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PRESCHOOL AQUATICS

3 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE

 

In the YMCA Progressive Swim Lesson Program, children develop fundamental swimming skills, water safety and boating safety awareness. These skills can be used in water recreational activities that they will enjoy when they are older, and help to form a foundation for swimming as a lifelong physical fitness activity. This program is without parental participation. However, parents are advised to stay on the YMCA premises in case of an emergency. Must be the required age at the starting date of the class. MIN/MAX: 3/5 PER TIME.

 

FEE: $25.00 Y-Members

               $30.00 Non-Y Members

                                                                                                                  2nd child is 50% off 

 

 

PIKE:

Beginner Swimmer; little or no swimming experience  (30 min)

 

PREREQUISITE: None; AquaTot's or Parent/Child Aquatics Class participation recommended.
 

 

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Adjustment to the water with out parent or guardian Basic water safety rules Exhale in water/blow bubbles- 2 seconds Introduction to beginner stroke/front crawl Introduction to flutter kick on front

Front supported float basics Back supported float basics Beginning underwater exploration Lifejacket basics Introduction to flutter kick on back Introduction to water sports 1

 

 

FEE:       FULL SESSIONS -  $25/Y-Member & $30/non-Y Member 2nd child 50% off

               

   

CODE # SEPTEMBER	DAY(S)	TIME	3 1/2 WEEK SESSION DATE
08SEP 1AQPIKE01	MON & WED	5:05 - 5:35 PM	9/15 TO 10/8
08SEP 1AQPIKE02	MON & WED	5:40 - 6:10 PM	9/15 TO 10/8
CODE # OCTOBER	DAY(S)	TIME	3 1/2 WEEK SESSION DATE
08OCT 1AQPIKE03	MON & WED	5:05 - 5:35 PM	10/20 TO 11/12
08OCT 1AQPIKE04	MON & WED	5:40 - 6:10 PM	10/20 TO 11/12
CODE # NOVEMBER	DAY(S)	TIME	3 1/2 WEEK SESSION DATE
08NOV 1AQPIKE05	MON & WED	5:05 - 5:35 PM	11/17 TO 12/10
08NOV 1AQPIKE06	MON & WED	5:40 - 6:10 PM	11/17 TO 12/10

    

 

 

 

 

 

EELS:

Advanced Beginner Swimmer; child is comfortable in the water (30 min)

 

PREREQUISITE: Illinois Valley YMCA Preschool Aquatics Pike Level certificate or demonstrate all completion requirements in Pike Level.
 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

 

Submerged face & bubbling-3 seconds Basic water safety rules Supported flutter kicking on front Supported flutter kicking on back Introduction to lifejacket/boating skills Bob while exhaling in chest deep water

Front supported float Back supported float Underwater Exploration Front crawl/beginner arm stroke Introduction to back crawl basics Introduction to rotary breathing Introduction to water sports 2

 

 

FEE:       FULL SESSIONS -  $25/Y-Member & $30/non-Y Member 2nd child 50% off

               

 

CODE # SEPTEMBER	DAY(S)	TIME	3 1/2 WEEK SESSION DATE
08SEP 1AQEEL01	MON & WED	5:05 - 5:35 PM	9/15 TO 10/8
08SEP 1AQEEL02	MON & WED	5:40 - 6:10 PM	9/15 TO 10/8
CODE # OCTOBER	DAY(S)	TIME	3 1/2 WEEK SESSION DATE
08OCT 1AQEEL03	MON & WED	5:05 - 5:35 PM	10/20 TO 11/12
08OCT 1AQEEL04	MON & WED	5:40 - 6:10 PM	10/20 TO 11/12
CODE # NOVEMBER	DAY(S)	TIME	3 1/2 WEEK SESSION DATE
08NOV 1AQEEL05	MON & WED	5:05 - 5:35 PM	11/17 TO 12/10
08NOV 1AQEEL06	MON & WED	5:40 - 6:10 PM	11/17 TO 12/10

 

 

 

 

RAYS:

Intermediate Swimmer; child needs minimal assistance in the water (30 min)

 

PREREQUISITE: Illinois Valley YMCA Preschool Aquatics Eels Level certificate or demonstrate all completion requirements in Eels Level.
 

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Front unsupported float Back unsupported float Water adjustment with out floatation (IFD) Front crawl/beginner arm stroke-5 yards Introduction to rotary breathing Introduction to water sports 3

Front glide with and without kick Back glide with and without kick Rhythmic bobbing Introduction to back crawl-5 yards Introduction to elementary backstroke-5 yards

 

FEE:       FULL SESSIONS -  $25/Y-Member & $30/non-Y Member 2nd child 50% off

    

CODE # SEPTEMBER	DAY(S)	TIME	3 1/2 WEEK SESSION DATE
08SEP 1AQRAY01	MON & WED	5:05 - 5:35 PM	9/15 TO 10/8
08SEP 1AQRAY02	MON & WED	5:40 - 6:10 PM	9/15 TO 10/8
CODE # OCTOBER	DAY(S)	TIME	3 1/2 WEEK SESSION DATE
08OCT 1AQRAY03	MON & WED	5:05 - 5:35 PM	10/20 TO 11/12
08OCT 1AQRAY04	MON & WED	5:40 - 6:10 PM	10/20 TO 11/12
CODE # NOVEMBER	DAY(S)	TIME	3 1/2 WEEK SESSION DATE
08NOV 1AQRAY05	MON & WED	5:05 - 5:35 PM	11/17 TO 12/10
08NOV 1AQRAY06	MON & WED	5:40 - 6:10 PM	11/17 TO 12/10

 

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