Bill Bartley Branch Family YMCA
The YMCA’s SKIPPERS Program is for children 6 months to 5 years. Each level includes water adjustment, safety education, use of personal flotation devices, fun, exercise and parent education.
Classes are limited in size. Early registration is recommended. Sessions meet 4 days per week for 2 weeks. Fridays are used for make-up classes as needed.
Session Session Dates Registration Deadline Dates
I June 1 - June 11 May 28
II June 15 - June 25 June 11
III June 29 - July 9 June 25
IV July 13 - July 23 July 9
V July 27 - August 6 July 23
Lightning Policy (Indoor & Outdoor Pools): For the safety of our swimmers, the pool will be closed for 30 minutes following any lightning sighted by YMCA staff.
YMCA SKIPS (6-36 MONTHS OLD) PARENT/CHILD LESSONS
Parent and teacher help introduce child to water through fun songs, games and other early childhood learning techniques.
Time: AM: 9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M., 10:15 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
PM: 6:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M., 6:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
PRESCHOOL AGE LESSONS (3 - 5 years)
PIKE Children learn beginning skills such as kicking, breath control, paddle stroke, front and back floating and the use of personal flotation devices.
Time: AM: 9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M., 10:15 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
PM: 6:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M., 6:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
EEL/RAY/STARFISH Children learn intermediate skills such as prone glide, increased kicking endurance, breath control, paddle stroke and back flutter kick, then progress to the front crawl, rotary breathing and elementary backstroke.
Time: AM: 10:15 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
PM: 6:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M., 6:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
PROGRESSIVE SWIM (Ages 6 years and up)
Trained instructors help students develop endurance, water safety and swimming skills, along with self-confidence and water enjoyment. Following are standards for classification:
POLLIWOG Beginners
Time: AM: 9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M., 10:15 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
PM: 6:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M., 6:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
GUPPY Intermediate beginner: Can swim 20 feet without flotation device.
Time: AM: 9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M., 10:15 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
PM: 6:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M., 6:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
MINNOW / FISH Advanced beginner, Low intermediate: Can swim 50 feet with rotary breathing.
Time: AM: 9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
PM: 6:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M., 6:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
FLYING FISH / SHARK Intermediate, Advanced: Can swim front crawl with rotary breathing.
Time: AM: 10:15 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
Downtown Branch YMCA
Classes are limited in size. Early registration is recommended. Sessions meet 2 days per week for 4 weeks.
Session Session Dates
I June 1 - June 26
II July 6 – July 31
III August 3 – August 28
Lightning Policy (Indoor & Outdoor Pools): For the safety of our swimmers, the pool will be closed for 30 minutes following any lightning sighted by YMCA staff.
YMCA SKIPS (6-36 MONTHS OLD) PARENT/CHILD LESSONS
Parent and teacher help introduce child to water through fun songs, games and other early childhood learning techniques.
Time: Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
PRESCHOOL AGE LESSONS (3 - 5 years)
PIKE / EEL Children learn beginning skills such as kicking, breath control, paddle stroke, front and back floating and the use of personal flotation devices.
Time: Monday & Wednesday 5:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. (Int), 5:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. (Beg)
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. (Beg), 6:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. (Int)
PROGRESSIVE SWIM (Ages 6 years and up)
GUPPY Beginner:
Time: Monday & Wednesday 7:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Tuesday & Thursday 7:45 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.
FISH Intermediate:
Time: Monday & Wednesday 7:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Tuesday & Thursday 8:15 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.
ADULT Beginners:
Time: Monday & Wednesday 8:00 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.
SWIM LESSONS COST: (Per Session)
Member $30.00, Non Member $50.00
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS:
COST: 30 Minutes $15.00 (Member), $25.00 (Non Member)
60 Minutes $30.00 (Member), $50.00 (Non Member)