Youth classes are for children ages 6 and up. This is a five-level
program with each level building upon the preceding one.
Classes:
Polliwogs - Beginner, at this level
gets children acquainted with the pool, the use of floatation
devices and floating. By the end of this level, they should know
the front paddle stroke, side and back paddle, and some synchronized
swimming and wet ball movements. Children can swim across the
pool without assistance by the end of this level.
Guppy - Advanced Beginner, at this level children continue to practice and build upon basic skills, now performing more skills without the aid of a floatation device. They are introduced to lead-up strokes to the front and back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. More synchronized swimming and wet ball skills are taught as well as some diving skills. Children can swim a length of the pool without assistance at the end of this level.
Minnow - Initial Intermediate,
at this level the children refine the lead-up strokes they have
learned as their skills become more like those normally used in
swimming. They learn still more synchronized swimming, wet ball,
diving skills, personal safety, boating and rescue.
Fish - Advanced I,at this point, students work to perform the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl stroke, and sidestroke, with turns. They are introduced to the butterfly stroke. They continue learning personal safety; boating and rescue skills; and they are introduced to the use of a mask and fins.
Flying Fish - Advanced II,at
this advanced level, students work on refining their strokes increasing
their endurance. They develop the ability to perform more complex
combinations of synchronized swimming movements, learn to dive
off a one-meter board, and develop better-wet ball playing skills.
They also are introduced to the use of a snorkel, and they learn
more about boating safety, personal safety and rescue procedures.
Once you have completed this level, you are encouraged to
apply for the YMCA Dolphin's Swim Team.
Cost: $29 Members / $54 Non-Members
(6 classes)
$38 Members / $69 Non-Members (8 classes)
2010 Summer Sessions
Saturdays
July 10 - August 14
August 21 - Oct 6
Summer
Monday - Thursday (4 days a week)
July 12 - 22
July 26 - August 5
August 9 - 19
For more information about class
times and to sign up!
2010 Summer Swim Lesson Registration Form
For more information please contact
Sarah Martin
