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WHAT’S INSIDEART, MUSIC & DANCE ..................................................3

SPORTS ............................................................................. 4

FITNESS .............................................................................5

FAMILY & AQUATICS ....................................................6

AQUATICS .....................................................................7-8

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS AT THE Y! Make a date with your friends and family at the Y. Whether you are looking to spend quality time together as a family, looking for fun activities for siblings to bond and make new friends or looking for special time together as a couple, the Y has you covered. These events are open to members and non-members.

1st & 4th Friday of the month - Family Night2nd Friday of the month - Parent’s Night Out3rd Friday of the month - Teen Night

For details visit our website at highridgeymca.org/programs.

WELCOME TO THE YMCA! The nation's leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities. At the Y we make accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on character development, academic readiness violence prevention and fitness and healthy living we focus on nurturing the potential of every youth and teen, improving our communities health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back to and support our neighbors.

TAKE A CLASS WITH US THIS WINTER!

Winter Program Session (6 weeks) January 4-February 14, 2015

Member registration begins December 8. Non member registration begins December 15.In addition to the classes listed in this guide, we also offer a number of free classes (for members) and events that may not be included. For our most up-to-date program class schedule as well as downloadable group fitness, swim and gym schedules visit our website at highridgeymca.org. Classes are subject to change.

View and register for our programs at register.ymcachicago.org.Registrations are taken online, in-person or by phone. Remember, we're hereto help so if you have any questions about our offerings or the registration process don't hesitate to contact us at 773.262.8300.

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY AND SAVE!Members enjoy:• exceptional fitness, personal training, sports and aquatics programs• extensive preschool, school-age and teen programs• fun family and community programs and events• access to child watch while you work out• tons of free group fitness classes• guest passes for friends and family• volunteer and mentoring opportunities• financial assistance

Members receive up to 50% off of programs and enjoy advance registration privileges. To learn more about the benefits of membership, including no contracts and discounts on programs, visit our website below.

To learn more about membership visit highridgeymca.org/join.

The High Ridge YMCA is conveniently located to serve the Roger's Park/West Ridge community.

High Ridge YMCA 2424 West Touhy Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 highridgeymca.org facebook.com/highridgeYMCA 773.262.8300

Join the Y and Save! Make a commitment to you and your families health and fitness in the new year.

Join the YMCA December 13-January 31 and pay $0 joiner fee plus get up to

50% off most program fees as a member!

Youth Enrichment and Sports (Y.E.S.) Programs: The High Ridge YMCA offers YES Programs for participants who are youth or family dependent members of the High Ridge YMCA. Participants must register for YES Programs at the service desk before attending. Youth, ages 11 and under, must be signed in and out of program by authorized adult.

Winter Days Out of School (7am-6pm $35 M/ $45 NM per day. Lunch provided. Pack a snack and swim gear.)

• December 23rd• December 26th• December 29th• January 2nd• January 19th• January 30th• February 16th

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ART, MUSIC & DANCE

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESYES Outrageous Artists 6-12 W 6-7PM Free For MembersYES Music Together! 0-3 F 10:15-10:45AM Free For MembersYES Once Upon A Time 0-5 Su 9-9:30AM Free For MembersLittle Scribbles 3-5 Tu Th 6:30-7PM $30/$60

3-5 Sa 11-11:30AM $30/$60 Pre-Ballet 3-4 Sa 12-12:30PM $30/$60 Ballet I 5-8 Sa 11-11:50AM $40/$80 Ballet II 8-12 Sa 10-10:50AM $40/$80 Jazz I 6-8 Su 11-11:50AM $40/$80 Jazz II 9-12 Su 12-12:50PM $40/$80 Contemporary Jazz 13+ Su 10-10:50AM $40/$80 Y Knot Knitters 13+ Tu 6-7:30PM $56/$96 13+ W 11AM-12:30PM $56/$96

YES Outrageous Artists Create and explore a variety of different art media, including: collage, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, working with clay and photography.

