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Summer Program June 27 to August 15, 2011* *Dance, music and art classes follow a separate schedule. Click here for details.
This program is designed for children ages 6 to 11. Each skill level builds upon the preceding level, with six levels covering all the strokes, diving and safety skills. Classes are determined by the ability of the child:
Members: $125/Non-Members: $210 back to top Guppy At this level children continue to practice and build upon basic skills and start to perform more skills with the assistance of the instructor. They are introduced to proper freestyle swim with rotary breathing and proper backstroke swim. Children are also introduced to deep water and taught to tread water. By the end of this level children need to be able to swim the width of the pool using freestyle and backstroke swim. Ratio: 8:1 - (45 Minutes) Located in our heated Auxiliary Pool
Members: $185/Non-Members: $280 back to top Minnow This level would be the initial intermediate level of swim. Children further refine freestyle with rotary breathing, backstroke and are introduced to elementary backstroke. Diving skills are introduced. By the end of this level children need to accomplish swimming the length of the pool using freestyle with rotary breathing and backstroke. By the end of this level children need to be able to swim the width of the pool using freestyle and backstroke swim. Ratio: 8:1 - Located in our heated Auxiliary Pool
Members: $185/Non-Members: $280 back to top Fish/Flying Fish At this point, students work to perfect freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke. They are taught additional movements of synchronized swimming. The Breaststroke swim is introduced and children learn the proper kick and arm movements to Breaststroke. They are able to incorporate diving into their swim strokes. By the end of this level, students must be able to swim 2 lengths of each swimming stroke, along with Breaststroke. Ratio: 8:1 - Located in our heated Auxiliary Pool
Members: $185/Non-Members: $280 back to top For more information on Aquatics contact Lynn Wheeler, Aquatic Director, (203)866-4425 x336 or lwheeler@norwalkymca.org |
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 YMCA of Norwalk • 370 West Avenue • Norwalk, CT 06850 • tel (203) 866-4425 • fax (203) 838-4601
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