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2014 FALL I & IIAquatic Programs

PROGRAM GUIDEWELCOME TO THE YMCA!At the YMCA it is our mission to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities through programs that develop spirit, mind and body for all. As a non-profit focused on healthy living, social responsibility and youth development, our goal is to provide a positive learning environment for you and your child.

JOIN US THIS FALL!Fall 1 (8 weeks) August 31-October 25 Fall 2 (8 weeks) October 26-December 20Member registration for all sessions begins August 4. Non member registration for Fall Session I begins August 18 and for Fall Session II October 13.

In addition to the classes listed in this guide, we also offer a number of free classes (for members) and events that may not be included in this “guide. For our most up-to-date program class schedule as well as downloadable group fitness, swim and gym schedules visit our website at highridgeymca.org/programs. Classes are subject to change.

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FRIDAY FAMILY EVENTS Make a date with your friends and family to spend Friday nights together at the Y. Whether you’re looking to spend quality time together as a family, looking for fun activities for siblings to bond and make new friends or looking for some special time together as a couple, the Y has you covered. Family events are open to members and non-members alike.

1st Friday of the month - Family Night2nd Friday of the month - Parents Night Out 3rd Friday of the month - Teen Night4th Friday of the month - Family Night

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AQUATIC SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESGirls Water Polo I 8-11 W 6-7PM $64/$128 $64/$128 Gym And Swim 3-5 M 6:05-7:20PM $50/$100 $50/$100 Masters Swim Team 16+ M Tu Th Su Times Vary $40/$60Splash, Craft, And Dash 3-5 W 8:50-11AM $68/$136 $68/$136 Goldfish Swimming Lessons 4-15 F 5:40-6:10PM $76/$152 $76/$152 4-15 Sa 1-1:30PM $76/$152 $76/$152 Private Swim Lessons (5 pack) 30 min Times Vary $110/$160Private Swim Lessons (5 pack) 45 min Times Vary $160/$210Semi-Private Swim Lessons (5 pack) 30 min Times Vary $160/$210Semi-Private Swim Lessons (5 pack) 45 min Times Vary $210/$260Synchronized Swimming 6-21 Sa 9-10:15AM $76/$152

Aquatic Specialty ProgramsGoldfish Program is for participants who need more individualized attention and practice time and has 4-to-1 ratio class. The class uses equipment appropriate for students needing extra support and assistance. Class instructors are trained Adaptive Aquatics instructors with experience working with and teaching mainstream, semi-private, and private classes for individuals with special needs.

Masters Swim Team Masters swimming is an adult competitive league that practices several times a week. Contact Kristine Gilson, Head Coach at kgilson@ymcachicago.org if you are interested in joining (cost is per month).

Youth Swim Team Our youth swim team practices Tuesday-Saturday and is divided up based on age group. Swimmers compete against other YMCA teams in the chicagoland area. For tryouts contact Amy Goodwin, Head Swim Coach at agoodwin@ymcachicago.org.

Private Swim Lessons This is for participants who only want to sign up for a package of five 30 minute private lessons. A private lesson is one instructor with one participant. Please fill out a private lesson request for upon registering for any private lessons. Private lesson request forms should be turned into the front desk and someone will contact you to set up the date and instructor.

Semi-Private Swim Lessons This is for participants who only want to sign up for a single 30 minute semi-private lesson. A semi-private lesson is one instructor with two or three participants. Please fill out a private lesson request for upon registering for any private lessons. Private lesson request forms should be turned into the front desk and someone will contact you to set up the date and instructor.

Synchronized Swimming Synchronized swimming challenges the creativity of swimmers by combining the movements of dance with swimming skills. Students work to improve stroke, form and endurance while gaining confidence and poise. Swimmers may participate in performances and competitions. For try outs contact Amy Goodwin at agoodwin@ymcachicago.org.

Prerequisite: Fish level or above.

Water Polo Classes Played with two nets and a ball, water polo is the oldest Olympic sport! The class will teach the skills, rules, and techniques of water polo. Water polo is a great way to stay fit while having fun in the water. Participants must be Guppy level or higher.

ADULT SWIM PROGRAMS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Adult Beginner Lesson 16+ Su 1-1:50PM $76/$152 $67/$134 16+ Tu 8-8:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 16+ Sa 1-1:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 Level 2: Adult Intermediate 16+ W 8-8:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 Level 3: Stroke Improvement 16+ Th 8-8:50PM $76/$152 $66/$132

Adult Swim ProgramsLevel 1: Adult Beginner Lesson Never learned to swim? Need some confidence to get in the pool? This is the class for you. This class will teach you to swim or help you regain confidence in the water!

Level 2: Adult Intermediate If you can already float and move in the water, this is the class for you. We will help you improve your swimming ability!

Level 3: Stroke Improvement If you've been swimming forever, but aren't sure if you are swimming correctly, this is the class for you. We will help you improve your strokes' effectiveness and become a more efficient swimmer.

GROUP PARENT CHILD SWIM LESSONS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Shrimp 6M-1Y Su 10-10:25AM $56/$112 $49/$98 6M-1Y M 6:15-6:40PM $51/$102 $49/$98 6M-1Y Sa 10-10:25AM $56/$112 $56/$98 Level 2: Kipper 6M-3Y Su 10-10:25AM $56/$112 $49/$98 6M-3Y M 6:15-6:40PM $51/$102 $49/$98 6M-3Y Sa 10-10:25AM $56/$112 $56/$112 Level 3: Inia 6M-3Y Su 10:30-10:55AM $56/$112 $56/$112 6M-3Y M 6:15-6:40PM $51/$102 $49/$98 6M-3Y Sa 10:30-10:55AM $56/$112 $56/$112 Level 4: Perch 1-3 Su 10:30-10:55AM $56/$112 1-4 Su 10:30-10:55AM $49/$98 6M-3Y M 6:15-6:40PM $49/$98 $49/$98 1-3 Sa 10:30-10:55AM $56/$112 $56/$112 Level 1: Pike With Parent 2-5 Su 10-10:35AM $66/$132 $58/$116 2-5 W 5:30-6:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 2-5 Sa 10-10:35AM $66/$132 $66/$132

Group Parent/Child Swim LessonsShrimp, Kipper, Inia, & Perch Levels

This YMCA program provides the highest quality of early water experiences for children age 6-36 months. Four levels of progression will see your child through water adjustment and onto basic skills. Program instruction is directed toward helping you work with your child. Each child is always accompanied by one parent. Classes maybe combined based on enrollment.

Level 1: Shrimp Age: 6-8 months. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

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Level 2: Kipper Age: 9-12 months. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

Level 3: Inia l Age: 13-18 months. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

Level 4: Perch Age: 24-36 months. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic water safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

Level 1: Pike with Parent Is your child just not ready to be alone for swim lessons? This is a transitional class in which we will wean your child away from mom and dad. The next level from here would be Pike. Your child must be 3-years old during the session. Family membership is required to receive member rate.

PRESCHOOL AQUATIC PROGRAMS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Pike 3-5 Su 9:15-9:50AM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Su 10-10:35AM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Su 10:45-11:20AM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Su 11:30AM-12:05PM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Su 12:15-12:50PM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 M 10:15-10:50AM $51/$102 $58/$116 3-5 M 5:30-6:05PM $51/$102 $58/$116 3-5 M 6:45-7:20PM $51/$102 $58/$116 3-5 Tu 4:45-5:20PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Tu 5:30-6:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 W 4:45-5:20PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Th 4:45-5:20PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Th 5:30-6:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 F 10:15-10:50AM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 F 5-5:35PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 10-10:35AM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 10:45-10:35AM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 11:30AM-12:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 12:15-1:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 Level 2: Eel 3-5 Su 9:15-9:50AM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Su 10-10:35AM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Su 10:45-11:20AM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Su 11:30AM-12:05PM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Su 12:15-12:50PM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 M 10:15-10:50AM $58/$116 $58/$116 3-5 M 5:30-6:05PM $58/$116 $58/$116 3-5 M 6:45-7:20PM $58/$116 $58/$116 3-5 Tu 4:45-5:20PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Tu 5:30-6:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 W 4:45-5:20PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Th 4:45-5:20PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Th 5:30-6:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 F 10:15-10:50AM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 F 5-5:35PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 10-10:35AM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 10:45-11:20AM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 11:30AM-12:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 12:15-12:50PM $66/$132 $66/$132

