SCOTTSBLUFF FAMILY YMCA SWIMMING LESSONS

Summer 2024 Group and Private Lessons

Join us for Summer Swimming Lessons!

• Lessons will be available at the YMCA as well as our Trails West Camp Pool.
• Session Will Run Monday – Thursday for Two Weeks.
• Start Dates: June 3rd, June 17th, July 8th, July 22nd.

Available Classes & Descriptions:

• MOMMY / DADDY & ME
  • For children ages 1 to 3 years of age
  • An adult is required to be in the water with the child at all times. We will work on a variety of skills to set the stage for further learning, but the primary focus is on comfort in the water and safety skills.
  • Main Focuses:
    • Comfortable with face in the water
    • Back floats
    • Front floats
    • Front & back glides
• LEVEL 1: MEETING THE POOL
  • Primarily for those who are in swim lessons for the first time. We will work on a variety of skills to set the stage for further learning, but the primary focus is on comfort in the water and safety skills.
  • Test Out Skills for Level 1 & Prereqs for Level 2:
    • Submerge head without plugging nose/choking
    • Back float unassisted for 3 seconds
    • Front float unassisted for 3 seconds
    • Front & back glide
• LEVEL 2: FOUNDATIONS OF SWIMMING
  • Swimmers continue to build on their Level 1 skills, while becoming more and more independent. While in Level 3 we will focus more on form and endurance, at this level we are still happy for swimmers to move themselves forward by any means necessary.
  • Test Out Skills for Level 2 & Prereqs for Level 3:
    • Bob ten times with minimal pausing
    • Back float unassisted for 10 seconds
    • Front float unassisted for 5 seconds
    • Tread water unassisted for 10 seconds
    • Front & back glide for 2 body lengths unassisted
    • Swim the length of the therapy pool unassisted
• LEVEL 3: MEETING THE STROKES / BUILDING ENDURANCE
  • Students go from being independent swimmers to being speedy and efficient swimmers.
  • Test Out Skills for Level 3 & Prereqs for Level 4:
    • Back float unassisted for 1 minute
    • Front float unassisted for 10 seconds
    • Tread water unassisted for 30 seconds
    • Swim a full lap pool length (front crawl or elementary backstroke)
  • Will also show at least familiarity with:
    • Front Crawl
    • Back Crawl
    • Elementary Backstroke
    • Breaststroke
    • Sidestroke
    • Dolphin Kick
• LEVEL 4: MASTERING THE STROKES
  • This is our level to fully develop all the strokes that swimmers met in level 3. Working through these, students will have a variety of ways to move through the water, some fast, some relaxing, all efficient.
  • Our Goals for Level 4 Swimmers Include:
    • Back float unassisted for 5 minute
    • Tread water unassisted for 2 minutes
  • Swimming full pool lengths with well developed:
    • Front Crawl
    • Back Crawl
    • Elementary Backstroke
    • Breaststroke
    • Sidestroke
    • Butterfly
• NEW! ADULT
  • For individuals 16 years of age and older
  • Some of us made it to adulthood without being strong swimmers, but there’s always time to learn! This class will allow individuals to guide the priorities, with a teacher on hand to provide pointers, drills, and structured progression as adult learners pursue their own goals.

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