Northfield Area Family YMCA

Northfield Area Family YMCA

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  • Youth Development
    • Wee/Preschool
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      From non-competitive sports to creative art and music, Wee programs nurture the potential in every child.
    • Elementary
      (K – 5th grade)
      Kids explore new interests and build confidence through fun activities like team sports and Open Gym.
    • Middle & High School
      (6th – 12th grade)
      Tweens and Teens find belonging and gain new skills with programs like Boxing and Youth in Government.
    • Adult & Family
      (All ages)
      Families come to the Y to play and be active together, live healthier, and make memories for a lifetime!
  • Healthy Living
    • Wellness CenterOur Wellness Floor features cardio and strength machines, free weights, an indoor walking/running track and a group exercise studio.
    • Child WatchSupervised care for your children while other members of the family participate in Y programs and services.
    • Group / Water ExerciseJoin people just like you trying to live a little bit healthier. Try Zumba, Yoga or Kettlebells and find wellness and a supportive community!
    • SwimmingSwimming is an important life skill, great exercise and a challenging sport. For guaranteed family fun, just add water!
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      Work one-on-one with a trainer to maximize your results. Let our qualified fitness staff or registered dietitian nutritionist support you.
    • Business/Employee WellnessPartnering with your company to promote healthy lifestyles for your employees and their families.
    • Adult & FamilyCome and play together as a family at the Y. We’ll have games, scavenger hunts, special family challenges and more!
    • Special EventsThroughout the year we host fun-filled community events like Healthy Kids Day, Y Kids Tri and the Jingle Bell Run. Come join us!
  • Social Responsibility
    • Military Outreach InitiativesIn partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, the Y offers FREE memberships to support eligible Military families.
    • Y Scholarship DriveThe generosity of others is at the core of the Y’s existence as a nonprofit. Your donations help us make the Y available to everyone.
    • VolunteersVoluntary contributions of time and treasure support and lead the Y’s critical work, we we can reach more people and do more good.
    • State AllianceThe Minnesota Alliance of YMCAs pioneers healthier communities by promoting public policy on issues like safe routes to school, access to healthy food and standards for healthy eating and physical exercise.
    • Youth InitiativeThe U.S. Department of the Interior has launched a Youth Initiative to help bridge the disconnect between young people and the great outdoors. The Y is proud to participate in this exciting movement.
    • TogetherhoodYMCA’s Signature Program for Social Responsibility provides Y members with fun, convenient and rewarding ways to give back and support their neighbors.
  • Camps
    • Wee Camp
      (ages 3-5)
      A.M., 4-day program exploring the wonders of nature, make arts and crafts, play with friends and exercise with lots of dancing, games and giggles.
    • Y Navigator Camp
      (K-6th grade)
      3, 4 or 5 days a week, one week or all summer long, join us for days filled with creativity, laughter, friendship and belonging.
    • Prairie & Wood Camp
      (ages 5-12)
      A.M., weekly camp giving kids a chance to explore Carleton’s Arboretum. Kids learn about nearby prairie, woodland, bog, marsh, ponds, lake and so much more.
    • Counselor In Training
      (8th-10th grade)
      Counselors-in-Training or “CITs” are participants entering grades 8-10 or up to age 15 who are looking for leadership experience and will learn the specific skills needed for working with kids and co-workers through hands-on experiences in our camps.
    • Overnight Camp Pepin
      (2-12th grade)
      Hosted by the Red Wing YMCA, traditional, specialty and trail and trips camps.
  • Building a New Y
    • Capital CampaignLearn what we have built and who made it happen.
    • Building InformationThe new Y opened on September 3, 2014. See what we built!
    • Donor RecognitionThe construction of this new YMCA community center was funded entirely by donations raised from individuals, families and businesses in the surrounding community.
Home > Healthy Living > Swimming > Brief Class Descriptions

Brief Class Descriptions

The Y has swimming lessons for all ages and all levels of swimmers.

Click for more information or to register for Swim Lessons

The Y’s all-new swimming lesson program:  

New class level structure, new curriculum, longer sessions (8 instead of the previous 6 (cost per class is the same)), more instruction and more learning  AND ALL NEW FUN!

What stage is your youth ready for?  Click for our easy “Lesson Selector“.

Water Discovery A Introduces infants & toddlers to the aquatic environment
Water Discovery B Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills
Stage 1: Water Acclimation Increases comfort with underwater exploration & introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance
Stage 2: Water Movement Encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently
Stage 3: Water Stamina Develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages
Stage 4: Stroke Introduction Introduces basic stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke
Stage 5: Stroke Development Introduces breaststroke & butterfly and reinforces water safety through treading water and sidestroke
Stroke 6: Stroke Mechanics Refines stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle

Become a member and save on swimming lessons! Click here for more information.

Click for more information or to register for Swim Lessons

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Regular Hours

Mon – Thur:5:00am – 9:30pm
Friday:5:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday:7:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday:9:00am – 6:00pm

Summer Hours (Jun-Aug)

Mon – Thur:5:00am – 9:00pm
Friday:5:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday:7:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday:9:00am – 4:00pm

1501 Honeylocust Drive
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-0088
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