Swim At The Y This Summer, Class Registration Underway
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Over the summer, there will be three sessions, Session 1: June 6 to July 3; Session 2: July 11 to 31; and Session 3: Aug. 1 to 28.
Classes in youth development will include sports classes for preschoolers, tennis, gymnastics classes and swim lessons.
For more than 120 years the Y has been teaching people how to swim. The Kosciusko Community YMCA wants to remind kids and adults about the importance of swim lessons, water safety and the health benefits of swimming before their summer on the lake begins.
For kids and adults looking to escape the hot sun this summer, the Kosciusko Community YMCA invites everyone to come swim at the Y. At the Y, there are a variety of programs that help swimmers learn water safety skills, develop confidence in and around the water, and enjoy the benefits of water exercise.
“Swimming is a fun and enjoyable activity for children and adults alike, and it has many health benefits,” says Kim Schenke, aquatics director. “The Y is committed to providing as many opportunities as possible for everyone to learn basic swimming lessons and water safety practices. We encourage kids and adults to take swim lessons – it’s never too late to learn.”
The Y encourages kids and adults to have fun when in and around the water, but to always make safety their first priority. The Y recommends the following safety tips for children and adults:
– Only swim when and where there is lifeguard on duty; never swim alone.
– Adults should constantly watch children in and near the water. If multiple adults are in the vicinity, designate a “water watcher” so everyone knows who is “on duty.”
– Inexperienced swimmers should take precaution and wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device (PFD) when in, on or around the water.
– Children who are beginners should stay within arm's reach of an adult in the water.
For those who want to work out in the water, water aerobics classes will also be offered at the Kosciusko Community Y over the summer, including a new free class for members offered on Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
The Aqua Fit class is taught in the shallow end of the main pool as an interval training workout combining cardio and muscle toning. Other classes that promote the healthy living aspect of the Y will include group exercise classes geared for all fitness levels at both the Smith Street and North Webster branches, classes for older adults, and tennis.
Registration for all summer classes from youth swim lessons to adult group exercise for the entire summer began May 9 for Y members and today for community members. Register at the Y or online at www.kcymca.org
The Y is a nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
All the efforts and offerings of the Kosciusko Community YMCA are guided by the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with neighbors to make sure everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
In 2010, the Kosciusko Community YMCA provided $113,046.11 in financial assistance to make sure that happens.[[In-content Ad]]
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Over the summer, there will be three sessions, Session 1: June 6 to July 3; Session 2: July 11 to 31; and Session 3: Aug. 1 to 28.
Classes in youth development will include sports classes for preschoolers, tennis, gymnastics classes and swim lessons.
For more than 120 years the Y has been teaching people how to swim. The Kosciusko Community YMCA wants to remind kids and adults about the importance of swim lessons, water safety and the health benefits of swimming before their summer on the lake begins.
For kids and adults looking to escape the hot sun this summer, the Kosciusko Community YMCA invites everyone to come swim at the Y. At the Y, there are a variety of programs that help swimmers learn water safety skills, develop confidence in and around the water, and enjoy the benefits of water exercise.
“Swimming is a fun and enjoyable activity for children and adults alike, and it has many health benefits,” says Kim Schenke, aquatics director. “The Y is committed to providing as many opportunities as possible for everyone to learn basic swimming lessons and water safety practices. We encourage kids and adults to take swim lessons – it’s never too late to learn.”
The Y encourages kids and adults to have fun when in and around the water, but to always make safety their first priority. The Y recommends the following safety tips for children and adults:
– Only swim when and where there is lifeguard on duty; never swim alone.
– Adults should constantly watch children in and near the water. If multiple adults are in the vicinity, designate a “water watcher” so everyone knows who is “on duty.”
– Inexperienced swimmers should take precaution and wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device (PFD) when in, on or around the water.
– Children who are beginners should stay within arm's reach of an adult in the water.
For those who want to work out in the water, water aerobics classes will also be offered at the Kosciusko Community Y over the summer, including a new free class for members offered on Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
The Aqua Fit class is taught in the shallow end of the main pool as an interval training workout combining cardio and muscle toning. Other classes that promote the healthy living aspect of the Y will include group exercise classes geared for all fitness levels at both the Smith Street and North Webster branches, classes for older adults, and tennis.
Registration for all summer classes from youth swim lessons to adult group exercise for the entire summer began May 9 for Y members and today for community members. Register at the Y or online at www.kcymca.org
The Y is a nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
All the efforts and offerings of the Kosciusko Community YMCA are guided by the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with neighbors to make sure everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
In 2010, the Kosciusko Community YMCA provided $113,046.11 in financial assistance to make sure that happens.[[In-content Ad]]
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