Youth
The YMCA Aquatic Program is part of our mission to help people develop character and a positive sense of self worth. We are setting the foundation for the development of character and self esteem by helping people to learn to swim at their own pace. Four key values are taught and practiced throughout our swim program. They are: caring honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Session Dates
Session I August 29 – October 22, 2011
Session II October 24 -December 17, 2011
Session III December 19, 2011 – February 11, 2012
Session IV February 13, 2012 – April 7, 2012
Session V April 9, 2012 – June 2, 2012
Session VI SUMMER June 4 – TBA
Warm Pool Instruction
Ages 6 months to 7 years. Classes are limited to 6 children per instructor, Ratios are listed instructor to participants.
Shrimp: Parents must participate in the water with child under instructor’s supervision. (30 minutes). Class size 10 swimmers with parent in water
Pike: The child has limited or no experience swimming.
Eel: Child is comfortable in water, blows bubbles and will learn the front and back stroke with the face in the water
Ray: The child knows the front stroke with proper kick and will learn the back stroke, floating and trying rotary breathing
Starfish: The child will work more on rotary breathing, perfecting the stroke, back float and prepare for the big pool
Main Pool Instruction
40 minute class of structured group swimming session, with a few minutes of free time. Ratio is 8 children to 1 instructor.
Guppy: Front/Back float, front/back glide, front/back flutter kick, front rhythmic breathing.
Minnow: Must already be able to swim the length of the pool and paddle stroke with rhythmic breathing Introduction to diving and treading water. *Suggest swim team at this level!
Fish: Can do front/back crawl, elementary back stroke, minimum 2 lengths, introduce the breast stroke, arm stroke, 5 minutes of treading water and introduction to turns. *Suggest swim team at this level!
Flying Fish: Perfecting breaststroke, rudimentary butterfly and continue developing endurance level to 1/4 mile.
Shark: Improving butterfly stroke, underwater swimming and endurance swimming. *Great for Swim Team
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Aquatics Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for Aquatic helpers to assist in classes! Call Jennifer at ext. 122.
Scuba
After finding out how much you enjoy Scuba Diving from Discover Scuba Free sign up for this class. In conjunction with Randy’s Dive shop you can earn your P.A.D.I. certification in this class.
-Call 1-800-3Randys
Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scouts…
Aquatics Badge Work
The YMCA is the place to get your badge! Troops earn swim badges with our instructors or yours! Then they can splash in the pool for free time and enjoy the party room for snacks!
Call Jennifer at ext. 122 to reserve.
$6.00/ Child Scout Leaders Free!
Jr. Instructor Guard Start
Youth 12 to 15 learn to develop lifeguard and swim instruction skills and assist lifeguards on duty. Not a lifeguard certification class.
Lifeguard Certification Course/Lifeguard Re-Certification Course/ WSI
Must be at least 15 years of age with proficient swimming skills and assist lifeguards on duty. Learn CPR and life saving techniques. We also offer Re-certification or challenge courses. Classes run as needed
*Call Front Desk for Prices!
Porpoise Club/Aquatic Leaders Club
For youths who have passed the Shark level. By joining the Porpoise Club you will have the opportunity to volunteer and help instruct our other swim classes. You will be able to participate in the Jr. Guard Start CPR/First Aid Program at no additional charge by volunteering a minimum of 4 hours per week.
Semi-Private and Private Swim Lessons
An instructional ½ hour class for children and/or adults designed to introduce the beginner/novice swimmer to basic swimming skills or for the advanced swimmer to refine their techniques.
$30 per ½ hour per Member
$60 per ½ hour per Non-Member
Summer Swim Team/ Fall Winter Swim Team
Competitive age-group swim teams that participate in the Western PA YMCA’s Swim League. Dual meets with other Y’s and post season district, state and national meets. Must be able to swim a minimum of 1 length of the main pool.
Contact coaches at ext. 122 for more information
Membership + Team Fees
Season Begins SEPTEMBER 2011 (Follow Fall Schedule )