YES Music Together! Parents and Tots will sing and dance together! Tots will be introduced to favorite kid songs with other tots with the security of mom and dad in class with them.

YES Once Upon A Time Once Upon A Time makes story time fun and interactive! Kids will be read a story while they act out their favorite parts of the book.

Little Scribbles Young artists will be introduced to art and will be able to paint, color, explore and create messy masterpieces while making new friends.

Pre-Ballet In preparation for classical ballet technique, students will be introduced to basic terminology, stretches and barre work. Students will develop motor skills by learning basic skips, jumps, gallops and leaps.

Ballet I Students will develop technical skills by following the traditional classical ballet class structure. Students will develop musically with rhythmically challenging combinations both at the barre and for center work. Muscular development, coordination and flexibility will be enforced.

Jazz Students will develop technical skills by following the traditional class structure. Barre work will become more complex as students develop opposition and coordination using the “working side” of the body. Students will be taught to memorize terminology and become fluent in learned ballet language. Choreography retention, coordination, muscular development and flexibility will be enforced.

Contemporary Jazz In this combined dance class, you will experience the best of both worlds of dance. With a contemporary ballet based warm up to stretch and gracefully elongate muscles, you will spend the final half hour learning choreographed combinations to music of contemporary artists. Basic steps will be taught, including pivots, jumps, isolations, and pas de bourées.

Y Knot Knitters Join the Y Knot knitters and learn the basic knitting stitches of garter stitch, stockinette stitch, rivving and more. Learn how to read a pattern along with the techniques needed to create beautiful hand-made items to enjoy and share. Enjoy this lifelong skill while socializing with individuals with similar interests. Materials required for first class: one skein of solid, light colored worsted weight (medium) yarn; one pair, size 8 straight knitting needles, 10” or 14”.

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SPORTS AT THE Y.Meet friends, learn new skills, improve your fitness and most importantly have fun! Whether its gaining the confidence that comes with learning a new sport, building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork or refining and improving skills, participating in sports at the Y is about building the whole athlete- inside and out.

SPORTSCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESYES Superhero Training 0-5 Su 9:30-10AM Free For MembersYES Youth Basketball Skills 6-7 Tu Th 5-5:45PM Free For Members 9-12 Tu Th 5-5:45PM Free For MembersYES Youth Indoor Soccer 13-17 M W 5-5:45PM Free For MembersTiny Tumblers 2-5 Tu Th 10-10:30AM $30/$60 Bitty Ball Sports 2-5 Tu Th 9:30-10AM $30/$60 Travel Youth Basketball League (YBL) 9-10 F 5-6PM $190/$380 10-11 F 6-7PM $190/$380 11-12 F 7-8PM $190/$380Adult Basketball League 18-70 Su 2-4PM $400 Team/ $80 IndividualSeido Karate Tots 2-3 Tu Th 4:50-5:20PM $25/$40 Seido Karate Youth 1 4-5 Tu Th 4-4:45PM $50/$65 Seido Karate Youth 2 6-7 Tu Th 5:45-6:30PM $50/$65 Seido Karate Youth 3 8-14 Tu Th 6:30-7:15PM $50/$65 Seido Karate Adult 15+ Tu Th 7:15-8:15PM $60/$75

YES Superhero Training Train to be a superhero kid by participating in super physical activities, making friends with other superheroes and learning the YMCA 4 Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility!

.YES Youth Basketball Skills "Does your youngest want to develop more basketball skills? This class is designed to develop and test the fundamental basketball skills of your advanced player. We will enforce the rules of the game, basketball terms, defensive play, best ways to score and more!"

YES Youth Indoor Soccer Our indoor soccer class is focused on developing and improving your child’s performance in all areas of the game. This includes hands on experience in team exercises that will keep your child active and improve their sports vocabulary/mental comprehension of the game. Free for all members!

Tiny Tumblers Children will learn to develop their balance and coordination by jumping, climbing, rolling, tumbling and running while making friends.

