RECREATION & PROGRAMMING Child &Youth Program & Facilities Youth Facilities The Squishy Goose Welcome to your home away from home! Whether you’re dropping in to burn off some energy, meeting up with friends (and making new ones!), or gathering with family for a birthday bash…The Squishy Goose has got you covered. Contact Information: squishygoose.com YMCA Northumberland Aquatics & Swim Lessons Everyone benefits from being active in the water. Through swim lessons, fitness classes, and other programs, YMCA Aquatics offers you and your family many ways to make a splash. PRIVATE / SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Both Private (1 swimmer/1 instructor) or Semi-private (two swimmers/1 instructor) are offered to complement swim lessons or provide extra attention to better reach swimming goals. All classes are 30 minutes in length. PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS Levels include Splasher/Bubbler (6mo-3yrs), Bobber (3-5yrs) Floater (3-5yrs), Glider (3-5yrs), Diver (3-5yrs), Surfer/Jumper (3-5yrs) LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS Levels include Otter, Seal, Dolphin, Swimmer and Star 1 to 7 Levels First Aid & Lifeguard Training YMCA Northumberland is dedicated to training and developing dynamic Aquatic Instructors and Lifeguards. Lifeguarding makes great employment and provides you with skills and learning that will last a lifetime. In the fall of 2024 and winter 2025, YMCA Northumberland will offer several levels of certification from Standard First Aid, Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion to National Lifeguard (Pool) and National Lifeguard (Waterfront). For the most updated information available about our planned courses and schedules, please visit our website ymcanrt.org/activities/first-aid/. For complete details on the offerings in the pool, please visit https://ymcanrt.org/activities/aquatics/ Northumberland Youth Unlimited Northumberland Youth Unlimited sees the hope and potential in every young person. Through a variety of programs, youth discover their potential and experience lasting hope! Programs offered in the Cobourg area include Summer Day Camp, Cheer Crew, Created to Create, Junior Leader, and Mentoring. Learn leadership skills and develop strong friendships. Receive individual care from our mentors as they walk with you through the ups and downs of life. Contact Information: nyfc.org/programs Y WAVES SWIM TEAM Are you looking to add in a competitive edge to your swimming? Look no further! With the Y Waves Swim Team, you will build your endurance, timing and skill. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CLUB Junior Lifeguard Club offers serious fun for kids 8 years and up who can swim for at least 25m and tread water for 2 minutes. Learn about what Lifeguards do, how they do it, and what it took for them to achieve their qualifications. ADULT SWIM LESSONS It’s never too late to learn to swim or improve your stroke technique. The YMCA can help you achieve your swimming goals and feel confident in the water. Our Adult Swim lessons are taught in a group environment where certified YMCA Swim instructors work with individuals on a specific plan based on their swim level. AQUAFIT An excellent low impact, calorie burning, full body workout that is gentle on the joints and great for participants recovering from injuries. WATER POWER FITNESS This class welcomes all fitness levels and is designed to improve your cardio, strength, and range of motion in the comfort of water. 32
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