Chester County Branch YMCA
Aquatics
Lifeguard Certification
Lifeguarding Certification
Ages: 15+
Sessions: May 21-June 5
Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: Y Members: $150 Non-Y Members: $200
Registration Dates:
Begins May 1st, 2012
FULL DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Swim Lessons
We are thrilled to present to you our new YMCA/Red Cross Swim Lesson program! Our staff has been working hard to improve and cultivate our swim lesson program. And here it is! Our new program will inspire your little swimmer to meet goals, take challenges, and grow in confidence and self-assurance.
You may see that the names of our levels have changed. If you need assistance in the placement of your child in YMCA/Red Cross Swim Lessons, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to your family participating in this program!
Preschool
4-5 years old
Level 1- Orients preschool-age children to the aquatic environment and to help them acquire rudimentary level aquatic skills.
Level 2- Builds on the basic aquatic skills learned in Level 1.
Level 3- Increases proficiency and builds on the aquatic skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 by providing additional practice with increased distances and times.
Session Date and Time:
June 4th – August 30
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
4:45 pm – 5:20 pm
Cost per Level: $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members
Youth
6 -15 years old
Learn-to-Swim Level 1- Develop positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around water.
Learn-to-Swim Level 2- Gives participants success with fundamental skills, including learning how to float without support and recover to vertical.
Learn-to-Swim Level 3- Builds on the skills in Level 2 by providing additonal guided practice in deeper water.
Learn-to-Swim Level 4- Develops participants’ confidence in the strokes learned in Level 3 and to improve other aquatic skills.
Session Date and Time:
June 4th – August 30
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost per Level: $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members
Adult
16 years old and up
Learn-to-Swim Level 1- Develop positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around water.
Learn-to-Swim Level 2- Gives participants success with fundamental skills, including learning how to float without support and recover to vertical.
Learn-to-Swim Level 3- Builds on the skills in Level 2 by providing additonal guided practice in deeper water.
Learn-to-Swim Level 4- Develops participants’ confidence in the strokes learned in Level 3 and to improve other aquatic skills.
Session Date and Time:
June 4th – August 30
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
7:00 pm – 7:35 pm
Cost per Level: $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members
Parent-Tot
6 months – 3 years old
Level 1- Introduction to the water and preparation for the Learn-to-Swim courses. No prerequisites, but must be at least 6 months old to enroll. Parent or caregiver must accompany child into the water and participate in the class.
Session Date and Time:
June 4th – August 30
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
4:00 pm - 4:35 pm
Cost per Level: $45 Members | $ 70 Non-members
Private Lessons
All classes are offered!
One on one instruction at any swimming level from a qualified instructor. Fast pace learning with significant skill improvement.
Cost: 1- 30 minute lesson: $25 Members | $35 Non-members
4- 30 minute lesson:s $80 Members | $100 Non-members
Group Lessons
All classes are offered!
Participate with siblings or friends and receive intense hands on instruction from a qualified instructor. Minimum of 2 participants.
Cost: $15 Member | $25 per Non-member
Water Walking
Ages: 15 and older
1 mile walked in the water is equivalent to 3 miles on land!
Water Aerobics (Aquacise)
Ages: 15 and older
Aquacise is aerobics in the water at varied levels of intensity. It offers a wonderful way to keep fit while not impacting heavily on joints. It uses natural resistance from the water to help tone and develop muscle strength.
Times:
Monday-Friday – 9am-10am and 6pm-7pm