Pocono Family YMCA

Homeschool PE Program

The Pocono Family YMCA is offering swimming and gym as an option for the homeschooler.  Children will be instructed in stroke development and participate in organized water games.  New skills and techniques will be introduced to improve condition and comfort level.  The gym activity will include strength training, sports drills, jump rope and aerobic classes.  All activities will be age-appropriate and the aim of this program is to improve strength, endurance, coordination, balance and energy levels. 

Sessions run Monthy:

September 8th-October 1st

October 6th - October 29th                         Gym Time:  Fridays from 2-3pm

November 3rd - November 24th                   Swim Time:  Fridays from 3-4pm

December 1st - December 22nd

Program Fees:

One Activity                                              Two Activities

Members  $30 for 1st & 2nd Child                 Members  $45 for 1st & 2nd Child

               $15 for 3rd child                                         $22.50 for 3rd child

               $10 for 4th child or more                             $15 for 4th child or more

Non-Members  $40 for 1st & 2nd Child         Non-Members  $60 for 1st & 2nd Child

               $20 for 3rd child                                          $30 for 3rd child

               $15 for 4th child or more                              $20 for 4th child or more

This is a great opportunity for parents and children to swim together in a recreational setting.  Children 12 years and under MUST be accompanied by an adult(age 18 or older) in the pool area at all times.  Participants of the pool are permitted to use the clue bubbles that are hanging on the pool wall, but an adult MUST accompany their child in the deep end.  Participants may bring their own swim toys to the pool.  Toys include:  mask(goggles) and snorkel, noodles, balls, flexible diving sticks, and small plastic toys.  NO arm wings innertubes or rafts/floats are allowed in the pool.  YMCA equipment MAY NOT be used, for its purpose is soley for swimming instruction ONLY.  ALL individuals MUST change in the locker rooms. 

WaterWorks Aquatics Exercise Classes

These classes are an excellent way to workout and put no strain on your joints.  Effective use of the waters natural resistance helps to improve the cardiovascular fitness and sculpt your muscles.  Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to attend these classes. 

Fees:  Free for Members        $9 for Non-Members 

Y Water Fit 4 Life

Shallow Water workout with callenging cardiovascular exercise(moderate to low impact). 

Mondays & Fridays from 10:30-11:15am. 

Deep Water Works

This class is taught in the deep end of the pool, has no impact on the joints and includes strengthening exercises.  (Flotation belts are used) 

Mondays from 6-6:45pm

H20 Fitness

Start with 30 minutes of deep water cardiovascular exercise and end with 10-15 minutes of gentle strengthening and flexibility moves. 

Tuesdays at 9:45am and thursdays at 9:15am

Making Waves

An intense and refreshing shallow water workout that strengthens the cardiovascular system and conditiones the whole body.  30-35 minutes of aerobic conditioning and 5-10 minutes of resistance and flexibility training.

Tuesdays at 10:45am and Thursdays at 10am

H2O Ready-Set-Go

A Deep Water wourout with moderate to high impact designed to help lose weight, tone, increase strength, and condition the body.  Includes exercises that target specific muscle groups and cardiovascular endurance. 

Wednesdays at 10:30am

Brunch Bunch

Meet with your peers in the pool to walk and talk.  Not an instructor led class.

Mondays & Wednesdays from 10-10:30am and Wednesdays from 11:30am-Noon.

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