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Summer

7 Week Sesssion - June 18 - August 3

Skippers
3 through 5 years without parents. Objective: fun, exercise, parent education, water adjustment, boating safety, use of PFD’s (Personal Flotation Device) and safety education.

Pike- For those who have not had lessons, learn water adjustment and safety.

Eel - Completed Pike level, can swim one length of the pool with float belt. Learn front crawl and water safety.

Ray - Completed Eel, can swim one length of pool without float belt. Work on endurance and rotary breathing.

Skipper Classes Offered
Mon 4:45 - 5:30PM
Tues 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Wed 4:45 - 5:30 PM
Thur 6:00 - 6:45PM

Progressive Lessons
6 years and older. Objective: personal safety, stroke development, water sports/games, personal growth and rescue.

Polliwog - First level of YMCA Progressive swim instruction for youth who have had no previous lessons.

Guppy - Safety skills, tread water, front and back float, front crawl with breathing for one length.

Progressive Classes Offered
Mon 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Tues 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Wed 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Thur 6:00 - 6:45 PM

Minnow - Safety skills, survival float, tread water, front crawl, backstroke and diving.

Fish - Safety skills, survival float, treading water, front crawl, backstroke, elementary back crawl, breaststroke kick and diving from board.

Flying Fish/Shark - Breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, starts and turns.

Skippers/Progressive Fees:

7 Week Session
$21.00 - YMCA Members
$42.00 - Program Members

2-Week Daily Lessons - 5 days/Week
June 18 - 28, July 9 - 19 and July 23 - Aug.2

Skippers Y Members $30
Program Members $60
Time 10:00 - 10:45 AM M-Th
Age 3 - 5 year olds  
Limited Space - 6 children/level

Progressives Y Members $30
Program Members $60
Time 10:45 - 11:30 AM M-Th
Age 6 years and older  
Limited Space - 8 children/level


Private Lessons
Private and semi-private lessons are available for children and adults. Please contact the Aquatics Director to register.

Private Lessons Fee Schedule:

Semi-Private Lesson
(2 people)
YMCA Member
$6.00/half hour
Program Member
$9.00/half hour
Private Lesson
(1 person)
YMCA Member $12/half hour
Program Member
$18/half hour

YMCA Bluefins Swim Team
The YMCA Bluefins is a group swim team open to YMCA members ages 6-18. Swim team members must be able to swim one length of the pool. The team is divided into beginning, intermediate and advanced swimmers. Contact Cari Blodgett at the YMCA for more information.

Fee per month

Advanced - $45.00
Intermediate - $35.00
Beginners - $30.00

Financial Assistance Statement:
The YMCA's policy is that no person will be turned away because of lack of funds. If you know of anyone who would benefit from a YMCA membership or program, but does not have the needed funds, please contact our professional staff. Financial assistance and scholarships are obtained through a simple and confidential application process.

YMCA MISSION
To put Christian principles into practice in all we do
building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.


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