Bitty Ball Sports Your child will be introduced to a variety of sports that will rotate throughout the seasons, such as basketball, soccer, t-ball and football. Little athletes will make friends and learn how to be a good sport.

Travel Youth Basketball League (YBL) Make new friends! Learn new skills! Play ball! Youth travel to various YMCA's for competitive basketball.

Adult Basketball League Get your game on! Adults bring their "A" game and battle other ballers in organized team play. Bring your own team or join as an individual for recreational team play.

Seido Karate Tots Mind, body, spirit practice in a safe, fun, challenging environment. Seido Juku karate-the sincere way. Students develop strong and healthy bodies, improve coordination, flexibility, and balance. Children gain self-confidence, discipline, focus, karate etiquette, including Japanese vocabulary, and practice respectful behavior while having a great time!

Seido Karate Youth 1 Mind, body, spirit practice in a safe, fun, challenging environment. Seido Juku karate-"the sincere way." Students develop strong and healthy bodies, improve coordination, flexibility, and balance. They gain self-confidence, discipline, focus, karate etiquette, including Japanese vocabulary. Youth 1: students begin earning rank as they learn real techniques specific to their level. Classes also involve kata-forms, obstacle courses and partnering. Formal structure to class with a game based learning model.

Seido Karate Youth 2 Youth 2: This class allows new students and beginner ranks to practice with their level peers.

Seido Karate Youth 3 Youth 3: Students with more experience are brought into a faster moving class focusing on technique, forms, partnering, sparring skills, self defense and other aspects of karate training.

Seido Karate Adult Adults: Mind, body, spirit practice. Vigorous physical techniques give a good workout as students develop non quitting spirit, focused minds, self defense and soaring skills and footwork. Pad striking, pushups, core work and stretching are part of every class.

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL FITNESS AND PROGRAM FAIR!Friday, January 23Learn more about the importance of health and fitness and how you can more fully integrate it into you and your family’s lifestyle. This event includes Y program samplers, as well as family friendly activities sure to get you and your family focused on fitness fun!

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STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE - FITNESS AT THE Y.Are you looking to get healthy? Stay fit? Learn a new skill? Meet new friends? Improve how you feel about yourself? Then the Y is the place for you. At the Y we have a wide-range of fitness programs and services for all levels of experience including:

• Free fitness consultations • A variety of cardio, strength, endurance, flexibility and water fitness

classes (most free to members!)• Personal and small group training• Web-based training and nutrition system - Make each visit to the Y fun,

interactive and challenging

• Active older adult offerings - Maintain health and functional ability with programs designed especially for the needs of those young at heart.

FITNESS

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESBody Pump 18+ W 6:15-7:15PM Free/$12 18+ F 9-10AM Free/$12 18+ Sa 8-9AM Free/$12 18+ M 7-8PM Free/$12Boot Camp 18+ M-F 5:30-7AM Free/$12Chair Yoga 18+ M W F 9-10AM Free/$12Intermediate Yoga 18+ Th 6:30-7:45PM Free/$12Yoga 18+ M W F 7:30-8:45AM Free/$12 18+ Th 8-9PM Free/$12Hula-Hoop Dance & Core 15+ Su 11AM-12PM Free/$12Line Dancing Class 18+ Sa 10:15AM-12PM Free/$12Mat Pilates 18+ Th 7-7:50AM Free/$12Power Hour 18+ W 9-10AM Free/$12Silver Sneakers Classic 18+ M W F 10:15-11:15AM Free/$12Y Cycle 18+ Tu 6:15-7:15PM Free/$12 18+ W 5:30-6:30AM Free/$12 18+ W 7:15-8:15PM Free/$12 18+ Sa 9-10AM Free/$12Y Strength 18+ M 9-10AM Free/$12Y T.A.G. 18+ Tu 7:15-8:15PM Free/$12Tabata 18+ Th 6:15-7PM Free/$12Boxing 18+ W 7:15-8:15PM $36/$72Zumba 18+ TuWThSa Times Vary Free/$12Zumba Gold 18+ Th 10:15-11AM Free/$12Fitness Consultations 15+ Times Vary Call For InfoPersonal Training 18+ M-Su Times Vary Call For Info

