Private Swim Lesson Request Form

2008 Pool Schedule

Winter/Spring 2008 Lesson Schedule

 

Fam-tastic Fridays:  Bring family and friends to visit the pool on Friday evenings for some "Good Old Fashioned Fun." We provide flotation noodles for your entertainment.  Please, don't bring your own flotation devices.

SELECTING TSelecting the Proper Swim Level

Parent/Child Program:  Ages 6 months-3 years

SHRIMP (Ages 6-18 months) – The classes emphasize water adjustment, water safety and beginning swimming skills through songs, games and activities.

PERCH (Ages 19 months –3 years) – The classes emphasize water adjustment, water safety and beginning swimming skills through songs, games and activities. 

TADPOLES – (Ages of 24-36 months) - That have previously attended Parent/Tot classes and are ready to take the next step in their swimming progression. The program is designed to help children make the transition from a Parent/Tot class into a Pike class as smoothly as possible. Parents are welcome to participate in the pool for the first few classes but as the child gains confidence, parent participation will no longer be necessary.

Preschool Program: Ages 3-6 years

 PIKE (New Beginner) – There is no prerequisite for this class.  Emphasis is on water adjustment (blowing bubbles), water safety, basic beginning swimming skills and games.

EEL (Beginner) – Prerequisite is 3 consecutive bobs.  This class emphasizes safety, kicking, breathing techniques, floating without assistance, introduction to paddle stroke and games.

RAY (Intermediate Beginner) – Prerequisite is front and back float without assistance.  This class emphasizes paddle stroke, backstroke and safety skills. Its also includes an introduction to rotary breathing. 

STARFISH (Advanced Beginner) - Prerequisite is paddle stroke.  Emphasis is on increasing endurance, boating safety, PFD’s (Personal Floatation Devices), emergence procedures and swimming distance using skills learned.

Youth & Adult Program: 6-13 years

POLLIWOG – There is no prerequisite for this class.  Emphasis is water adjustment, water safety, basic swimming skills and games.

 Flounder - Prerequisite is front and back float without assistance.  This class emphasizes paddle stroke, backstroke and safety skills. Its also includes an introduction to rotary breathing. 

 GUPPY – Prerequisite is swimming the width of the pool using basic paddle stroke in deep water.  Emphasis is on rotary breathing and backstroke.

 MINNOW – Prerequisite is front crawl with rotary breathing.  Emphasis is on improving crawl stroke. Emphasis is on improving crawl stroke technique, backstroke, treading water and basic rescue skills.

 FISH – Prerequisite is the ability to lap swim using crawl stroke with rotary breathing and backstroke.  Emphasis is on improving technique, building endurance and learning breaststroke.  Rescue skills are reviewed.

 FLYING FISH – Prerequisite is lap swimming using crawl stroke, backstroke, breaststroke kick and dolphin kick. Emphasis is on butterfly, breaststroke endurance swimming, starts, turns and review of rescue skills.

 SHARK – Prerequisite is a 400-meter Individual Medley (Butterfly, Back, Breast, and Free).  Emphasis is on endurance, starts, turns, swimming fitness and review of rescue skills.

Special Programs For Preteens and Teens

 STINGRAYS – Swim Team.  Must be at least a Flying Fish level swimmer.  The Swim Team meets on Monday and Wednesday.  Try out with the coach.

STINGRAY LIFESAVERS AND SWIM INSTRUCTOR AIDES – Must be at least Flying Fish level and interested in learning CPR, First Aid, water rescues and helping children to learn to swim. 

 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - Have fun and learn more about water safety through our volunteer program.

Private Swim Lessons

We offer Private Lessons for students who would like that extra one-on-one attention.  Semi-private Lessons for friends or siblings who swim at the same level and wish to get some personal help are also available.  If you need assistance finding another child for semi-private lessons, please contact the Private Swim Lesson Supervisor.  Private Lessons are offered at most recreation swim times depending on teacher availability.  If you are interested in registering for Private Lessons, please complete a request form at the Courtesy Counter.

 
 

Parents have two major roles in their children’s learning experience.

 First, listen to and respect your child’s concerns and be aware of his/her behavior.  This may be a new experience for him/her and being patient will help your child learn.  Be sincere with praise for even small accomplishments.  Progress is made easier when children do not feel they are under pressure.

