This is a beginner level swim class for children who may have a fear of water or lack the endurance to swim without a flotation device. Children work on YMCA skills including personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water sports and games and water safety. 30 min.

This is an intermediate level swim class for children who may have a fear of water or lack the endurance to swim 25 meters without a flotation device. YMCA skills are continued with an emphasis on building confidence and endurance in the water. 45 min.

Must complete Starfish or Polliwog level. Children can swim 25 meters without a flotation device and are willing to put their face into the water. Students also work on breath control and furthering YMCA skills. 45 min.
 

Must complete Guppy level. At this level, children are learning to use rotary breathing while doing front crawl and swimming on their back comfortably. They continue to further YMCA skills. 45 min.
 

Children in this class focus on various strokes including front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and dolphin kick. They will also learn racing starts and turns as well as the 200 Individual Medley (50 meters each butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and front crawl).

This program is structured for children ages 6-13 that would like to improve their endurance, stroke techniques and stroke efficiency. This is an excellent choice for those who would someday like to join and be on the competitive swim team, train for other competitions (i.e. Triathlon, lifeguard training preparation and increase fitness and endurance). Completion of Minnow level or instructor recommended required. 1 hour.
 

This program is structured for children ages 6-13 that would like to improve their endurance, stroke techniques and stroke efficiency. This is an excellent choice for those who would someday like to join and be on the competitive swim team, train for other competitions (i.e. Triathlon, lifeguard training preparation and increase fitness and endurance). Completion of Minnow level or instructor recommended required. 1 hour.
 

This program is structured for children ages 6-13 that would like to improve their endurance, stroke techniques and stroke efficiency. This is an excellent choice for those who would someday like to join and be on the competitive swim team, train for other competitions (i.e. Triathlon, lifeguard training preparation and increase fitness and endurance). Completion of Minnow level or instructor recommended required. 1 hour.
 

The EH YMCA Hurricanes is a year round competitive program for swimmers ages 6-18. We focus on developing proper stroke technique, efficiency in the water and competitive skills. The Hurricanes compete in a variety of competitions ranging from Home dual meets to New York State. Championships at Eisenhower Park, a world class facility.

Limited openings are available and tryouts are required. Please contact Tom Cohill, Head Coach at Ext. 14 in Aquatics Office for tryout and fee information.