Body Pump Get lean, toned, and fit-Fast using light to moderate weights with a lot of repetition. This total body workout will burn up 590 calories. Instructors will coach you through the scientifically proven moves and tech-niques pumping out encouragement, motivation, and great music - helping you achieve much more than on your own!

Boot Camp This program won't just help you strengthen, tone, and increase your cardio fitness-It’ll make you feel fabulous in your skin. Be prepared to sweat and have fun.

Chair Yoga Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses.

Yoga Let the yoga, mind, and body connection of deep stretching exercises bring the harmony of fitness and wellness into your life. Enjoy these rhythmic poses and balance.

Hula-Hoop Dance & Core A low impact class that combines cardio and core through the use of hula-hoop dance. Come ready to work your abs, obliques and hips in a fun filled hula-hoop routine.

Line Dancing Class Join other dancers and learn some fun Line Dances or just come for the great exercise. We play great music from all genres such as, ballroom, country,Hip Hop, blues, swing, and more and what's great is that you never need a partner!

Mat Pilates This Mat based workout is designed to improve core control, coordination, standing alignment& balance, Come join us to build strength from the inside out.

Power Hour Work the entire body with a full range of resistance and cardio exercising using a variety of equipment all fitness levels welcome.

Silver Sneakers Classic Move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. A chair is available if needed for assistance.

Y Cycle Instructors will lead you on a ride designed to improve your fitness on a variety of levels;endurance, strength, interval, all terrain and training.

Y Strength Tone your muscles in this energizing class, using bosy bars, dumbbells tubing, and non-stop motivation.

Y T.A.G. Thighs, Abs, and Glutes. This class targets these areas only. Participates will feel strong, and toned like never before.

Tabata A head-to-toe workout using interval training to maximize fitness levels in a short amount of time. Calories are burned up.

Boxing This progressive class will focus on proper punching and movements using the heavy bag and punching mitts found in a boxer’s regime.

Zumba incorporates dance styles from Latin, jazz, belly, hip-hop and more. Enjoy the benefits of this endorphin boosting, calories blasting work out with 45 minutes of dance inspired toning and stretching. No dance experience necessary.

Zumba Gold Zumba incorporates dance styles from Latin, jazz, belly, hip-hop and more. Enjoy the benefits of this endorphin boosting, calorie blasting workout.

Fitness Consultations Fitness Consultations - Our Fitness Consultations are your first step to designing a customized health and fitness plan for you and your family. Fitness Consultations help Identify the right resources to meet and exceed your goals.

Personal Training “This package includes six sessions that are 1 hour in length. You will be paired with a trainer whose expertise aligns with your fitness goals. Your personal training package includes a free 30 minute consultation prior to your first session.”

Fitness High Ridge YMCA

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SPEND TIME TOGETHER AT THE Y.Learn, laugh, and spend time together during fun activities that promote health and well-being for everyone. Serving families has always been at the heart of the Y. We have a fundamental desire to provide opportunities for every family to build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/life balance, become more engaged with their communities, and have fun.

FAMILY PROGRAMS/EVENT

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESParents Night Out Jan 4 1-12 F 6-9PM $12 Parents Night Out Feb 13 1-12 F 6-9PM $12 YES Tumble Together! 0-3 TuSa Times Vary Free For MembersYES Music Together! 0-3 F 10:15-10:45AM Free For Members

Parents Night Out Jan 4 & Feb 13 Parents Night Out will give you peace of mind knowing your children are in a supervised, structured environment while you run errands or catch up with friends. Your kids will have fun playing games and sports, creating art, watching movies and making new friends. Dinner will be served.

