Swim Lessons
Working from the overall YMCA philosophy of self-development, our Aquatics Program uses a problem-solving, guided discovery teaching approach. The emphasis is on learning, not passing or failing. Instructors work with each students' own standards, not those of the fastest, strongest, or most coordinated. This is called "personal best". It is the goal of our Aquatics Program to build self-esteem and nurture personal growth by using encouragement and praise.
Financial assistance to the extent possible is made available through generous donations.
Session and Registration Dates:
Session 07-08 |
Pre-Reg. |
Open Reg. |
June. 30-July 26 |
June 16 |
June 23 |
July 28- Aug 23 |
July 14 |
July 21 |
Parent-Child Swim Program Infants and Toddlers
Shrimp (6-18 Months) Perch (18 mos.- 3 Years)
T/TH (6-36 Months).................10:00-10:30 AM
SAT (6-18 Months)..................10:00-10:30 AM
(18-36 Months)..................10:40-11:10 AM |
Preschool Swim Program 3-5 Year olds
Pike (Beginner)
M/W..........4-4:30 PM
4:35-5:05 PM
T/TH.10:35-11:05 AM
5:30-6:00 PM
SAT......10-10:30 AM
11:30-12 PM |
Eel (Adv. Beginner)
M/W......3:25-3:55 PM
4-4:30 PM
T/TH..11:10-11:40 AM
6:05-6:35 PM
SAT.......10-10:30 AM
10:35-11:05 AM |
Ray (Interm.)
M/W........................ 5:10-5:40 PM
T/TH...................*11:45-12:15 PM
T/TH....................... 6:40-7:10 PM
SAT......................10:40-11:10 AM
Starfish (Adv.)
M/W............................ 4-4:30 PM
T/TH...................*11:45-12:15 PM
SAT......................11:15-11:45 AM
*Starfish/Ray Classes are combined |
Youth Swim Program 6-17 Years
Polliwog (Beg.)
M/W.......................4:35-5:15 PM
T/TH......................5:30-6:10 PM
SAT....................10:00-10:40 AM
Guppy (Adv. Beg.)
M/W.......................5:20-6:00 PM
T/TH......................6:15-6:55 PM
SAT....................10:45-11:25 AM |
Minnow (Interm.)
M/W.............................4:35-5:15 PM
T/TH............................5:30-6:10 PM
SAT..........................11:10-11:50 AM
Fish/Flying Fish (Adv. Interm./Adv.)
T/TH............................6:15-6:55 PM
SAT..........................11:10-11:50 AM |
Fees
Facility Member/Program Member
| |
Parent/Child |
Preschool |
Youth |
| M/W or T/TH Classes |
$76/$106 |
$76/$106 |
$88/$118 |
| Pro-rated Weekday |
$67/$93 |
$67/$93 |
$77/$103 |
| Saturday Classes |
$38/$53 |
$38/$53 |
$44/$59 |
Parent-Child Swim Program
(Infants & Toddlers)
The Parent-Child Program focuses on water adjustment, water safety, and beginning swimming movement for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years and their parents. Shrimp (6-18 months), Perch (18 months-3 years).
PreSchool Swim Program(Children 3-5 yrs.)
The PreSchool Program focuses on water adjustment, beginning swimming skills, and water safety for children ages 3 to 5 years-old. There is one instructor to every four Pikes (Beginner); 4 Eels (Advanced Beginner); 4 Rays (Intermediate); and one instructor to every five Starfish (Advanced).
Youth Swim Program(Children 6-17 yrs.)
The Youth Swim Program develops the total person by focusing on personal safety, water sports & games, personal growth, rescue and stroke development. There is one instructor to every five Polliwogs (Beginner); six Guppies (Advanced Beginner); seven Minnows (Intermediate); and eight Fish (Advanced Intermediate) or eight Flying Fish (Advanced).
Adult Swim Program
First Step
Take the first step to learning to swim. This class will emphasize breath control, floating, kicking and basic swim skills.
Saturdays 12-12:40PM.
Stroke enhancement
During the sessions, emphasis will be on endurance and form for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Flip turns and open turns will also be covered. This is a great class for Triathletes.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7-7:40PM
Private Swim Lessons
Private lessons are designed to meet an individual's needs. The individualized attention will help to improve stroke and speed efficiency. Lessons are available for adults and children over age 3 at any skill level.
Important Information
- Registration is on a first-come. first-serve basis. Payments are due at the time of your request. Please be as flexible as possible with time requests. If your requested swim instructor is unavailable, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list.
- The swim Lesson Coordinator assigns instructors. An instructor will contact you to arrange the dates and times of your lessons. Please allow 2 weeks.
- Each Private Swim session is 30 minutes.
For more information about private swim lessons, please contact Amanda Saket
at (415) 446-2149
Private Swim Lesson Cancellation Notice:
Participants are expected to call the Swim Lesson Coordinator if they are unable to attend a scheduled lesson. Cancelled lessons will not be refunded, however, lessons may be rescheduled provided a 24 hour notice. This is a firm policy and one that exists to ensure the highest availability of instructors to participants. Thank you for your cooperation.
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