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Program Listing

05-Lifeguard Pretest
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 15 and up

This is a mandatory pre-test for all participants 15 & older who would like to take the A.R.C. Lifeguard Training Course. Swimmers must successfully complete the following swimming prerequisites: (#1) Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.(#2) Tread water for 2 min. using ONLY the legs. (#3) Complete the following timed event within 1min. & 40 sec.: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using frontcrawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10 pound brick, return to the surface & swim 20 yards on their back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the brick at all times. (#4)Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Once Participants pass the pretest, they will allow to register for training that fits their schedule. If a participant fails a pretest they have the option of registering for the Lifeguard Swim Training Course for an additional fee.

08-Youth Beginner Swim Lessons (Ages: 9-12)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 9 - 12

This 45-minute class will help your child gain confidence in the water. This class is designed to teach ?tween? non-swimmers to swim. skills taught in Polliwog through Guppy group lessons will be taught in a small, age-appropriate swim group. Goggles are recommended to help make underwater adjustment easier.

09-Lifeguarding Full Course ***SPECIAL APPROVAL ONLY***
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 15 and up

Through NEW classroom learning and hands-on practice in and out of the water, you'll learn: Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries, Rescue skills - in the water and on land, First aid training and professional rescuer CPR with AED- to help you prepare for any emergency, Professional lifeguard responsibilities like interacting with the public and addressing uncooperative patrons. For successful completion of the course students must attend all scheduled classes, there are no make-ups. They must pass a final session timed scenario along with all passing all written exams during the class. Students who successful complete this course will receive 2 year certification that includes Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED. Course includes resuscitation mask ONLY. Student manual can be downloaded online at www.redcross.org or can be purchased at the Y for an additional fee, while supplies last.

10-Minnow (Ages: 6 and Up)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 6 - 12

Students learn to properly coordinate strokes for freestyle and backstroke. Elementary backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly dolphin kick are introduced. Standing dives will also be introduced. Successful completion of this level will include the ability to consistently coordinated strokes for freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke for 25 yards, tread water for 1 minute with effective kick and perform a standing dive from deck of pool.

11-Fish (Ages: 6 and Up)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 6 - 15

Students improve their skills and endurance by swimming freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke for greater distance. Butterfly and breaststroke are introduced. Successful completion of this level will include the ability to coordinated stroke for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke for 50 yards, demonstrate elements of butterfly and elementary backstroke for 25 yards.

12-Flying Fish ( Ages: 6 and Up)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 6 - 13

Students refine their performance of all 4 major strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle) and increase their distances. Successful completion of this level will include the ability to coordinated strokes in butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle swim 100 yards individual medley, perform a standing dive from diving block, freestyle and backstroke flip turns and tread water for six minutes.

13-Shark (Ages: 6 and Up)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 6 - 15

Students work to refine the 4 competitive strokes in order to swim with more ease, efficiency, power and for greater distance. Successful completion of this level will include the ability to swim individual medley 200 yards.

16-Teen Beginner Swim Lessons (Ages: 13-17)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 13 - 17

A 45-minute class is designed to teach the teenage non-swimmer to swim. skills taught in Polliwog through Guppy group lessons will be taught in this age appropriate group swim lesson. Goggles are recommended to help make underwater adjustment easier.

17-Teen Intermediate Swim Lessons
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 13 - 17

The 45-minute class is designed to get teens in the water and in shape. Learn and brush up on all the strokes you see the Olympic swimmers do. The class will be geared toward each student's goals and a progress sheet will help you keep track of you accomplishments. THe instructor will teach you how to create a swim workout and drills.

18-Competitive Private Lessons ****Swim Team Members Only Pricing****
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 6 - 19

Need to refine your stroke, get faster racing starts, or improve your flip turns? swim team private lessons help swimmers focus on their personal goals during the Competitive season. lessons are 30 minutes. For more information or to schedule lessons, call Len Wurtzel, Associate Aquatics Director, (732) 741-2504 ext. 23

19-Competitive Private Swim Lessons
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 5 and up

Need to refine your stroke, get faster racing starts, or impove your flip turns? Swim team private lessons help swimmers focus on their personal goals during the Competitive season. Lessons are 30 minutes. For more information or to schedule lessons, call Len Wurtzel, Associate Aquatics Director, (732) 741-2504 ext. 23

20-Private Swim Lessons for ages 3 and up
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 3 and up

Are you or your child intrested in mastering a swimming skill or overcoming the fear of water? Private half-hour, one-on, one swim lessons are available to help. For more information or to schedule lessons, call Len Wurtzel, Associate Aquatics Director, (732) 741-2504 ext. 23

20.1-Make Your Own Class
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 3 and up

This class is perfect for families or friends who want their children to participate in the same class but cannot find a class that fits their schedule or with availability. Participants should be at the same swim level. Privce is for eight, 30-minute sessions, class size up to 4 participants and need to be paid in full at the time of booking. Time availability is subjected to change For more information or to schedule lessons, call Len Wurtzel, Associate Aquatics Director, (732) 741-2504 ext. 23

23-Competitive Stroke Part 1 (Ages: 8 - 11)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 8 - 11

A 60-minute course for the student that has completed the shark level swim lesson and is looking to continue in competitive stroke. The emphasis of this program is on competitive swim technique with some emphasis on endurance.

24-Competitive Stroke Part 2 (Ages: 12 - 17)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 13 - 17

A 60-minute class for the student that has completed Competitive stroke Part 1 and wishes to continue in stroke development. The emphasis of this program is on competitive swim technique with an emphasis on endurance.

25-Special Private Lessons for Special People
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 3 and up

This one-one-one 30 minute aquatic program, taught by our Y Swim Instructors is ideal for special needs children. Lessons are adapted to each child's specific needs and limitations. For more information or to schedule lessons, call Len Wurtzel, Associate Aquatics Director, (732) 741-2504 ext. 23

Girls Circle
Y-Clubs & Outreach

Karate
Northern Monmouth Branch
Ages 5 - 8

This unique children's program helps children build character and self-confidence. Classes are designed to make learning a fun and meaningful experience. The children are introduced to blocks, strikes and kicks, improving their gross motor skills, increasing their ability to follow directions and helping to determine directional awareness. At the same time, they are learning fundamental skills to help ensure their safety. Games, stories, songs and activities encourage children to develop a healthy attitude toward physical fitness, while improving self control and the ability to concentrate.

Special Pops-Fitness for Special Populations ( Ages 11 & up)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 13 - 21

The class offers participants a challenging range of activities including strength training and cardiovascular exercise. Participants will focus on all-around fitness and will help improve coordination, attention and self-esteem. This class will be taught by a certified Personal Trainer with a background with special needs. Parent participation is welcome.

Teen Achievers Club
Y-Clubs & Outreach
Ages 12 - 18

Black/Hispanic Achievers is an extracurricular educational and team mentoring program that focuses on 7th ? 12th grade minority youth in engaging them in leadership training, career exploration, and character development. The program involves role models encouraging youth to excel in school and to attend college.

Tween- Sports Agility Training
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 9 - 17

Work on speed, quickness, and stamina. This class is designed to helpwith footwork, coordination, and agility for those who are serious about sports training.

Tween- Yoga for Tweens ( Ages 9-13)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 9 - 13

Tweens and youth who practice yoga regularly build self-esteem and self-respect. They also increase focus, develop strong, healthy bodies, learn new techniques to deal with stress, relax and sleep better

Tween-Digital Recoding ( Ages 9 -13)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 9 - 13

Learn how to record and produce live audio tracks, using the latest recording techniques along with multiple digital editing software! Course topics include: basic recording tips, mixing, hardware and software introduction, microphones, tracking instruments and vocals, live recording and overdubbing. Students will focus on production and post-production editing using Garage Band 08 for Macs. This program will allow you to explore the world of digital recording and producing. Wewill provide all necessary equipment including: microphones, mic stands,instrument and mic cables, digital recording hardware and software for Mac. All participants will create an original audio CD to take home.

Tween-Tween 30/30 ( Ages 9-13)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 9 - 13

HAve fun in this tween version of our popular adult class. This class will consist of 30 minutes of cardio followed by 30 minutes of strength training and stretching for a complete body workout

Tween-Tween Boot Camp ( Ages 9-13)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 9 - 13

Learn discipline in cardio, strength and core workouts. Tweens will become physically fit while having fun in a positive atmosphere

Y-Clubs 2012-2011
Y-Clubs & Outreach

Art enrichment and excitement for all ages. Children love to make up stories and to embark on creative journeys. A Day at the Museum Club is uniquely designed to introduce young artists to the basic principles and elements of art, such as colors, shapes, forms, and lines. They will learn about and be inspired by dinosaurs, sea creatures, nature, space and art of other cultures. This special 7-week session will offer participants the opportunity to work hands-on with a variety of media, from paint to collage, to explore their creative expression! Each child will create his/ her own masterpieces and display their artwork in an “art gallery” for all to enjoy at the end of the session.

Y-Kids Before and After School
Northern Monmouth Branch

These programs provide students with a variety of opportunities including, but not limited to: homework assistance, creative enrichment activities, supervised athletic play, informal games, snack time, social opportunities, theme days, special events, and much more. These programs follow the school calendar and are only available on days when school is in session.

Youth & Government
Y-Clubs & Outreach
Ages 12 - 14

Youth and Government is designed to help teens gain an appreciation and understanding of our state legislative process. NJ Youth and Government provides students with the opportunity to learn in a society-wide environment with students from across the state of New Jersey. Each student selects an issue of real concern, which can be addressed through State-level legislative action. Students then research and write a Bill which is to be presented and defended in Committee sessions and Senate and Assembly sessions held in the historic State House in Trenton. Students have the opportunity to meet State Legislators and Department staff, all active supporters of the Program. Students learn how they can influence and change the course of government actions through their efforts. In fact, Bills written by students have been adopted and passed into ?real? laws in the State of New Jersey.