What Level Should I Choose?
All class days, times & rates are for the Late Fall 2008 Session
Parent–Child Swim Lessons (for infants and toddlers,
six months to three years)
These 30-minute classes are for children six to 36 months and their
parents. The primary objective is to get both the parent and child
comfortable in the water. The child will be exposed to games that
use basic movements in the water such as kicking, arm strokes, and
blowing bubbles.
Shrimp/Kipper: 6–12 months old.
This is a water adjustment class designed to promote positive parent/child
experiences through fun games and songs.
Day(s): Tuesday, 10:30-11am; Saturday, 10:30-11am
FREE with Family Membership Youth Member or Non-Member $70
Inia: 13-18 months old.
Parents must be in the water with child. No diapers—use plastic pants or tight fitted pants around legs. The purpose of this class is to encourage children to become independent in the water with the help of the parent through fun games and songs.
Day(s): Thursday, 10:30-11am; Saturday, 8:30-9am
FREE with Family Membership Youth Member or Non-Member $70
Perch: 19-36 months old.
Parents must be in the water with child. No diapers—use plastic
pants or tight fitted pants around legs. The purpose of this class
is to encourage children to become independent in the water with
the help of the parent through fun games and songs.
Day(s): Thursday, 11-11:30am; Saturday, 9-9:20am or 9:30-10am or 10-10:30am
FREE with Family Membership Youth Member or Non-Member $70
Pikes with Parents
For children 3–4 years old who aren’t quite ready to
take swim lessons by themselves. Instructor will teach Pike level
skills with parents in the water.
Day(s): Thursday, 11:30am-12pm; Saturday, 8-8:30am
FREE with Family Membership Youth Member or Non-Member $70
Preschool Swim Lessons (ages 3-5 yrs.)
These 30-minute classes are taught by a caring, YMCA swim instructor.
Must be 3 years old at start of class.
Pike
No prerequisites. Beginner skills; learning to put face in water,
back float with assistance, PFD safety, jump in water and paddle
stroke using large flotation device.
Day(s): Monday, 11-11:30am or 4-4:30pmor 4:30-5pm; Tuesday, 5-5:30pm, Wednesday, 11-11:30am or 4:30-5pm; Thursday, 5-5:30pm;Saturday, 10-10:30am or 10:30-11am; Sunday, 10:45-11:15am
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
Eels
Intermediate skills. Swimmer must complete all Pike skills first
with small flotation device. Eels will learn to float on front and
back, glides, rhythmic breath, PFD safety, sitting dives and paddle
stroke with small flotation device.
Day(s): Monday, 11-11:30am or 4-4:30pm or 4:30-5pm; Tuesday, 5-5:30pm, Wednesday, 11-11:30am or 4:30-5pm; Thursday, 5-5:30pm
Saturday, 10-10:30am or 10:30-11am; Sunday, 10:45-11:15am
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
Rays
Advanced Skills. Swimmer must complete all Eels’ skills
first without flotation device. Rays will be learning the front
crawl with rotary breathing, back crawl, treading water with no
flotation device.
Day(s): Monday, 11:30am-12pm or 4:30-5pm; Tuesday, 5-5:30pm
Wednesday, 11:30am-12pm or 4-4:30pm; Thursday, 4:15-4:45pm
Saturday, 10-10:30am or 10:30-11am
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
Starfish
Creative Skills. Swimmer must complete all Rays’ skills. Swimmer
will learn watermanship and work on endurance. Must be approved
by Aquatic Director.
Day(s): Monday, 11:30am-12pm; Tuesday 5-5:30pm; Wednesday, 11:30-12pm or 4-4:30pm;Saturday,10-10:30am
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
Youth Swim Lessons (ages 6–12)
The YMCA youth program is a seven level program with each level
building upon the preceding one. Must be 6 years old at start of
class.
Polliwog – Beginner
No previous lessons necessary. Water adjustment, front and back
float, paddle stroke 25 ft. and rhythmic breathing. Swimming in
shallow water and working toward building confidence in deep water.
