Aquatics

Build Confidence
Swimming well takes time; children who start early gain.

Programs

Infant & Preschool Swimming Parent & Child Classes

Water Babies – 6 to 36 Months Old

This is a parent-and-child class in which your child is introduced to the pool environment. Water adjustment and fun are the primary goals of this program. Classes meet Session I through Session V. See Session Dates below; Registration Dates on page 2.

Days/Times:
Tuesdays   10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Thursdays 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Fridays        6:30 to 7 p.m. (combined with Dippers & Divers)
Saturdays   11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (combined with Dippers & Divers)

Fees: Gold Family Members $29
Silver Members $35
Program Associates $59

Dippers & Divers – 3- to 5-Year Olds

The Dippers & Divers class is designed to introduce basic swimming and safety skills while parents continue to swim with their children. This is a great follow-up to Water Babies and an appropriate prerequisite to Skippers.

Days/Times:
Tuesdays   10:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Thursdays 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Fridays        6:30 to 7 p.m. (combined with Water Babies)
Saturdays   11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (combined with Water Babies)

Fees: Gold Family Members $29
Silver Members $35
Program Associates $59

Parent & Child Gym & Swim
A fun activity to develop your child’s gross motor skills

Each class begins with a 45-minute segment in the Gymnastics Center where the children, with your help, participate in age-appropriate activities that develop balance, coordination and creativity. The second segment is a 30-minute swim that allows your child to become oriented to an aquatic environment and enjoy being in the water. While your child is active and playing, you have the chance to socialize with other parents.

Parent Child I - Ages 10 to 24 Months
Meets Thursdays from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Parent Child II - Ages 24 to 36 Months
Meets Thursdays from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m.

Fees: Gold Family Members $46
Silver Members $56
Program Associates $72

Skippers - 3 Levels for Ages 3 to 5 (without parent)

Level I - Beginners
Children learn to move through the water, independent of adult support, and learn basic water safety skills. Bubbles may be worn.

Level II - Intermediate
Children learn basic swimming techniques and move toward greater independence. Child should willingly put his/her face in the water. Bubbles may be worn.

Level III - Advanced
Children voyage into confidence, increase endurance and learn swim stroke techniques. Children are creatively challenged, develop watermanship and learn more about basic water safety. Children should be wearing only one or no bubbles and should be comfortable in deep water.

All Skipper levels are offered during each time period and may be combined depending on abilities within the class.

Days/Times:
Mondays & Wednesdays	4:15-4:45 p.m.
Mondays	6:30-7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays	3:30-4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays	6:30-7:00 p.m.
Thursdays	10:15-10:45 a.m.
	4:00-4:30 p.m.
Saturdays	11:15-11:45 a.m.

Fees: Gold Family Members $29   *$54 2-day Price
           Silver Members $35             *$65
           Program Associates $59      *$110

Session Dates September 2006 to June 2007
Session I	September 5 to October 28
Session II	October 30 to December 23
Session III	January 2 to February 24
Session IV	February 26 to April 21
Session V	April 23 to June 16
Summer Session	June 18 to August 25

A.S.A.P.
Aquatic Safety Awareness Program

The YMCA will come to your Day Care Center, Preschool or Kindergarten and present this educational program that is designed to increase young children’s awareness of safety around water. This is a fun, activity-oriented teaching program that succeeds in providing young children with early knowledge of basic safety guidelines and procedures.

Note to All Parents/Guardians of Children in Swim Programs: A short introduction will be given by an instructor or the Aquatic Director at your child’s first class in every session. Parents may NOT stay on the pool deck during their child’s class unless requested to do so by the instructor. Parents may watch their children from the Observation Room. Parents who are uncomfortable with this arrangement are encouraged to enroll in an Aquatic Parent/Child class.
Children’s Locker Room Policy: The YMCA’s policy is that parents accompanying children (ages 1 to 5) needing assistance use the Boys’, Girls’ or Family Locker Rooms. Once children turn 6 years old they can use their own locker room or continue to use the Family Locker Room with a parent. Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the Men’s, Women’s or Gold Locker Rooms.
Family Locker Room Policy: The Family Locker Room is for parents with children 9 years old and younger, as well as special needs children and their aides/parents. Children must be accompanied by a parent to use the Family Locker Room. Once children turn 10 years old, they should use the Boys’ or Girls’ Locker Room.