YES Tumble Together! Bring your little one every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to Circle of Friends, where he or she will learn to play with other children and have fun by exploring activities. This program will include playing circle games, singing songs, dancing and story time. Tu 9:30-10AM Sa 10:15-10:45AM

YES Music Together! It is time to let your creative side free! This club allow young artists to express their artistic ability through a variety of art media. Artists will learn different way to be crafty while having fun and socializing with other kids. From drawing and painting, to tie dying and sculpture making, this club has it all!

LEARN TO SWIM AT THE Y.For many, the YMCA was where one learned how to swim as a child and for good reason. Since 1885, the Y has been a pioneer in swimming education. Literally millions of people have learned to swim through the YMCA's perfected program. In Y Swim Lessons participants learn and practice new swimming skills and feel a sense of achievement from mastering something new that they can enjoy the rest of their lives.

Learn more at www.highridgeymca.org/programs

PARENT/CHILD SWIMCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Pike With Parent 2-5 W 6-6:30PM $48/$96 2-5 Sa 10-10:30AM $48/$96 2-5 Sa 11-11:30AM $48/$96 2-5 Su 10-10:30AM $48/$96 Level 1: Shrimp 6M-1Y Tu 4:30-5PM $48/$96 6M-1Y Th 4:30-5PM $48/$96 6M-1Y Sa 10-10:30AM $48/$96 6M-1Y Sa 10:30-11AM $48/$96 6M-1Y Sa 12:15-12:45PM $48/$96 6M-1Y Su 9:30-10AM $48/$96 6M-1Y Su 10-10:30AM $48/$96 6M-1Y Su 11-11:30AM $48/$96 Level 2: Kipper 6M-3Y Tu 4:30-5PM $48/$96 6M-3Y Th 4:30-5PM $48/$96 6M-3Y Sa 10:30-11AM $48/$96 6M-3Y Sa 10-10:30AM $48/$96 6M-3Y Sa 12:15-12:45PM $48/$96 6M-3Y Su 9:30-10AM $48/$96 6M-3Y Su 10-10:30AM $48/$96 6M-3Y Su 11-11:30AM $48/$96 Level 3: Inia 6M-3Y Tu 4:30-5PM $48/$96 6M-3Y Th 4:30-5PM $48/$96 6M-3Y Sa 10:30-11AM $48/$96 6M-3Y Sa 10-10:30AM $48/$96 6M-3Y Sa 12:15-12:45PM $48/$96 6M-3Y Su 9:30-10AM $48/$96 6M-3Y Su 10-10:30AM $48/$96 6M-3Y Su 11-11:30AM $48/$96 Level 4: Perch 1-3 Tu 4:30-5PM $48/$96 1-3 Th 4:30-5PM $48/$96 1-3 Sa 10-10:30AM $48/$96 1-3 Sa 10:30-11AM $48/$96 1-3 Sa 12:15-12:45PM $48/$96 1-3 Su 9:30-10AM $48/$96 1-3 Su 10-10:30AM $48/$96 1-3 Su 11-11:30AM $48/$96

Family & Aquatics High Ridge YMCA

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESJr. Lifeguard 11-15 F 5:45-6:30PM $60/$120 11-15 Sa 1:45-2:30PM $60/$120 Lifeguard Class 15+ Sa 2/21-Sa 3/28 9AM-3:30PM $200/$250

15+ Su 2/22-Su 3/29 10:30AM-5PM $200/$25015+ Tu 4/7-Th 4/9 11AM-8PM $200/$25015+ Sa 5/2-Sa 5/16 9AM-6PM $200/$25015+ Su 5/3-Su 5/17 9AM-6PM $200/$250

Lifeguard Recertification Class 15+ Sa 9AM-5PM $75/$100

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PARENT/CHILD SWIMPARENT/CHILD SWIM

CLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Pike 3-5 M 5-5:30PM $54/$108 3-5 Tu 4:30-5PM $54/$108 3-5 Tu 6-6:30PM $54/$108 3-5 Th 5-5:30PM $54/$108 3-5 F 4:45-5:15PM $54/$108 3-5 F 4-4:30PM $54/$108 3-5 Sa 10:30-11AM $54/$108 3-5 Sa 11:30AM-12PM $54/$108 3-5 Sa 12:30-1PM $54/$108 3-5 Sa 12:45-1:15PM $54/$108 3-5 Su 9-9:30AM $54/$108 3-5 Su 9:30-10AM $54/$108 3-5 Su 10:30-11AM $54/$108 3-5 Su 11-11:30AM $54/$108 3-5 Su 11:30AM-12PM $54/$108 Level 2: Eel 3-5 M 5:45-6:15PM $54/$108 3-5 M 6:15-6:45PM $54/$108 3-5 Tu 5-5:30PM $54/$108 3-5 W 4:45-5:15PM $54/$108 3-5 Th 4:30-5PM $54/$108 3-5 Th 5:30-6PM $54/$108 3-5 F 5:15-5:45PM $54/$108 3-5 Sa 10:30-11AM $54/$108 3-5 Sa 11:45AM-12:15PM $54/$108 3-5 Sa 1-1:30PM $54/$108 3-5 Su 9:45-10:15AM $54/$108 3-5 Su 10:30-11AM $54/$108 3-5 Su 11:30AM-12PM $54/$108 Level 3: Ray 3-5 Tu 5:30-6PM $54/$108 3-5 W 5:30-6PM $54/$108 3-5 Th 6:30-7PM $54/$108 3-5 Sa 11-11:30AM $54/$108 3-5 Su 10:30-11AM $54/$108 3-5 Su 11:45AM-12:15PM $54/$108 Level 4: Starfish 3-5 Tu 5:30-6PM $54/$108 3-5 W 5:30-6PM $54/$108 3-5 Th 6:30-7PM $54/$108 3-5 Sa 11-11:30AM $54/$108 3-5 Su 10:30-11AM $54/$108 3-5 Su 11:45AM-12:15PM $54/$108

PARENT/CHILD SWIMCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Polliwog 6-12 M 5-5:45PM $60/$120 6-12 W 5:15-6PM $60/$120 6-12 Sa 10-10:45AM $60/$120 6-12 Sa 11-11:45AM $60/$120 6-12 Sa 12:15-1PM $60/$120 6-12 Sa 1:15-2PM $60/$120 6-12 Su 9:45-10:30AM $60/$120 6-12 Su 11-11:45AM $60/$120 Level 2: Guppy 6-12 M 5:30-6:15PM $60/$120 6-12 Tu 5:45-6:30PM $60/$120 6-12 W 4:45-5:30PM $60/$120 6-12 Th 5-5:45PM $60/$120 6-12 F 4-4:45PM $60/$120 6-12 Sa 10:45-11:30AM $60/$120 6-12 Sa 11:45AM-12:30PM $60/$120 6-12 Sa 1:30-2:15PM $60/$120 6-12 Su 10:15-11AM $60/$120 6-12 Su 11-11:45AM $60/$120 6-12 Su 12-12:45PM $60/$120

PARENT/CHILD SWIMCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 3: Minnow 6-12 M 6:15-7PM $60/$120 6-12 Tu 5-5:45PM $60/$120 6-12 W 6-6:45PM $60/$120 6-12 Th 5:45-6:30PM $60/$120 6-12 F 4:30-5:15PM $60/$120 6-12 Sa 12-12:45PM $60/$120 6-12 Su 11:45AM-12:30PM $60/$120 Level 4: Fish 6-12 Tu 6:15-7PM $60/$120 6-12 Th 6-6:45PM $60/$120 6-12 F 5:15-6PM $60/$120 6-12 Sa 11:30AM-12:15PM $60/$120 6-12 Sa 1-1:45PM $60/$120 6-12 Su 9-9:45AM $60/$120 6-12 Su 12:15-1PM $60/$120 Level 5: Flying Fish 6-12 M 7-7:45PM $60/$120 6-12 Tu 6:15-7PM $60/$120 6-12 Sa 12:30-1:15PM $60/$120 Goldfish Swimming Lessons 4-15 F 6-6:45PM $60/$120 Water Polo Club 12-15 W 7-8PM $64/$128

