Swim Lessons

	PARENT-CHILD I SWIM LESSONS		PIKE SWIM LESSONS
	This is a water adjustment / water enrichment course where children ages 6mos.-24mos. learn basic water skills through songs and play with a parent or trusted adult in the water. Children must wear swim diapers. This is not an infant survival course.		This is the beginner level for 3-5 year olds where the children are not yet comfortable with submerging their faces under water and they swim with their faces out of the water. They are just beginning to use their arms and legs to develop a basic stroke. This course focuses on teaching basic rules of safe swimming and basic swimming skills including kicking, floating, submerging and crawl stroke. Children use instructional flotation devices (“bubbles”) in this level and progress at their own rate.
	Ages: 6mos-24mos		Ages: 3-5 years


	PARENT-CHILD II SWIM LESSONS		EEL SWIM LESSONS
	This is a water adjustment, water enrichment course where children ages 2-3 yrs. will learn basic water skills through songs and play with a parent or trusted adult in the water. This is also a transition course where the children will learn to swim without a parent in the water. Children must wear swim diapers. This is not an infant survival course.		This is the intermediate level for 3-5 year olds where the children are completely comfortable submerging their faces under water and they swim with their faces in the water but are still developing their front and back strokes. This course focuses on teaching basic rules of safe swimming and continues to build on already acquired swimming skills such as kicking, floating, front crawl, back crawl, and submerging. It also teaches additional skills including rhythmic breathing while swimming. Children may or may not use instructional flotation devices (“bubbles”) in this level.
	Ages: 2-3 years		Ages: 3-5 years


	PRE-SKIPPERS SWIM LESSONS		RAY/STARFISH SWIM LESSONS
	This is a transition stage in which 2 & 3 year olds who have completed the parent child class begin to learn to swim without a parent in the water. Must have permission from Aquatic Director before registering for the class. Swim Diapers are required to be worn. This is not a infant survival course.		This is the advanced level for 3-5 year olds where the children are completely comfortable submerging under the water, are swimming with their faces in the water, and have already developed the front and back crawl strokes but are now working on better technique and distance with the strokes. The children in this level should be able to swim at least 20 yards (about the length of the pool) without tiring and would be eligible for participating on the swim team at the completion of the course. This course focuses on building upon already acquired swimming skills such as front crawl with rhythmic breathing and back crawl. It also focuses on building endurance to swim longer distances and teaches additional strokes including breaststroke and elementary backstroke. Water safety rules and survival skills such as floating and treading will also be taught. Children do not use instructional flotation devices (“bubbles”) in this level.
	Ages: 2&3 year olds		Ages: 3-5 years


	POLLIWOG SWIM LESSONS		GUPPY SWIM LESSONS
	This is the beginner level for 6-12 year olds where the children may or may not be comfortable with submerging under the water and they may or may not be swimming with their faces in the water. They are either just beginning to use their arms and legs to develop the strokes or they may still be developing their front and back strokes. This course focuses on teaching basic front and back crawl strokes, swimming with the face in the water, and using side breathing. Water safety rules and survival skills such as floating and treading will also be taught.		This is the intermediate level for 6-12 year olds where the children are completely comfortable submerging under the water, are swimming with their faces in the water, and have already developed the front and back crawl strokes but are now working on better technique and distance with the strokes. The children in this level should be able to swim at least 20 yards (about the length of the pool) multiple times without tiring. This course focuses on refining the front crawl stroke with rhythmic breathing and the back crawl stroke. It also focuses on building endurance to swim longer distances and teaches additional strokes including breaststroke and elementary backstroke. Water safety rules and survival skills such as floating and treading are also reviewed and practiced.
	Ages: 6-12		Ages: 6-12


	MINNOW/FISH/FLYING FISH SWIM LESSONS		TEEN AND ADULT SWIM LESSONS
	This is the advanced level for 6-12 year olds where the children have already developed the front and back strokes and have built a great amount of endurance but are working on perfecting the technique of the strokes. The children in this level should be able to swim at least 50 yds (down and back the length of the pool) multiple times without tiring and would be eligible for participating on the swim team. This course focuses on refining all strokes, continues to increase endurance of the strokes, and introduces the butterfly stroke. Water safety rules and survival skills such as floating and treading are also reviewed and practiced.		Its never to late to learn how to swim! This is designed for both beginners and others who would like to improve their strokes so they can enjoy lap swimming more. Classes are kept small to help you achieve your individual swimming goals.
	Ages: 6-12 years		Ages: 13 and up


	PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS		SPLASH SWIM LESSONS (FREE)
	Whether you are a beginner swimmer, a child preparing to join the swim team, or a triathlon athlete looking to improve your technique, the Manatee County YMCA has experienced instructors ready to assist you. Private swim lessons are available whenever the pool is open and they offer one-on-one instruction at all ability levels. Private lessons are also great if group swimming lessons do not accommodate your schedule! A session includes 3 hours of pool time that can be used as either a package of 6 lessons for 30 minutes, 4 lessons for 45 minutes, or 3 lessons for 60 minutes (depending on your needs and availability).		SPLASH is designed for children who have not been introduced to swimming and water safety. It is a one-week FREE program structured to help prevent pool and swimming accidents in our community. The objective of the SPLASH program is to introduce children to basic water skills, survival techniques and how to be safe around the water. Take advantage of this FREE program being offered at the Manatee County YMCA sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Manatee County!!!
	Ages: 3 years-Adult Registration: Must complete a Private Lesson Request Form prior to registration. Form can be found at the branch front desk. Once a completed request form is received, an instructor will contact you to schedule your lessons. This process may take up to 2 weeks. Season / Program Dates: Private swim lessons are available anytime during open pool hours. Scheduling of the lessons is arranged between the participant and the instructor. Fee: Fee is $100 for Members and $200 for all others and is due at the time of the first scheduled lesson.		Ages: 3-10 years Registration Begins: COMING MAY 2011 Fee: This program is available to non-members only and is FREE.