(3 years & up)

Private lessons are 30 minutes in length.
Private lessons are taught one-on-one with the child and the instructor.

In this beginning class, children develop comfort with being underwater and learn how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

Ages: 3-12

Qualifications

• None

In this class, children are taught skills that focus on buoyancy and movement in the water while also learning how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. 

Ages:  3-12

QUALIFICATIONS:

In this class, children focus on swimming longer distances. In the event of falling into a body of water, children learn how to swim to safety.

Ages: 3-12

Qualifications

1. Able to float on front & back unassisted
2. Able to push off the wall on stomach with face submerged for 10 feet unassisted
3. Able to Swim-Float-Swim 15 feet unassisted
4. Able to jump into deep water and return to the wall unassisted.

In this class, children are introduced to basic swimming strokes.

Ages: 5-12

Qualifications

1. Able to submerge & retrieve an object in chest deep water
2. Able to swim front crawl 15 yards while taking a breath
3. Able to Swim-Float-Swim 15 yards
4. Able to jump in & tread water for 30 seconds
5. Able to swim to wall & exit

In this class, children continue to work on their swimming stroke technique and all major competitive strokes are introduced.

Ages: 5-12

Qualifications

1. Able to front crawl & back crawl 25 yards
2. Able to swim breaststroke kick and dolphin kick 15 yards
3. Able to tread water using multiple kicks for 1 minute

In this class, children continue to work on their swimming stroke technique and all major competitive strokes are introduced.

Ages: 5-12

Qualifications

1. Able to swim front crawl with bent arm recovery & rotary breathing for 25 yards
2. Able to swim back crawl with stroke rotation for 25 yards
3. Able to swim butterfly with over arm recovery
4. Able to swim breaststroke for 25 yards achieving stroke rhythm
5. Able to dive from kneeling position.

• We pledge that we will do our utmost to ensure that EVERY lesson is conducted at its scheduled time.  If, for any reason this is not possible, we will reschedule for a later date.  Reasons for cancellation include, but are not limited to, weather, safety issues, staff concerns and pool conditions. We will only have a make up lesson in the case that the YMCA has to cancel a class. ****We can only guarantee two class make ups per session.***
  • If you are going to miss a class, please notify the Aquatics Director/Coordinator as soon as possible. 
• Once the session begins, class fees are not refundable.
• If your child or you exhibit signs of diarrhea or any other gastrointestinal disorder, please speak to your instructor immediately, as this could be spread by water and would prevent your child or yourself from participating in further lessons.
• A parent or guardian must be present in the facility at all times if the participant is under the age of 16. 
• Communication is integral to our cooperative efforts in ensuring the best possible environment for your child or yourself to learn.  If you have any questions, comments or concerns, speak to your instructor before or after the lesson.  The Aquatics Director is also available to answer questions, either during lessons, by phone, or email, however, we would like to emphasize good parent/participant-instructor communication.

In case of accident or illness, I authorize the calling of medical services.  I will not hold the YMCA or the volunteers responsible.  In case of accident, I can be reached at the numbers stated.  In the event of an emergency, I give the YMCA permission to provide first aid and/or transport my youth to the nearest medical facility.  I also give permission for the necessary emergency treatment by a physician/hospital/clinic.  By my signature and of my own free will, I do hereby agree to identify and hold harmless the YMCA from any and all claims and demands, cost or expense arising out of any injuries sustained by myself or any party in which I am responsible.  I give my permission for the use of photos taken by the YMCA.  I understand that a $5.00 service fee will be assessed to all credits or refunds.  NSF Policy (Insufficient Funds)- All returned checks, bank drafts, credit card charges will be submitted to ECASHFLOW systems and include a service fee of $25