cooper ymca aquatics - YMCA of Lincoln, Nebraska

COOPER YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
DANCE
Creative Movement
Children learn basic dance fundamentals and build on those
skills.
Ballet & Jazz, Cheer, Hip Hop
Children learn basic dance fundamentals, choreography of
dance, and build on those skills.
Mighty Movers
Basic tumbling and gymnastics class for children with
special needs who need assistance from a parent.
Level 3–Advanced
Can do a back limber, round-off, handstand, and has
capabilities on the apparatus.
Live Y’ers
Participants practice basic tumbling skills, learn social
skills, and develop coordination.
YOUTH GYM CLASSES
CLIMBING CLUB
A 20-foot climbing wall for ages 5 through adult offers five ropes and staff
to assist. Wear comfortable attire and closed-toe shoes (no skirts or
skorts).
OPEN CLIMB HOURS
Monday
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
CLASSES
Climbers learn techniques, knots, footwork, equipment safety, commands
and more. More advanced climbers also learn belay techniques.
Individual Class: Participants must be at least 5 years old.
Family Class: Must have at least 1 adult and 1 child (age 5-16) with a
maximum of 4 in a class. Parents and children learn basic climbing and
belaying.
Class Times
Monday or Thursday
4:30pm - 5:30 pm
OR
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pre-registration is required for class. Register at the
Cooper Y Front Desk.
FEES
Individual Class
Y Member $10
Y Non-Member $20
Family Class
All are Y Members $25
1 or more Y Non-Members $50
This FREE program is designed to allow climbers of all levels to become
more comfortable on the wall and to challenge themselves. There are
different levels to match everyone’s abilities. The beginner level allows
new climbers to learn safety techniques, cue words, equipment, basic
climbing, and bouldering. The intermediate level is designed to continue
climbing skills, learn knot tying, experience belaying, and challenge
themselves with games.
MEETING TIMES
Tuesday & Wednesday
4:30pm-5:30pm
FEES
Y Members FREE
YOUTH SESSION & REGISTRATION DATES
DANCE
SESSION DATES:
September 12-November 12
January 30-April 8
Y MEMBER
REGISTRATION:
September 6
January 24
Y NONMEMBER
REGISTRATION:
September 8
January 26
GYMNASTICS & YOUTH GYM CLASSES
SESSION DATES:
September 12-October 15
October 17-November 19
January 30-March 11
March 27-May 6
Y MEMBER
REGISTRATION BEGINS:
September 6
October 11
January 24
March 21
FLOAT FOR LIFE
PRE-SCHOOL AGE CLASSES
YOUTH CLASSES
Designed for safety, participants learn to float on
their backs and get safely to the side.
Pike
A beginner class to build confidence in the
water, teach floats and jumping in alone.
Starfish
Beginner class to build confidence in the
water, teach floats and jumping in alone,
putting front crawl and back crawl together. If
swimmer is six and has never taken lessons
or was in Pike or Eel, this is the level for them.
(Parent or Guardian must participate in the water.)
Level 2-Intermediate
Home School Gym
Can do a correct backward roll, bridge up, and have a good This program offers physical education-style classes for ages
start on a cartwheel.
4-12. Activities may include Basketball, Soccer, Climbing Wall,
Kickball, Swimming, Tumbling, Floor Hockey, and Relay Races.
CLIMBING WALL
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
PARENT WITH CHILD CLASSES
Jumpin Juniors
Physical activities program for 3-6 year olds incorporating
Kindernastics
lots of movement; running, jumping, and hopping through
Participants practice basic gymnastics skills to prepare for games to keep your children healthy.
*All dance classes will learn an age-appropriate routine to
Level 1 gymnastics.
perform at a recital Saturday, November 12 & April 8, at 1:00
Champions
pm.
Level 1-Beginner
Physical activities program for 6-10 year olds highlighting
Basic gymnastics skills on all apparatus and basic tumsports, team building skills, social interaction, and
GYMNASTICS
bling.
sportsmanship through games.
Tumbling Tykes
With help from their parents, participants practice basic
tumbling skills and develop coordination.
COOPER YMCA AQUATICS
Y NONMEMBER
REGISTRATION BEGINS:
September 8
October 13
January 26
March 23
Eel
Ski
For children comfortable in the water. Must
Different techniques are used to help the
be able to float on front and back for 5
child make a positive adjustment to the water. seconds and jump in alone.
Perch
Ray
Designed to increase the child’s confidence in For children who can swim independently at
the water apart from their parent, along with least 20 feet on front and back.
beginning water skills including floats, kicks,
Otter
and arm movements.
Created for children who have completed at
Turtle
least 2 sessions of Float For Life, are able to
Designed specifically for children with special swim 10 feet on front and back, and float on
needs, to increase the child’s comfort and
confidence in the water, while teaching basic front and back for 20 seconds.
Polliwog
For beginning swimmers who cannot swim 30
feet of front crawl or 20 feet of back crawl.
May have had prior lessons or was in Ray.
Guppy
Must be able to swim half pool length
continuously of front and back crawl. Will
focus on front crawl, back crawl, and rotary
breathing.
skills including floats, kicks, and arm
movements.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Member $80/NonMember $125
30-minute lessons with an experienced instructor that move at your own
pace.