Day(s): Wednesday, 5-5:45pm; Thursday, 4:45-5:30pm; Saturday, 9-9:45am; Sunday, 11:15am-12pm
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
Guppy – Advanced Beginner
Rotary breathing and front crawl, treading water, back
crawl and diving introduced. Swimming in deep water.
Day(s): Monday, 5-5:45pm; Wednesday, 5-5:45pm; Thursday, 4:15-5pm; Saturday, 9-9:45am; Sunday, 11:15am-12pm
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
Minnow – Intermediate
25 yds. front crawl with rotary breathing, 25 yds. back crawl, longer
treading water, survival floating and advanced survival skills.
Day(s): Monday, 5-5:45pm; Tuesday, 4:15-5pm; Wednesday, 5-5:45pm; Thursday, 4:15-5pm; Saturday, 9-9:45am
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
Fish – Advanced Intermediate
50 yds. front crawl, 50 yds. back crawl, 50 yds. breaststroke kick,
50 yds. elementary backstroke, dolphin kick and underwater swimming.
Day(s): Monday, 5-5:45pm; Tuesday, 4:15-5pm; Wednesday, 4:15-5pm, Saturday, 8:15-9am
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
Flying Fish – Swimmer
100 yds. each front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, 50
yds. butterfly stroke, individual medley.
Day(s): Tuesday, 4:15-5pm; Saturday, 8:15-9am
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
Shark – Advanced Swimmer
Starts and turns, lifesaving medley, sidestroke and continue working
on endurance with other strokes.
Day(s): Tuesday, 4:15-5pm; Saturday, 8:15-9am
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
Porpoise Club
For those children who have completed the progressive Shark level.
The program will cover emergency water safety, basic first aid and
will help build leadership, and provides an opportunity to become
a swim instructor.
Day(s): Saturday, 8:15-9pm
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
OTHER CLASSES
Private Swim Lessons
Private lessons are given to children as well as adults at any ability
level. Please call 793-3878 to schedule an appointment
(½ hour)
Fees: Member $20/ Non-Member $30
Home School Swim Lessons:
Day(s): Monday, 12-12:45pm
Fees: Member $28 / Non-Member $70
Swim Instructor Aide (ages 11-14 years old)
So you want to be an aquatic instructor? Volunteer with classes, aide instructors and learn to
become an aquatic instructor. Volunteer opportunities available.
Day(s): Saturdays, 10-11am
Fees: Member FREE / Non-Member $5
Free Annual Learn to Swim Week
April 2009, week TBA
Learn to Swim Week is for the non-swimmer or beginning swimmer,
ages 3-12 years. Children learn water safety, adjustment to water,
how to float front and back, paddle stroke, confidence and make
the summer months a safe and enjoyable time. Enrollment is limited.
Call Kim Schaff at 793-3878 for more details.
Swim Birthday Parties (ages 6-16)
Birthday Parties (Ages 3-16)
Celebrate in a party room for 45 minutes & with 1 hour of the activity of your child’s choice (determined in advance)
Party includes: Cake, ice cream, fruit punch, T-shirt for the Birthday VIP, Goodie Bags, Plates, Cups, napkins, spoons.
Party for 8 (up to 8) is $160 members / $210 non-members
Party for 16 (10-16) is $210 members / $260 non-members
Call Kim at 793-3878
Lifeguard Training Course
The participant must be at least 15 years old, able to swim 250
yards front crawl, 250 yards breaststroke, tread water, retrieve
a 10 lb. brick from 7-10 feet of water & swim to shallow end
with the brick. Upon successful completion, a certificate is presented.
Please call 793-3878 with questions, or to arrange a pretest time.
Lifeguard Training
Day(s): December 20-23, 9-5am
Fees: Members $200 / Non-Members $250
Lifeguard Recertification
Day(s): December 23rd, 1-4pm
Fees: Members $40/ Non-Members $60
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