Vision(TOP)
The East Area Family YMCA aquatic department is dedicated to offering current and new programs and activities in a safe, clean and fun aquatic environment for children, teens, adults and families with well-trained staff who are caring, responsible, respectful and honest.
The Water Watcher Program
The East Area Family YMCA in Collaboration with USA Safe kids proudly presents the Water Watcher Card. This card is for parents to wear when they bring their kids to the pool. The goal is for all parents to take an active role in watching their kids. This card assigns them the responsibility to be that person to watch their kids. If they have to leave the pool water they can designate a responsible person, friend, relative or partner with the water watchers card. This creates a solid form of communication on who is now responsible for watching the water. Remember any time someone goes to the water they must always “Swim with watchful eyes”. Contact Mathew Engineri, Aquatics Director at 637-2025 (ext. 217) for more information.
New This Summer
2008 YMCA Oneida Shores Open Water Swim
The East Area Family YMCA is proud to present its first Annual YMCA Oneida Shores Open Water Swim (YOSOWS). This swim will provide an opportunity for swimmers of all ages to challenge their physical and mental abilities, while at the same time raise money for the East Area Family YMCA Partner with Youth Campaign. Contributions will be used to support the YMCA's Inclusion Program, Y Kids Inc. Y Kids Inc.serves 150 children a year. Thirty-six children are served at the East Area Family YMCA.
The YMCA Oneida Shores Open Water Swim will be held on Saturday, June 14. Check in will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a start time of 8:30 a.m. If we encounter poor or hazardous weather, the YMCA may impose up to a one-hour delay for the start of the event. In the event we need to cancel, we will use the alternate date on Sunday, June 15 beginning at 8:30 a.m. This year's even will host three distances, a 1,500 meter (Olympic Triathlon swim distance), 800 meter (Sprint Triathlon swim distance) and a Youth 200 Meter swim. Youth swimmers must be a USA registered swimmer. Order of start will be 1,500 meters, 800 meters and then the Youth (8-12 only) 200 meters. Number of heats will be determined based on number of entries. There will be a separate heat for Master swimmers. Parents entering young swimmers please be advised that there will be lifeguards provided to ensure proper safety standards for all swimmers.
Fees:
Early bird registration: $30 (received by May 24)
Registration: $35 (received by June 12)
Your registration fee includes a short-sleeve t-shirt and color coded race cap!
Please note **t-shirts will be available for pick up after July 1 if we receive your registration form after May 25. There will be no registrations accepted after June 12!
For more information, contact Mathew Engineri at 637-2025 (ext. 217).
Swim Lessons General Information (TOP)
Swimming lessons are available to family and youth members only. A listing of class times will be available one (1) week prior to registration. Registration for family members will start on the sixth or seventh week of class. Youth members' registration will start on the following week of class.
A parent handbook is available upon request. If your child turns 6 years old during the current session or during the next session, please check with your instructor for the correct placement in the youth program. Pike and Eel are roughly equivalent to Polliwog. Ray and Starfish are roughly equivalent to Guppy.
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Expect children to remain in each level for multiple sessions.
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Children who miss a class for a personal reason will not be able to make up that class. Children who miss three classes will have their spot offered to individuals on our waiting list.
Red Cross to YMCA Lessons Conversion (TOP)
Red Cross Level/YMCA Swim Lesson Level
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IPAP1/Parent Tots or Super Tots
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Level 1/Pike and Polliwog
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Level 2/Eel and Polliwog
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Level 3/Ray, Star and Guppy
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Level 4/Minnow
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Level 5/Fish
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Level 6/Flying Fish
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Level 7 /Shark
Youth Aquatic Classes (TOP)
Parent-Child (6 months - 3 Years) (TOP)
The primary objective for children aged 6 months to 3 years together with their parent/guardian participating in these levels is to get both the parent and their child comfortable in the water. The child will become aware of the difference between moving through the water and on dry land, while the parent will become educated on how to work with his or her child to be safer in and around the water. Classes are designed to allow the child to have fun in the water while the parent guides them through the aquatic skills. The child will be exposed to games and songs that use basic movement in the water such as kicking, arm movements, and breath control. Activities are based on the developmental abilities of the child. This is done in a caring and supportive environment to build children's confidence in themselves and comfort around the water. Classes are 30 minutes and there is a ratio of 10:1.
Parent-Child levels
Preschool (3 Years - 5 Years) (TOP)
The preschool program is normally a child's first experience in the water without parental assistance. Children are grouped by ability level within this age group. They are taught personal growth , personal safety, stroke skills, rescue skills and water/sports & games. This is done in a caring and supportive manner to build children's confidence in themselves and their ability to swim. Classes are 30 minutes with a ratio of 6:1.
