Stonestown

Class Descriptions

For maximum learning potential, participants wishing to register for any non-beginner class must present a report card or evaluation slip from an instructor. To set up an evaluation, please contact Kara Petak at (415) 242-7131.

Youth Classes (6 yrs - 13 yrs)

Our youth programs teach kids of all levels the confidence and skills required to be safe, life-long swimmers. Our beginner level (Polliwog) focuses on water orientation and basic water skills required in all our classes. Our intermediate classes, (Flounder and Guppy) focus on stroke development and our advanced classes (Minnow, Fish, and Flying Fish) fine tune techniques while building endurance.

Adult Classes (14 yrs - Adult)

It’s never too late to introduce yourself to the aquatic environment. We offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced swim lessons for those ages 14 years and older. Our YMCA provides a safe, inviting atmosphere to enhance swimming skills, cardiovascular systems and knowledge of water safety.

Benefit from working one on one with a YMCA swim instructor.

We offer both private (one-on-one) as well as semi-private (two or more) swim lessons for members of all ages and skill levels. Lessons may be customized to suit the needs of each swimmer. Lessons are thirty minutes or an hour in length.

Contact

For more information about swimming lessons, please contact Kara Petak, Aquatics Director at 415.242.7131.

Stingrays Swim Team (6 yrs - 18 yrs)

In addition to technical stroke development, our swim team emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship and the enjoyment of doing one's best. The team meets twice a week on Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 – 5:30pm. New members should come by during practice time to try out.

The team competes against other YMCA's throughout the year.

Contact

For more information about swim team, please contact Kara Petak, Aquatics Director at 415.242.7131.

We have water exercise programs for facility members as well as swimming lessons for every age and skill level.

Our pool has four lanes and is 25 X 8 meters (82 ft. x 25 ft.).

Lap Swim
Lap swim is offered at specific times throughout the day. A lap lane is often available during Recreational Swim times.

Recreational Swim
Recreational swim time is set aside for those enjoy a relaxing swim or just to play in the water.

Family Pool Night
The first and third Fridays of each month from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Participate in family games, relay races, music and more water fun!

Water Fitness Classes
As a facility member, you can take part in our water fitness programs. Water absorbs impact, reducing stress on joints. This is ideal for members with knee, back or joint stiffness. Our three classes offer workouts for members of all fitness levels. Swimming ability is not required.

Water Walking
With big, easy to follow movements, Water Walking is an invigorating introduction for beginners interested in water exercise and an excellent workout for anyone with joint conditions.

Deep Water Aerobics
Deep water Aerobics is a fun, challenging deep-water workout. It is an ideal class for anyone with back, hip or knee problems, as there is no impact involved. Deep water also offers a wonderful opportunity to enhance your range of motion. We provide flotation belts that are worn around the waist, but all participants must be comfortable swimming in deep water.

Contact

For more information, please contact Kara Petak, Aquatics Director, at 415.242.7131.

Credit and Refund Policy:

1. You must cancel your reserved space two (2) weeks before the program begins to qualify for a refund or credit.* You may choose one of the following options:
a) A transfer to another YMCA program during the same session, provided space is available.
b) A credit for future use of YMCA programs** (must be used within one (1) year of date issued)
c) A refund: to your credit card or allow fifteen (15) working days for a check to e mailed to you. **

2. If the YMCA cancels a program, you may choose one of the following:
a) A full credit to be used towards another Stonestown Family YMCA program.
b) A full refund to be mailed to you within fifteen (15) working days.
c) A full refund to your credit card upon request.

*Within two (2) weeks of the program, credits may be available with written notice from doctor and Program Director’s approval.

**A $10 processing fee for credits and a $20 processing fee for refunds will apply to each cancellation.

The YMCA reserves the right to cancel any program due to low enrollment.
There are no refunds or prorates after the program has begun.
Full payments are due at the time of registration for all Sports and Aquatics programs.
Financial Assistance applications are available, please contact Membership desk for more information. (415)242-7101. Please allow up to 14 days for application response.

Swim Lesson Policies and Procedures:

1. A parent or guardian must be in the facility for the entire duration of their child's swim lesson.

2. Instructors reserve the right to move participants to a different level if the one in which the participant is enrolled is inappropriate. If no appropriate level class is available, participants will be issued a refund or credit.

3. If necessary the instructor may combine classes in similar levels as long as the instructor/student ratio is not exceeded.

4. Prior to the start of the session, if there are 3 empty spaces in the class, that class may be cancelled. If convenient, participants in this class may be transferred into another class of the same level at a different time. If no class is available, a refund or credit will be issued.

5. Payment in full is required to reserve a space in the class.

6. Our class schedule and fee structures do not allow makeup classes.

7. Children not potty trained must wear swim diapers.

8. Parents or guardians must remain in the designated area of the pool deck.

Private Swim Lesson Policies and Procedures:

1. Due to high demand it may take up to one month for an instructor to be assigned.

2. Lessons are assigned on a first come first served limited basis.

3. 24 hours notice must be given if a class is going to be missed. Lessons will be forfeited if notice was not received.

4. Semi-private lessons are for two or more swimmers of equal skill level and close in age.

5. Lessons must be used within four months of purchase date.