Group Swim Lessons
71% of the world is water; your child is 100% curious.
We want your child’s swimming lessons to be the best for you and them! Therefore, all children who will be participating in YMCA swimming lessons will be required to attend one placement night to get them started in the correct lesson. Only one placement night is necessary. Once placement night is completed, payment will be applied to the first lesson. This 10 minute evaluation will let us know exactly what class your child should be in. At the completion of each session, your child will receive a skills review with information of what level to sign up for next. Registration must be done at the welcome center to hold your time slot on the day chosen below. We have many children to fit into our placement nights so attendance is mandatory; once completed, payment will be applied to your first session. If you do not show up, for your placement night, payment will not be refunded or applied to the first session. Please be understanding of our needs of getting all children in the correct lesson. Fee: $28/$56
Placement Nights Ages 3 years & Up
Session 1 Winter 2019 Monday/Wednesday Evening Lesson PLACEMENT NIGHTS
Tuesday, December 4th 5:30-7:30 pm. Must pre-register for time slot.
Session 1 Winter 2019 Sunday Afternoon Lesson PLACEMENT NIGHTS
Tuesday, December 4th 5:30-7:30 pm. Must pre-register for time slot.
Session 2 Winter 2019 Monday/Wednesday Evening Lesson PLACEMENT NIGHTS
Tuesday, January 22nd 5:30-7:30 pm. Must pre-register for time slot.
Session 2 Winter 2019 Sunday Afternoon Lesson PLACEMENT NIGHTS
Tuesday, February 19th 5:30-7:30 pm. Must pre-register for time slot.
Session 3 Winter 2019 Monday/Wednesday Evening Lesson PLACEMENT NIGHTS
Tuesday, February 26th 5:30-7:30 pm. Must pre-register for time slot.
Session 4 Winter 2019 Monday/Wednesday Evening Lessons PLACEMENT NIGHTS
Tuesday, March 26th 5:30-7:30 pm. Must pre-register for time slot.
Monday/Wednesday Evening Swim Lesson Sessions
Session 1
Monday, January 7th-January 30th
Registration opens December 4th-January 7th by noon
$28 Member/$56 Non-Member
Session 2
Monday, February 11th-March 6th
Registration opens Tuesday, January 22nd-February 11th by noon
$28 Member/$56 Non-Member
Session 3
Monday, March 18th-April 11th
Registration opens Tuesday, February 26th-March 18th by noon
$28 Member/$56 Non-Member
Session 4
Monday, April 22nd-May 15th
Registration opens Tuesday, March 26th-April 22nd by noon
$28 Member/$56 Non-member
Sunday Afternoon Lessons
Session 1
Sunday, January 6th-March 3rd
Registration opens Tuesday, December 4th-January 4th by noon
$28 Member/$56 Non-member
Session 2
Sunday, March 17th-May 12th
Registration opens Tuesday, February 19th-March 15th by noon
$28 Member/$56 Non-member
On-line registration is unavailable; we want to ensure everyone is signing up for the correct level so lessons can run as effectively as possible.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:
• Levels must have a minimum of 3 participants to run.
• Parents are allowed in the pool area unless it becomes a distration, both to the instructor and participants—we need your cooperation with this. We want to ensure that we have your child’s complete attention as we teach them skills that can save their life. Not only do we need and appreciate your cooperation, but your child will feel so much more successful when they show you what they have learned at the end of their lessons.
• All sessions will include 8 lessons. If a cancellation is needed due to inclement weather or uncontrollable circumstances we will do our best to have a make-up lesson. If this is not possible no refund will be given.
Swim lessons levels - descriptions
Parent Child Water Enrichment Ages 6 months-3 years
This class helps children explore and adjust to a water environment with their parents. The benefits go beyond providing children with a fun, healthy activity it promotes a love and respect for the water. It's a great educational experience and a great way to spend quality time together! Your child will work on the following skills: kicking, arm motions, blowing bubbles, going under water, splashing, and floating.
Beginner 1 Ages 3-6
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no floation devices. Swim on front 5 yards, swim on back 5 yards, and submerge head completely under water.
Beginner II Ages 3-6
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Swim on front 15 yards, swim on back 15 yards, and swim on side 5 yards.
Beginner III Ages 3-6
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Front alternating paddle 15 yards, front symmetrical paddle 10 yards, swim on side 15 yards, back alternating paddle 15 yards, back symmetrical paddle 10 yards, tread water 25 seconds, bob 10 times and take a breath each time, jump into deep water swim up 5-7 feet, and jump off diving board and swim to side without assistance.
Novice I Ages 7-Up
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no floation devices. Swim on front 15 yards, swim on back 15 yards, and swim on side 5 yards.
Novice II Ages 7-Up
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Front alternating paddle 15 yards, front symmetrical paddle 10 yards, swim on side 15 yeards, back alternating paddle 15 yeards, back symmetrical paddle 10 yards, tread water 25 seconds, bob 10 times and take a breath each time, jump into deep water swim up 5-7 feet, and jump off diving board and swim to side without assistance.
Intermediate Ages 7-Up
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no flotation devices. Front alternating paddle 25 yards, front symmetrical paddle 15 yards, swim on side 25 yards, back alternating paddle 25 yards, back symmetrical paddle 25 yards, tread water 1 minute.
Advanced Ages 7-Up
For successful completion of this class your child must complete the following skills with no floation devices. Front crawl with rotary breathing and flip turns 150 yards, breaststroke with pull out 150 yards, back crawl with flip turns 150 yards, sidestroke-alternating sides 150 yards, elementary backstroke with glide 150 yards, butterfly 50 yards, and dives from side and board.
For more information contact Skyler, Aquatics Director at 402-371-9770 or swim@norfolkymca.org
