Spring Pool Schedule (April 21-June 9, 2013) Beginning June 1, Pool closed 11am-1pm Mon.-Fri.
Summer Pool Schedule June 17-August 16
*When school is in session noted times are Senior swim, when school is not in session noted times are Open Rec. swim.
Lap Swim Only
for members to swim laps. Water jogging will be permitted if space allows.
Family Swim
for families to swim together, parents must accompany children in the pool
Open Swim
children under 8 years old must be accompanied in the pool by a parent or responsible adult
Special Groups
for large groups that consistently come to the pool, must be arranged with the Aquatic Director
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YMCA swimming lessons are offered for those ages 6 months and up. Swimming lessons are broken into 5 categories: Parent/child, preschool, and youth. In YMCA classes, not only are you taught to swim, but you also learn about yourself, about safety and rescue skills, and about water activities that you can enjoy for a lifetime.
Open Programming for Aquatics
We are continuing with this concept to better meet your needs as a busy family. ALL preschool and/or school age level classes will be offered during Open Programming times. Registration and fees will remain the same. Participants will still have proper child/instructor ratio and be placed in a class according to their age and ability. Some levels, just as we do now, may be combined if enrollment is low. Please make sure to check the class descriptions below to know what level to properly register your child. Be sure to check the swimming lesson schedule for marked Open Programming times, days and levels. Registration for Open Programming is now available online.
Spring Session
Registration Deadline: April 24
Class Member Community
Pre-school - Youth $21.50 $43.00
Open Programming $21.50 $43.00
Parent/Child $17.00 $34.00
A $10.00 late fee will be charged for all registrations made after the session registration date deadline.Summer Session 1
Registration Deadline: June 12
Class Member Community
Pre-School-Teen $24.00 $48.00
Parent/Child $14.50 $29.00
Summer Session 2 & 3
Registration Deadline: June 19
Class Member Community
Pre-School-Teen $28.75 $57.50
Parent/Child $23.00 $46.00
*4th of July makeup lesson is July 18, 2012. *Saturday lessons are once a week for 8 weeks. No lessons on Sat., July 20, 2012.Summer Session 4
Registration Deadline: 7/24
Class Member Community
Pre-School-Teen $28.75 $57.50
Parent/Child $23.00 $46.00A $10.00 late fee will be charged for all registrations made after the session registration dates deadline.
*Note: All aquatics programs are subject to change due to low enrollment. If a swim lesson has fewer than 3 participants enrolled, that class will be combined with a similar class, cancelled, or reduced from 40 minutes to 30 minutes. Any water fitness class with less than 3 participants enrolled will be cancelled for the session and class fees will be credited. A $10 late fee will be charged for any registrations made after the session registration dates.
Aquatic Staff
Karen Thie has been an Aquatic Director since 1995 and has been at the Burlington Y since 2006. She is a 1992 graduate of Iowa State University with a BA in Leisure Studies. She is faculty with the YMCA of the USA for Swimming Lessons and is an instructor in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding, Water Fitness and several other courses. Karen has been involved in teaching aquatic classes for over 20 years.
Spring Swimming lesson Schedule
Summer Swimming Lesson Schedule
*Open Programming
IF CLASS ENROLLMENT IS LOW, ANY CLASS COULD BE COMBINED WITH ANOTHER CLASS OF SIMILAR LEVEL, OR CANCELLED.
Shrimp, Kipper, and Inia - Ages: 6 months-2 years. In this parent/child water adjustment class the focus will be on enjoyment in and around the pool. The class will provide opportunities for parent/child teams to socialize with each other in a positive way. There will be lots of fun songs and games.
Perch - Ages: 2-3 years. Parents and instructors will work together in this new transitional water adjustment class for children 2-3 years old. Class will focus on basic swimming skills and begin to prepare children to work directly with an instructor on their own. Parents MUST be prepared to assist in the water for each class.
All Parent/Child classes are 30 minutes long and grouped together.
Preschool Swimming Lessons
Pike - This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and develop independent movement in the water. It is designed for new swimmers, teaching basic paddle stroke and kicking skills, pool safety, proper use of Instructional flotation devices and PFDs, and comfort with holding the face in the water while blowing bubbles and swimming. May be combined with Eel if enrollment is low.
Age: 3-5 years
Eel - This advanced beginner level reinforces Pike skills. It is for children who are comfortable in the water. They are taught to kick, float, and perform the progressive paddle stroke. They also learn basic boating safety and use of PFDs. Children can swim across the pool without assistance by the end of this level. May be combined with Pike if enrollment is low.
Age: 3-5 years
Ray - At this level children review previous skills, improve stroke skills, learn more personal safety and rescue skills, build endurance by swimming on their front and back, and learn to tread water. Children can swim across the pool on their front and back without assistance by the end of this level. May be combined with Starfish if enrollment is low.
