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At the Y, we believe all people deserve the support that best suits their needs. In the Adaptive Swim Lessons, our instructors are specially trained to provide small group, semi-private or private swim lessons to individuals with diverse abilities. Depending on needs and circumstances, a participant may need to be accompanied by an adult during lessons. Please contact the aquatic department to discuss your specific needs.

Join us at the Elmhurst Y for a family BEACH BASH as we dance, eat and hula like we are in the tropics! Parents, grandparents and other role models are welcome!

Ninja Buddies/Ninja Warriors: Dynamic ground-based obstacles and high energy activities with games that kids will love. Boost social and problem solving skills, discipline, coordination and fitness while learning teamwork and cooperation. Balance Buddies/Mindful Warriors: Through a creative mix of music, stories and yoga-based games, your child will practice this fun yet challenging noncompetitive form of physical fitness. Your child will increase strength, flexibility, balance, concentration, confidence and learn how to stay relaxed. **Boxing Buddies/ Boxing Warriors: Perfect class for little ones bursting with energy. Have fun learning basic boxing skills and techniques. Class includes cardio calisthenics, shadow boxing, and mitt work. With benefits of self-esteem, discipline, and confidence, it�s an all around knockout experience! *KFC Boxing Launches in November

Scooters at the Skatepark. Instructors will focus teaching skills from the beginner through advanced levels of scootering. Activities will consist of skill development, lots of practice time, one on one�s, demos, contests and swim time, and of course a lot of excitement and fun.

During this 2-week camp, campers will be collaborating and working together to create an original play. This play will then be presented at our annual Talent Show. Campers will write, create and build this play from the ground up! Campers must attend both weeks of this camp.

STRXIKE is a 45-minute complete boxing conditioning workout that uses a trio of tradmill running, focus mitts, and TRX. This high-energy class features fast-paced intervals to tone and condition your entire body. *cost includes 2 classes per week, times may vary from week to week

Join Laura C. for a 45-minute Dance HITS workout that is fun-loving, insanely addictive workout set to upbeat and fun music. Featuring simple but seriously hot dance moves, Dance Hits, is the perfect way to shape up and let out your inner star - even if you are dance challenged. All you need is a playful attitude and a cheeky smile.

Swim Lessons Stage 4: STROKE INTRODUCTION Stroke Introduction is appropriate for preschool and school age participants. Students will be introduced to basic front and back crawl, as well as butterfly and breaststroke kicks. Students will also work on treading water endurance and be introduced to elementary backstroke. Safety will be reinforced when students learn about beach and boating safety and basic first aid practices. Goggles are recommended for this stage. The price indicated is a monthly rate. The monthly charge will continue while progressing through the stages and until you notify us that you wish to discontinue the lessons.

Water Acclimation and Movement: This class is appropriate for preschool and school age participants. Students will become comfortable independently going underwater, front and back glides, and safely exiting the water. Safety is reinforced when students learn the importance of lifeguard/adult supervision, asking permission before going into any body of water, finding help, and lifejackets. Goggles are not recommended for this stage. The price indicated is a monthly rate. The monthly charge will continue while progressing through the stages and until you notify us that you wish to discontinue the lessons.

Water Movement and Stamina: This class is appropriate for preschool and school age participants. Students will learn independent front and back glides. Once mastered, students will build on endurance to perform the safety sequences of swim-float-swim and jump-push-turn-grab. Students will work towards treading water up to one minute. Safety will be reinforced when students learn about finding help, reach and throw, don�t go, sun safety, and calling 9-1-1. Goggles are not recommended for this stage.

Water Movement and Stamina: This class is appropriate for preschool and school age participants. Students will learn independent front and back glides. Once mastered, students will build on endurance to perform the safety sequences of swim-float-swim and jump-push-turn-grab. Students will work towards treading water up to one minute. Safety will be reinforced when students learn about finding help, reach and throw, don�t go, sun safety, and calling 9-1-1. Goggles are not recommended for this stage.

Stroke Development and Mechanics: This class is appropriate for school age participants. Students will learn all four competitive strokes and both resting strokes while working on endurance. As students master swimming techniques, they will be introduced to competitive shallow dives and turns. Safety will be reinforced when students learn basic first aid and CPR skills, the importance of rest, and of continued physical activity. Goggles are recommended for this stage.

Water Discovery and Exploration: The infant/toddler program requires a parent/guardian to be present in the pool with the participant at all times. We will introduce basic aquatic safety to parents and set healthy expectations for your child. As children progress in comfort around the aquatic environment, you'll help your child explore by introducing basic skills like kicking, blowing bubbles, assisted floating on front and back, and exiting the water safely. The price indicated is a monthly rate. The monthly charge will continue while progressing through the stages and until you notify us that you wish to discontinue the lessons.

Teen/Adult Water Movement and Stamina: YMCA teen and adult beginner swim lessons are designed for those with little or no swimming experience. Skills will include water acclimation and comfort, proper floating, breathing techniques, and basic swim strokes including front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke.