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School Age Swim Lessons (6 - 14yrs)
Y SWIM LESSON (YSL)
We offer the National YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum year-round for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. YMCA swim lessons emphasize water safety, skill, and stroke development. In stages 1-3 students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills —swim, float, swim and jump, push, turn, grab.
Having mastered the fundamentals, students in stages 4-6, learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social, emotional, and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity. YMCA swim lessons follow the National YMCA’s child-to-instructor ratio to ensure plenty of time in the water. We strive to foster a student-centered and caring atmosphere with well-trained professionals.
POOL SAFETY POLICIES
The YMCA of Montclair Aquatics program follows the guidelines of the Montclair Public Health Department and the CDC. The following rules and practices are enforced in the pool area:
- Instructors wear face shields while instructing in the water.
- Students will not wear masks in the water as per CDC regulations.
- Classes are held in the small pool. Parent/Child classes and stages 1-3 are held in the small pool; stage 4 may be offered in either the small or large pool and Stages 5 & 6 and Clubs are held in the large pool when space is available.
- Class participants ages 5 and up must wear a swim cap.
- Class participants will use a shower located on the pool deck to rinse before class.
- Parent/guardian observation is outside the small pool or the balcony of the large pool. Each pool has an observation area for parents/guardians to view swimming lessons. Parent/Guardians are not permitted on the pool deck during classes.
- Instructors will let students into the pool area, please wait in the pool hall area until the class is let into the pool area. Only class participants will be permitted on the pool deck.
Swim Lesson Evaluations
In order to be placed in the correct swim stage, with the exception of those registering for Stage 1, new students must be evaluated. Current YMCA members must register in person or online for all programs. Community registrants must register in person at the Park Street YMCA facility. Early registration is encouraged as classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Swim Level Evaluation: By Appointment Only. Please contact [email protected].
Summer -Stage 1 (6-12yrs)
WATER ACCLIMATION
Ages 6-12
Water Acclimation increases students’ comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance. In this child only class, instructors will help develop your child’s basic skills to propel and glide through the water with assistance; teach participants about basic water safety and how to be responsible for their own decisions to help keep them safe.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Individual Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/22 | 6/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | - | - | |
| 6/20/22 | 7/23/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | $ 114.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
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- | $91 - $114 | Waiting List | |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 2:05 pm - 2:45 pm
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- | $91 - $114 | Waiting List |
Summer -Stage 2 (6-12yrs)
WATER MOVEMENT
Ages 6-12
In the Water Movement Stage, students focus on forward movement in the water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently. Milestones worked on in this stage are: explore the aquatic environment using personal skills without instructor help; develop basic skills to propel and glide through the water without instructor help and about basic water safety and how to be responsible for their own decisions to help keep them safe.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Individual Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/22 | 6/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | - | - | |
| 6/20/22 | 7/23/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 91.00 | $ 114.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
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- | $91 - $114 | Waiting List | |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 2:05 pm - 2:45 pm
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- | $91 - $114 | Waiting List |
Summer 1 -Stage 3 (6-14yrs)
WATER STAMINA
Ages 6-14
The Water Stamina Stage develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages. Milestones worked on in this stage include: integrating arm action, leg action, and rhythmic breathing in back and front glides; developing forward movement on the front and back and practicing skills and safety techniques in deep water.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Individual Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/22 | 6/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 114.00 | - | - | |
| 6/20/22 | 7/23/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 114.00 | $ 130.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 5:55 pm - 6:35 pm
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1 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 10:05 am - 10:45 am
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2 / 6 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
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- | $91 - $114 | Waiting List | |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 2:05 pm - 2:45 pm
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5 / 6 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
Summer 1-Stage 1 (6-12 yrs)
WATER ACCLIMATION
Ages 6-12
Water Acclimation increases students’ comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance. In this child only class, instructors will help develop your child’s basic skills to propel and glide through the water with assistance; teach participants about basic water safety and how to be responsible for their own decisions to help keep them safe.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Individual Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/22 | 6/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | - | - | |
| 6/20/22 | 7/8/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | $ 130.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 4:40 pm - 5:20 pm
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- | $91 - $114 | Waiting List | |
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 5:25 pm - 6:05 pm
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- | $91 - $114 | Waiting List | |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 6:15 pm - 6:55 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 11:15 am - 11:55 am
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- | $91 - $114 | Waiting List |
Summer 1-Stage 2 (6-12 yrs)
WATER MOVEMENT
Ages 6-12
In the Water Movement Stage, students focus on forward movement in the water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently. Milestones worked on in this stage are: explore the aquatic environment using personal skills without instructor help; develop basic skills to propel and glide through the water without instructor help and about basic water safety and how to be responsible for their own decisions to help keep them safe.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Individual Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/22 | 6/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | - | - | |
| 6/20/22 | 6/29/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | $ 130.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 4:40 pm - 5:20 pm
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- | $91 - $114 |
Registration Closed |
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 5:25 pm - 6:05 pm
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- | $91 - $114 |
Registration Closed |
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 6:45 pm - 7:25 pm
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- | $91 - $114 |
Registration Closed |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
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- |
Registration Closed |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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- |
Registration Closed |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:10 pm
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- |
Registration Closed |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 6:15 pm - 6:55 pm
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- |
Registration Closed |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:25 am
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- | $91 - $114 |
Registration Closed |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:10 am
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- | $91 - $114 |
Registration Closed |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 11:15 am - 11:55 am
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- | $91 - $114 |
Registration Closed |
Summer 1-Stage 3 (6-12 yrs)
WATER STAMINA
Ages 6-12
The Water Stamina Stage develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages. Milestones worked on in this stage include: integrating arm action, leg action, and rhythmic breathing in back and front glides; developing forward movement on the front and back and practicing skills and safety techniques in deep water.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Individual Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/22 | 6/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | - | - | |
| 6/20/22 | 7/8/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | $ 130.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 4:40 pm - 5:20 pm
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1 / 6 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 5:25 pm - 6:05 pm
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1 / 6 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 6:45 pm - 7:25 pm
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- | $91 - $114 | Waiting List | |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:10 pm
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1 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 6:15 pm - 6:55 pm
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- | Waiting List | ||
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:25 am
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5 / 6 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:10 am
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5 / 6 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 11:15 am - 11:55 am
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5 / 6 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
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3 / 6 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
Summer 1-Stage 4 (6-14yrs)
WATER STAMINA
Ages 6-14
The Water Stamina Stage develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages. Milestones worked on in this stage include: integrating arm action, leg action, and rhythmic breathing in back and front glides; developing forward movement on the front and back and practicing skills and safety techniques in deep water.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Individual Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/22 | 6/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | - | - | |
| 6/20/22 | 7/8/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | $ 130.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 5:25 pm - 6:05 pm
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- | $91 - $114 | Waiting List | |
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 6:45 pm - 7:25 pm
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3 / 8 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
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1 / 8 Available |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:10 pm
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3 / 8 Available |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 6:15 pm - 6:55 pm
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4 / 8 Available |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:25 am
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4 / 8 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:10 am
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4 / 8 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
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4 / 8 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
Summer 1-Stage 5 (8-14 yrs)
STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Ages 8-14
Students in Stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Individual Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/22 | 6/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | - | - | |
| 6/20/22 | 7/8/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | $ 130.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 4:40 pm - 5:20 pm
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2 / 8 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 6:45 pm - 7:25 pm
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3 / 8 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:10 pm
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3 / 8 Available |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 9:45 am - 10:25 am
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- | $91 - $114 | Waiting List | |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 11:15 am - 11:55 am
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6 / 8 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
Summer 1-Stage 6 (8-14 yrs)
STROKE MECHANICS
Ages 8-14
In Stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Individual Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/22 | 6/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | - | - | |
| 6/20/22 | 7/8/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | $ 130.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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06/27/22 - 07/20/22
Summer 1 - Mo,We - 3:55 pm - 4:35 pm
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5 / 8 Available | $91 - $104 |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 4:45 pm - 5:25 pm
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3 / 8 Available |
Register Closes 07/08/2022 |
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:10 am
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3 / 8 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
Summer 1-Stage 7A Endurance, Sports and Games (10-16yrs)
ENDURANCE, SPORTS, & GAMES Ages 10 and up
Stage 7A Endurance, Sports and Games, continues to build endurance on all major competitive strokes and encourages aquatic sports and games as part of a healthy lifestyle. This class will enhance swimming skills and build endurance in the competitive strokes. Class will also develop knowledge in aquatics sports such as water polo, snorkeling, diving and synchronized swimming.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Individual Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/22 | 6/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | - | - | |
| 6/20/22 | 7/8/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | $ 130.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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06/28/22 - 07/21/22
Summer 1 - Tu,Th - 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
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4 / 8 Available | Register |
Summer 1-Stage 7B Aquatics Conditioning (10-16yrs)
AQUATICS CONDITIONING Ages 10 and up
Stage 7B (formerly Porpoise) – Aquatic Conditioning is one offering from the competitive pathway students can pursue following YMCA Swim Lessons. Students must successfully complete Stage 6 and be at least 10 years of age to be eligible to sign up for this program. The program focuses on continuing to build endurance and stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle. Students in this program will focus on the following important milestones:
- Developing endurance in competitive strokes
- Developing skills related to competitive swimming, such as flip turns, starts, and finishes
- Enhancing skills and building endurance
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Individual Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/22 | 6/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | - | - | |
| 6/20/22 | 7/8/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 104.00 | $ 130.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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07/09/22 - 08/20/22
Summer Saturday - Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
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3 / 8 Available | $91 - $114 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |