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› Swim Lesson Information
Classes run monthly. You must register each month in order to attend classes.
Due to limited space, parents are not permitted to remain in the pool area during the lessons, but are asked to wait in the lobby. Parents must remain in the building during their child’s swim lesson.
Parents may enter the pool area 5 minutes prior to the end of swim lessons to pick up their child. Please do not enter the pool area more than 5 minutes before the beginning of your scheduled class.
At the conclusion of lessons all swimmers must exit the pool area to the locker rooms.
Parents may observe their child during the last class of the month.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS!
Credits CAN be issued for illness ONLY, and must be accompanied by a physician’s note. These requests should be presented to the Aquatics Director.
We will close the pool during electrical storms. A system credit will be issued for that class. If a make-up class was scheduled and a participant chooses not to attend, no make-ups, credits or refunds will be issued.
› Swim Lessons Program
Working from the overall Y philosophy of self-development, our swim lessons use a problem-solving guided discovery teaching approach. The emphasis is on learning, not passing or failing. Instructors work with each student to set goals and evaluate progress in light of the student’s “own” standards. This is called their “personal best.” It is the goal of our swim lessons to build self-esteem and assist personal growth by using encouragement and praise. Our Y Swim Lessons Program is a National YMCA program.
› Waterbabies (Parent & Child)
This 30 minute class is great for parent- child bonding and will set children up for a lifetime love of the water. The class is a basic orientation to swimming for babies 6-36 months old. Parent or trusted adult must get in the water with the child. Children will become acquainted with movement in the water using games and songs. SWIM DIAPERS MUST BE USED!
3 weeks Members $21/Non-Members $37
4 weeks Members $28/Non-Members $49
5 weeks Members $35/Non-Members $61
Monday 9:15 a.m.
Friday 9:45 a.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
› Preschool Swim Lessons (Ages 3 - 5)
30 Minute Lessons
Preschool Class Fees
3 weeks Members $21 / Non-Members $37
4 weeks Members $28 / Non-Members $49
5 weeks Members $35 / Non-Members $61
Program Schedule for Pikes, Eels, Rays, Starfish
Monday 11: 30 a.m.
Monday 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m.
› Pikes (Beginner/Non-Swimmer)
This is the first class for a child without their parent in the pool with them. Parents are asked to wait in the lobby while your child learns basic skills that are the building blocks of swimming and pool safety. Children are divided into skill levels.
› Eels (Advanced Beginner)
Children continue to progress on their skills learned in Pike level and begin putting their faces in the water, floating, jumping in and paddling without support. IFDs are still used in most cases.
› Rays (Intermediate)
This class is for the intermediate swimmers who can move through the water independently and who are ready to be introduced to basic front and back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke and elementary backstroke. Rhythmic breathing and kneeling dives are introduced.
› Starfish (Intermediate/Advanced)
The Starfish class will continue working on the skills learned while building endurance, stronger confidence and working on their coordination. Standing dives are introduced.
› School Age Lessons (Ages 6 - 12)
45 Minute Lessons
School Age Fees
3 weeks Members $27/Non-Members $47
4 weeks Members $36/Non-Members $63
5 weeks Members $45/Non-Members $78
› Polliwogs (Beginner/Non-Swimmer)
This 45 minute class is for children 6 and older who have little or no water experience/skills or who are uncomfortable getting their face wet. With the use of floatation devices they are introduced to basic floating, front paddlestroke, side and back paddle strokes.
Program Schedule for Polliwogs
Monday 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 5:45 p.m.
Saturday 10:15 a.m.
› Guppies (Intermediate Beginner)
This class allows children to practice and build upon basic skills, without the aid of a floatation device. Emphasis on establishing horizontal position, stroke development, beginning diving and rotary breathing are stressed.
Program Schedule for Guppies
Monday 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday 5:45 p.m.
Thursday 5:45 p.m.
Saturday 10:15 a.m.
› Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish, Shark (Advanced Beginner through Intermediate)
The children further refine and develop their strokes and skills, including diving, turns and endurance.
Program Schedule for Minnows, Fish, Flying Fish and Shark
Tuesday 6:30 p.m
Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m.
› Young Adult Lessons (Ages 13 - 15 years old)
45 minute sessions
These swim lessons will teach proficiency in all YMCA swimming levels to teens attending these classes.
Young Adult Fees
3 weeks Members $27 / Non-Members $47
4 weeks Members $36 / Non-Members $63
5 weeks Members $45 / Non-Members $78
Program Schedule for Young Adults
Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m.
› Adult Lessons (Ages 16 and older)
45 minute sessions
All levels welcome! Instruction available for beginners and intermediates! Learning to swim is in your best interest for your safety and fitness. Classes consist of small groups that will work on your individual goals. It’s never too late to learn!
Adult Class Fees
3 weeks Members $30/Non-Members $52.50
4 weeks Members $40/Non-Members $70
5 weeks Members $50 /Non-Members $87.50
Program Schedule for Adults
Thursday 11:00
Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Friday 11:15 a.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m.
› Special Populations Lessons (Ages 3 through 18)
30 minute lessons
This aquatics class is for individuals with physical, mental, emotional or social disabilities. Each child will receive swimming instruction concentrating on their own abilities. One small triumph builds on another, bringing confidence and hope to each child. We strive to have a student/instructor ratio of 1:1, although there may be times when this is not possible.
Special Populations Class Fees
3 weeks Members $27 / Non-Members $47
4 weeks Members $36 / Non-Members $63
5 weeks Members $45 / Non-Members $78
Special Populations Class Schedule
Tuesdays 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 4:00 p.m
Thursday 4:30 p.m.
› Private Swim Lessons
One – on – one private lesson with a YMCA swim instructor. All lessons by appointment only.
Private (Ratio: one-on-one)
Six 45 minute lessons (7 years and older)
Private Members $150.00 / Non-Members $260.00
Ten 30 minute lessons (6 years old and younger)
Private members $130.00/Non-Members $230.00
Must be completed within three (3) months
› Semi-private (Ratio: two–to–one)
Semi-private Members $135.00 / Non-Members $215.00
Lessons must be completed within two (2) months
› Scout Swimming
This is a new program designed to help scouts earn their swimming merit badges. Programs can be tailored for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Stroke work and conditioning will be offered to prepare scouts for their swimming tests. Rescue and safety skills will also be covered to meet badge requirements. Courses will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:45pm to 7:30pm. Scouts may be subject to a free swimming endurance test prior to enrollment.
Wednesdays 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
› Fees
Scout Conditioning - 4 Night Class
Members $40 / Non-Members $60
Scout Swim - 1 Night Class
Members $10 / Non-Members $15