Aquatics
YMCA
Swim Lessons
There is a reason why the
YMCA is referred to as America’s
Favorite Swim Instructor!
In Y classes, not only are
children taught in a caring
way how to swim, but children
also learn personal safety,
personal growth, stroke development,
water sports and games, and
rescue skills. We offer swim lessons on Monday and Thursday evenings, and also on Saturday mornings. All sessions are 7 weeks in length except summer sessions which are 5 weeks in length. Contact Aquatics Coordinator Lindsay Wacker at 263-2151 x 110 for more information about any of these programs or about private swim lessons.
Summer swim lesson fees: $13 for Y members; $26 for non-members.
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2010 Swim Lesson & Registration Schedule |
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Splash: Jun. 14-Jun. 18 |
Begins May 24 |
Summer I: June 21 - July 24 |
June 1 - June 18 |
Summer II: July 26 - Aug. 26 |
July 5 - July 24 |
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*Splash is a free program; space is very limited.
MORE ABOUT SPLASH. Summer means SWIMMING! Are your kids ready? The YMCA is offering a week of FREE swim lessons...which will also include tips on pool, beach, and boating safety! This will help get your child ready for a summer of water fun! The three-class Y SPLASH program also serves as an easy transition into the Y's summer swim lessons, which begin the week of June 22nd. Registration for the 2010 SPLASH program begins May 24th.
Parent/Child
Progression
A 30 minute class for children
ages 6 to 36 months and their
families. The primary objective
is to get both parent and
child comfortable in the water.
Class is held Fridays, from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m., and also on Saturdays, from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.
If your three year old is
not yet ready to separate
from you for swim lessons,
this is the class to enroll
him/her in! You will be in
the water with your child
while they learn pool rules,
front and back floats, water
entry and how to swim on the
stomach.
Pike with parent classes are held Saturdays, from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., and also on Thursdays, from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Pre
School Swim Progression
For children Ages 3 –
6 years this program offers
children their first experience
in the pool without parental
guidance. The children are taught
the basic skills that are the
building blocks of swimming
and safety. Advancement through
the preschool program allows
for an ease of transition and
feelings of success as the child
progresses.
This level develops safe pool
behavior , adjust to the water
and develop independent movement
in the water. It is designed
for new swimmers and teaches
basic paddling and kicking
skills along with pool safety.
Pike classes are held Tuesdays, from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m., Thursdays, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., and on Saturdays, from 10:45 to 11:15 p.m.
This is the advanced beginner
level that reinforces Pike skills.
Your child will learn to paddle
15 feet on their front, back
and side without a float belt;
jump in without assistance;
paddle 25 yards with a float
belt.
Eel Classes are held Tuesdays, from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m., Thursdays, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., and on Saturdays, from 10:45 to 11:15 p.m.
The intermediate level where
the child learns to swim more
independently. Children will
float on front and back for
30 seconds without a float
belt; tread water for 30 seconds
with a float belt; swim front/back
crawl, breaststroke, elementary
backstroke, and sidestroke
20 feet without a float belt.
Classes are held Tuesdays, from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m., Thursdays, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., and on Saturdays, from 10:45 to 11:15 p.m.
This advanced level refines
strokes learned previously
in Ray without a float belt;
child does the font and back
float for one minute and does
a head first dive without
assistance.
Classes are held Tuesdays, from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m., Thursdays, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., and on Saturdays, from 10:45 to 11:15 p.m.
Youth
Swim Progression
This is the beginning level
for school age children who
have never taken YMCA lessons.
The class is designed to have
the child become acquainted
with the water.
Class meets on Tuesdays, from 6:15-7:00 p.m., Thursdays, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., and also on Saturdays, from 11:15 to 12:00 p.m..
If your child has passed Starfish,
then this is the first level
of the Youth Swim program. This
advanced beginner class teaches
your child to swim 25 yards
using front/back crawl, sidestroke,
elementary backstroke; front/back
float for one minute; tread
water for 30 seconds and learn
rhythmic breathing.
Class meets on Tuesdays, from 6:15-7:00 p.m., Thursdays, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., and also on Saturdays, from 11:15 to 12:00 p.m.
This intermediate class further
refines the child’s strokes
and dives, as well as, increasing
pool and personal safety, boating,
and rescue skills. Children
will learn to swim 25 yards
using front/back crawl, breaststroke,
side stroke and elementary backstroke;
tread water for one minute;
front/back float for three minutes
and standing and stride dives.
Class meets on Tuesdays, from 6:15-7:00 p.m., Thursdays, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., and also on Saturdays, from 11:15 to 12:00 p.m.
At this level children continue
to swim strokes adding the appropriate
turns and building endurance
to 50 yards. The child will
also perform floats for six
minutes; swim butterfly stroke
for 15 yards; head/feet first
sculling; head-first dive and
swim down 6 – 8 feet.
Class meets on Mondays, from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
At this advanced level, children
will develop the ability to
perform more complex combinations
of swimming movements. The student
will tread water for six minutes
using all four kicks; swim 100
yards of front/back crawl with
correct breathing; swim breaststroke,
elementary backstroke, sidestroke,
f 100 yards; butterfly stroke
for 15 yards; perform a flip
turn for front/back crawl; float
for six minutes wearing clothes.
Class meets on Mondays, from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Children at this level will
continue to improve strokes
and turns. Children will learn
inverted breaststroke, overarm
sidestroke; swim 100 yards of
front/back crawl with flip turn
and breaststroke with turn;
swim inverted breaststroke for
for 50 yards; butterfly stroke
for 25 yards ; 200 yards of
individual medley consisting
of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke,
front crawl.
Class meets on Mondays, from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Senior Swim
Free to members.
Fridays 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Aqua-Exercise Classes & Water Fitness
The Y offers aqua-exercise and water fitness programs. See the fitness page for programs and times or ask at the member service desk.
Private
Swim Lesson
These half-hour lessons provide
youth and adults the opportunity
to meet one-on-one with a swim
instructor to gain confidence
in the water. This allows the
participant the opportunity
to work at their own pace over
the seven week session. It is
the intention that these lessons
will prepare your child to move
into our regular swim progression
with ease. Lessons are by appointment. Contact Ted Crockett or head lifeguard Lindsay Wacker. For further
details, please contact 263-2151 x110.
Adult
Swim Lessons
This class focuses on want the
participant wants to learn,
whether a swimmer or non-swimmer
instructors will work on basic
swimming techniques with you.
YMCA
Alligator Swim Team
This is the YMCA’s competitive
swim program for children ages
7 – 19 years old. The competitive season begins in mid-September, and runs through March.
For more information contact
Ted Crockett in late August or early September. Click
Here for Website
Also available are aqua exercise classes and water-fitness programs. See the catalog for details.
For more information on swim
lessons and a current schedule
of classes contact the YMCA
Program Director Ted Crockett
at 263-2151 ext. 110 or email ted@ymcaoflenawee.org