STINGRAYS SWIM CLUB Member $64/NonMember $132
Non-competitive swim team will aid in stroke development, endurance,
self-confidence, and the development of water fitness.
Prerequisites for Stingray
Must have completed one session of Y Minnow level or equivalent. Must be
able to swim one pool length (25 yards) of front crawl, back crawl, and
breaststroke continuously and demonstrate butterfly.
Schedule
Monday & Thursday, 7:00pm –8:00pm
Location
Stingray Swim Club is held at the Southwest High School Pool. Enter through
the doors southwest of the main entrance.
CROCODILES SWIM TEAM Member $130
For ages 6-18 years. This summer team focuses on stroke development,
endurance, and self-confidence. Team competes in the Lincoln Park and
Recreation Swim League. Practices are held in Outdoor Pool, weather
permitting. Please visit our website at ymcalincoln.org for the Team
handbook for details about meets and other information.
Prerequisites for Crocodiles
Must be able to swim one pool length (25 yards) of front crawl, back crawl,
and breaststroke continuously and demonstrate butterfly.
Schedule
This program is held during the summer only.
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATIONS
The YMCA of Lincoln offers full certifications and recertification for current
lifeguards. See our Red Cross Certifications brochure or our website for
registration information.
Minnow
Must be able to swim one pool length
continuously of front crawl with rotary
breathing and back crawl. Focus on
endurance, rotary breathing, and proper form
in breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary
backstroke.
Fish
Must be able to swim one pool length
continuously of proper front and back crawl,
breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary
backstroke. Will work on building endurance
and perfecting the breaststroke, elementary
backstroke, and sidestroke. Introduction to
butterfly.
*Dives and starts will not be taught at the
Cooper Y due to lack of water depth.
AQUATIC SESSION & REGISTRATION DATES
GROUP SWIM LESSONS & STINGRAY SWIM CLUB
SESSION DATES:
September 12-October 15
October 17-November 19
January 30-March 11
March 27-May 6
Y MEMBER
REGISTRATION BEGINS:
September 6
October 11
January 24
March 21
Y NONMEMBER
REGISTRATION BEGINS:
September 8
October 13
January 26
March 23
LET’S WORK TOGETHER.
The Lincoln Y has a variety of employment and
volunteer opportunities.
Visit ymcalincolnjobs.org
and apply online today.
SWIM LESSONS AT THE COOPER YMCA
FLOAT FOR LIFE ages 1-3 years
Morning Sessions:
M/W or Tu/Th
9:15, 9:30, 9:45,
10:00, 10:15, 10:30
Evening Sessions:
Tu/Th
5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45,
6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45
YOUTH LESSONS ages 6-15years
LEVEL
DAY
TIMES
Starfish
M
5:15pm
Starfish
Tu
5:00pm, 6:30pm
Y Member: $27
Y NonMember: $55
Starfish
W
4:30pm
12 Lessons
Y Member: $32
Y NonMember: $66
Starfish
Th
5:45pm
Starfish
Sa
10:30pm
Polliwog
M
4:30pm, 6:00pm
Polliwog
Tu
5:45pm
Polliwog
W
6:00pm
Polliwog
Th
6:30pm
Polliwog
Sa
9:00am
Guppy
M
4:30pm, 5:15pm
Guppy
Tu
5:00pm
Guppy
W
4:30pm, 5:15pm
Guppy
Th
5:45pm
Guppy
Sa
9:00am, 10:30am
Minnow
M
5:15pm
Minnow
Tu
5:45pm
Minnow
W
5:15pm
Minnow
Th
5:00pm, 6:30pm
Minnow
Sa
9:45am
M
4:30pm
LEVEL
DAY
TIMES
Ski (6m-2)
Tu
5:45pm
Ski (6m-2)
W
9:15am, 4:30pm
Ski (6m-2)
Th
5:00pm
Ski (6m-2)
Sa
9:00am
Perch (2-4)
M
9:15am, 5:15pm
Perch (2-4)
Tu
5:00pm
Perch (2-4)
W
5:15pm
Perch (2-4)
Th
9:15am, 5:45pm
Perch (2-4)
Sa
9:45am
Turtle (5-15)
M
6:00pm
5 Lessons
Y Member: $27
Y NonMember: $55
6 Lessons
Y Member: $32
Y NonMember: $66
PRE-SCHOOL LESSONS ages 3-5 years
Visit YMCALINCOLN.ORG for more information and to register.
