Parent/Child
Swim Program
Children Ages 6 to 36 Months
6
to 8
Months
|
9
to 12
Months
|
13
to 18
Months
|
19
to 36
Months
|
Shrimp
|
Kipper
|
Inia
|
Perch
|
The
primary objective of this program is to get both the parent and
child comfortable in the water. In these 30 minute classes, the
child will become aware of the differences between moving through
water and on land, while the parents will become aware of how to
teach their child to be safer in and around the water. Classes
are designed to allow the child to have fun in the water while
the parent guides them to learn aquatic skills. The child will
participate in games and activities that use basic movements in
the water, such as kicking, arm strokes and breath control. Activities
are based on the developmental abilities of the child.
Days
|
Times
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Monday |
5:15 -
5:45 PM |
$16.00
|
$32.00
|
| Tuesday |
5:15 -
5:45 PM |
| Thursday |
9:00 -
9:30 AM |
| Thursday |
5:45 -
6:15 PM |
| Saturday |
9:15 -
9:45 AM |
Tadpoles
Children Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 Years
This 40-minute class is for parents and children to work
together on beginner level skills. This class is perfect for a child
who has built up a lot of confidence and skill,
but is not yet 3 years old, or for the preschooler who is not quite ready to
be in a swim class without their parent.
Day
|
Times
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Wednesday |
5:15 -
5:55 PM |
$33.00 |
$66.00 |
Thursday
|
5:00
- 5:45 PM |
Decatur
Family YMCA
Summer
2008
Lap
Pool Schedule*
Instructional
Pool Schedule*
Preschool
Swim Program
Children
Ages 3 to 5 Years
This
program offers children their first experience in the pool without
parental assistance. The children are taught the basic skills that
are the building blocks of swimming. They also learn about pool
safety and the use of personal flotation devices. Class participation
should begin in Pike and will progress as their technique and skills
improve. Class size is such that the instructor can provide children
with individual attention.
Pike
Pike is designed
for beginner swimmers, with the focus on building confidence in the
water and working on basic water skills including blowing bubbles,
kicking on front and back, and putting face in the water. No previous
experience required.
Days
|
Times
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Tuesday |
9:30
- 10:15 AM |
$33.00
|
$66.00
|
| Tuesday |
4:30
- 5:15 PM |
| Tuesday |
6:00
- 6:45 PM |
| Wednesday |
4:15
- 5:00 PM |
| Thursday |
9:30
- 10:15 AM |
| Thursday |
5:45
- 6:25 PM |
Saturday
|
9:45
- 10:30 AM |
Eel
Participant will develop coordinated strokes on front, back
and side. Must be able to
swim 3 feet with a flotation device and should be comfortable with faces in the
water
and floating on their backs. Successful completion of Pike recommended.
Days
|
Times
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Monday |
4:15
- 5:00 PM |
$33.00
|
$66.00
|
| Tuesday |
4:30
- 5:15 PM |
| Thursday |
9:30
- 10:15 AM |
Saturday
|
10:30
- 11:15 AM |
Ray/Starfish
Children learn to swim without assistance from flotation devices,
build endurance and
refine strokes on front, back and sides as well as learning breath control, rescue
skills and personal safety. Successful completion of Eel required.
Day
|
Times
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Tuesday |
5:15
- 6:00 PM |
$33.00
|
$66.00
|
| Wednesday |
4:15 -
5:00 PM |
Saturday
|
11:15
- 12:00 Noon |
Decatur
Family YMCA
Summer
2008
Lap
Pool Schedule*
Instructional
Pool Schedule*
Youth
Swim Program
Children
Ages 6 Years and Up
This
program consists of five main components: personal growth, personal
safety, stroke development, water sports and games, and rescue.
Each skill level builds
on the preceding level, with six levels covering all the strokes, diving fundamentals
and safety skills.
Polliwog
This beginning level class focuses on gaining confidence in the water, front
and back floating, safe entrance into and exit from the water. Alternating
and symmetrical strokes on front, back and side as well as boating safety
and basic water rescue
are also introduced. No previous swimming experience necessary.
Days
|
Times &
Location
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Monday |
5:15 -
6:00 PM (Lap Pool) |
$33.00
|
$66.00
|
| Tuesday |
5:15 -
6:00 PM (Instructional Pool) |
| Thursday |
5:00 -
5:45 PM (Instructional Pool) |
Saturday
|
9:00
- 9:40 AM (Lap Pool) |
Guppy
Focus is on developing front, back and side strokes further as well as building
endurance and coordination. Must have successfully completed Polliwog.
Days
|
Times
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Monday |
5:15 -
6:00 PM |
$33.00
|
$66.00
|
| Tuesday |
6:00 -
6:45 PM |
| Thursday |
4:15 -
5:00 PM |
| Saturday |
9:45 -
10:30 AM |
Minnow
In this intermediate level, strokes are further refined,
diving is introduced as well as water ball skills and synchronized
swimming skills. Focus continues to be on building strength and
endurance for all strokes. Must have successfully completed
Guppy.
Day
|
Times
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Tuesday |
6:15 -
7:00 PM |
$33.00
|
$66.00
|
Saturday
|
10:30
- 11:15 AM |
Fish
Students work to perfect crawl stroke, elementary backstroke,
back crawl stroke,
sidestroke and breaststroke. Turns and butterfly stroke are introduced. Must
have successfully completed Minnow.
Day
|
Times
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Tuesday |
6:15 -
7:00 PM |
$33.00
|
$66.00
|
Saturday
|
10:30
- 11:15 AM |
Flying
Fish
Students refine all strokes and continue building endurance
with proper technique.
Starts and turns are perfected. Learn about swimming for fitness and focus
on water safety skills. Must have successfully completed Fish.
Day
|
Times
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Thursday |
6:15 -
7:00 PM |
$33.00
|
$66.00
|
Saturday
|
11:15
- 12:00 PM |
Shark
Class builds upon all strokes, turns, starts and safety
skills. Participants will swim
500 yards of combined strokes continuously. Must have successfully completed
Flying Fish.
Day
|
Times
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Thursday |
6:15 -
7:00 PM |
$33.00
|
$66.00
|
Saturday
|
11:15
- 12:00 PM |
Decatur
Family YMCA
Summer
2008
Lap
Pool Schedule*
Instructional
Pool Schedule*
Special
Needs Aquatics Programming
Click
here to find our partnerships with the agencies that provide for your
needs.
Swim
Team
The
Gators team is open to youth ages 5-21 who are able to complete 25
yards each of the front and back crawl. All swimmers must be Y members.
Monthly participation fee will be assessed for each swimmer. Swimmers
should attend at least two practices per week. Most meets are held
on Saturdays and Sundays. The summer
season runs from May-July and the fall season runs September - March. New swimmers
are always welcome.
Meet
Schedules
| Valentine
Classic |
February
9, 2008 |
| Summer
Splash |
June 21,
2008 |
| |
|
For more
information, email Sandy
Hutchins or
call the YMCA at 872-9622 and leave a message for Sandy.
Private/Semi-Private
Lessons
Private
lessons and semi-private lessons (2 participants) are available. This
is a great
opportunity to gain confidence or work on perfecting a specific skill. Time and
space are limited.
Email denise or call at 872-3835
x124 to register. Price is per participant for one 45-minute class.
As scheduled (Day) - As scheduled (Time) - Lesson (Private
or Semi-Private)
Lesson
|
Member
|
Prospective
Member
|
| Private |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
| Semi-Private |
$15.00 |
$30.00 |
SCUBA
PADI
Scuba classes are offered at the YMCA through Pro Dive. Classes
will be held Sep. 8 & 9 and Oct. 13 & 14. Y Members receive
$20 off the course fee. Contact Pro Dive for more information @
428-0599.
LIFEGUARD
TRAINING - American Red Cross Certification
Prerequisites & Pre-Test
w Minimum age
- 15 years
w Swim
300 yards continuously
w Starting
in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface
dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface,
swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit
the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute 40 seconds.
Contact denise for
more information, 872-3835 ext. 124.
Class |
Dates |
| Class 1 |
April 17-20 |
| Class 2 |
May 1-4 |
| Days |
Times
|
Unit |
Fees:
|
Fees:
|
| Thursday |
5:00 -
6:00 PM |
Pre-Test
|
Member
$150.00
|
Prosp.
Member
$175.00
|
| Friday |
5:00 -
10:00 PM |
Chapters
1-5 |
| Saturday |
9:00 AM
- 6:00 PM |
Chapters
6-8 |
| Sunday |
9:00 AM
- 6:00 PM |
Chapters
9-10 |
