Swimming Lessons: Ages 6 - 14
Has your preschool child been enrolled in the City of Longmont Recreation Department swim program and you are confused what level to enroll them in at the YMCA? Here is a close match up of levels:
Pollywog I = Level 1
Pollywog II = Level 2
Guppy = Level 3
Minnow = Level 4
Fish = Level 5
Porpoise Club = Levels 6-8

Pollywog — Beginner Participants in this class will learn water adjustment, floating, safety skills, and an introduction to the four major strokes.

Guppy — Some Swim Experience This class is for swimmers who are adjusted to the water and can swim a short distance on their own. Swimmers will learn rotary breathing, backstroke, underwater swimming, and deep water confidence.

Minnow — Intermediate To enter this level, children must be able to front crawl with rhythmic breathing and swim on their back alternating paddle for 50 feet without a float belt.

Fish — Advanced To enroll in this level, children should be able to front crawl with rotary breathing for 50 yards, and know rudimentary breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.

*Birthday Parties *Have your child’s next birthday party at the Ed and Ruth Lehman YMCA. Come enjoy the pool while our inflatable or Lumber Jack Log are in place. After swimming, reserve the multipurpose room for cake, ice cream, presents, and games! Parties are scheduled in 2 hour time slots on Saturdays from 1:00 ­ 5:00 p.m. or Sundays from Noon ­ 4:00 p.m. Please contact the YMCA at 303-776-0370 to make arrangements. Porpoise Club Designed for youth with intermediate level or higher swimming skills (have passed Fish level) who like to workout and have fun! Class emphasis is placed on stroke improvement and endurance, but also includes other fun aquatic activities, including a focus on improving speed.

*Kids Inc.
School Age Programs
Quality Care for Elementary Students
*The YMCA offers an excellent care program for elementary-aged children, with options that fit every child’s schedule. We feel that an organized, stable, and structured environment is imperative to conduct an effective program. Kids Inc. focus is on well-rounded fun, stability, and most of all, room for growth. Children are presented with options within their schedule.

Schools We Serve and Provide Transportation to and from:
Spangler, Loma Linda, Northridge, Central, Sanborn, Mountain View, Fall River, St. Johns, Columbine, Alpine and Rocky Mountain

Schools with YMCA Before and After School Programs:
Imagine Charter School at Firestone
Frederick Elementary

Schools with YMCA After School Programs:
Flagstaff Academy
Carbon Valley Academy

For more information on YMCA Kids Inc, please call 720-652-4731.

Download the Kids Inc. fee schedule here!

Click here to download the registration packet.

Kids Inc. Before and After School Programs Kindergarten — 5th Graders

Designed to provide a safe, fun and enriching place for children to be before and after school plus days off school. Activities are designed for elementary-aged youth, with swimming, sports, art, science, creative play and lots of choices.

Before School: Breakfast snack, quiet activities and additional homework/study time will be available from 6:30 AM until school begins (8 AM - 8:30 AM depending on school). Located at the YMCA. We will be responsible for transportation to schools that are listed.

After School: Afternoon snack, activities and homework time are available from when school lets out (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM depending on school) until 6:00 PM. We will be responsible for transportation to schools that are listed.

Days Off School: Full day vacation camp programs are also available on days off school.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fees:
$35 per day per child.
$20 per half-day per child
$30 Y member fee per child
$17 half-day Y member fee per child
Regular Kids, Inc. participants only pay $10 per day or $6 for a half-day!

Registration is required. A $5 late fee may apply. Look for special flyers or call 720-652-4731.

Click here for the Kids Inc. Information and Registration Packet

Kids Inc. Camp Jump Start

Safe, supervised and fun activities for kids on St. Vrain Valley School District late start days. Activity choices are swimming, sports or art. Transportation to school is included. The registration form is available below and also at the front desk.

Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration deadline is one week prior to the Late Start Day.

Wednesdays, Sept, 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3
6:30 am - school starts (2.5 hours later than regular start time)

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Fees:
$6.00 per day per child
$3.00 per day if you need a little help
$9.00 per day if you can help others

Click here for the Kids Inc. Information and Registration Packet

YMCA Youth Sports Leagues
*Kids will have fun, learn new skills, gain confidence and be physically active in the YMCA’s Youth Sports Leagues. Age-appropriate teams are formed for boys and girls ages 4 — 12 years.

Registration for each league starts approximately 2 months prior to the league season.

Flag Football:
League Dates: Sept. 13 — Oct. 25, 2008
Registration Dates: July 7 — August 15, 2008

Fall Soccer:
League Dates: Sept. 13 — Oct. 25, 2008
Registration Dates: July 7 — August 15, 2008

Fall Lacrosse:
League Dates: September 14 — October 26, 2008
Registration Dates: July 7 — August 15, 2008

Basketball:
League Dates: January 17 — Feb. 28, 2009
Registration Dates: November 1 — 30, 2008
Please contact the YMCA at 303-776-0370 for league program flyers and to register.

Spring Soccer:
League Dates: April 4 — May 16, 2009
Registration Dates: Feb. 1 — 27, 2009

Spring LaCrosse:
League Dates: April 5 — May 17, 2009
Registration Dates: Feb. 1 — Feb. 28, 2009

T-Ball/Softball:
League Dates: June 15 — July 29, 2009
Registration Dates: April 1 — April 30, 2009

Volunteer coaches are needed for all sports — please volunteer today!

*Fall Youth Flag Football and Soccer Leagues
Registration Dates for both Flag Football and Soccer: July 7-August 15. Please call 303-776-0370, stop in to the YMCA to pick up a flyer and registration form, or click here to download the flag football and soccer registration forms.

Coed, non-competitive sports leagues are designed to teach the skills of the game and support fun and teamwork. There will be 9 practices and 7 games.

Flag Football:
Game Dates: Sept. 13-Oct. 25
Practices will begin the week of Sept. 1
Registration Deadline: August 15

Fee: $70
YMCA Member Fee: $40

Late registrations will be accepted with an additional $10 late registration fee until Aug. 31.

Soccer:
Game Dates: Sept. 13-Oct. 25
Practices will begin the week of Sept. 1
Registration Deadline: August 15

Fee: $70
YMCA Member Fee: $40

Late registrations will be accepted with an additional $10 late registration fee until Aug. 31.

Lacrosse:
Registration dates for Fall Lacrosse: July 9-Sept. 3

Please call 303-776-0370 or stop into the YMCA to pick up a flyer and registration form or download the registration form here. Join the fun of the YMCA’s non-competitive Lacrosse Program! We offer a co-ed program designed to teach the skills of the game, support teamwork and have fun. An instructional practice will be held on Sunday afternoons for an hour and then the participants will play a scrimmage game for an hour. As the players progress, we will schedule games with other non-competitive programs such as the YMCA of Boulder Valley to further develop the participant’s skills. The focus of this program is ‘everybody plays, everybody wins’.

Game Dates: Sept. 14-Oct. 26
Practices will begin the week of Sept. 1
Registration Deadline: Sept. 3

Fee: $70
YMCA Member Fee: $40

Late registrations will be accepted with an additional $10 late registration fee until Sept. 14.

Youth Activity Classes
Homeschool Physical Education Class
The YMCA now offers a land and water P.E. class designed for homeschool families. Come and join your friends for fun, exercise and to fulfill your P.E. credit hours.

Ages: 6 – 13 years
M W 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $60
Member Fee: $30

Creative Dance
These classes are designed for boys and girls to discover the magic of movement through progression that stresses creativity and group interaction. Learn to hop, skip and gallop as we improvise through an imaginative environment. Ballet, jazz and modern dance fundamentals will be explored in a fun and stimulating format using assorted "props". No special attire or shoes required.

Location: Longs Peak Room

Ages: 3 – 4 years
W 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Ages: 5 – 8 years
W 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.

Fee: $60
Member Fee: $30

Beginning Ballet

This class is offered to beginning dancers, both boys and girls. We will learn the principles of ballet, correct terminology and the accurate placement of the body. Ballet slippers required. Visitors will be allowed to observe the last class only.

Location: Longs Peak Room
Ages: 5 - 8 years
M 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Fee: $60
Member Fee: $30

Introduction to Martial Arts
Here’s an afterschool class that let’s youth explore a variety of martial arts. It’s a great introductory class, and many youth then progress on to Karate, Jujitsu or Kendo. Youth will learn patience and responsibility, basic moves and the long history of martial arts. Taught by Hanshi Miles McGaughey, 6th degree black belt with over 34 years experience in the martial arts.

Location: Meeker Room
Ages: 7 – 14 years
Th 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $60
Member Fee: $30

Jujitsu
Jujitsu literally means the "gentle art". Our program emphasizes the ability of a weaker, smaller person to overcome a much stronger, larger opponent. Specifically geared for active kids and women, Jujitsu teaches how to use the attacker's force against oneself. Training includes a unique blend of traditional martial arts weaponry coupled with modern physical, mental and emotional drills. Jujitsu is an art that can be practiced throughout one's life and at 22 years and counting, the Longmont YMCA Jujitsu class represents the Y's oldest martial arts program. Classes are taught by Hanshi Miles McGaughey, 6th degree Black Belt with over 32 years experience in the martial arts.

Location: Meeker Room
Ages: 7 – adult
M W 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Beg
M W 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Adv.

Fee: $70/beg. $95/Adv.
Member Fee: $50/beg. $75/Adv.

Karate
Our Japanese Shotokan Karate offers a unique blend of traditional martial arts with an instructional approach designed to give each student a thorough understanding of the physical, theoretical and mental aspects of martial arts. Instruction provides increased physical fitness, coordination, confidence, discipline, concentration and knowledge of self-defense skills. Advancement through all belt levels is available. Classes are taught by Nancy Jones, 3rd degree black belt. New students should wear comfortable clothing.

Location: South Gym
Age: 10 years to adult
Th 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Fee: $70
Member Fee: $50