ILLINOIS VALLEY YMCA

Summer Swim Lesson information:

Lessons are offered from Aquatots, preschool, and to Learn to Swim. We have ongoing lessons in June and July. For more information click on the links under detailed program information and schedule or contact the courtesy counter at the YMCA at 815-223-7904

 

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the Illinois Valley YMCA Swim Lesson Program is to help each child develop to his or her fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. Remember: Children may be in the same level for several sessions progressing at their own rate of development.

Spiritual Development- Classes encourage Christen values by exploring positive ways to handle situations, advocating group cooperation and enhancing the lives of others.

Mental Development- Students are challenged to improve their problem solving abilities and aquatics knowledge through discussions of safety, first aid and mechanics of swimming.

Physical Development- A portion of each class is devoted to increasing coordination, endurance and fitness.

 

GOALS

Our swim lesson program continues its excellence with five major components:

Personal Safety- To teach accident prevention and survival skills in, on and around the water.

Stroke Development- To increase strength and endurance, try new skills and learn stroke mechanics

Water Sports & Activities - To develop confidence, stamina & a cooperative attitude.

Personal Development- To improve self esteem by making value decisions and developing leadership skills.

Rescue- To introduce basic non-swimming assists and simple aquatic emergency care.

SKILLS ARE EVALUATED THE

FIRST & SECOND DAY OF LESSONS.
Skill levels may have declined since your child's last set of lessons. Children are only permitted in class levels that correspond to their skill level at the present time.

 

SWIM LESSON MAKE-UP PROCEDURE

There is no provision made for class makeup for children missing classes. This is so the students registered will have quality and consistency in their lessons. If classes are cancelled by the Illinois Valley YMCA, arrangements will be made to make up the class.

 

REGISTRATION

Obtain the Swim Lesson Information Brochure at the YMCA and determine what level will be appropriate for your child. All programs have a minimum and maximum enrollment. If the minimum enrollment has not been reached four business days prior to the program start date, the Illinois Valley YMCA reserves the right to cancel, postpone or consolidate the program with another. If a program is cancelled, full refunds or account credits will be issued. If you are unable to register before the start of the class please fill out waiting list information. Based on instructor availability and class size, you will be contacted by the Aquatic Director only if a spot is available for the session you have requested. Due to instructor vacation, illness and availability your child may not always have the same instructor but they will have an instructor. Always have your child go to the designated meeting place for class. Full payment must be made upon registration for any aquatic programs or events for each child.

 

OBSERVATION POLICY

With your child’s best interest in mind, parents are invited to their child’s FIRST AND LAST DAY of each session of classes. Our instructors find that parent and/or sibling distraction, interruptions, and other concerns have often affected their quality of instruction during class. Spectators will be asked to wait on the bleachers, concessions or other areas of the YMCA during class time. Please do not arrive on deck until 5 minutes prior to class. Most importantly, please return for your child on time.

 

PARENT LESSON ORIENTATION

Parent Lesson Orientation informational handout will be given during your child’s first class in the designated observation area(s). After your child's second swim lesson, aquatic staff will be available to answer questions regarding lesson polices, your child's progress and program content.