ILLINOIS VALLEY YMCA
LINK AQUATIC CENTER
AQUATIC PROGRAMS
LINK AQUATIC CENTER
JEFF ELLIS & ASSOCIATES
LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE
At
the completion of this course successful candidates are eligible to be
community certified lifeguards with the popular International Ellis &
Associates Lifeguard Program – same program used to train The Illinois
Valley Link Aquatic Center staff! Course includes water safety, rescue
techniques, basic first aid, Professional Rescuer CPR, AED certification
and emergency oxygen support training. Completion of this class does not
guarantee employment with the Illinois Valley YMCA. NOTE: Taking this
course may not qualify participants to work at area aquatic facilities.
Payment of the course fee is not a guarantee of certification.
Participant should bring sack lunch for 7/19 & 7/20 if needed.
Prerequisites:15 years
of age or older before course begins; Swim 100 yards continuous using
front crawl or breaststroke; Tread water for 1 minute using legs only;
Feet first surface dive to retrieve a 10 lb brick from a depth of 9 feet
6 inches.
AGE: 15 & older
DATE/TIME: June 18/ 5:00-9:00 pm
June 19/ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June 20/ 12:00– 7:00 pm
FEE: YMCA Member $65.00
Non-Y Member $75.00
MIN/MAX: 2 /10
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD MINI-CAMP Ages 9-14
What better place to
develop leadership skills than at the YMCA. By being involved with our
Junior Lifeguard program teens will learn to interact with children,
peers, and adults in an effective manner. Daily sessions will consist of
physical training, lecture/demonstration, team building activities and
leadership training. Students will receive instruction in water safety,
public relations, facility operations, basic work skills, lifeguarding
skills, first aid and CPR. Graduates will have the opportunity to
continue their training through volunteering in the year-round IV YMCA
Junior Lifeguard Club. A graduation ceremony will be held at the
Illinois Valley YMCA at the conclusion of the camp. It is recommended
that participants have lunch prior to each class. NOTE: Participants
must exhibit self-control while participating and volunteering.
Prerequisites: Swim 50 yards using front crawl or breaststroke without resting, surface dive and retrieve a 10 lb brick from 4ft of water, swim underwater10 feet.
SESSION 1:
June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
TIME: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
SESSION 2:
July 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23
TIME: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FEE PER SESSION: (Y-Member & Non-Member) $42 1st child; 25% off for second child
(Payment of the course fee is not a guarantee of certification. For more information, call the YMCA at 815-223-7904 and speak with Donna Brewer.)
UNDER THE SEA TREASURE ADVENTURE
Ahoy Mates! Legends say thar be treasures buried at the Link Aquatic
Center.
Bring
your friends and search the depths for the treasure in a fun underwater
hunt. The little buccaneers will bring home treasure, enjoy a snack and
participate in a treasure themed craft project. All swimming abilities
welcome. Bring swim suit & towel.
AGE: 5-12 yrs
DATE: Saturday June 14
TIME: 12:00-3:00
pm
Competitive Swim Class
Experience the four competitive strokes, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly stroke. Proper stroke techniques using fun, and skill drills practice. Instruction on starts, turns and finishes for all four strokes will be covered. Sign up for all four sessions or choose only the sessions you are interested in. Children MUST be able to swim 25 yards freestyle to enroll.
| AGE: | 5-10 years old |
| DATES: | |
| SESSION 1 - FREESTYLE | JULY 8, 9, 10 |
| SESSION 2 - BACKSTROKE | JULY 15, 16, 17 |
| SESSION 3 - BREASTSTROKE | JULY 22, 23, 24 |
| SESSION 4 - BUTTERFLY | JULY 29, 30, 31 |
| TIME: | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
| FEE: | $20.00 per session |
| Or take all four classes for $60.00 |
Can’t make it to these classes?
Try training at your own pace for CPR, first-aid, AED, bloodborne pathogens and lifeguarding online at: http://www.ecsinstitute.org/courses/
The final practical examination can be completed at the YMCA. Call Donna Brewer, Aquatic Director, to schedule an appointment. 815-223-7904 ext. 11
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ongoing programs
WATER FITNESS
MON & WED 8:30-9:30 AM
TUE & THUR 9:15-10:15 AM
6:15-7:15 PM
FRI 8:30-9:30 AM
COST:
$15 PER MONTH Y-MEMBERS
$45 PER MONTH NON-Y MEMBERS
WATER WALKING CIRCLE
WALK IN OUR LAZY RIVER FOR GREAT EXERCISE AND
IMPROVED CARDIOVASCULAR WORKOUT!
FREE WITH MEMBERSHIP OR
GUEST PASS
WATER WELLNESS CLUB
RECORD KEEPING SHEETS ARE POSTED BY THE
MULTI-PURPOSE LAP POOL. SWIM 50 MILES AND RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT.
Start Swimming Anytime!
FREE FOR IV YMCA
MEMBERS ONLY
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