Pre-School Aquatics

Important Information

Aquatics Makeup Policy:

The Aquatics Department will provide up to 1 make-up class per session per participant for missed classes. This applies to any class missed due to personal reasons or illness. No additional credits will be issued and “drop-in” makeups will not be done during the session. Make-ups will be provided during our session break week on a space-available basis and will not necessarily be offered at the exact day and time as your current class. If you are unable to attend the offered makeup times, no additional credits will be issued.

There will be limited space so please arrange your makeups as soon as you miss a class.

Extended illness will receive an online credit with a doctor’s note.

Contact Amy D'Andrea to schedule your makeup. Extended illness will require a doctor's note and result in online credit. Pool closure/ weather cancellations will be made up as usual.

Pre-School Swim Program

The Pre-School Swim Program is for potty-trained children from 2 years & 9 months old to Kindergarten. Levels are based on specific skills, rather than age. If you are new to the YMCA Swimming Program and wish to register above the Pike level, please call Amy D’Andrea at 655-8228 ext. 1307.

Stage 1: Water Acclimation, Ages 2.9-6 years
This level is designed for new and beginner swimmers, teaching them basic breathing, paddle stroke, and kicking skills. Students will be introduced to basic self rescue skills.
Day/Time: Choose your day of the week
Monday: 4:00PM – 4:40PM
Wednesday: 4:00PM - 4:40PM
Friday: 4:00PM - 4:40PM
Saturday: 11:15AM – 11:45AM
Fees: Member $300, Non-Member $444

Day/Time: Friday 10:30AM - 11:00AM
Fees: Member: $252, Non-Member: $348

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Stage 2: Water Movement, Ages 2.9 - 6 years
This level is for the advanced beginner. They are taught floating independently, flutter kicking, and paddle stroke.
Focus is on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.
Day/Time: Choose your day of the week
Monday: 4:00PM - 4:40PM
Tuesday: 4:00PM - 4:40PM
Wednesday: 4:00PM - 4:40PM
Thursday: 4:00PM - 4:40PM
Friday: 4:00PM - 4:40PM
Saturday: 11:15AM - 11:45AM
Saturday: 12:00PM -12:30 PM
Fees: Member $300, Non-Member $444

Day/Time: Monday 10:45AM - 11:15AM
Fees: Member $252, Non-Member $348

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Stage 3: Water Stamina, Ages 2.9 - 6 years
Children at this level will build endurance and learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance. Rhythmic breathing
and integrated arm and leg actions are taught.
Day/Time: Choose your day of the week
Tuesdays: 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
Wednesdays: 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
Thursdays: 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
Fridays: 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Fees: Member $300, Non-Member $444

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Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional safety skills and build stroke technique. Front & back crawl stroke and breast stroke are learned.
Day/Time: Monday 4:00 PM – 4:40PM
Fees: Member $300, Non-Member $444

 

Swim Evaluation
Not sure which level your child belongs in? Schedule a swim evaluation to determine the correct level for your child. Contact Amy D'Andrea at 655-8228 ext. 1307.

For class times and fees please view our current brochure.