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Parent Child Programs - Ages 6mos to 3 1/2 years
Check our schedule page for the current class times and fees.
This program allows parents and children to work together to help
acclimate each child to the water. This is a basic water orientation
program. With the guidance of our instructors children will learn
basic safety concepts around the pool. Songs and games that
teach basic swimming skills are incorporated into each class. We
make sure that kids are learning in a supportive and fun
environment.
Parent Child One - Ages 6 months to 18 months.
This program is a water orientation class with the instructor guiding
the parent in teaching their child basic skills of swimming in a
playgroup atmosphere.
Parent Child Two - Ages 18 months - 2 1/2 years
This program is structured with the emphasis placed on independence
and group learning. Class consists of structured instructional time,
safety skills and playtime.
Perch - Ages 2 1/2 years - 3 1/2 years
This program is designed for children who are ready to transition to a
completely independent class. Parents will begin the session assisting
their child in the pool for up to 4 classes then will begin to transition
out to allow the child to work independently.
Check our schedule page for the current class times and fees.
This program allows parents and children to work together to help
acclimate each child to the water. This is a basic water orientation
program. With the guidance of our instructors children will learn
basic safety concepts around the pool. Songs and games that
teach basic swimming skills are incorporated into each class. We
make sure that kids are learning in a supportive and fun
environment.
Parent Child One - Ages 6 months to 18 months.
This program is a water orientation class with the instructor guiding
the parent in teaching their child basic skills of swimming in a
playgroup atmosphere.
Parent Child Two - Ages 18 months - 2 1/2 years
This program is structured with the emphasis placed on independence
and group learning. Class consists of structured instructional time,
safety skills and playtime.
Perch - Ages 2 1/2 years - 3 1/2 years
This program is designed for children who are ready to transition to a
completely independent class. Parents will begin the session assisting
their child in the pool for up to 4 classes then will begin to transition
out to allow the child to work independently.
Pre-School Programs - Ages 3 years to 5 years
The preschool program is normally a child's first experience in the water
without parents. Children are grouped by ability level within this age group.
Children are taught personal safety skills, underwater skills, independent
swimming skills and floating skills. Our caring and supportive instructors
will help build the confidence and strength of each swimmer while enabling
them to grow independently in the water. Lessons are 30 minutes long with
a ratio of 5 swimmers per instructor.
Pike One
For the beginner swimmer that cannot swim independently with a flotation
device. Also and ideal class for the pre-schooler who has not experienced a
swimming lesson in a class setting.
Prerequisite: Participant must be 3 years of age by first day of session unless
otherwise approved by the Aquatics Director.
Skill taught: Paddle stroke and water adjustment.
Pike Two
This class will teach swimmers underwater skills along with floating, jumping
and safety. Endurance is a major focus so that swimmers progress to less
flotation.
Pre-requisite: Participant must be able to swim the length of the Therapy Pool
with 2 bubbles horizontally.
Skills taught: underwater swimming skills, floating, jumping, and safety.
Eels
Pre-requisite: Swimmer must be able to swim the length of the Therapy Pool
with/without 1 flotation.
Skills taught: Rotary breathing, basic elementary backstroke, basic front crawl
and introduction to treading water.
Ray
Prerequisite: Swimmer must be able to swim 25 yards without floatation.
Skills taught: Stroke technique for freestyle and backstroke.
The preschool program is normally a child's first experience in the water
without parents. Children are grouped by ability level within this age group.
Children are taught personal safety skills, underwater skills, independent
swimming skills and floating skills. Our caring and supportive instructors
will help build the confidence and strength of each swimmer while enabling
them to grow independently in the water. Lessons are 30 minutes long with
a ratio of 5 swimmers per instructor.
Pike One
For the beginner swimmer that cannot swim independently with a flotation
device. Also and ideal class for the pre-schooler who has not experienced a
swimming lesson in a class setting.
Prerequisite: Participant must be 3 years of age by first day of session unless
otherwise approved by the Aquatics Director.
Skill taught: Paddle stroke and water adjustment.
Pike Two
This class will teach swimmers underwater skills along with floating, jumping
and safety. Endurance is a major focus so that swimmers progress to less
flotation.
Pre-requisite: Participant must be able to swim the length of the Therapy Pool
with 2 bubbles horizontally.
Skills taught: underwater swimming skills, floating, jumping, and safety.
Eels
Pre-requisite: Swimmer must be able to swim the length of the Therapy Pool
with/without 1 flotation.
Skills taught: Rotary breathing, basic elementary backstroke, basic front crawl
and introduction to treading water.
Ray
Prerequisite: Swimmer must be able to swim 25 yards without floatation.
Skills taught: Stroke technique for freestyle and backstroke.
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| The YMCA Aquatic Department reserves the right to move children to their appropriate level. It is imperative that your child is signed up for the appropriate level. |
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