Age: 3-5 years
Starfish - Children at this level review previously learned skills and refine their strokes as well as their personal safety , rescue, and floating skills. They also learn underwater swimming skills. Children can swim a length of the pool on their front and back at the end of this level. May be combined with Ray if enrollment is low.
Age: 3-5 years
Youth
Polliwog - This is the beginning level for school-age children. It gets children acquainted with the pool, the use of floatation devices, and floating. By the end of this level, they should know the front paddle stroke, side and back paddle, and some synchronized swimming and wetball (lead-up game to water polo) movements. Children can swim across the pool without assistance by the end of this level. May be combined with Guppy if enrollment is low.
Age: 6-11
Guppy - The children continue to practice and build upon basic skills, now performing more skills without the aid of a floatation device. They are introduced to lead- up strokes to the front and back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. More synchronized swimming and wetball skills are taught. Children can swim a pool length without assistance at the end of this level. May be combined with Polliwog if enrollment is low.
Age: 6-11
Minnow - This is the initial intermediate level. The children further refine the lead-up strokes they have learned as their skills become more like those normally used in swimming. They learn still more synchronized swimming , wetball, personal safety, boating, and rescue. May be combined with Fish if enrollment is low.
Age: 6-11
Fish - At this point, students work to perform the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl stroke and sidestroke, with turns. They are introduced to the butterfly stroke. They continue learning additional synchronized swimming movements, and wetball skills; they continue learning personal safety, boating and rescue skills; and they are introduced to the use of a mask and fins. May be combined with Minnow if enrollment is low.
Age: 6-11
Flying Fish - At this advance level, students work on refining their strokes and increasing their endurance. They develop the ability to perform more complex combinations of synchronized swimming movements, and develop better wetball playing skills. They are also introduced to the use of a snorkel, and they learn more about boating safety, personal safety, and rescue procedures. May be combined with Shark and Porpoise if enrollment is low.
Age: 6 -11
Shark - The students at this level continue to improve their strokes, with starts and turns, and are introduced to the inverted breaststroke, the trudgen crawl, and the overarm sidestroke. Opportunities are provided for further work on synchronized swimming, wetball, and snorkeling, as well as personal safety, boating safety, and rescue skills. May be combined with Flying Fish and Porpoise if enrollment is low.
Age: 6 -11
Porpoise - At this final level, students are exposed to a wide range of aquatic experiences. These advanced swimmers learn new strokes and rescue skills, as well as develop leadership skills. They will also try various aquatic sports and games. May be combined with Flying Fish and Shark if enrollment is low.
Ages: 6-11
Pre Swim Team - (Spring Only) For swimmers who do not have the stroke technique or endurance to be on Swim Team but would like to work up to that level. Swimmers will work on stroke form and technique and build endurance. Children must be able to swim one length of the Y pool without stopping.
Ages: 6-15*Note: All aquatics programs are subject to change due to low enrollment. If a swim lesson has fewer than 3 participants enrolled, that class will be combined with a similar class, cancelled, or reduced from 40 minutes to 30 minutes. Any water fitness class with less than 3 participants enrolled will be cancelled for the session and class fees will be credited.
Y Spash: Begin-to-Swim
This is a FREE program, designed for non-swimmers and beginning swimmers who are between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. The goal of this program is to offer an opportunity for children, who might not be able to afford swimming lessons, to begin-to-swim and learn a potentially life saving and life long skill. Children will be taught basic swimming skills, beach safety, pool safety, boating safety, and character development.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, June 10-14
Time: 4-4:45pm 5-5:45pm 6-6:45pm
Registration: May 13-June 5 or until classes are full.
Swim Assessments
Swim assessments are for those who are unsure of which level to register for. Participants need to come prepared to get in the pool for 10-15 minutes. Call the Aquatic Director at 753-6734 ext. 126 to set up an appointment.
Ages: 3 years and older
Fee: None
Schedule: By appointment only
Private Swimming Lessons
Private lessons are offered for those who would like or need 1 on 1 attention. Private lessons are set up based on the availability of instructors. Lessons may be purchased in a group of 6 30-minute lessons.
Ages: 2 years and overFee: Member $55.00 Community $95.00
Schedule: Please contact the Aquatic Director at ext. 126Semi-Private Swimming Lessons
Semi-private lessons are offered for those who want a smaller class size. Semi-private lessons are set up based on the availability of instructors. Both students should sign up at the same time. Lessons may be purchased in a group of 6 30-minutes lessons.
Ages: 3 years and over
Fee: Member $45.00 Community $75.00
Schedule: Please contact the Aquatic Director at ext. 126
Birthday Parties at the Y
Have your next birthday party at the Y. Fee includes two hours in the pool including the large inflatable, lifeguards and one hour in the Community Room.