 

Second, be actively involved with your child’s learning.  You can be involved with your child’s swimming experience even if you are not at the pool every lesson.  Attend the Parent Orientation and learn about the goals and philosophy of our swim program.  Participate in Viewing Days, and ask your instructor about your child’s progress. Go swimming or practice with your child at home so he/she can show you what he/she has learned.

If there are any concerns about your child’s lessons, please feel free to ask the instructor and/or the Swim Lesson Coordinator.ES AND GUIDELINES

  • Please check in at the Courtesy Counter with your registration card or membership ID.
  • Have your child dressed in his/ her swimsuit and waiting in the locker room five (5) minutes before the class begins.  Infants and toddlers should wear tight fitting suits or plastic pants without diapers.
  • Children with shoulder length hair or longer must have their hair tied back or wear a swim cap.
  • Children should shower in the locker rooms prior to entering the pool.
  • Parents and children should wait at locker rooms.  Instructors will meet the children and walk them to the pool.
  • During Viewing Days, parents must remain at the pool entrance doors until all the classes have begun.  At this time, you may go directly to the parent viewing area.  You must remain searing during the lesson until five minutes before the end of the lesson when you will be instructed to go the locker rooms and your children will meet you there.
  • Parents should refrain from speaking to instructors during the lesson.  Instructors are available to answer all questions and concerns after the lesson. A deck supervisor can also answer any of your questions or concerns.
  • The lifeguard and deck supervisor must maintain safety.  Please adhere to all pool rules and procedures.
  • Children under 5 years of age are NOT ALLOWED in the hot tub and children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult IN-SIDE the hot tub!

OUR INSTRUCTORS AND INSTRUCTOR ASSIST 

Our Swim Lesson staff is dedicated to fulfilling the YMCA mission in a safe and caring environment.

 

Each instructor is certified in Lifeguarding or Aquatic Safety, CPR for the Professional and First Aid.  The instructors are also required to have a national swim instruction certification.  Instructor Assistants have been trained in Water Safety, First Aid and assisting techniques.

 

Our child per instructor ratios are: ten (10) to one (1) for the Parent/ Child Program, five (5) to one (1) for the Skippers Program, seven (7) to one (1) in the beginner levels of the Progressive Program, and nine (9) to one (1) for the intermediate levels of the Progressive Program.  Team teaching and Aquatic Assistants may be used to maintain these ratios.

 

YMCA membership and programs are open to everyone.  To the extent possible, financial aid is made available to those in need, so that they are not excluded from YMCA programs.

 

To receive a financial assistance application, please contact the Courtesy Counter.  Applications are reviewed by the Aquatic Director.  You will receive a letter stating the outcome of your application within fifteen (15) working days.

 GISTRATI ERAL INFORMAT

  • Registration usually occurs one week prior to the session start date.  Please check the Stonestown Family Program Guide for the exact dates.
  • All students, never enrolled in swimming lessons, should automatically be signed up for the first level- Pike for ages 3-6 and Polliwog for children ages 6 and up.  Exceptions should be made through the Program Director.
  • Any student who takes more than a month leave of absence from swimming lessons must re-enroll in the last class completed (even if recommended to the next skill level upon leaving).
  • You must register during the registration dates at the Courtesy Counter.
  • Payment in full is required at time of registration unless authorized.
  • When classes are filled, participants are encouraged to complete the wait list form.  Please try to be flexible with times.
  • The Aquatics Coordinator will call each wait list individual during the first week of the session for a status update.EDIT/ END POL
  • If you must cancel your reserved space up to 72 hours before the program beings, you may request one of the following:
  • A credit for future use of YMCA programs **
  • A refund of your program registration fees **
  • If you must cancel your reserved space up to 24 hours before the program begins, you may request a credit, as described above.  (Refunds are available only with at least 72-hour notice).  **
  • Credits will only be issued after the program begins to requests accompanied by a doctor’s note. **

** Please note a $10.00 processing fee for credits and a $20.00 processing fee for refunds will apply to each request.  Please allow fifteen (15) working days for your credit to be in the computer system or your check will be sent to you in the mail.