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We're so excited to welcome you to swim lessons, instructional sports, and more.Your health and well-being is the YMCA's number one priority. We're taking precautions to make sure you feel comfortable and cared for in our programs and classes. Fall II Programming starts October 28!Member registration opens Saturday, October 12 and community registration opens Saturday, October 19. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts! Instructional Sports & Dance Basketball, Ages 5-11 Kids learn to love the sport of basketball through age-appropriate drills, exercises while developing teamwork and sportsmanship. All programs will be modified to allow for additional safety precautions including ensuring social distancing as appropriate.Register Soccer, Ages 6-12 Children will learn the proper techniques needed to play the sport. In addition, instructors will teach children how to become comfortable with their feet while dribbling, passing, and shooting the ball. The Intermediate/Advanced Program is perfect for players looking for a more competitive soccer environment. Training focuses on technical skill development, as well as tactical ideas.Register Tae Kwon Do for Kids, Ages 5-14 Tae Kwon Do develops physical conditioning, mental awareness and self-defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus, and balance. Register Swim Lessons, Parent & Child Stage A: Water Discovery, Ages 6-18 Months The class introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration.Qualification: None neededAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonRegister Stage B: Water Exploration, Ages 12-36 months Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.Qualification: Child is comfortable in the water or child has taken Stage A Water DiscoveryAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonRegister Stage 1: Water Acclimation with Parent, Ages 3-5 Qualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.Skills Practiced: ○ Bob to submerge in water ○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help ○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help ○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help ○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help ○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help ○ Exit the waterPreschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Swim Lessons, Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 3-5 Preschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Qualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced: Bob to submerge in waterFront and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no helpFront and back float for 10 seconds with helpRoll from back to front and front to back with helpJump, push, turn, grab with helpSwim, float, swim 10 feet with helpExit the waterRegister Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 3-5 Preschoolers focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without gogglesFloat on front and back with minimal assistanceJump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistanceThis class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the poolFront and back glide to the wall for 5 feetFront and back float for 10 secondsRoll from back to front and front to backJump, push, turn, grabSwim, float, swim 5 yardsTread water near the wall for 10 secondsExit the waterRegister Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 3-5 Preschoolers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:Float on front and back unassistedPush off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassistedSwim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted ○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassistedThis class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:Retrieve an object in chest-deep waterSwim on front and back for 10 yardsRoll from back to front and front to backJump, push, turn, grab 10 yardsSwim, float, swim 15 yardsTread water for 30 secondsExit the waterRegister Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 3-5 Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep waterSwim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breathSwim, float, swim 15 yardsJump in and tread water for 30 secondsSwim to wall and exitThis class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yardsBreaststroke kick for 15 yardsButterfly kick for 15 yardsElementary backstroke for 15 yardsDive from a sitting positionTread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minuteSwim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, kids learn additional water safety skills and build stroke techniques.Register Swim Lessons, School Age Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 6-12 Preschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Qualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:Bob to submerge in waterFront and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no helpFront and back float for 10 seconds with helpRoll from back to front and front to back with helpJump, push, turn, grab with helpSwim, float, swim 10 feet with helpExit the waterRegister Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 6-12 Preschoolers focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without gogglesFloat on front and back with minimal assistanceJump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistanceThis class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the poolFront and back glide to the wall for 5 feetFront and back float for 10 secondsRoll from back to front and front to backJump, push, turn, grabSwim, float, swim 5 yardsTread water near the wall for 10 secondsExit the waterRegister Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 6-12 Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:Float on front and back unassistedPush off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassistedSwim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted ○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassistedThis class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:Retrieve an object in chest-deep waterSwim on front and back for 10 yardsRoll from back to front and front to backJump, push, turn, grab 10 yardsSwim, float, swim 15 yardsTread water for 30 secondsExit the waterRegister Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 6-12 Having mastered the fundamentals, kids learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep waterSwim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breathSwim, float, swim 15 yardsJump in and tread water for 30 secondsSwim to wall and exitThis class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yardsBreaststroke kick for 15 yardsButterfly kick for 15 yardsElementary backstroke for 15 yardsDive from a sitting positionTread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minuteSwim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsRegister Stage 5: Stroke Development, Ages 6-12 Students work on stroke techniques and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:Front crawl and back crawl 25 yardsSwim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yardsTread water using multiple kicks for 1 minuteThis class is for kids who are not able to swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards Breaststroke for 25 yardsButterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yardsBack crawl for 25 yardsSidestroke for 25 yardsDive from a kneeling positionTread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutesSwim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics, Ages 6-12 Students refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 5 skills as