Ages: All (those under age 6 must have an adult in the water with them)
Fee: Member $100.00 Community $150
* Maximum 20 people, parties over 20 will be charged $2.00 for each person over the 20
Schedule: By reservation only
Fridays 6:00 - 8:00 pm May - August
Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm Year Round
Sundays 1:30 - 4:30 pm September - April
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ASHI Basic First Aid
This class was created to help students develop basic first aid knowledge, skills & the confidence to respond. This class utilizes blended learning by using e-learning before the class. Class room time consists of a brief review, skills performance and testing.
Ages: 14 and over
Fees: Member $20 Community $40
Schedule: May 13, 6-8pm
Registration: Through may 2
Schedule: June 13, 6-8pm
Registration: May 30
American Safety & Health Institute Community CPR & AED
This combined CPR & AED program is designed specifically for day people. The program is based on the most recent evidence-based treatment recommendations. This class utilizes blended learning in the form of e-learning prior to class followed by a brief review, skills performance and testing in a class room setting.
Fees: Member $20 Community $40
Schedule: May 21, 6-8pm
Registration: Through May 9
Schedule: June 6, 6-8pm
Registration: Through May 23
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Water fitness classes can benefit individuals who are just starting to exercise, as well as those who would like a more intense workout (each person exercises at his/her own pace). Water exercises put less stress on joints than land exercises because the effects of gravity are minimized. Working against water resistance improves muscle strength and tone and cardio endurance. Swimming skills are not needed for participation. There is a 10% senior discount for those 60 years and older. Please be sure to ask at the Front Desk.
Shallow-Water Workout This full-body workout is a combination of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle conditioning, and interval training. You do not need to put your head under water, but your hair may get wet for this class.
Ages: 14 and up
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 - 10 am
Combo Workout It is a full-body workout that is a combination of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle conditioning, and interval training. It is conducted in both shallow and deep water. The deep water allows participants to achieve an increased range of motion using non-impact movements. Your hair may get wet in this class.
Ages: 14 and up
Schedule: Monday -Thursday, 6-7pm
Water Fitness Fees
When signing up by the session.
Fees:
Classes per week Member Community
1x/week Free $24
2x/week Free $48
3x/week Free $60
4x/week Free $72
5x/week Free $84
Drop in Fee per Class Free $ 8Free for Members......
Water Walking Come in and water walk on your own. Increase strength, flexibility, and build endurance in this class. No swimming ability necessary.
Ages: 18 and up
Fee: Members FREE Community $3.00 per visit
Monthly Pass : $36
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-10 am
Circle Swimming
What is Circle Swimming?
Circle swimming is basically Follow the Leader and is used when there are 2 or more swimmers wanting to use the same lane. Always check with the other swimmer(s) to let them know you would like to circle swim.
After getting the go ahead, enter the water. Always swim on the right side of the lane. Be sure not to swim over the black line, as this will be used as a sort of passing lane.
For safety reasons, leave a 5-10 second interval between you and the swimmer in front of you. If you need to pass the swimmer in front of you, carefully check for on coming swimmers. Then swim out and around and back in to your lane quickly, always checking for on coming swimmers, as they have the right of way.
When you get to the wall to turn, do so quickly and get off to the right side of the lane. If you stop to rest get as far into the corner of the lane as possible and watch out for your fellow swimmers.
Confused? Visit with a lifeguard and they can help you out.
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YMCA Lifeguard Course
Come be part of the most recently improved lifeguarding program you can find. YMCA lifeguarding teaches skills for pool lifeguards, water park & waterfront lifeguards including quicker rescue methods, extreme shallow water spinal injury management, search & recovery methods & basic pool management. The class includes ASHI CPR Pro, Emergency Oxygen, Basic First Aid & YMCA of the USA Lifeguarding. All skills must be passed and a score of 80% or better must be received on all written tests. E-learning is used prior to meeting in the classroom & pool.Ages: 16 & over
Fee: Members-$125 Community-$250
Registration: Through April 18
Schedule: Fri. May 3, 5-9pm
Sat. May 4, 10am-5pm
Sun. May 5, 12-6pm
Fri. May 10, 5-9pm
Sat. May 11, 10am-5pm
Sun. May 12, 12-6pm
Must attend every day.American Red Cross Lifeguard Class
This re-designed course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifeguard. Participants will receive American Red Cross lifeguard training, CPR/AED-PR, and First Aid. Certification fees are included in the class fee. Prerequisite swimming test will be required.
Ages: 15 and over
Fee: Member-$200 Community-$250
Registration: April 1-May 11
Schedule: Saturday, May 18, 9a.m.-4p.m. & Monday-Friday, May 20-24, 4-9p.m.
Must attend every day.