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Lessons

Every child should learn to swim;
progressive lessons guide kids through all the stages.

Progressive Swim Lessons for Children Ages 6 and Up
Swim classes are divided according to ability level. Each level has five components: personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, personal growth and rescue techniques. At the end of the session each child receives a personal progress report. If you are not sure of your child’s level, please contact the Aquatic Director to schedule a brief evaluation to assure proper placement.
Levels/Program Names are as follows: Level I: Polliwog; Level II: Guppy I; Level III: Guppy II; Level IV: Minnow; Level V: Fish; Level VI: Shark

Water Adjustment - Level I
Beginning lessons that teach basic skills and safety; no previous experience is necessary. Bubble belt may be worn.

Beginner - Level II
Children in Level II may wear one bubble or no belt and should willingly place their faces in the water. Guppy swimmers increase confidence in deeper water through personal survival skills and learn front crawl and elementary back stroke.

Advanced Beginner - Level III
No bubbles or belt are worn. Students swim in prone position with faces in the water, and learn the back crawl as well as improve previously learned strokes. Children must be able to swim in deep water.

Intermediate - Level IV
Children in Level IV can swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for one length of the pool. Students learn side stroke and improve previous strokes while developing endurance. This level introduces fitness concepts.

Advanced Intermediate - Level V
Children must be able to swim the front crawl and back crawl or elementary backstroke non-stop. Swimmers learn the breast stroke and increase endurance in all strokes. This level introduces skills used in swim team competition.

We guide children through all the learning stages of swimming. Upon completion of Level V, they are considered “good swimmers.” At the Y, you can give your kids the lifelong gift of swimming skills.

Swimmer - Level VI
Children must be able to swim the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, side stroke and breast stroke. Children learn the butterfly stroke, improve stroke mechanics and increase endurance and knowledge of rescue skills. Students must be able to swim a 200-yard medley of any and all strokes previously learned.

Guard Start - Junior Lifeguard Training
For young people ages 10 to 14 who have passed Level VI, this training teaches safety and rescue skills. This serves as a well-rounded introduction for youths who aspire to be lifeguards. Inquire with Aquatic Director for schedule details.

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Lesson Schedule & Fees

Progressive Swim Lesson Schedule for Youths Ages 6 and Up

Levels I & II
Mondays	3:45 to 4:15 p.m., 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Tuesdays	4 to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays	3:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Thursdays	3:30 to 4 p.m.
Fridays	4:15 to 4:45 p.m.
Saturdays	10:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Levels III & IV
Tuesdays	4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Fridays	3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
Saturdays	10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Levels V & VI
Thursdays	4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Saturdays	9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
Homeschoolers
Tuesdays	Levels I & II: 3 to 3:30 p.m.
Thursdays	Levels III & IV: 3 to 3:30 p.m.
Special Needs
Tuesdays	9:45 to 10:15 a.m., 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. (half pool)
Thursdays	9:45 to 10:15 a.m., 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. (half pool)
Saturdays	2 to 2:30 p.m. (half pool)
WSIA & Guard Start
Inquire with Aquatic Director for schedule

Lesson Fees	2-Day
Gold Family Members $29	*$54
Silver Members $35	*$65
Program Associates $59	*$110
*Special Needs Swim Times are Free Sponsored by the YMCA and the United Way*

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Lap Swimming

Youth Lap Swimming

Children ages 8 to 14 who are good swimmers are able to swim lengths of the pool using proper stroke mechanics. Youth Lap Swim time is on Saturdays from 2 to 2:30 p.m. in half the pool. Lap swimming etiquette will be strictly enforced. Youth lap swimmers should be graduates of Level VI. There is no charge for YMCA Facility Members.

Youth & Family Swims
Family Swims
Mondays & Wednesdays	7:00 to 7:45 p.m.
Fridays	7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Saturdays (Oct.-May)	4:00 to 5:15 p.m., 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Sundays	3:00 to 4 p.m. (Oct. 1-29)
Recreational Youth & Family Swims
Tuesdays & Thursdays	7 to 7:45 p.m. (Sessions I, II, III)
Saturdays	3:15 to 4 p.m.
Sundays	2:30 to 4 p.m. (Nov. 5-June 10)

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