PARENT/CHILD SWIMCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESTeen Swim Lessons 12-15 Sa 2-2:45PM $60/$120 12-15 Su 9-9:45AM $60/$120 HRY Swim Team Fall/Winter 6-21 Tu W Th F Sa Times Vary $400(M)HRY Girls High School Swim Team 6-21 Tu W Th F Sa Times Vary $260Swimnastics 18+ Tu Th Sa 9AM-10PM Free/$12Synchronized Swimming 6-21 Sa 9-10:15AM $76/$152

PARENT/CHILD SWIMCLASS AGE DAY(S) TIME FEESLevel 1: Adult Beginner Lesson 16+ M 6:45-7:30PM $60/$120 16+ Sa 9:45AM-10:30PM $60/$120 16+ Su 9-9:45AM $60/$120 Level 2: Adult Intermediate 16+ W 6:30-7:15PM $60/$120 16+ Sa 1:15-2PM $60/$120 Masters Swim Team 16+ M Tu Th Su Times Vary $40/$60

Aqua Fitness 18-85 Tu Th 7-8PM Free/$12Private Swim Lesson 5 Lessons 3+ M-Su 6AM-10PM $125/$175Semi-Private Swim Lesson 5 Lessons 3+ M-Su 6AM-10PM $160/$210Arthritis Class 18+ M W 9-10AM Free/$12Aqua Fitness 18-85 Tu Th 7-8PM Free/$12Silver Splash 18-79 M W 10-11AM Free/$12

Aquatics High Ridge YMCA

PRESCHOOL SWIM

YOUTH SWIM

YOUTH SWIM

ADULT SWIM

TEEN SWIM

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PARENT/CHILD SWIMLevel 1: Pike With Parent 2-5 year olds: is a preschool class for children who might have a hard time adjusting to swim class without a parent or guardian. The class is taught as a normal Pike class, which covers basic swimming skills, water safety and most importantly ... FUN!

Level 1: Shrimp Ages 6-8months. Program instruction in this class is directed toward helping parents to work with their child to feel more comfortable in the water and to develop basic waters safety and swim skills. Each child should always be accompanied by one parent.

Level 2: Kipper 6-18 months - is for infants and toddlers with little or no water experience. Focus is on water adjustment and having fun in the pool!

Level 3: Inia 24 months-3 years- is for older toddlers or experienced parent/child teams. Focus is on fun, games, and basic swimming skills, while giving toddlers a chance to work on preschool skills.

Level 4: Perch 24 months - 3 years: is for older toddlers or experienced parent/child teams. Focus is on fun, games, and basic swimming skills, while giving toddlers a chance to work on preschool skills.

PRESCHOOL SWIMLevel 1: Pike Swimmers focus on learning how to float, place their faces in the water and swim short distances with help.

Level 2: Eel Swimmers will learn to jump in without assistance, float on their front and back for 20 seconds with or without an IFD. Swimmers will also learn to paddle on front, back and side for 25 yards with an IFD and 15 feet without. Must be able to front and backfloat 20 seconds with an IFD. Swimmers should also paddle on their front,back, and side for 10 yards with an IFD, and 5 feet without.

Level 3: Ray Swimmers focus on developing front, back, and side strokes, rotary breathing and intermediate swimming skills. Swimmers must be able to paddle for 15 feet without assistance.

Level 4: Starfish Swimmers learn to swim front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke for 25 yards.

YOUTH SWIMLevel 1: Polliwog Swimmers have little or no prior swimming lesson experience but are not afraid of the water. This class focuses on learning basic swimming skills such as floating and swimming short distances without help.

