Infant & Preschool 2012
Participants must attend the same class each week for 7 weeks. Make-up classes are not available unless cancelled by the YMCA due to inclement weather or pool closure. Class times are listed below. All classes must have at least three students to proceed and classes may be combined if necessary.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Baby Class -Ages 6 months – 18 months
Class meets for 30 minutes once, Parent or guardian must be in the water with infant
This is an introduction to the aquatics environment for parents and their babies and is filled with simple songs and games. Parent/Child teams have an opportunity to bond, talk, and play with others. Parents will learn basic aquatics safety while the children become more comfortable in the water.
Tuesday or Thrusday 4:30-5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00-9:30 AM
Fee: Y Members $5 Community $8
Toddler Class-Ages 19 months to 3 years
Class meets for 30 minutes twice a week.
This class has been developed to help introduce the water and swim lessons to first-time students and fearful preschoolers. Parents will join the participants in the water for the first three or four weeks and then students will transition to learning independently in the group setting for the last weeks of the session.
Tuesday or Thursday 4:30-5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00-9:30 AM
Fee: Y Members $30 Community $60
Pre-School Swim Lessons-Ages 3 years to 5 years
Class meets for 30 minutes twice a week.
Pre-School level swim lessons focus on enjoyment, swimming activities, development of confidence, and safety. Children participate in swimming activities and water adjustment through games and songs, as well as learn about water and boating safety, use of personal floatation devices, and diving safety.
Fee:Y Members $30 Community $60
Pike- Beginner Class, Tuesdays or Thursdays 5:15-5:45 PM, Saturday 9:45-10:15 AM
Eel- Intermediate Class, Tuesdays or Thursdays 6:00-6:30 PM, Saturday 10:30-11:00 AM
Ray- Advanced Class, Tuesdays or Thursdays 6:45-7:15 PM, Saturday 11:15-11:45 AM
