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November 1st

West Communities Fall 2010 Online Program Guide
6235 South Homan Avenue Chicago, IL 60629
Phone: 773.434.0300 | Fax: 773.434.7084
www.westcommunitiesymca.org

Aquatics

Register for one of our fun-filled activities that fit your schedule. Each program runs five to seven weeks on days as indicated.

Led by qualified instructors, this moderate to high intensity water fitness class is designed to decrease your chances for lower back problems, improve your general appearance, reduce injury to muscles, improve sports performance, delay the aging process, control the appetite and control your body weight. If you feel awkward working out on land, you'd love it because no one is watching under water. Join us on Tuesdays to begin your total body workout. No swimming skills needed.

Day	Time	M/NM
Tue	9-9:45am	Free/$30

Led by qualified instructors, this high intensity class combines a cardiovascular and muscle workout using water resistance to build up strength and tone muscles. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays to begin your workout.

Day	Time	M/NM
Tu/Th	6-6:45pm	Free/$30

Taught by certified instructors of The Arthritis Foundation, this low intensity class is designed to increase your range of motion while taking advantage of the buoyancy and massaging affects of the water. Participants will enjoy physical activity that support joints, lessens the amount of stress to encourage free movement and provides mild resistance to help build muscle strength. Immersing in warm water raises the body temperature, causing blood vessels to dilate and increase circulation. Muscles become relaxed to facilitate movement. Join us on Thursdays. No swimming skills needed.

Day	Time	M/NM
Thu	9-9:45am	Free/$30

The YMCA Swim Lessons uphold children's health and safety by teaching them how to swim. Knowing how to swim is an asset that will benefit a person for the rest of his/her life. The YMCA Swim Lessons teach positive values and gives kids the opportunity to practice them - promoting the kids' growth in social skills, self-esteem, self-worth and, of course, swimming skills. Most of all, they will have a great time. We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities, and here we do it in the water! All pre-school classes are 30 minutes, and all youth classes are 40 minutes. Parents are invited to watch the lesson, but only from our observation area.
The Aquatics Department reserves the right to cancel or combine classes with low enrollment.

You will be notified prior to the class start date if the class has been canceled.
Withdrawal or changes in class times after the start of the session will not be eligible for credit of refund.
Make-up classes are not available for classes missed due to participant circumstances and/or holidays.

Session	Dates	Length
Fall I	Sep 5-Oct 23	7 weeks
Fall II	Oct 31-Dec 18	7 weeks

This class is a great way to start your little one out in the aquatic world. It focuses on water orientation and adjustment. This also builds trust between parent and child. This class shows parents the basic skills tots need to start their lives in the water. One parent must be present with each child in the water.
Shrimp/Kipper/Inia/Perch: Ages 6-36 months. SKIP is for infants and toddlers with little or no water experience. Focus is on water adjustment and having fun in the pool!

Day	Time	M/NM
Tue	5:35-6:05pm	$30/$50

Pike/Beginners - Beginning with little or no swimming experience.
Pike/Advanced - First time swimmers that can swim with a floatation device.
Ray/Fish - Swimmers develop over-arm front crawl and basic rhythmic breathing without using floatation devices.

Pike/Beginners

Day	Time	M/NM
Mon	5-5:30pm/5:35-6:05pm	$30/$50
Sat	9-9:30am	$30/$50

Pike/Advanced

Mon

5-5:30pm/5:35-6:05pm

$30/$50

Ray/Fish

Tue

5-5:30pm

$30/$50

(Ages 6-15)
All Youth Classes: $30 Member/
$50 Non-Member

Polliwog I - For beginning students with no prior swimming lesson experience but are not afraid of the water. Students should be able to put their faces in the water and float with assistance.

Day	Time
Mon	5-5:40pm/5:45-6:25pm
Sat	10-10:45am

Polliwog (Advanced)

Day	Time
Mon	5:45-6:25pm

Guppy - Must be able to paddle on the front, back and side 20 feet without assistance. Teaches advanced beginning skills.

Day	Time
Mon	5-5:40pm
Tue	5:45-6:25pm
Sat	10-10:45am

Minnow/Advance Beginner - To enter this level, children should be able to front and back float for one minute, front alternating paddle with rhythmic breathing for 25 yards without float belt, front and back symmetrical paddle for 25 yards, side and back alternating paddle for 25 yards, kneeling dive.

Day	Time
Tue	5-5:40pm
Sat	10-10:45am

Flying Fish - Must be able to swim basic front crawl with basic rotary breathing, back crawl, side stroke, breaststroke and elementary backstroke 50 yards (2 lengths of the pool).

Day	Time
Fri	5-5:40pm

Shark - Must have passed the Guppy level and be able to swim front, back, breast, side and butterfly one length of the pool comfortably. Focus will be on improving stroke technique and endurance along with water safety skills and water sports.

Day	Time
Fri	5:45-6:25pm

It is never to late to learn. Do you want to be able to swim with your kids and grandkids? Do you want to enjoy the water for the fitness benefits? Now's the time! Fill out a registration form at the Membership Desk and make an appointment with one of the instructors.

Teen/Adult Beginner

Day	Time	M/NM
Wed	5:45-6:25pm	$30/$50

Teen/Adult Intermediate

Day	Time	M/NM
Thu	5-5:40pm	$30/$50

Must have passed the Shark level. Join us for organized workouts with lots of fun!! Focus will be on the four competitive strokes, increasing stroke efficiency and technique. Please contact Jose Luis Jimon or Kevin Cameron for more information.

Junior Guards

Day	Time	Fee
Tue	6:45-8pm	Free*
W/F	5-6:30pm	Free*
Thu	5-6pm	Free*

* Members only

Private swim lessons are based on client and instructor availability. Make an appointment with an instructor. Please contact Jose Luis Jimon or Kevin Cameron for more information.

Lifeguard Class: These American Red Cross Classes are now being offered at the West Communities YMCA.
Contact Kevin Cameron for more information.

Age	Date	Time	M/NM
15+	TBD	5-9pm	$100/$200

Adult, Child and Infant/CPR/AED, First Aid, Blood Bourne Pathogens and Challenge classes. (CPR for the Healthcare Provider & Professional Rescuer can be arranged)

Date	Time	M/NM
Sep 4	9am-4pm	$35/$75
Oct 2	9am-4pm	$35/$75

Friday night is family night at West Communities. Bring the whole family to Family Night on the last Friday of the month. Ask for details at the Membership Desk.