Swimming Lessons

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YMCA swimming lessons teach children valuable life skills, including personal safety and growth, stroke development, rescue, water sports and games.  Our programs are designed to stress positive values and promote each child’s growth in a fun and caring environment.

How to register for the appropriate swimming lesson
Children three years of age or older should be evaluated before registration to ensure proper placement in swimming lessons.  There will be a $5 transfer fee for children whose parents place them in inappropriate classes.  If the following times are not convenient, please call Bob Eagle at 283-0100 ext. 40 to schedule an alternative time.

Placement evaluation schedule
Wednesday and Friday at 3:30pm
Tuesday and Thursday at 4:45pm

Spring Swim lesson sessions
Session           Times/week       Dates            Classes
Summer 1            2           6/23–7/19         8
Summer 1a          1           6/23–7/19         4
Summer 2           2           7/28–8/23         8
Summer 2a         1           7/28–8/23         4


Summer Group Swim lesson fees
 
Summer 1 & 2                   Member         Non-Member
30-Minute class            $26                 $86
40-Minute class            $35                 $95
Summer 1a & 2a               Member         Non-Member
30-Minute class            $13                 $43
40-Minute class            $18                 $48
Please note: Summer 1 sessions will not meet on July 4 and will only meet for 7 classes. Class fees will be prorated.

Classes offered this session (classes offer both sessions):
Parent/Child lessons (6-36 months)
This program provides the highest quality of early water experiences for children from six months to three years.  Kids can progress from water adjustment activities through basic water skills. Program instruction is directed toward helping parents work with their children.  One adult must accompany each child.
Day       Time                      Session(s)                                           
W, F      9:25am – 9:55am   Su 1 & 2
M          5:00pm – 5:30pm   Su 1a & 2a
W          5:40pm – 6:10pm  Su 1a & 2a
Sat        10:15– 10:45am    Su 1a & 2a
    
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(Registration begins 6/1 for members)   

Pike and Parent lessons (3-5 years)
This class is for children who are not ready to be away from an adult for swim lessons.  This is a transitional class that will introduce skills to the child and adult together.  Gradually parents will be encouraged to let their child participate in the class on their own when they are ready.
Day      Time                      Session(s)                                 
W, F     8:50am – 9:20am   Su 1 & 2
T, Th    8:50am – 9:20am   Su 1 & 2
        5:00pm – 5:30pm   Su 1a & 2a
Sat       9:05am – 9:35am   Su 1a & 2a
Sat       10:50 – 11:20am    Su 1a & 2a     

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(Registration begins 6/1 for members)

Preschool lessons (3-5 Years)
This program introduces children to their first experience swimming without a parent.  It is a great way for the kids to learn how to be independent and have fun in an aquatic environment.  A trained, caring swim instructor teaches this class, in which class participants are divided into four skill levels.  Preschool swim levels are Pike, Eel, Ray and Starfish.
Pike
Day        Time                     Session(s)                      
T, Th     8:50am – 9:20am   Su 1 & 2
W, F      8:50am – 9:20am    Su 1 & 2
W, F      9:25am – 9:55am    Su 1 & 2
W, F      5:05pm – 5:35am    Su 1 & 2
T, Th     5:00pm – 5:30pm    Su 1 & 2
M          8:50 – 9:20am      Su 1a & 2a
Sat        9:40 – 10:10am    Su 1a & 2a
Sat        10:15 – 10:45am  Su 1a & 2a

Eel
Day      Time                      Session(s)                  
T, Th    8:50am – 9:20am    Su 1 & 2
W, F     9:25am – 9:55am    Su 1 & 2
W, F     4:30pm – 5:00pm    Su 1 & 2
W, F     5:05pm – 5:35pm    Su 1 & 2
T, Th    5:00pm – 5:30pm    Su 1 & 2
        8:50 – 9:20am      Su 1a & 2a
Sat       9:05 – 9:35am      Su 1a & 2a
Sat     10:50 – 11:20am     Su 1a & 2a

