Parent / Child Aquatics

Y Preschool Swim Lessons
Ages three through kindergarten. All levels contain water and boating safety skills, fun water games and activities, and rescue skills. Swimming skills are developmentally appropriate and progressive. All strokes in the developing stages are listed as alternating, symmetrical, and/or rudimentary, instructional flotation devices (IFD's) will be used.

Levels are PIKE, EEL, RAY, and STARFISH. Classes are 30 minutes in length, and are two days per week or saturday mornings. Each class has a limited enrollment of five children/instructor.

Fees: MW or TTH: $92/Session (YMember $36.50/Session)
Saturday: $59/Session (YMember $23.50/Session)

Fees: Two Week Sessions $71/Session (YMember $28/Session)

Late Registration only with the approval of the Aquatic Director.

Two and Seven Week Preschool Lesson Class Schedule

Y Youth Swim Lessons
For children who are in first grade and above. All levels contain water and boating safety skills, synchronized and wet ball skills, and rescue skills. All strokes in the developing stages are listed as alternating, symmetrical, and/or rudimentary. Further stroke refinement occurs at each succeeding level. Both age and skill ability will be evaluated in grouping participants.

Levels are POLLIWOG, GUPPY, MINNOW, FISH, FLYING FISH, SHARK, and PROPOISE. Classes are 45 minutes in length, and are offered two days per week or saturday mornings. Each class has a limited enrollment of eight children/instructor. Late registration accepted only with approval of Aquatic Director

Fees: MW or TTH: $92/Session (YMember $36.50/Session)
Saturday: $59/Session (YMember $23.50/Session)

Fees: Two Week Sessions $71/Session (YMember $28/Session)

Late Registration only with the approval of the Aquatic Director.

Two and Seven Week Youth Lesson Class Schedule

Private/Semi Private Swim Instruction:
For those interested in learning how to swim or for those who desire to improve stroke mechanics and increase efficiency. Basic swimming mechanics and safety skills will be presented. Progression is at participant's own rate and ability.
Fees for a seven-week session. A contract is required.

Private: $194 (YMember $77.25)

Semi Private: $134 (YMember $53.50)

Fall Swim Stroke Clinic
For swim team members and others who are considering joining the swim team. Work will be done on each of the four competitive strokes.
September 3 - 29, 2008
Under age 10 3:30 - 4:15
Age 11+

Fees: $87 (YMember $34.50)

Swim Team
A competitive swim program for those who are able to swim at lease one length of the pool. YMCA philosophy of fun and fairness strictly adhered to throughout the swim season that runs from October through mid-March. In addition to swimming skills, participants develop self-esteem, confidence, time management skills, regard for others, and much more. Fees payable directly to YMCA Dolphins Swim Parents Association. For Members Only.

Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program - Level 1:
An opportunity for people with arthritis to enjoy the benefits of exercise in the water. The program is endorsed by the Greater Illinois Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. Classes are conducted by an Arthritis Foundation/YMCA certified Arthritis Aquatic Instructor. Class size limited.

Aqua Fit - Level 3+ : FREE to Option-Plus! Members
A water fitness program for you adventuresome fitness seekers! An excellent class for those wanted to eliminate shock on the lower extremities - there's no pounding in the water. Warm-up exercises, deep water running and conditioning exercises, and a cool-down. We have AQUA JOGGERS. Enrollment needed: 7

Fees: $58 (YMember $23/Session)