PRESCHOOL AQUATIC PROGRAMSCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 3: Ray 3-5 Su 10:45-11:20AM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Su 11:30AM-12:05PM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Tu 5:30-6:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 W 5:30-6:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Th 5:30-6:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 F 5-5:35PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 10:45-11:20AM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 11:30AM-12:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 Level 4: Starfish 3-5 Su 10:45-11:20AM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Su 11:30AM-12:05PM $66/$132 $58/$116 3-5 Tu 5:30-6:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 W 5:30-6:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Th 5:30-6:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 F 5-5:35PM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 10:45-11:20AM $66/$132 $66/$132 3-5 Sa 11:30AM-12:05PM $66/$132 $66/$132

Preschool Aquatic Programs(Age: 3-5)

This program offers children their first experience in the water without a parent. Children are taught basic skills that are the building blocks of swimming, including: water propulsion, floating, body awareness and independence. They are also taught some general aquatic safety and pool games. Children will be taught with and without the use of various IFD's (instructional flotation devices). Classes maybe combined based on enrollment.

Level 1: Pike The first level of lessons is for beginning swimmers. Swimmers should be able to listen to instructions and follow directions. Swimmers will learn the basic paddle stroke on the front, back and sides. They will also be taught kicking skills and putting their face in the water.

Level 2: Eel Swimmers will learn to jump in without assistance, float on their front and back for 20 seconds with or without an IFD. Swimmers will also learn to paddle on front, back and side for 25 yards with an IFD and 15 feet without.

Prerequisites: To enter this level, swimmers should be able to front and back float 20 seconds with an IFD. Swimmers should also paddle on their front, back and side for 10 yards with an IFD, and 5 feet without.

Level 3: Ray In this class swimmers will learn to front and back float 30 seconds without an IFD; front alternating paddle with rhythmic breathing 25 yards with an IFD, and 20 feet without. Swimmers will also learn front symmetrical paddle with rhythmic breathing 25 yards with an IFD, and 20 feet without; do a side alternating paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without; back alternating paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without; and back symmetrical paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without.

Prerequisites: To enter this level, swimmers should be able to jump in without assistance, float on their front and back for 20 seconds with or without an IFD. Swimmers should also paddle on front, back and side for 25 yards with an IFD and 15 feet without.

Level 4: Starfish In this class swimmers will learn to do a standing dive; basic front crawl rotary breathing 25 yards; basic breaststroke 25 yards; backstroke 25 yards; elementary backstroke 25 yards; basic sidestroke 25 yards; and tread water 1 minute.

Prerequisites: To enter this level, swimmers should be able to front and back float 30 seconds without an IFD; front alternating paddle with rhythmic breathing 25 yards with an IFD, and 20 feet without. Swimmers also need to be able to front symmetrical paddle with rhythmic breathing 25 yards with an IFD, and 20 feet without; do a side alternating paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without; back alternating paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without; and back symmetrical paddle for 25 yards with an IFD and 20 feet without.

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YOUTH AQUATIC SWIM PROGRAMSCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Polliwog 6-12 Su 10-10:50AM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 Su 11-11:50AM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 Su 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 M 5-5:50PM $66/$132 $67/$134 6-12 Tu 6-6:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Tu 7-7:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 W 5-5:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Th 5-5:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 F 4-4:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 11-11:50AM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 10-10:50AM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 1-1:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 Level 2: Guppy 6-12 Su 10-10:50AM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 Su 11-11:50AM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 Su 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 M 5-5:50PM $66/$132 $67/$134 6-12 Tu 6-6:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 W 5-5:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Th 5-5:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Th 7-7:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 F 4-4:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 11-11:50AM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 10-10:50AM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 1-1:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 Level 3: Minnow 6-12 Su 9-9:50AM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 Su 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 M 6-6:50PM $58/$116 $67/$134 6-12 Tu 5-5:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 W 6-6:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Th 6-6:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 F 4-4:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 1-1:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 Level 4: Fish 6-12 Su 9-9:50AM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 Su 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 M 6-6:50PM $58/$116 $67/$134 6-12 Tu 5-5:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 W 6-6:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Th 6-6:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 F 4-4:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 1-1:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 Level 5: Flying Fish 6-12 Su 9-9:50AM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 Su 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 M 6-6:50PM $58/$116 $67/$134 6-12 Tu 5-5:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 W 6-6:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Th 6-6:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 F 4-4:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 1-1:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152

