Swim Lessons
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Private Aquatic Instruction:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 3 to 12 years
One-on-one instruction is available for children ages 3-12 years of age with all levels of ability from fearful to competitive. Registration is accepted throughout the year, and does not necessarily coincide with the program sessions. Scheduling is based on four classes at 30 minutes each. Contact the YMCA at 610-369-YMCA for a private instruction registration form or additional information. Payment is required upon registration.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
Year round |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $54
Program: $71
Non-Members:$83
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Parent/Child Water Adjustment - Shrimp:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 6 months through 15 months
Parents accompany their child into the pool and participate in class activities. Child must be able to sit up unassisted and have head control. Children learn through the repetition of songs.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged.
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m., Thursday: 11 a.m.
Saturday: 11:15 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $37
Program: $61
Non-Members:$76
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Parent/Child Water Adjustment - Kippers:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 16 months through 28 months
Parents accompany their child into the pool and participate in class activities. Child must be able to stand up unassisted. This class centers on songs and games to teach skills.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged.Tuesday: 11 a.m. or 5:15 p.m., Saturday: 10:15 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $37
Program: $61
Non-Members:$76
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Parent/Child Water Adjustment - Perch:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 29 months through 36 months
Parents accompany their child into the pool and participate in class activities. Children must be able to jump and climb unassisted. This class encourages independence while teaching rudimentary swimming skills.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged.
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m., Thursday: 6:45 p.m.,
Saturday: 10:45 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $37
Program: $61
Non-Members:$76
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Pre-school - Perch Plus:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 3 to 5 years
Level 1 - (Parents accompany children in the pool - progressing to just the children in the pool.) This program is designed to ease the transition to group instruction. It incorporates Beginner Pike level skills with some parent assistance.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Monday: 6:45 p.m., Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., Wednesday: 1 p.m. or Thursday: 5:15 p.m., Saturday: 9:45, 11:45 a.m.
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Cost(s):
Wellness: $37, Mon. Spr. 2. $32
Program: $61, Mon. Spr. 2 $53
Non-Members:$76, Mon. Spr. 2 $66
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Pre-school - Beginner Pike:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 3 to 5 years
Level 1 - This level is for children who are accustomed to being with other children in a group situation without a parent, but have not participated in a swimming program before. Apprehensive and fearful swimmers are recommended to enroll in private instruction.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Mon: 1, 7 p.m. Tue: 12, 6:30 p.m.,Wed: 11 a.m.,
6:45 p.m.(spr. 2 only), Thu: 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 6:15 p.m.,Sat: 10:15, 10:45,
11:15 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $37, Mon. Spr. 2 $32
Program: $61, Mon. Spr. 2 $53
Non-Members:$76, Mon. Spr. 2 $66
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Pre-school - Pike:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 3 to 5 years
Level 2 Beginner - Children should be able to put their face in the water, paddle in a prone position for 10 yards, and be confident in deep water (6 feet) to enroll in this level.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Mon: 12 p.m.,
6:30 p.m. Tue: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.,
6 p.m. Wed: 12:30, 7:30 p.m. Thu: 12 p.m.
Sat: 9:45, 10:15, 11:15 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $37, Mon. Spr. 2 $32
Program: $61, Mon. Spr. 2 $53
Non-Members:$76, Mon. Spr. 2 $66
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Pre-school - Eels:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 3 to 5 years
Intermediate - Children should be able to swim with their face in the water, paddle stroke with limited flotation, jump into the pool unassisted, and kick with correct technique to enroll in this level.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Mon: 12:30,
6:30 p.m. Tue: 12, 5:30 p.m.
Wed: 11:30 a.m., Thu.: 5:45 p.m.
Sat: 9:45, 10:45 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $37, Mon. Spr. 2 $32
Program: $61, Mon. Spr. 2 $53
Non-Members:$76, Mon. Spr. 2 $66
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Pre-school - Rays:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 3 to 5 years
Advanced - Children should be able to swim without flotation both rudimentary overarm strokes and back flutter kick for 10 yards each to enroll in this level.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Monday:11:30 a.m. Tuesday: 1 p.m., Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 11:45 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $37, Mon. Spr. 2 $32
Program: $61, Mon. Spr. 2 $53
Non-Members:$76, Mon. Spr. 2 $66
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Pre-school - Starfish:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 3 to 5 years
Creative - Children should be able to swim using rudimentary rotary breathing overarm strokes, back stroke, and jump into the pool from a height to enroll in this level.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Wed: 12 p.m. or
Sat.: 11:45 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $37
Program: $61
Non-Members:$76
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Youth - Beginner Polliwog:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 6 to 12 years
Correct kicking technique, back floats, and increased confidence and independence will be covered. Apprehensive and fearful swimmers are recommended to enroll in private instruction.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Monday: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday: 5:45 p.m., Wednesday: 6 p.m. Saturday: 10:30, 11:15 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $41, Mon. Spr. 2 $35
Program: $65, Mon. Spr. 2 $56
Non-Members:$80, Mon. Spr. 2 $69
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Youth - Polliwog:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 6 to 12 years
Children should be able to go under the water, paddle in a prone position for 10 yards without flotation, and be comfortable on their backs.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Mon: 6 p.m.,
Tue. 5:45 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m., Thu: 5:45 p.m. Sat: 9:45, 11:15 a.m.
