Learning to swim at the YMCA is about more than just stroke development. It's about building confidence, self-esteem, and developing strong values in all of our participants.
The YMCA believes in Discovery Learning; a child-centered approach, where kids learn
through play, hands-on exercises and creative repetition. Children are taught in small groups
with others of their own age and skill level.
Not only do kids develop life-long skills that can help them stay healthy, but they also gain a
sense of accomplishment that leaves them feeling good about what they've learned.
Private Swim Lessons
We offer and encourage private lessons to those individuals who have no water experience or are fearful of the water. Our certified YMCA Aquatic staff will work with you on an individual basis to achieve the goal of water confidence. To schedule a private lesson contact
Amy Smith at ext 208.
Fees:
$15 per 1/2 hour for 1 participant
$18 per 1/2 hour for 2 participants
$20 per 1/2 hour for 3 participants
Summer Swim Lessons
(All sessions will offer 8 classes)
Monday thru Thursday Morning Dates are:
Session A: June 16th - 26th
Session B: July 14th - 24th
All swim lessons have limited class sizes
Fees : $22 for YMCA Members and $44 Non-Members
Parent/Child Swim Lessons (Ages 18 months - 3 years)
Structured parent-child class will include games and songs that aid in water acclimation, beginning swimming and discovery. Parents will accompany their child in the water. Swim diapers are required for children who are not yet toilet trained.
Tuesdays 6:30 -7:00 pm
Preschool Swim Lessons
Ages : 3-5 year olds
This progressive program teaches water adjustment and basic swimming skills.
Children
attend without their parents.
Pike- Beginner
Children develop safe pool behavior, adjustment to the water and basic paddle stroke.
To progress, children must swim across the pool without assistance with their face submerged. Children may use a flotation device .
Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 9:00 am (Summer Sessions A & B)
Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Eel/Ray- Intermediate
Children
improve stroke skills, build endurance and tread water. To progress, children
must successfully attempt to swim using front and back strokes.
Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 9:30 am (Summer Sessions A & B)
Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Starfish - Advanced
Skills include front/back/side strokes beginning rhythmic breathing.
Focus will be on endurance without a flotation device.
Monday - Thursday 9:30 - 10:00 am (Summer Sessions A & B)
Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Youth Swim Lessons
Ages: 6 years old and up
This program is comprised of five components: personal growth, personal safety, stroke
development, rescue and water sports/games. All classes are progressive classes that
build skills from one level to the next
Fees : $22 for YMCA Members and $44 Non-Members
Polliwog - Beginner
Children become acquainted with the water,
flotation devices, and the pool.
Children will learn paddle stroke, side and back. To progress, swimmer
must swim the width of the pool without assistance with their face submerged.
Monday - Thursday 10:30 - 11:00 am (Summer Sessions A & B)
Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Guppy - Advanced Beginner
Children are introduced to lead-up strokes: Front and back crawl, sidestroke,
breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. To progress, swimmer must swim the
length of the pool without assistance.
Monday - Thursday 11:00 - 11:30 am (Summer Sessions A & B)
Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Minnow - Intermediate 1
Children further refine the lead-up strokes. To progress, swimmer must be
comfortable swimming all strokes 25 yards.
Monday - Thursday 11:30 - 12:00 noon (Summer Sessions A & B)
Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Fish - Intermediate 2
Children work to perform the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl stroke
and sidestroke with turns and will be introduced to the butterfly stroke. To progress,
swimmer must be able to swim all strokes 50 yards without stopping.
Monday - Thursday 11:30 - 12:00 noon (Summer Sessions A & B)
Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Lifeguard Class (Ages 16 and up)
Become certified as a professional lifeguard by the only organization with over 100 years of lifeguarding experience. The YMCA Lifeguarding Course is nationally recognized. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and be able to swim 500 yards continuously. To pass the course and become certified, candidates will need to pass both written and water skills tests.
Course cost includes First Aid and CPR certifications.
For upcoming Lifeguard class dates and prices call Amy Smith at 845-3513 ext. 208
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