YOUTH AQUATIC SWIM PROGRAMSCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 6: Shark 6-12 Su 9-9:50AM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 Su 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $67/$134 6-12 M 6-6:50PM $66/$132 $67/$134 6-12 Tu 5-5:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 W 6-6:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Th 6-6:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 F 4-4:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 12-12:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152 6-12 Sa 1-1:50PM $76/$152 $76/$152

Youth Aquatic Programs(Age: 6-12)

This program follows the YMCA of the USA's guidelines to swim lessons. There is a focus on five main points: personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, water sports & games, and rescue. Classes maybe combined based on enrollment.

Level 1: Polliwog This is the beginning level for school age children and is appropriate for anyone new to the water or with little formal instruction. Children will learn the basic paddle stroke on their front, back and sides, kicking skills and will become comfortable putting their face in the water.

Level 2: Guppy In this class swimmers will learn to front and back float 1-minute; front alternating paddle 25 yards with rhythmic breathing with and without an IFD; front symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back alternating paddle 25 yards; side alternating paddle 25 yards; and kneeling dive.

Prerequisites: To enter this level, children should be able to front and back float for 30 seconds with or without an IFD; paddle 25 yards on their front, back and side with an IFD, and 15 feet without an IFD; jump in without assistance; be comfortable in deep water.

Level 3: Minnow In this class swimmers will learn to do a standing dive; basic front crawl rotary breathing 25 yards; basic breaststroke 25 yards; backstroke 25 yards; elementary backstroke 25 yards; basic sidestroke 25 yards; and tread water 1 minute.

Prerequisites: To enter this level, children should be able to front and back float 1-minute; front alternating paddle 25 yards with rhythmic breathing with and without an IFD; front symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back symmetrical paddle 25 yards; back alternating paddle 25 yards; side alternating paddle 25 yards; and kneeling dive.

Level 4: Fish In this class swimmers will learn to tread water for 3-minutes; swim 50 yards front crawl; swim 50 yards breaststroke with legal kick and arm pulls; swim 50 yards backstroke; swim 50 yards elementary backstroke with a glide; swim 50 yards sidestroke with a scissors kick; and swim 15 yards butterfly.

Prerequisites: To enter this level, children should be able to do a standing dive; basic front crawl rotary breathing 25 yards; basic breaststroke 25 yards; backstroke 25 yards; elementary backstroke 25 yards; basic sidestroke 25 yards; and tread water 1 minute.

Level 5: Flying Fish In this class swimmers will learn to do a flip turn; swim 100 yards front crawl with bilateral breathing; swim 100 yards breaststroke; swim 100 yards backstroke; swim 100 yards elementary backstroke; swim 100 yards sidestroke alternating sides; swim 100 yards lifesaving sidestroke; and swim 15 yards butterfly.

Prerequisites: To enter this level, children should be able to tread water for 3-minutes; swim 50 yards front crawl; swim 50 yards breaststroke with legal kick and arm pulls; swim 50 yards backstroke; swim 50 yards elementary backstroke with a glide; swim 50 yards sidestroke with a scissors kick; and swim 15 yards butterfly.

Level 6: Shark In this class swimmers will learn to take their own heart rate; learn about open water and backyard pool safety; swim 100 yards from crawl with flip turns; swim 100 yards breaststroke with pull-out; swim 50 yards inverted breaststroke; swim 100 yards backstroke with dolphin kick and pullout; swim 50 yards over arm side stroke; swim 25 yards butterfly with streamline; and swim 200 yards individual medley.

Prerequisites: To enter this level, children should be able to do a flip turn; swim 100 yards front crawl with bilateral breathing; swim 100 yards breaststroke; swim 100 yards backstroke; swim 100 yards elementary backstroke; swim 100 yards sidestroke alternating sides; swim 100 yards lifesaving sidestroke; and swim 15 yards butterfly.