Swim, Sports, Play
We know that nurturing the potential of today's youth will bring forth a brighter future. We offer programs that instill invaluable skills, values and a whole lot of fun! We offer something for everyone at the Y! Try a basketball league, baseball camp, martial arts or a soccer clinic. We teach 1,200 kids to swim each year at the Y. (It's never to late to learn, we offer adult lessons too!). Read on for more information or check out our brochure here for more information.
Swim
Click HERE for for more information about any of our Swimming Programs. See pages 16-18 in our program brochure.
Click HERE to register for our child/parent, preschool, youth or homeschool lessons.
Private, Semi-Private, Small Group Lessons
Must make arrangements with Aquatics Coordinator prior to registering. No credits will be given.
Child/Parent Classes
This 30-minute class is for children ages 6 to 36 months old and their parents or an adult participant. The primary objective is to get both the adult and child comfortable in the water. The child will become aware of the differences between moving through water and on dry land, while the parent will become aware of how to teach his or her child to be safe in and around the water.
Preschool Lessons (3-5 years old)
This program offers children their first experience in the pool without parental assistance.
Youth Lessons (6 years old & up)
A program designed to teach your child swimming and water skills, while developing his/her physical, mental, and spiritual well being.
Youth Swim Lessons for Home School
For ages 6 & up. All strokes will be taugh. One lesson per week per seven week session.
Sports
Challenger British Soccer Camps!
July 8th-12th, 2013
Back by popular demand! The Brits from Challenger Sports will be coming to Galesburg July 8-12 2013 to provide their expertise in the area of soccer. Professionally licensed coaches from Great Britain will teach your child the game of soccer like they have never been taught before. The coaches love working with the kids and understand how to effectively implement their philosophy and the YMCA's philosophy of everybody plays, everybody wins. Registration forms are available at the YMCA. Registration includes a free soccer ball and a T-shirt. House a coach and receive a FREE scholarship to camp. Ask Erin for details.
First Kicks $73.00
Ages 3 and 4 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Mini Soccer $99.00
Ages 4-6 10:10 AM-12:10 AM
Half Day $111.00
Ages 7-9 9:00 AM-12:00PM
Ages 10-12 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Ages 13 and 14 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Register by going to www.challengersports.com
$10.00 late fee if payment received after June 28, 2013
Play
Click HERE to register for any available youth program.
Tiny Tots Tumbling I
For boys and girls ages 3-6 years.
This class is an excellent way to develop coordination, flexibility, balance, and strength. This class will teach your child forward, backward and straddle rolls as well as learning the basics of a cartwheel.
Min: 4 students Max: 12 students
Fall/Winter/Spring Sessions
Thursdays 6:45-7:15p.m.
Fee for Seven Week Session
Members: $23.00 Activity members:$46.00
Tiny Tots Tumbling II
For boys and grls ages 3-6 years.
In addition to the Level 1, class participants will move at a more accelerated pace with cartwheels, front wheels, front limbers, bridges, walk-overs and much more. This class is designed for intermediate to advanced tumblers.
Min: 4 students Max: 12 students
Fall/Winter/Spring Sessions
Thursdays 7:20-7:50 p.m.
Fee for Seven Week Session
Members: $23.00 Activity members:$46.00
Martial Arts
Train with the best! Since 1974 Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts has been in Galesburg and was the first established martial arts school in the United States. Kuk Sool Won is now bringing their most talented instructors to the Knox County YMCA. Each instructor is a certified black-belt in every area of martial arts. These new classes will help self-confidence, concentration, and most of all give you a positive mental attitude! We promote healthy lifestyles and strive to teach positive self-discipline. This class will meet for one hour per week and will be held in the racquetball/multipurpose room.
Fall / Winter / Spring Sessions
Tuesdays 4-6 yr. olds 6:30-7:00p.m.
7-12 yr. olds 7:15-8:00p.m.
Fee for Seven Week Session
Members: $30.00 Activity members $60.00