Preschool levels
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Pike: Beginners - First time exposure, a non-swimmer-will learn water adjustment and basic skills. skills.
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Eel: Advance Beginner - Able to float on front and back without help, able to swim very short distances - will learn longer floating skills, face in swimming and introduction to back crawl.
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Ray: Intermediate - Swim 5 yards unassisted front with rhythmic breathing, back crawl and jump in without assistance - will learn rotary breathing, side and rudimentary breast strokes and knee diving.
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Starfish: Advance Intermediate - Can swim 15 yards unassisted back, side and front with rudimentary rotary breathing - will learn elementary back, introduce butterfly, standing dives and develop rotary breathing.
Youth (6 Years - 12 Years) (TOP)
Children are grouped by ability level within the youth age range. They are taught personal growth, personal safety, stroke skills, rescue skills and water/sports & games. This is done in a caring and supportive manner to build children's confidence in themselves and their ability to swim. Classes are 45 minutes with a ratio of 8:1 for Polliwog, Guppy and Minnow levels and 10:1 for all other levels.
Youth Levels
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Polliwog: Beginners-First time exposure, non-swimmer - will learn water adjustment, floating skills, face in swimming and introduction to back crawl.
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Guppy: Intermediate - Able to float on front and back without help, Swim 5 yards unassisted front with rhythmic breathing and back crawl and jump in without assistance. - will learn rotary breathing, back crawl, side and rudimentary breast strokes and knee diving.
- Minnow: Advance Intermediate-can swim 25 yards unassisted back, side and front with rudimentary rotary breathing-will learn elementary back, introduce butterfly, standing dives & develop rotary breathing.
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Fish: Entry Level Advance - Able to swim 25 yards with proficient rotary breathing, swim 75 yards total, can do backstroke, side stroke, breast stroke, elementary back, rudimentary butterfly dive and tread water - will master front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke elementary back, synchro skills and water polo
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Flying Fish: Advance swimmer - Master crawl stroke, back stroke, breast stroke & elementary, can swim 8 lengths and do 15 yards butterfly - will complete butterfly, survival skills, develop endurance in strokes & crawl turns
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Shark: Proficient Swimmer. 100 yards of primary strokes, 50 yards of butterfly and side, 500 yards of crawl with turns. Introduce swimmers to competitive strokes, combine swimming, advance synchro skills, rescue skills mastered and volunteerism.
Private Swim Lessons (TOP)
The East Area Family YMCA offers private swim lessons to every age group. If you are an adult or teenager who can't find a swim program to fit your needs, a parent who got closed out of a swim class, or you just want a one-on-one atmosphere,private lesons might be for you.A qualified instructor will work one-on-one with you and teach you everything from the basics of swimming, how to feel confident in the water to the four basic strokes. Classes are designed based around your needs.
Lessons are sold in blocks of six 30-minute lessons and can take up to two week for you to be assigned a teacher. Once you have made contact with your teacher make sure you hold on to your teacher number. In case of schedule conflict, where a student is unable to make a class you must contact your teacher at least 24 hours in advance or you will be charged for the missed lesson.
Fees: YMCA Membership $120/block
Add one child of equivalent ability $60
Adult Swim Lessons ♥ (Beginner) ♥♥(Intermediate) ♥♥♥(Advanced) (TOP)
Adults and teens-build your confidence in our pool with a TRAINED YMCA swim instructor! If you are a beginner or looking to improve your stroke, this is the lesson for you. Water safety techniques are learned as well. Session information is the same as the youth information. See Member Service Desk for class times
Fees: Family Members/Senior Couples-FREE
Adult/Senior Members-$50
Lifeguard Certification(TOP)
Young adults 16 years or older looking for the ultimate lifeguarding course, this is it. This course is crucial for beginning lifeguards or adults looking for a fun second career. The YMCA offers the most comprehensive lifeguarding course for all ages. There is a skills pre-test of a 500 yard swim while demonstrating front crawl, breast stroke, elementary back stroke and side stroke, a two minute tread with hands out of water and a surface dive to the bottom of the pool and 15 yards underwater swim. Pre-test is held before the class. Students must pass the pre-test before they can take the course. Course includes all required certifications: YMCA lifeguarding for pools, beaches and water parks certification, CPR, First Aid, AED, Oxygen Administration.
