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 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.
Swim Lesson Information
* Classes run Monthy. You must register each month in order to attend classes.
* All participants must show Member ID Card or Program Card before entering the facility.
* 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 lesson.
* Parents may enter the pool area no more than 5 minutes prior to the end of swim lesson 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 into the locker rooms.
* Parents may observe their child during the last class of the month.
Swim Lesson Refund/Credit Policy
* 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 storm. A system credit will be issued for that class.
* No credits or makeup classes will be done for missing class due to vacations or other personal reasons.
Waterbabies / Parent and Child (ages 6 months to 3yrs.)
This program for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to three years old with one parent. This is a water orientation class aimed at helping parent and child become more comfortable in the water. The instructor leads parents to guide their children through activities like blowing bubbles and basic arm and leg movements. Swim diapers must be used! This is a 30 minute class.
Classes:
Mondays 9:15am
Fridays 9:45 am
Saturdays 9:00am
Fees:
3 weeks $21 Members/$37 Non-Members
4 weeks $28 Members/ $49 Non-Members
5 Weeks $35 Members/ $61 Non-Members
Pre-School (Ages 3-5)
This is a child’s first experience in the pool without parental assistance. The children are taught the basic skills that are the building blocks of swimming. They also learn about pool safety, boating safety, and the use of personal floating devices. The 30 min. class is taught by a caring, certified YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor. Class participants are divided into skill levels, and size so that the instructor can provide children with individual attention. Instructor/Student ratio: 5:1. A mininum of 3 participants needed for all group swim lessons. These are 30 minute classes.
Fees:
3 weeks $21 Members/$37 Non-Members
4 weeks $28 Members/ $49 Non-Members
5 Weeks $35 Members/ $61 Non-Members
 Pikes - Beginner/ Non-Swimmer
This class is for beginners who have little or no previous experience in the water. Children will work on water adjustment and basic skills including blowing bubbles, the front and back float with support, jumping in with support, and paddling on the front, back and side. Instructional floatation devices (IFDs) will in most cases, be used. Student/Instructor ratio 5:1.
 Eels - Advanced Beginner Swimmer
This class is for beginners who are comfortable in the water, who can float on their back and move throught the water independently for very short distances. Children will continue to develop skills learned at the PIKE level, and will begin putting their faces in the water, floating, jumping in and paddling without support. IFDs in most cases will be used. Student/Instructor ratio 5:1.
 Rays - Intermediate Swimmer
This class is for intermediates who are moving through the water independently, and who are ready to be introduced at a rudimentary level to the front and back crawl strokes, sidestroke, breast stroke, and the elementary backstroke. Rhymthic breathing, kneeling dives and somersaults are also introduced. IFDs may be used to help build endurance. Student/Instructor ratio 6:1.
 Starfish - Intermediate / Advanced Swimmer
This class is for intermediates who have been introduced to the five basic strokes taught at the ray level, and who are ready to continue to develop those strokes. Standing dives are introduced. IFDs may be used to learn new skills, but typically are not needed. Student/Instructor ratio 6:1
Classes:
Mondays 11:30am or 4:30pm
Tuesdays 5pm
Wednesdays 11:30am or 4:30pm
Thursdays 5pm
Saturdays 9:30am
Is your child ready for Swim Team? Check out our Developmental Programs (Click Here)
Youth (Ages 6-12)
These lessons follow the National YMCA Youth Swim Lesson format. Six levels of progressively challenging YMCA swim classes covering all the strokes, diving fundamentals and safety skills. These are 45 minute classes.
Fees:
3 weeks $27 Members/$47 Non-Members
4 weeks $36 Members/ $63 Non-Members
5 Weeks $45 Members/ $78 Non-Members
Polliwogs- Beginner/Non-Swimmer
This class is for those who have little or no previous experience in the water. It gets children acquainted with the pool, the use of floatation devices, and front and back floating. By the end of this level, they should know the front paddlestroke, side and back paddle and wetball. Student/Instructor ratio 6:1.
Classes:
Mondays 5:15pm
Tuesdays 5:45pm
Wednesdasy 4:30pm
Thursdays 5:45pm
Saturdays 10:15am
Guppies - Intermediate Beginner
The children continue to practice and build upon basic skills, now performing more skills without the aid of flotation devices. They are introduced to lead-up strokes to front and back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke as well as some diving skills are learned. Student/Instructor ratio 6:1.
Classes:
Mondays 5:15pm
Tuesdays 5:45pm
Thursdays 5:45pm
Saturdays 10:15am
Minnows - Advance Beginners
The children further refine the lead up strokes they have learned at the guppy level, continuing the development of these strokes. They also progress with their diving skills. Student/Instructor ratio: 8:1.
Fish - Intermediate
At this level students work to perform the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl stoke and sidestroke with turns. They are still learning more diving skills and are introduced to the butterfly stroke. Student/Instructor ratio: 10:1
Flying Fish - Advanced/Intermediate
Students will work on refining their strokes and increasing their endurance. Student/Instructor ratio: 10:1.
Shark
The students at this level continue to improve their strokes, racing starts, turns, proper stroke pullouts and Individual Medley (IM) are introduced. Student/Instructor ratio 10:1
Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish, and Shark Classes:
Tuesdays 6:30pm
Thursdays 6:30pm
Saturdays 11am
Is your child ready for Swim Team? Check out our Developmental Programs (Click Here)
Young Adult Lessons(ages 13-15)
This swim lesson is designed for ages 13-16. This will teach proficiency in all YMCA swimming levels. These classes are 45 minutes.
Classes:
Tuesdays 6:30pm
Saturdays 11am
Fees:
3 weeks $27 Members/$47 Non-Members
4 weeks $36 Members/ $63 Non-Members
5 Weeks $45 Members/ $78 Non-Members
Adult Lessons
This swim lesson is designed for ages 16 and up. It builds on the proficiency of all YMCA swimming levels. It is a great way to brush up on your swimming, and splash your way into some fun. Classes consist of small groups that will work on your individual goals. It's never too late to learn. These classses are 45 minutes.
Classes:
Thursdays 6:30pm
Fridays 11:15am
Saturdays 11am
Fees:
3 weeks $30 Members/$52.50 Non-Members
4 weeks $40 Members/ $70 Non-Members
5 Weeks $50 Members/ $87.50 Non-Members
Special Populations Lessons(Ages 3-18)
An aquatic class for individuals with physical, mental, emotional, or social disabilities. More importantly, each program participant has a wide range of abilities that the aquatics program will concentrate on. We strive to overcome barriers through empathy and understanding, and we concentrate on similarities rather than differences among all people. One small triumph builds on another, bringing confidence and hope to your child. We strive to have a student/instructor ratio of 1:1, although there may be times when this is not possible. These are 30 minute classes.
Classes:
Tuesdays 4:30pm
Wednesdays 4pm
Thursdays 4:30pm
Fees:
3 weeks $27 Members/$47 Non-Members
4 weeks $36 Members/ $63 Non-Members
5 Weeks $45 Members/ $78 Non-Members
Aquatic Private Swim Lessons
One-on-one with a YMCA Swim Instructor. Must call for availability. All lessons are by appointment.
Private (one-on-one) Lessons:
All lessons must be completed within 3 months.
Six 45 minute classes for ages 7 and over
$150 Members/ $260 Non-Members
Ten 30 minute classes for ages 6 and under
$130 Members/ $230 Non-Members
Semi-Private (two-on-one) Lessons:
All lessons must be completed within 2 months.
Six 45 minute classes for ages 7 and over
$135 Members/ $215 Non-Members
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