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Cost(s):
Wellness: $41, Mon. Spr. 2 $35
Program: $65, Mon. Spr. 2 $56
Non-Members:$80, Mon. Spr. 2 $69
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Youth - Guppy:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 6 through 12 years
Children should be able to swim without flotation both rudimentary overarm strokes and back flutter kick for 25 yards each, and jump from a height. Diving is introduced.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Mon: 6:45 p.m., Tue: 5 p.m., Wed. 6:45 p.m.(Spr. 2 only)Sat: 9:45, 11:15 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $41, Mon. Spr. 2 $35
Program: $65, Mon. Spr. 2 $56
Non-Members:$80, Mon. Spr. 2 $69
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Youth - Minnow:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 6 through 12 years
Children should be able to swim rotary breathing overarm stroke and backstroke with good form for 25 yards without flotation. Elementary backstroke is introduced.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Mon: 7:30 p.m. Thu: 5 p.m., Sat: 10:30 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $41, Mon. Spr. 2 $35
Program: $65, Mon. Spr. 2 $56
Non-Members:$80, Mon. Spr. 2 $69
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Youth - Fish:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 6 through 12 years
Children should be able to swim rotary breathing and back stroke 50 yards with good form, as well as rudimentary elementary backstroke. Sidestroke is introduced.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Monday 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:45 a.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $41, Mon. Spr. 2 $35
Program: $65, Mon. Spr. 2 $56
Non-Members:$80, Mon. Spr. 2 $69
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Youth - Flying Fish:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 6 through 12 years
Children should be able to swim freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke with correct form. Butterfly stroke is perfected.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 Register by 2/20*
4/21-6/7 Register by 4/16* *A $10 per child late fee will be charged. Saturday: 10:30 am |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $41
Program: $65
Non-Members:$80
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Teen & Adult Swim Instruction - Beginners :
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 13 years and older
This class includes correct kicking technique, treading, back floats, basic submersion while increasing confidence and independence.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 or 4/21-6/7
Tuesday 12:30 p.m. or Wednesday 7:30 pm |
Cost(s):
Wellness: FREE
Program: $22
Non-Members:$40
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Teen & Adult Swim Instruction - Intermediate:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 13 years and older
This class is for the "swimmer" that can do 15 yards or more, is comfortable in deep water, and kicking on their back. Basic rotary breathing, backstroke, and sidestroke
will be covered.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 or 4/21-6/7
Tuesday 12:30 or Wednesday 7:30 pm |
Cost(s):
Wellness: FREE
Program: $22
Non-Members:$40
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Teen & Adult Swim Instruction - Advanced:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: 13 years and older
This class is for the swimmer that can do 25 yards of both rotary breathing and backstroke. Breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly, as well as flip turns will be covered.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/25-4/12 or 4/21-6/7
Wednesday 7:30 p.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: FREE
Program: $22
Non-Members:$40
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Pre-Competitive Swim Clinic:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: Ages 6 to 9
Children will learn the competitive strokes, turns, and starts in a non-competitive and developmental environment. Instructed by our caring and professional staff, children will be challenged and encouraged to build self-confidence in their own abilities. Children must be Minnow level and able to complete 25 yards of rotary breathing over arm stroke, and 25 yards of backstroke to enroll. Contact Jill Mariani, Aquatic Coordinator,
610-369-9622 ext. 249 for more information.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
2/26-4/10 or 4/22-6/5,
Tuesday & Thursdays, 5:45-6:30 p.m. |
Cost(s):
Wellness: $66
Program: $90
Non-Members:$113
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YMCA Competitive Stroke Clinic:
Location: Daniel B. Boyer Center
For ages: Age 6 and older
Open to children age 6 and older who can complete one lap of backstroke and freestyle with rotary breathing. Designed for the younger swimmers and summer team participants. Concentration will be on learning and developing the competitive swiming strokes, starts, and turns. Swimmers will practice with others of the same ability. Enrollment is limited to YMCA members only until April 18.
Date(s)
and Time(s):
Elementary clinics: Sun. & Mon. 5-6 p.m., Fri. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sat. 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Jr./Sr. High clinics held:
Sun. 5-6:30 p.m., Tue., Wed., and Thu., 3:30-5 p.m. (No clinic 5/11) |
Cost(s):
Wellness: Elem. $56, Jr/Sr $67
Program: Elem. $56, Jr/Sr $67
Non-Members:Elem. $71, Jr/Sr $84
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