The Aquatics department has opening for certified lifeguards for morning shifts this fall! Call Sarah Linsmeyer at 252.438.2144 or send an email to sarahl@henfamymca.org
YMCA: America’s Favorite Swimming Instructor for over 100 years!
SWIM LESSONS WILL RESUME IN THE SPRING 2011
SWIM LESSON RATES
$30 Members
$50 Non-Members
As in all YMCA programs, the goal of the YMCA Aquatics program is to develop the whole person - physically, mentally, and spiritually. Teaching methods are designed to help develop each participant to his/her fullest potential, to encourage an awareness of safety, and to master skills to the best of their ability.
Class registration is limited to 4-6 children per instructor for pre-school lessons and 6-8 participants per instructor for progressive lessons. All classes fill up quickly and have an enrollment limit so register early. Full payment is required at the time of registration.
Parents are permitted to stay on the pool deck and observe lessons on the first and last day of each session. During the remainder of the session parents are asked to wait in the lobby so that children may give their full attention to the instructor. If a participant cannot finish a session due to prolonged illness, contact the Aquatics Director. In order to maintain our instructor/student ratio and ensure progress we do not offer make-up classes unless we cancel the class. Class schedules are set at time of registration. There will be a $10 transfer fee to have your child transferred to another class.
Parent/Child Lessons
Parent/child classes are taught as a combined class for ages 6-36 months with the parent accompanying the child in the water. Children must be potty-trained or must wear disposable swim pants while in the water (Huggies Little Swimmers).
Ages 3-5 years without parents
Pike– Beginning level
Children adjust to the water and develop independent movement. Teaches basic stroke & kicking skills, floating, and pool safety.
Eel– Intermediate Level
For children who are comfortable in the water and able to swim 5 feet with faces in the water and no flotation device. Skills taught include floating, kicking, and performing progressive arm movements across the pool.
Ray–Advanced Level
For children who can swim 15 feet with faces in the water and no flotation device. Reviews & improves stroke skills on front, back & side, builds endurance, teaches treading water skills.
Ages 6 –13
Polliwog—Beginning level
Beginner level for those uncomfortable or inexperienced in the water. Teaches basic water skills; gliding w/ face in water, floating, and kicking.
Guppy– Intermediate Level
For children able to swim 20 feet without a flotation device. Teaches swimming on front, back and side, and taking a breath while swimming.
Minnow–Advanced Level
For children able to swim 25 yards on front and back with or without a flotation device. Teaches front crawl with rotary breathing, back crawl, sidestroke, and rudimentary breaststroke.