CLASS NAME (AGE)
DAY
TIMES
CLASS NAME (AGE)
DAY
TIMES
Tumbling Tykes (18m-2)
M
5:50pm
Creative Movement (3-4)
M
9:15am, 5:00pm
Tumbling Tykes (18m-2)
W
11:00am, 6:40pm
Creative Movement (3-4)
Th
4:30pm
Sa
8:45am
Tumbling Tykes (18m-2)
Sa
9:50am
Creative Movement (3-4)
Mighty Movers (3-8)
W
7:15pm
Hip Hop (5-7)
M
6:30pm
Live Y’ers (3-4)
M
5:00pm
Hip Hop (5-7)
Th
5:05pm
Live Y’ers (3-4)
W
9:30am, 5:50pm
Hip Hop (5-7)
Sa
9:20am
Live Y’ers (3-4)
Sa
10:25am
Hip Hop (8-13)
Th
6:00pm
Sa
10:15am
Kindernastics (4-5)
M
6:25pm
Hip Hop (8-13)
Kindernastics (4-5)
W
10:15am, 5:00pm
Cheer (5-7)
Th
6:55pm
Kindernastics (4-5)
Sa
9:00am
Ballet & Jazz (5-7)
M
5:35pm
Level 1
M
5:00pm
Ballet & Jazz (8-13)
M
7:25pm
Sa
11:15am
Level 1
W
5:00pm
Ballet & Jazz (8-13)
Level 1
Sa
9:00am
9 Classes
Y Member: $54
Y NonMember: $108
Level 2
M
6:05pm
10 Classes
Y Member: $60
Y NonMember: $120
Level 2
W
6:05pm
Level 2
Sa
10:05am
Level 3
M
7:05pm
CLASS NAME (AGE)
DAY
TIMES
7:15pm
Jumpin Juniors (3-6)
M
10:00am
Level 3
W
LEVEL
DAY
TIMES
Fish
Pike
M
9:15am, 4:30pm, 6:00pm
Fish
Tu
6:30pm
Pike
Tu
9:15am, 10:00am, 5:00pm, 6:30pm
Fish
W
6:00pm
Pike
W
10:00am, 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:00pm
Fish
Th
5:45pm
9:15am, 5:00pm, 6:30pm
Fish
Sa
9:00am
Y Member: $27
Y NonMember: $55
Individual Class
Y Member: $25
Y NonMember: $50
Y Member: $32
Y NonMember: $66
Family Class
Y Member: $56
Y NonMember: $110
Pike
Th
Sa
9:00am, 9:45am, 10:30am
Eel
M
10:00am, 4:30pm
6 Lessons
Eel
Tu
10:00am, 5:45pm, 6:30pm
Eel
W
9:15am, 4:30pm, 6:00pm
PRE-LIFEGUARDING ages 6-15 years
Eel
Th
10:00am, 5:45pm, 6:30pm
Eel
Sa
9:45am, 10:30am
Ray
M
6:00pm
Ray
Tu
9:15am, 5:00pm
Ray
W
10:00am, 5:15pm, 6:00pm
Ray
Th
5:00pm, 6:30pm
Ray
Sa
9:45am
Otter
M
10:00am, 5:15pm
Otter
Tu
5:45pm
Otter
Th
10:00am
TIMES
6:00pm
Th
5:00pm
Sa
10:30am
5 Lessons
Y Member: $27
Y NonMember: $55
6 Lessons
Y Member: $32
Y NonMember: $66
ADULT LESSONS ages 16 years and up
DAY
Tu
5 Lessons
Y Member: $27
Y NonMember: $55
6 Lessons
Y Member: $32
Y NonMember: $66
5 Lessons
Y Member: $27
Y NonMember: $55
Jumpin Juniors (3-6)
Tu
4:15pm
6 Lessons
Y Member: $32
Y NonMember: $66
Champions (6-10)
Th
4:15pm
Homeschool Gym
Pike
M
YOUTH GYM CLASSES ages 3-10 years
HOMESCHOOL GYM ages 4-12 years
5 Lessons
DAY
DANCE ages 3-13 years
GYMNASTICS ages 18mos-13 years
10 Lessons
PARENT/CHILD LESSONS ages 6 mos-15
YOUTH CLASSES AT THE COOPER YMCA
TIMES
6:30pm
5 Lessons
Y Member: $27
Y NonMember: $55
6 Lessons
Y Member: $32
Y NonMember: $66
Visit YMCALINCOLN.ORG for more information and to register.
Tu/Th
5 Lessons
Y Member: 27
Y NonMember: $55
6 Lessons
Y Member: $32
Y NonMember: $66
1:00pm
Refund Policy
Make-Up Classes
A requested refund 2 business days prior to the start of any activity or
class will be issued as 100% credit. After that a 50% credit will be
issued prior to the start date of the activity. After the start of the
class, no refunds will be given. If the YMCA cancels a class or program
there will be a full refund.
It is the policy of the Lincoln YMCA to not allow make-up classes by
taking part in other classes due to participants being absent due to
reasons not associated with the YMCA (vacation, illness, other
activities, etc.) Class cancellations made by YMCA will be rescheduled.
Cooper
Downtown
Fallbrook
Northeast
Youth Sports
Camp Kitaki Office
6767 S. 14th Street
1039 P Street
700 Penrose Drive
2601 N. 70th Street
570 Fallbrook Blvd., # 210 570 Fallbrook Blvd., #210
Lincoln, NE 68512
Lincoln, NE 68508
Lincoln, NE 68521
Lincoln, NE 68507
Lincoln, NE 68521
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 323-6400
(402) 434-9230
(402) 323-6444
(402) 434-9262
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(402) 434-9225