YMCA Aquatics

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WINTER-SPRING 2012 SWIM LESSONS

Lessons are Held at the Cook College Pool

10:00 am	10:30 am	11:00 am	11:30 am
Pike Eel Polliwog Guppy (new swimmers) Guppy (returning students only) Adult Lap Swim**	Pike Eel Polliwog Guppy Minnow/Fish Adult Lap Swim*	Swim School** Pike Ray Polliwog Polliwog II Guppy	Swim School** Ray/Starfish Pike Polliwog I&II Teen/Adult Instruction

Session Dates:
Winter: January 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 (6 sessions)
Spring: March 4, 25, April 1, 15, 22, 29 (6 sessions)

Refund Policy: A full refund will only be issued if a member withdraws prior to the first day of class. If a member withdraws from the program once classes have begun, NO REFUND will be issued. Memberships are non-refundable. Make up classes only with doctor’s bill due to limited pool space and safety issues. Make up classes scheduled by instructor, not Y office.

*Each session consists of 6-30 minute lessons.

**Denotes $89.00 fee/class 1 hour

Swimming is a life time skill and learning to swim properly does not occur in 6 lessons. Each child progresses differently and repetition of skills is needed to develop true swim strokes. Look on line or call 732-257-4114 for late spring / summer schedule in April.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
(for more information, please call the YMCA)

Parent/Tot (3-4 Years)
A group swim lesson for parents to work with their child in the water. Great for youngsters and for parents who want to be involved with learning to teach their child to swim. Class promotes water adjustment and play to reinforce skills.

Pike -3-5 years
-beginner and non swimmers -no pre-skills required

Eel (pre-skills)
-3-5 years -gets face wet comfortably -can back float on own

Ray (pre-skills)
-submerges comfortably -floats without assistance - can paddle stroke and rhythmic breath with bubble for 25 yards -jumps from side of pool and swims without bubble

Polliwog (1 & 2)
-(1) beginner swimmer -(2) can swim width of pool with bubble and face in water

Guppy
-can swim on own without assistance -submerges comfortably -gets face wet comfortably - can back float on own

Minnow
-Must be able to swim front crawl with rotary breathing -Must be able to swim in deep water -Can swim back crawl for 25 yards -Able to tread water for 2 minutes -Survival float for 3 minutes

Fish
-Swim front & back crawl 50 yards -Elementary back stroke 25 yards -Endurance swim for 150 yards without stopping -Tread water 4 minutes -Survival float 5 minutes

Swim School: A one hour class where youth and teens with advanced skills will swim multiple laps of front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke. The class focuses on building endurance, perfecting strokes, and learning advanced skills in a pre swim team style. Children must come to class knowing how to swim all of the above strokes and have no fear of deep water.

Special Needs Lessons for the Beginner: Lessons for the special needs child in small groups. The instructor will work with each child to gain comfort in the water and introductory swim skills.

Adult Lap/Stroke Swim: Participants will be given a stroke workout that will promote distance, endurance, and technique. Class is for those who already swim. No lessons

Teen/Adult Swim Lessons: Class is for those with limited ability who are unable to float or swim. We will work to reduce fears and develop comfort in the water. Skills taught include front and back floats, arm strokes. Also, breathing and water safety skills.

Water Exercise: Low impact aerobic workout in shallow water that improves cardiovascular fitness combined with exercises that increase strength, flexibility, and balance. No swimming skills needed.