SWIMMING LESSONS SCHEDULE
YMCA Members $45 ; Community Members $70
Winter Sessions are 1 day a week
Session I:
Saturday Classes: January 5th-February 9th
Session II:
Saturday Classes: February 16th-March 23rd
Session III:
Saturday Classes: April 13th-May 18th
For dates and times download the Winter Program Flyer.
Preschool: 3-5 Years Old
Pike – Entry Level Class
- Students are taught rudimentary front and back strokes, learn water safety, blow bubbles, float, learn core values and have fun!
- Enrollment Expectations: Follow directions and be comfortable in water
Eel – Beginner Class
- More focus on proper techniques for front and back strokes, introduction of sidestroke, water safety, play games and make friends.
- Enrollment Expectations: Controlled body movement in the water, confidence.
Ray – Intermediate Class
- Learn front and back crawl, how to tread water, elementary backstroke and breaststroke introduced, increasing endurance, and have fun!
- Enrollment Expectations: Can swim about 20 yards independently.
Starfish – Advanced Class
- Mastery of front/back crawl, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and breaststroke with increased distance.
- Enrollment Expectations: Can swim >25 yards independently using different strokes.
Youth: 6-13 Years Old
Polliwog – Entry Level Class
- Students are taught front and back strokes, how to float, learn water safety, gain confidence as well as play games.
- Enrollment Expectations: Follow directions and be comfortable in the water.
Guppy – Beginner Class
- Students learn front/back crawl, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, may be introduced to breaststroke, confident in deep water, rhythmic breathing.
- Enrollment Expectations: Controlled body movement in the water, confidence.
Minnow – Intermediate Class
- Students learn free, back and breast strokes increase distance, use proper technique, as well as learn to stay safe near water.
- Enrollment Expectations: Can swim long distances using basic strokes.
Fish – Intermediate Class
- Further refinement of rotary breathing and strokes including butterfly, increasing distance, treading, and introduction to surface dives and other skills.
- Enrollment Expectations: Can swim long distances using all strokes, except butterfly.
Flying Fish & Shark – Advanced Class
- Butterfly stroke introduced, open turns, long distances to increase stamina, as well as mastery of other strokes.
- Enrollment Expectations: Can swim long distances, surface/standing dives and tread.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Our private lessons offer one on one instruction at a day and time that compliments your schedule. Let your instructor know if you want to conquer the fear of water or increase your endurance. Our knowledgeable staff will tailor the lesson to fit your needs.
Six – 45 Minute Lessons
$125 YMCA Members • $175 Community Members
