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Warren County YMCA Programs Pool Information
Fee for all Lessons: $20 Y Members or $35 Program Member
Waiting List: Due to safety concerns, each class has a maximum amount of students allowed in each class. For preschool classes, there is a maximum of six students. Our parent/child class has a maximum of eight parent/child pairs. Youth classes may have up to eight students per class. If you wish to register for a class that has a waiting list, please inform the front desk of your specific needs.
Observation Area: Parents and guardians are not allowed on deck during swimming lessons or swim team. Please use the lobby area and No Limits! room when available.
Class Placement: The YMCA offers preschool and youth swimming lessons. Preschool classes are for children ages 3-5, and youth classes are for children 6-12 years old. If you have any questions about which class your child should be placed in, please do not hesitate to contact the Aquatics Director.
Class Advancement: A child is advanced to the next level only when he or she can proficiently and safely perform the skills within his or her level. We expect each child to learn and progress at his or her own rate. Therefore, don't be discouraged if your child doesn't complete all of the skills within his or her level during any one session.
Potty Training: Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. Swim diapers can be purchased at the front desk.
Pool Schedule: The pool schedule is available at the Front Desk. Please check the Front Desk periodically for updates as the pool schedule is subject to change.
Youth Aquatics:
Pre-School Lessons:
Pike (3-5 years)
Beginner: Class teaches children how to paddle on their front and back with a float belt, as well as other basic skills appropriate for this age level. Children will build their confidence and become more comfortable in the water.
Monday: 6:00-6:30 pm
Pike (3-5 years)
See description above.
Wednesday: 6:00-6:30 pm
Combined Eel & Ray/Star (3-5 years)
Advanced Beginner: Class teaches children to swim further distances and helps children master swimming without a float belt. Participants will begin to develop coordinated strokes on front, back, and side. Children become more independent in the water and prepared for youth classes. Successful completion of Pike is required.
Monday: 6:00-6:30 pm
Combined Eel & Ray/Star (3-5 years)
See description above.
Wednesday: 6:00-6:30 pm
Combined Pike, Eel & Ray/Star (3-5 years)
Beginner & Advanced Beginner: Class teaches all levels of preschool swimmers. Children work with peers of all levels and learn from each other. This class practices and reviews all skills learned in Pike, and when ready, helps children learn the more advanced skills in Eel or Ray/Star.
Saturday: 11:00-11:30 am
Parent & Child Enrichment Program (6 months-3 years old)
The YMCA Parent & Child Water Enrichment Program helps children explore and adjust to a water environment with their parents. It's a great way to spend quality time together! Songs, games, and activities help parents promote a love and respect of the water. To learn more, pick up an informational brochure at the Front Desk.
Tuesday: 6:30-7:00 pm
Class will be held in Fall II Session beginning November 1st, 2010.
Combined Pike, Eel & Ray/Star (3-5 years)
See description above.
Fall II session (November 1 - December 18, 2010)
Tuesday: 7:00-7:30 pm
Youth Lessons:
Polliwog (6-12 years)
Beginner: Class is designed for older children who are just learning to swim. Class focuses on gaining confidence in the water, floating on the front and back, as well as the beginning of stroke development. No experience is necessary.
Monday: 6:30-7:15 pm
Polliwog (6-12 years)
See description above.
Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 pm
Guppy (6-12 years)
Advanced Beginner: Students start to perfect the front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, and sidestroke. Children also begin to build endurance and coordination in the water. Successful completion of Polliwog is required.
Monday: 6:30-7:15 pm
Guppy (6-12 years)
See description above.
Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 pm
Combined Polliwog & Guppy (6-12 years)
Beginner & Advanced Beginner: Class is designed to help beginner and advanced beginner students work together to improve. Class practices and reviews skills learned in Polliwog, and helps students achieve the more advanced skills learned in Guppy.
Saturday: 10:15-11:00 am
Minnow (6-12 years)
Intermediate: Children continue to perfect the front crawl, back crawl, and sidestroke. The elementary backstroke is introduced, and diving skills are perfected. Successful completion of Guppy is required.
Monday: 6:30-7:15 pm
Fish/Flying Fish (6-12 years)
Advanced: Students will perfect all strokes learned previously and begin learning the breaststroke and butterfly. Diving is moved to the diving board, and students begin to work on turns. Successful completion of Minnow is required.
Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 pm
Combined Minnow & Fish/Flying Fish
Class is designed to help beginner and advanced beginner students work together to improve. Class practices and reviews skills learned in Minnow, and helps students achieve the more advanced skills learned in Fish/Flying Fish.
Saturday: 9:30-10:15 am
Aquatic Special Events:
Dive-In Movies
Join your friends and family for a movie experience you won't forget! Enjoy a movie while it's projected up on the wall in the pool area. You can float on a noodle, jump off the diving board, and splash around with your friends! Popcorn is included in the entrance fee! During the summer, movies are the third Thursday of every month beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, or you can pre-register a few days before to beat the rush! Dive-In Movies are for the whole family!
2010 Dive-In Movie Schedule
Thursday, June 24: Flushed Away
Thursday, July 29: Shark Tale
Thursday, August 26: Kung Fu Panda
Register your CHILD for the August Dive-In Movie
Thursday, August 26th
Kung Fu Panda
6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $2 Members, $5 Non-Members
Register your FAMILY for the August Dive-In Movie
Thursday, August 26th
Kung Fu Panda
6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $8 Members, $15 Non-Members
Other Aquatic Opportunities:
Private & Semi-Private Lessons (ages 3 and up)
Private or Semi-Private lessons are ideal for older children just learning to swim, children with special needs, adults who are nervous around water, or busy families that can't fit the regularly scheduled swimming lesson in their day! All lessons are 30 minutes long, held once a week for 5 weeks.
Contact the YMCA to set up a time.
Private Lessons
Fee: $35 Y Member $50 Program Member
Semi-Private Lessons (2-3 students)
Fee: $25 Y Member $40 Program Member
Swim Team Pre-Swim
See if Swim Team is right for you or get ready for the upcoming season with Swim Team Pre-Swim! Program runs the last 2 weeks of September, Monday through Friday from 4:00-5:30 pm. The Waterbug Swim Team Coaches will be on hand to provide leadership in basic warm-ups & drills, endurance training, and stroke development. Pre-Swim starts September 20th and ends October 1st.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding (ages 15 and up)
Lifeguarding is a professional job for both teens and adults. As a certified lifeguard, job opportunities are available at the YMCA, and community and private pools! Lifeguarding is the perfect daytime, evening, or summer job! The American Red Cross lifeguarding course is a 30-hour program designed to train people in water safety, lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid. Please contact Aquatics Program Director, Lynnae Touchette, for more information on the next class.
Waterbug Swim Team
Swim Team is a great opportunity for kids to exercise, develop their swimming strokes, compete, and interact with kids from different school districts and other YMCAs. Swim Team is for kids ages 5-21. Practices are held Monday through Friday from 4:00-5:30 pm at the Warren County YMCA, and swim meets are held on Saturdays at area YMCAs. The Waterbug Swim Team is led by a group of parents that receive support from the YMCA. In order for your child to participate in swim team, he or she must be a YMCA Member, and be able to swim one length of the pool. For more information, please contact Program Director Lynnae Touchette.
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