Youth Basketball, Ages 3-9

This is an introductory clinic, focused on building basic basketball skill and technique through individual drills and instruction.Register

Youth Soccer, Ages 3-8

An energetic program that emphasizes teamwork and positivity through exercises designed to familiarize young players with the game of soccer with age-appropriate teaching tools and drills. Register

Stage A: Water Discovery, Ages 6-12 months

Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed Adult participation: One parent or guardian per child must be in the pool for each lessonThe class introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration. Register

Stage B: Water Exploration, Ages 12-36 months

Class length: 30 minutesQualification: 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 lessonFocuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.Register

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

Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 6-12

Class length: 30 minutesQualification: None needed. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going under water 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 waterKids develop comfort with underwater exploration and are introduced to basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.Register

Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 6-12

Class length: 30 minutesQualification: Child 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 waterKids 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.Register

Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, Ages 6-12

Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 3 skills as follows:○ Submerge and retrieve an object in chest-deep water○ Swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath○ Swim, float, swim 15 yards○ Jump in and tread water for 30 seconds○ Swim to wall and exit○ This 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 yards○ Breaststroke kick for 15 yards○ Butterfly kick for 15 yards○ Elementary backstroke for 15 yards○ Dive from a sitting position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for one minute○ Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yardsHaving mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.Register

Stage 5 Stroke Development, Ages 6-12

Class length: 45 minutesQualification: Child must be able to demonstrate all Stage 4 skills as follows:○ Front crawl and back crawl 25 yards○ Swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards○ Tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute○ This class is for kids who are not able 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 yards○ Butterfly with simultaneous arm action and kick for 15 yards○ Back crawl for 25 yards○ Sidestroke for 25 yards○ Dive from a kneeling position○ Tread water using a scissor and whip kick for 2 minutes○ Swim 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

Class length: 45 minutesQualification: 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 yardsStudents refine stroke technique on the major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.Register

Dodge Programs and Classes

We're so excited to welcome you to swim lessons, dance classes, and more.

Instructional Sports & Dance

Please note: All classes are non-refundable. In the event of illness or injury, credit requests can be submitted to the Teen & Youth Sports Coordinator via email along with the doctor’s note. The Teen & Youth Sports Coordinator, Krystal Linton, can be reached at klinton@ymcanyc.org.

Ballet, Age 6-8

Introduction to classical ballet. This class can improve posture, flexibility, balance, motor skills and rhythm for your little ones. Ballet is also the foundation for other types of dance, such as hip hop, jazz and modern dance.

	1 Lesson	4 Lessons	8 Lessons
Member Rate	$95	$351	$664
Community Rate	$114	$432	$820

	1 Lesson	4 Lessons	8 Lessons
Member Rate	$869	$1,303	$1,738
Community Rate	$1,038	$1,556	$2,075

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