Level 2: Guppy Swimmer must be able to paddle on their front, back and side for 20ft without assistance. In this class rotary breathing is introduced.

Level 3: Minnow Must be able to swim basic front crawl with basic rotary breathing, basic backstroke, basic sidestroke, basic elementary backstroke, and basic breaststroke for 25 yards (one length of the pool). This class focuses on stroke development.

Level 4: Fish Must be able to swim basic front crawl with basic rotary breathing, backstroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and breaststroke for 50 yards (two lengths of the pool). This class continues to work on stroke development and endurance.

Level 5: Flying Fish At this level students continue to refine their strokes and increase their endurance. They develop the ability to perform more complex combinations of synchronized movements, learn to dive off a diving block and the butterfly stroke.

Goldfish Swimming Lessons This class will teach students with special needs to swim. Instructors and assistants will meet the students’ needs. Class size is limited to four participants. Parents are required to remain in the pool area during class. Please call or email Aquatics Coordinator Maggie Szmurlo at 773.326.2920 or mszmurlo@ymcachicago.org to set up an evaluation.

Water Polo Club Played with two nets and a ball, water polo is the oldest Olympic sport! The class will teach the skills, rules, and techniques of water polo. Water polo is a great way to stay fit while having fun in the water. Participants must be Guppy level or higher.

TEEN SWIMTeen Swim Lessons Teen Swim Lessons are specifically geared toward children ages 12 to 15. While comparable to regular swimming lessons, they are designed to be more fun and age-appropriate. A healthy infusion of fun games and activities will be provided to work on stroke development, learn life-long water safety skills and make friends!

HRY Fall/Winter Swim Team Our swim team practices Tuesday-Saturday and is divided up based on age group. Swimmers compete against other YMCA teams in the Chicagoland area. For try outs contact Amy Goodwin, Head Swim Coach, at agoodwin@ymcachicago.org.

Synchronized Swimming Synchronized swimming challenges the creativity of swimmers by combining the movements of dance with swimming skills. Students work to improve stroke, form and endurance while gaining confidence and poise. Swimmers may participate in performances and competitions. Prerequisite: Fish level or above.

ADULT SWIMLevel 1: Adult Beginner Lesson Never learned to swim? Need some confidence to get in the pool? This is the class for you. This class will teach you to swim or help you regain confidence in the water!

Level 2: Adult Intermediate If you can already float and move in the water, this is the class for you. We will help you improve your swimming ability!

Masters Swim Team Masters is an adult competitive league that practices several times a week. Contact Kristine Gilson, Head Coach at kgilson@ymcachicago.org is you are interested in joining (cost is per month.

Private Swim Lesson 5 Lessons This is for participants who only want to sign up for a single 30 minute private lesson. A private lesson is one instructor with one participant. Please fill out a private lesson request for upon registering for any private lessons. Private lesson request forms should be turned into Maggie Szmurlo, Aquatics Coordinator at the High Ridge YMCA at mszmurlo@ymcachicago.org. If you have any questions feel free to contact Maggie at 773.326.2920.

Semi-Private Swim Lesson 5 Lessons Prices listed are based per person. This is for participants who only want to sign up for a package of five 30 minute semi-private lessons. A semi-private lesson is one instructor with up to three participants maximum. Please fill out a private lesson request upon registering for any private lessons. Private lesson request forms should be turned into Maggie Szmurlo, Aquatics Coordinator at the High Ridge YMCA at mszmurlo@ymcachicago.org. If you have any questions feel free to contact Maggie at 773.326.2920.

Aqua Fitness Now Kids and teens have the opportunity to enjoy Yoga. Enjoy the rhythmic poses and balance postures.

AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFICATIONSJr. Lifeguard Must be at a Minnow level or higher to enroll. Participants are introduced to fundamentals of lifeguarding and will be taught basic rescues, focus on safety, and practice a variety of in water skills.