Ray/Starfish
Day     Time                      Session(s)                     
W, F    8:50am – 9:20am    Su 1 & 2
W, F    4:30pm – 5:00pm    Su 1 & 2
T, Th   5:00pm – 5:30pm    Su 1 & 2
Sat      9:40 – 10:10am   Su 1a & 2a 

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(Registration begins 6/1 for members)

Youth lessons (6-12 Years)
These lessons consist of four separate, progressive levels that focus on stroke development, water safety, personal growth, and fun.  Youth swim levels are Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, and Fish/Flying Fish.

Polliwog
Day     Time                     Session(s)                       
T, Th    8:45am – 9:25am    Su 1 & 2
W, F    8:55am – 9:35am    Su 1 & 2
W, F    3:45pm – 4:25pm    Su 1 & 2
T, Th   5:35pm - 6:15pm    Su 1 & 2
      4:15pm – 4:55pm    Su 1a & 2a
Sat    9:00am – 9:40am    Su 1a & 2a

Guppy
Day     Time                      Session(s)                 
T, Th  8:45am – 9:25am    Su 1 & 2
W, F   9:40am – 10:20am  Su 1 & 2
T, Th  5:35pm – 6:15pm    Su 1 & 2
      4:15pm – 4:55pm    Su 1a & 2a
Sat     9:45am – 10:25am  Su 1a & 2a

Minnow
Day     Time                      Session(s)                   
W, F    8:55am – 9:35am  Su 1 & 2
W, F    3:45pm – 4:25pm  Su 1 & 2
Sat      10:30 – 11:10am  Su 1a & 2a             

Fish / Flying Fish
Day      Time                      Session(s)                       
W, F     9:40am – 10:20am  Su 1 & 2

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(Registration begins 6/1 for members)

Youth/Adult lessons
It’s never too late to learn how to swim.  Levels of classes are provided to meet the ability and confidence level of students. 
Novice/Beginner
Are you fearful or uncomfortable around water?  Do you want to be safe and have fun in the pool?  You can learn to swim!  You will learn to float, glide and travel in the water.
Day      Time         Session(s)
T, Th   7:15-8pm  Su 1 & 2 

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(Registration begins 6/1 for members)

Intermediate
You can put your face in and swim the width of the big pool, but you know that your strokes and confidence need some work.  This class will cover the basic strokes and self-rescue techniques.
Day      Time         Session(s)
T, Th   7:15-8pm  Su 1 & 2    

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(Registration begins 6/1 for members)

Private lessons
Adults or children can benefit from individual instruction. Each class is 30 minutes. Contact Bob Eagle at 283-0100 x40 to schedule.
Member fee: $54 for three classes, $108 for three
Non-member fee: $104 for three classes, $208 for six


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(Registration begins 6/1 for members)

Semi-private lessons
Join a friend for your individualized instruction. Each class is 30 minutes. Contact Bob Eagle at 283-0100 x40 to schedule.
Member fee: $45 for three classes, $90 for three
Non-member fee: $90 for three classes, $180 for six


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(Registration begins 6/1 for members)

Lessons on DEMAND
Join us for this innovate and unique way of taking a   swimming lesson.  Have you ever wanted to take a lesson with your friends? Now you can. Put together a group of at least four kids of similar ability and age, and pick your top two times for the lesson to take place.  This way, you can fit swimming lessons into your schedule and increase your child’s comfort level by picking their lesson group.  

Before registering, please check with our member services desk or website for available time slots. 
Length:  6 weeks long: starting the second week of a scheduled swim lesson session
Fee:
30 Min. Class (Pre-School): 
Members $28, Non-Members $88

45 Min. Class (School-age): 
Members $40, Non-Members $100 

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(Registration begins 6/1 for members)
  

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 May 2008 )
 
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