follows:Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yardsSwim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yardsSwim butterfly with over arm recoverySwim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythmDive from kneeling positionThis class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.Skills Practiced:Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turnBreaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turnButterfly for 25 yardsBack crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turnSidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yardsDive from a standing positionSwim any combination of strokes for 150 yardsSwim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsRegister Aquatics Conditioning, Ages 6-12 Focusing on conditioning to build endurance and stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as a part of a healthy lifestyle.Register Swim Lessons, Adaptive Swim Stage 1: Adaptive Swim With Parent Ages 3-5 Our adapted aquatics are modified swimming techniques that accommodate the abilities of individuals with cognitive or physical limitations. Our goal is to give people the skills they need for independent swimming and water safety.Register Stage 1: Adaptive Small Group Ages 6-14 Our adapted aquatics are modified swimming techniques that accommodate the abilities of individuals with cognitive or physical limitations. Our goal is to give people the skills they need for independent swimming and water safety.Register Swim Lessons, Teens Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 13-17 Qualification: None needed. This class is for teens who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterTeens develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 13-17 Qualification: Teen must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterTeen focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into the water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 13-17 Qualification: Teen must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterTeens learns how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Swim Lessons, Adults Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 18+ Qualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterAdults develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 18+ Qualification: Adult must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterAdult focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into the water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 18+ Qualification: Adult must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterAdults learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Indoor Group Fitness Classes Get healthy at the Castle Hill Y! Classes include Spin, Zumba, and more! Classes & Schedules Virtual Fitness Try our free virtual fitness classes with Y instructors to get healthy from home. Get Started Contact Us Questions? We're here for you. Contact our membership team today! Contact Us
We're so excited to welcome you to swim lessons, instructional sports, and more.Your health and well-being is the YMCA's number one priority. We're taking precautions to make sure you feel comfortable and cared for in our programs and classes. Fall II Programming starts October 28!Member registration opens Saturday, October 12 and community registration opens Saturday, October 19. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts! Instructional Sports & Dance Basketball, Ages 5-11 Kids learn to love the sport of basketball through age-appropriate drills, exercises while developing teamwork and sportsmanship. All programs will be modified to allow for additional safety precautions including ensuring social distancing as appropriate.Register Soccer, Ages 6-12 Children will learn the proper techniques needed to play the sport. In addition, instructors will teach children how to become comfortable with their feet while dribbling, passing, and shooting the ball. The Intermediate/Advanced Program is perfect for players looking for a more competitive soccer environment. Training focuses on technical skill development, as well as tactical ideas.Register Tae Kwon Do for Kids, Ages 5-14 Tae Kwon Do develops physical conditioning, mental awareness and self-defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus, and balance. Register Swim Lessons, Parent & Child Stage A: Water Discovery, Ages 6-18 Months The class introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration.Qualification: None neededAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonRegister Stage B: Water Exploration, Ages 12-36 months Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.Qualification: Child is comfortable in the water or child has taken Stage A Water DiscoveryAdult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonRegister Stage 1: Water Acclimation with Parent, Ages 3-5 Qualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.Skills Practiced: ○ Bob to submerge in water ○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help ○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help ○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help ○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help ○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help ○ Exit the waterPreschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Swim Lessons, Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 3-5 Preschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Qualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced: Bob to submerge in waterFront and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no helpFront and back float for 10 seconds with helpRoll from back to front and front to back with helpJump, push, turn, grab with helpSwim, float, swim 10 feet with helpExit the waterRegister Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 3-5 Preschoolers focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without gogglesFloat on front and back with minimal assistanceJump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistanceThis class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the poolFront and back glide to the wall for 5 feetFront and back float for 10 secondsRoll from back to front and front to backJump, push, turn, grabSwim, float, swim 5 yardsTread water near the wall for 10 secondsExit the waterRegister Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 3-5 Preschoolers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:Float on front and back unassistedPush off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassistedSwim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted ○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassistedThis class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:Retrieve an object in chest-deep waterSwim on front and back for 10 yardsRoll from back to front and front to backJump, push, turn, grab 10 yardsSwim, float, swim 15 yardsTread water for 30 secondsExit the waterRegister Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 3-5 Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep waterSwim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breathSwim, float, swim 15 yardsJump in and tread water for 30 secondsSwim to wall and exitThis class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yardsBreaststroke kick for 15 yardsButterfly kick for 15 yardsElementary backstroke for 15 yardsDive from a sitting positionTread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minuteSwim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, kids learn additional water safety skills and build stroke techniques.Register Swim Lessons, School Age Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 6-12 Preschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Qualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water voluntarily.Skills Practiced:Bob to submerge in waterFront and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no helpFront and back float for 10 seconds with helpRoll from back to front and front to back with helpJump, push, turn, grab with helpSwim, float, swim 10 feet with helpExit the waterRegister Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 6-12 Preschoolers focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into water.