Adult Aquatic Classes (TOP)
Aquatic
Arthritis Program (TOP)
The Aquatic Arthritis program offers a recreation series of
gentle activities in the pool. The program is designed to
help relieve the pain/stiffness caused by arthritis while
providing a fun, social opportunity. It is not necessary to
know how to swim for shallow end class. Registration required
- 20 person limit. Diseases associated with arthritis such
as gout, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, lupus, sclerderma, Raynaud's
phenomenon, bursitis and tendonitis also benefit from this
program. A health change questionaire is required to participate
in this program. We have added MORE classes!! Check registration form for days and times.
Family Members/Senior Couple - Free
Water Fitness Classes (TOP)
Level Guide (TOP)
Use this guide to determine which YMCA program would be best suited to meet your personal fitness needs. Look for the heart symbols next to program descriptions to help you determine where to start.
Getting Fit ♥ (TOP)
New exercisers, getting back into exercise, recently recovered from injury, medical referral.
Keeping Fit ♥♥ (TOP)
Ideal for all fitness levels, want to expand fitness skills, want to maintain current fitness level, looking for variety.
Challenge Yourself ♥♥♥(TOP)
Reaching toward a personal best, want to increase strength and endurance, want to go beyond current plateau, looking for challenging variety.
Level 4 ♥♥♥♥(TOP)
Reaching toward a personal best, want to increase strength and endurance, want to go beyond current plateau with little to mild impact with the most strenuous workout.
Classes
Aqua
Combo ♥♥♥♥(TOP)
Aqua Combo is the total body work-out using shallow water
segments with deep end activities to incorporate all types
of movements. Exercise with equipment and challenging exercises
for both cardiovascular and strength.
Aqua
Jogging ♥♥(TOP)
A deep water exercise that will make use of
an aqua jogger belt. There is no impact on the joints. The
resistance of the water will enhance muscle tone, cardiovascular
endurance and flexibility. The movements will be done with
energizing music that will concentrate on both lower and upper
body movements.
Aqua
Kickboxing ♥♥♥(TOP)
This class will incorporate kickboxing drills using the water's resistance to develop muscle tone, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Swimming skills are not required as this program is in the shallow end of the pool.
Aqua Pi Yo Chi New!
This class brings yoga, Pilates and tai chi movements into the water for a great core class. This class will experience the inner calm, breathe and meditation in the warmth of the therapy pool.
Deep
Water Fitness ♥♥♥(TOP)
A deep water class using jogger belts. Easy
on joints. Excellent for all muscular groups and cardiovascular
system. This class incorporates a warm-up, extended aerobic
workout, toning and cool down. Participants use barbells and
other equipment to tone and build upper body strength.
Forever Fit ♥(TOP)
A shallow water class for the active older adult. Exercise/activities include range of motion, strengthening, balance, coordination, water walking and low aerobic work. This class is specially designed for those looking for a low-impact water exercise workout. Develop muscle tone & flexibility without harsh pounding on your joints. Everyone works at their own pace.
Water
Aerobics ♥♥♥(TOP)
A great aerobic exercise program using water
resistance to develop muscle tone, flexibility, cardiovascular
fitness and general well-being. The warm water eliminates
any pounding pressure on joints while providing a stimulating
workout. Routines are done to popular music and exercises
concentrate on both lower and upper body. Swimming skills
are not required as this program is run in the shallow end
of the pool.
Synchronized Swimming (TOP)
The East Area Family YMCA is proud to announce Synchronized Swimming. This program is a basic level introduction of synchronized swimming for children ages 9 to 14 years old. The program will focus on building swimming strength, endurance, flexibility, grace; artistry and an emphasis on basic synchronized swimming techniques. The program will be led by synchronized swimmer Heather Ketchum who has eight years of experience as a synchronized swimmer. Swimmers must be at a swimming level of Minnow or above to register for this program. NEW!! Two levels, Intro to Sychnro. and Synchro. Dance
Teen Jam
For ages 10-16. Using the water as resistance, this class will combine games, music and activities for a fun filled aerobics class. This class is held in the therapy pool.
NEW!
Master Swimming (TOP)
This volunteer-led program is designed to give adult lap swimmers a group setting for their swimming workouts. Participants in the Master Swimming program will have structured practices, which will include monthly skills drills. Practice times (morning, days, evenings and weekends) will be posted for each month. All levels and ages of swimmers are welcome. Minimum requirements for an adult to join Master Swimming are that they must be able to swim two consecutive lengths of the front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke.
See Aquatics Department or e-mail the Aquatic Director at mengineri@eastareafamilyymca.org for more information.
