• Pool Schedule

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

Ages 6-12 years
Come learn everything aquatic! The YMCA Progressive Aquatic Program is perfect for children to learn water skills in each of the five following areas:

• Stroke Development
• Water Safety
• Rescue Skills
• Water Sports and Games
• Personal Growth

Lesson groups are determined by the swimmer’s current ability. Call 368-1601 to schedule a skill evaluation if your child has not had lessons in the past 6 months.

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POLLIWOG

Level 1 - Beginner
Beginning level where youth will learn the basic water fundamentals including front and back floats and front crawl.

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GUPPY

Level 2 - Advanced Beginner
Participant is able to tread water for one minute and is able to swim one length of the pool comfortably on their front and back with beginning rotary breathing.

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MINNOW

Level 3 - Intermediate
Participant is able to swim two lengths of the pool, using front crawl with good consistent rotary breathing and two lengths of back stroke.

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FISH

Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate
Participant is able to complete a six pool-length endurance swim without rest and can perform good breaststroke.

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FLYING FISH

Level 5 - Advanced
Participant is able to complete a ten pool-length endurance swim without rest and can perform a good butterfly stroke.

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SHARK

Level 6 - Pre-Swim Team
Participant is able to swim four pool lengths of each of the four strokes (front & back crawl, breast stroke, butterfly) and can perform a flip turn.

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PORPOISE CLUB

Participants will learn how to improve their stroke techniques, build endurance, and work as a team. This program is open to youth who have completed the Fish swimming level. Call for availability of class.

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For program registration information, go to Program Information.

Please review our Locker Room Policies prior to bringing your preschooler to swim lessons Locker Room Policy.

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• 2010 PROGRAM GUIDE

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