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About School Age/Progressive Swim Program
The Darien YMCA’s School Age and Progressive Swim Program is designed to meet the needs of all it’s participants at each level of the program. Each level is based on specific skills and age guidelines, as described in the Parent’s Guide to the YMCA Swimming Program. Throughout the entire program, participants are taught skills in a progressive manner and build strength and endurance as they master each level. Aquatics instructors are trained in the National YMCA S.K.I.P.P.E.R.S. Program.
If you have any questions regarding the Darien YMCA School Age and Progressive Swim Program, please contact Amy D’Andrea at 655-8228 ext. 1307.
Please read our
YOUTH SUPERVISION POLICY
YOUTH SUPERVISION POLICY
Class Descriptions(Kindergarten and older)
Polliwog
For the fearful or beginner swimmer. Emphasis is on water adjustment, floating and paddle stroke. A flotation device may be used if needed. Upon completion of this level the swimmer will be able to swim 1 length of the small pool doing crawl stroke and back stroke and do a front and back float without assistance.
Guppy
Advanced beginner swimmer that is more comfortable in the water. Emphasis is on refining front and back crawl strokes. Swimmers are taught rotary breathing. For completion of this level children must be able to perform two lengths of the small pool doing front and back crawl stroke and be able to float on their front and back for 1 minute.
Minnow
Swimmers at this level can swim one length of the large pool doing front crawl with competent rhythmic breathing. Additionally they can swim one length doing backstroke. Breaststroke and diving are introduced and swimmer continue to build endurance.
Fish
This level is for the advanced swimmer who can successfully complete 25 yards of front crawl and backstroke, can dive from the starting block, and exhibit a competent breaststroke. Open turns are introduced.
Flying Fish
Stroke refinement and increased endurance are the main focus during this level. They will be introduced to flip turns as well as butterfly. For completion of this level, swimmers must be able to complete 100 yards front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and 25 yards of butterfly.
Shark
Experienced swimmers, review of all 4 strokes, continued endurance swimming, safety skills introduced.
Porpise Club
This level is designed for the swimmer who has completed all levels of the progressive program and wishes to continue to swim for fitness as well as learn other aspects of the Aquatic environment. These skills include : water games, synchronized swimming skills, first aid skills and observation of instructors.
Youth/Teen Lessons
Designed for the non-swimmer or beginning swimmer interested in feeling comfortable in the water while learning basic swimming strokes. Held in small pool. 4 lessons.
Private Swim Lessons
One on One private lessons are offered for children and adults who desire special attention and instruction. Depending on the instructors availability, we try to accommodate lessons to individuals schedules.
School Age/Progressive ScheduleSUMMER 2013 |
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POLLIWOG |
GUPPY |
MINNOW |
FISH |
FLYING FISH |
SHARK |
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Mondays
4:50 – 5:30 PM
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Tuesdays
4:50 – 5:30 PM
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Wednesdays
4:50 – 5:30 PM
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Thursdays
4:50 – 5:30 PM
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Fridays
4:50 – 5:30 PM
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Saturdays
9:45 – 10:25 AM
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Fee: |
Members $79 per 4 week session |
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Non-Members $110 per 4 week session |
Youth/ Teen Swim Lessons
Youth Lessons-Ages 9 to 14
This class is designed for the older youth who do not know how to swim and are too old to participate in the beginning progressive lessons. Introduction to the front and back stroke, along with treading water are part of this course.
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Thursday |
6:30-7:00 pm |
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Fee: |
Members $67 per 4 week session |
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Non-Members $95 per 4 week session |
Private Lessons
One-on-one private lessons are offered for children and adults who desire special attention and instruction. Depending upon the instructors availability, we will try to accommodate lessons to individual schedule. Lessons are conducted on site at the YMCA.
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6 half hour lessons |
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Fee: |
Members $252 |
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Non-Members $360 |
