Kids Club | Rec Room | Youth Swim Lessons | YAC Swimming | Lifeguard Rec Swim | YAC Night Out

Junior Athletic Conditioning | Kid Motion | Tennis| Racquetball

Kids Club

For complete information on Kids Club at the Yakima Athletic Club, see Kid's Club.

Kids Recreation Room

The Kids Club Rec Room is a separate, quiet, room off of the Kids Club. This room is designed for kids ages 6 to 14. We have air hockey, game bikes, television and a couch for kids to use.

Kids ages 6 – 14 may use Rec Room free of charge if on a family membership, otherwise see Kids Club rates.

Youth Winter Swim Lessons

The Yakima Athletic Club’s swim lesson program runs year round and is taught by WSI certified instructors. We use the Red Cross levels in all our classes from preschool ages on up (3-14).

All classes are 30 minutes. Payment due at the time of registration.

Preschool Classes 1 - 3

For children ages 3 - 5 who are ready for formal instruction in a class atmosphere. Preschool classes have no more than 4 students per instructor.

Level 1 - 6

Instruction for children 6 - 14 using Red Cross lesson format. Level classes generally have a 5 student per instructor ratio.

Session I
Ages 3-14
January 9th - February 1st
Monday and Wednesday night
Lessons are 1/2 hour in length
6:00pm, 6:30 pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm

Session II
Ages 3-14
February 28th - March 22nd
Classes are 1/2 hour in length
Tuesday & Thursday evenings - 5:30 and 6:00

Registration begins February 1st

Cost
Member: $45.00 + tax
Non Member: $55.00 + tax

Parent Tot Swim Class

For children 4 months - 2 1/2 years old (with a parent)

Session 1: January 9 - February 1st
Tuesday nights 6:00pm
Registration begins December 21st

Session II: February 28 - March 22
Tuesday nights 6:00pm
Registration begins February 1st

Lessons are ½ hour in length

Cost:
Member: $22 + tax
Non-Member: $30 + tax

Private Lessons

The Yakima Athletic Club takes pride in its private swim lesson program. Just as our instructors for group lessons, our private swim lesson instructors are WSI certified, progressive and responsible instructors. Private lessons allow the instructor to work on specific skills that cater to the individual. We also offer semi-private lessons.

Senior Instructor: A senior instructor has been teaching for 1 or more years, has their Water Safety Instructor certification and/or their United States Swimming Coaching certification with additional competitive swimming experience.

Base Rate: $25 / 30 minutes
Semi Private: Base rate plus $10 each additional person
Special: 6 - ½ Hour Lessons for $135

For more information on these programs or to schedule private lessons, contact Aimee Ozanich, Aquatic Director 901-1838, ext. 262.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Class

Open to anyone 16 years or older, the Red Cross WSI class sponsored by and held at Yakima Athletic Club trains you to teach swimming
lessons and other aquatic classes nationwide. This 40 hour class includes both time in the water, instructional time with children, and video segments. Certifications do not expire if you continue to teach and submit class information. If you are interested in teaching swim classes, this is the program for you!

Class Schedule
Dates: TBA

You must be able to swim and attend all class sessions to take this class.

For more information contact Aimee Ozanich, Aquatic Director ext. 262 or 901-1838.

YAC Swimming - Swim Team

YAC Swimming is a non-profit club swimming program. The YAC Swim Team contracts to use the facilities at the Yakima Athletic Club.

YAC Swimming's mission is to provide the finest competitive swimming instruction in Central Washington by offering competitors of all ages and abilities the opportunity to improve their technical ability, psychological skills and physical conditioning in a goal-oriented environment where swimmers learn to swim well and race with confidence.

Coached by Amy Hinze, YAC Swimming is actively recruiting swim team participants ages 5 yrs on up through college age. For more information, visit the YAC Swimming website.

Contact Coach Amy Hinze for more information - amith@fairpoint.net

Lifeguard Rec Swim

Washington State Law States: Children fifteen years of age or younger, can only use our aquatic facility during Lifeguard Hours. A responsible adult, eighteen years of age or older, shall accompany the children and be in the pool or on the pool deck at all times the children use the facility.

When the pool is used by persons fifteen - seventeen years of age, at least two people fifteen years of age or older must be in the pool or on the pool deck at all times the persons use the aquatic facility, Lifeguard does not have to be present.

Persons age seventeen and older may use the aquatic facility during business hours see aquatic schedule for available times.

Winter 2011 Lifeguard Hours at the Yakima Athletic Club

Children under the age of 15 may only swim during lifeguard hours.

Tuesday & Thursday	Friday	Saturday & Sunday
6:30-8:30 pm	5:30pm – 8:30 pm	1:00-4:00 pm

Junior Athletic Conditioning (JAC) - Kids Get Fit !

Kids will participate in a variety of activities that will focus on basic conditioning through a wide range of sport-based exercises, including proper warm-up techniques, stretching, agility drills, acceleration, deceleration, change in direction, obstacle courses and games that will help kids to refine, improve, and coordinate their skills. It’s a time when a child’s commitment to a sport maybe be reaffirmed, while other kids may drop out as competition heats up and level of play improves. It's okay if your child is not interested in traditional sports, but it's important to find alternative ways to be active.

Starts January 24th for six weeks; 3:15 - 4:00pm
Ages: 9 -11
Member: $40 + tax
Non-Member: $50 + tax
Limit 10 students/session

Kid Motion

Kid Motion inspires natural energy through games that encourage laughter, movement and fun. Kid Motion allows kids to build physical skills and confidence!!!

Come build new friendships and have a great time, while living a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness & fun! Every Monday is Swim Day!

Games, Movement, FUN!
Monday & Wednesday
10:00 - 11:00AM
Dates: TBA
Ages: 5-10
Cost: Members $4 + tax per child
Non-members $6 + tax per child

YAC Night Out

YAC Night Out is an evening full of fun and fitness for kids ages 6 to 12. This program offers an alternative option for family participation. Parent(s) work out while their kids are involved in organized fitness activities, swimming and organized games. Bring your suit and towel for fun in the pool and then comfortable clothes for games and more, organized by our health and fitness teaching staff!

Friday Nights 6:30 - 8:45pm
January 6, 13, 20
February 3, 10, 24
March 2

Ages: 6-12
Members: $6 + tax first child
$3 + tax each additional child
Non-Members: $7 + tax per child (must be guest of YAC or YAC Fitness member)

Kids Racquetball Night

No experience necessary. GAMES, PRIZES and FUN!

Dates: TBA
11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 6+
Fee: $6 First Child
$3 Each Additional Child
$7 per Non-Member (must be guest of YAC or YAC Fitness member)

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