (Minnow-Porpoise). Fridays Winter I and Spring I. Beginners 12-12:45pm and Advanced 12:45-1:30pm.

Minnow [Return to Top]

Focus on longer distances and more endurance work. Specific breathing and stroke techniques. Intro to diving from diving blocks, butterfly, and open turns are a few new skills introduced. Ability to swim 50 yards of each skill will be needed to pass.

Open Swim [Return to Top]

Click on OPEN TIMES & SCHEDULES for up-to-date times.

Pike [Return to Top]

A beginner level for 3-year-olds without their parents. Focus is on getting students comfortable in water, kicking, basic arm strokes, and floating with a float belt. Must be able to put face under water to pass.

Polliwog I [Return to Top]

Ages 6+. Equivalent of the Pike and Eel levels. For students who have never taken lessons or who are tentative in the water. Focus is on floating, kicking and proper arm strokes, completed with and without a float belt. Water confidence and basic stroke skills.

Polliwog II [Return to Top]

Equivalent to the Ray level. Students will be attempting skills without a float belt. Deep water adjustment, stroke technique, and safety skills. Introduction of more difficult skills and stroke refinement.

Porpoise Club [Return to Top]

The most advanced level of swim lessons. Swim and tread with a brick. Ability to swim 200 yards of each skill to pass. Learn structured workouts. The longest survival skills and swims are included.

Private Swim Lessons [Return to Top]

Private swim lessons are available for children and adults who would like individual instruction to further their swimming ability. A six-week bundle can be purchaseed for $120/member or $150/non-member. Or, participants can select their instructor, class time and day. Cost is $20/lesson for members or $25/lessons for non-members. Please contact the Aquatics Director for more information at 230-8439 or DTC Aquatics at 236-3380.

Ray [Return to Top]

A more advanced level. Students will need to complete all skills without the aid of a float belt to pass. More difficult skills will start to be introduced, such as standing dives, breast stroke, and rotary breathing.

Scouts Swimming Workshops [Return to Top]

Please call the aquatics director at least two weeks prior to set up the date and time of your workshop. Let our instructors assist the troop in earning its swimming badge. Workshops are available for girls and boys troops. Participants will work on swimming skills including lifesaving safety, water fun, and sports and games. Skills worked on will depend on the troop level. Badges are not included. $5/participant. Call 230-8439 for more information.

Senior Water Fitness [Return to Top]

This class is designed to be a solid aerobic workout without stress to your joints. Classes are held 10:10-10:55am Mon, Wed & Fri at the Downtown YMCA.

Shark [Return to Top]

Longer elements for each skill. Introduction of backstroke flip turns, competitive starts, IM (individual medley), and brick retrieval. Ability to swim 100 yards of each skill will be needed to pass with extra elements within each stroke.

Shrimp (parent/child) [Return to Top]

For ages 6 months up to 1 1/2 years. This class is for parents introducing their babies to the water. Parents will learn how to hold their child correctly in the water. Parents will explore water together under the watchful eye of their instructor. Parents will help introduce their child to water through play, songs and games.

Slide Times [Return to Top]

Come visit us for opne swim times with the slide on! Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:45-7:45pm, Fridays 4-8pm, Saturdays Noon-4pm, and Sundays Noon-4pm. Schedule subject to change.

Starfish [Return to Top]

The most advanced level for preschoolers. Focus is on longer distances, stroke development, and endurance. Independence in the water is a must. Students who pass this class will register for Guppy 2.

Triathlon Swimming [Return to Top]

This class is for triathletes who want to improve their efficiency in the water and work on training techniques. Taught by an experience swim coach, Greg Hollub. Mondays 5:30-6:30am January 9-February 13, 2012. $28/members or $52/non-members. For more information, please contact Roxanne at 230-8439.

Water Fitness [Return to Top]

Water Fitness Classes incorporate a great cardiovascular workout with strength work and toning. Click on OPEN TIMES for complete schedule of aquatic fitness classes. Water Fitness Classes are FREE to Y members!

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