IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:

• Parent/guardian is allowed on the pool deck during class.

• Please clear the pool deck after class is completed to allow for the staff to clean.

• All sessions will include 6 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.

GROUP SWIM LESSONS

 AB/ Water Discover & Water Exploration Ages 6 months-3 years

Parents accompany children, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

1&2/ Water Acclimation & Water Movement - Ages 3-6

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing the practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

3/ Water Stamina - Ages 3-15

In Stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

4/ Stroke Introduction - Ages 3-15

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

5/ Stroke Development - Ages 5-15

Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continue through treading water and sidestroke.

6/ Stroke Mechanics - Ages 5-15

In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Private swim lessons offer one-on-one instruction for all ages and all abilities. These lessons are 30 minutes long and can be scheduled any day, for a time when the pool has available space. Following registration, an instructor will contact you within 3-10 days to schedule your lesson at a mutually agreed upon time. Lessons may be bought individually or in a group of 6 lessons.

Youth Private: 6 lessons Member/Nonmember $100/$160

Adult Private: 6 Lessons Member/Nonmember $95/$150

YMCA policy: Non YMCA staff are not allowed to do private swim lessons paid or unpaid (obv. exceptions for family) at the Norfolk Family YMCA.