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Group Swim Lessons- 2017
All registrations must be done at the YMCA; it is a first come, first served program.
Weekday Sessions - 3 weeks
March
Registration Dates: Members: February 15 – February 22
Potential Members: February 16 – February 22
Class Dates: Monday/Wednesday: February 27, March 1, 6, 8, 13, 15
Tuesday/Thursday: February 28, March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16
April
Registration Dates: Members: March 15 - March 22
Potential Members: March 16 - March 22
Class Dates: Monday/Wednesday: March 27, 29, April 3, 5, 17, 19
Tuesday/Thursday: March 28, 30, April 4, 6, 18, 20
(Taking the week of Guilford County Spring Break off/split session)
Saturday Sessions – 6 weeks
February 25 – April 1
Registration Dates: Members: February 11 - February 18
Potential Members: February 12 - February 18
Class Dates: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1
April 22 – May 20 (members $30.00, non-members $50.00)
Registration Dates: Members: April 1 – April 8
Potential Members: April 2 – April 8
Class Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
Fee
$36 for Members
$60 for Potential Members
Questions? Please Contact:
Bethany Williard at 387-9622 or [email protected]
ALEX W. SPEARS III FAMILY YMCA
3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro 27410
P 336 387 9622 www.spearsymca.org
The mission of the YMCA of Greensboro is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”
Financial Assistance available.
Schedule subject to change based off instructor availability.
Mon/Wed Classes
Tues/Thurs Classes
4:30
Pike
Eel
Polliwog
5:15
Polliwog
Fish
Flying Fish
4:30
Pike
Guppy
Ray
6:00
Pike
Guppy
Minnow
Adult
6:45
Adult
6:00
Eel
Polliwog
Minnow
5:15
Guppy
Minnow
Fish
Saturday Classes
8:30
Parent/Child I
Pike
Eel
Ray
9:15
Parent/Child II
Pike
Polliwog
Guppy
10:00
Pike
Eel
Guppy
Minnow
10:45
Polliwog
Minnow
Fish
Flying Fish
If you are unsure of your child’s swim level,
please contact the Aquatics Director to
schedule a swim evaluation.
Parent/Child (Ages 6 months-2 yrs)
Max per class-10 children & parents
30 Minute Classes
Parent/Child I: Prerequisite: Child must be 6 months and have head control. Adult (at least 18 years old) must be in the water with
the child.
Child will learn basic skills such as blowing bubbles, arm movement and kicking. The primary objective is to get the child comfortable
in the water, teach the parent techniques for continued water development and general pool safety.
Parent/Child II: Prerequisite: Child must have taken Parent/Child I and/or be at least 1.5 year of age. Adult (at least 18 years old)
must be in the water with the child.
This class is designed for children who have already taken Parent/Child I, are at least 1.5 year of age, and children who are more
advanced and comfortable in the water. Building on the skills from the previous class, parents and children will begin to develop
ways to create a more independent experience in the water based on the child’s current development stage. Parents and children
will be introduced to more purposeful movements to help with the transition to the aquatics preschool level.
Preschool Classes (Ages 3-5 yrs)
Max per class-5 children
40 Minute Classes
Pike: Prerequisite: Child must be 3 years old by the first day of class, and leave parent willingly.
Beginning swim class. Children learn to be comfortable in the water. Children will learn kicking, floating, arm movement & pool safety.
Eel: Prerequisite: Child must be able to swim 5 feet unassisted on their front and back.
Intermediate swim class. Children will learn to swim 25 yards with a float belt and swim 15 feet unassisted.
Ray: Prerequisite: Child must be able to swim 15 feet unassisted on their front and back.
Advanced swim class. Children will learn to swim 20 feet unassisted.
Youth/Grade School Classes (6-12 years) Max per class-5 children
Polliwog: Prerequisite: Child must be 6 years old.
Beginning swim class. Teaches beginning swimming on front, back and side.
40 Minute Classes
Guppy: Prerequisite: Child must be able to swim 15 feet unassisted on their front, back and side.
Teaches rudimentary rhythmic breathing for the front crawl. Children will learn to swim 25 yards unassisted of the front crawl and
backstroke. Children will learn the sidestroke and elementary backstroke and be able to swim 5 ft. unassisted.
Minnow: Prerequisite: Child must be able to swim unassisted for 25 yards (1 length), front crawl with rudimentary rhythmic
breathing, and backstroke with arms out of water. They also must be able to swim sidestroke unassisted for 5 ft.
Teaches a child to swim 50 yards (2 lengths) front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke and 25 yards sidestroke and elementary
backstroke.
Fish: Prerequisite: Child must be able to swim 50 yards (2 lengths) of the following strokes; Front crawl (with rotary breathing),
backstroke, breaststroke and 25 yards sidestroke and elementary backstroke.
Teaches a child to swim 75 yards (3 lengths) front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke and 50 yards sidestroke, elementary
backstroke and 25 yards butterfly.
Flying Fish: Prerequisite: Child must be able to swim 75 yards (3 lengths) of the following strokes; front crawl, backstroke,
breaststroke, and 50 yards sidestroke and elementary backstroke and 25 yards butterfly.
Teaches children the fundamentals of being on a swim team and builds endurance to swim 100 yards (4 lengths) of the following
strokes; front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and 25 yards butterfly.
Adult Class (13+ years)
Max per class-4 adults
40 Minute Classes
Adult: The Adult Class is for beginner and intermediate students who want to learn how to swim or want to work on the
fundamentals of the crawl and back stroke.