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without gogglesFloat on front and back with minimal assistanceJump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistanceThis class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the poolFront and back glide to the wall for 5 feetFront and back float for 10 secondsRoll from back to front and front to backJump, push, turn, grabSwim, float, swim 5 yardsTread water near the wall for 10 secondsExit the waterRegister Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 6-12 Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:Float on front and back unassistedPush off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassistedSwim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted ○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassistedThis class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:Retrieve an object in chest-deep waterSwim on front and back for 10 yardsRoll from back to front and front to backJump, push, turn, grab 10 yardsSwim, float, swim 15 yardsTread water for 30 secondsExit the waterRegister Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 6-12 Having mastered the fundamentals, kids learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep waterSwim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breathSwim, float, swim 15 yardsJump in and tread water for 30 secondsSwim to wall and exitThis class is for kids who are not able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.Skills Practiced:Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yardsBreaststroke kick for 15 yardsButterfly kick for 15 yardsElementary backstroke for 15 yardsDive from a sitting positionTread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minuteSwim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsRegister Stage 5: Stroke Development, Ages 6-12 Students work on stroke techniques and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:Front crawl and back crawl 25 yardsSwim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yardsTread water using multiple kicks for 1 minuteThis class is for kids who are not able to swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool.Skills Practiced:Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yards Breaststroke for 25 yardsButterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yardsBack crawl for 25 yardsSidestroke for 25 yardsDive from a kneeling positionTread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutesSwim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsStudents work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive swimming strokes.Register Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics, Ages 6-12 Students refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.Qualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 5 skills as follows:Swim the front crawl with bent-arm recovery for 25 yardsSwim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yardsSwim butterfly with over arm recoverySwim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythmDive from kneeling positionThis class is for kids who are not able swim the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back.Skills Practiced:Swim the front crawl for 50 yards and do a flip turnBreaststroke for 50 yards and do an open turnButterfly for 25 yardsBack crawl for 25 yards and do a flip turnSidestroke or elementary backstroke for 50 yardsDive from a standing positionSwim any combination of strokes for 150 yardsSwim any combination of strokes for 50 yardsRegister Aquatics Conditioning, Ages 6-12 Focusing on conditioning to build endurance and stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as a part of a healthy lifestyle.Register Swim Lessons, Adaptive Swim Stage 1: Adaptive Swim With Parent Ages 3-5 Our adapted aquatics are modified swimming techniques that accommodate the abilities of individuals with cognitive or physical limitations. Our goal is to give people the skills they need for independent swimming and water safety.Register Stage 1: Adaptive Small Group Ages 6-14 Our adapted aquatics are modified swimming techniques that accommodate the abilities of individuals with cognitive or physical limitations. Our goal is to give people the skills they need for independent swimming and water safety.Register Swim Lessons, Teens Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 13-17 Qualification: None needed. This class is for teens who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterTeens develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 13-17 Qualification: Teen must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterTeen focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into the water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 13-17 Qualification: Teen must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterTeens learns how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Swim Lessons, Adults Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 18+ Qualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily.Skills Practiced:○ Bob to submerge in water○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet with no help○ Front and back float for 10 seconds with help○ Roll from back to front and front to back with help○ Jump, push, turn, grab with help○ Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help○ Exit the waterAdults develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 18+ Qualification: Adult must be able to demonstrate all Stage 1 skills as follows:○ Go underwater and comfortably open eyes without goggles○ Float on front and back with minimal assistance○ Jump into the pool, submerge, and return to the wall with assistance○ This class is for kids who are not able to do a front and back float on their own.Skills Practiced:○ Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool○ Front and back glide to the wall for 5 feet○ Front and back float for 10 seconds○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab○ Swim, float, swim 5 yards○ Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds○ Exit the waterAdult focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into the water.Register Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 18+ Qualification: Adult must be able to demonstrate all Stage 2 skills as follows:○ Float on front and back unassisted○ Push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted○ Swim, float, swim 15 feet unassisted○ Jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted○ This class is for kids who are not able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.Skills Practiced:○ Retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim on front and back for 10 yards○ Roll from back to front and front to back○ Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Tread water for 30 seconds○ Exit the waterAdults learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action.Register Indoor Group Fitness Classes Get healthy at the Castle Hill Y! Classes include Spin, Zumba, and more! Classes & Schedules Virtual Fitness Try our free virtual fitness classes with Y instructors to get healthy from home. Get Started Contact Us Questions? We're here for you. Contact our membership team today! Contact Us