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GOOD FRIENDS
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Summer Swimming
YMCA PELHAM
2610 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
664-9622 ymcabham.org
MISSION To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
VISION We will lead our community to become the healthiest in America.
Swim Lesson Schedule
Group Swim Lessons
Cost $56 YMCA Members | $94 Non-Members
Session Dates
June 4-14, June 18-28, July 9-19, July 30-August 2
Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks (Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday or Thursday
August 6-30 - 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
(No lessons July 2-5)
Weekday Classes (Monday-Thursday)
Parent/Child Program
Parent/Child, Almost 3, Blowfish 8:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Preschool Program (Ages 3-5)
Pike I, Pike II, Eel, Ray Starfish 8:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 4 p.m., 6:35 p.m.
Youth Program (Ages 6 & older)
Polliwog I, Polliwog II, Guppy, Minnow, Fish and up 9:30 a.m., 4:45 p.m., 6:35 p.m.
August 6-30 Session
9:30 a.m. Parent/Child, Almost 3, Blowfish, Pike I, Eel, Ray, Starfish
10:15am Pike II, Eel, Ray, Starfish
6 p.m. Parent/Child, Almost 3, Blowfish, Pike I, Pike II, Eel, Ray, Starfish
6:45 p.m. Polliwog I, Polliwog II, Guppy, Minnow, Fish and up
Saturday Classes (4 classes per session)
June 9, 16, 23, 30 | July 14, 21, 28, August 4 | August 11, 18, 25, September 1
8:30-9 a.m. Parent/Child
9-9:30 a.m. Almost 3
9:30-10 a.m. Blowfish
8:30-9 a.m. Pike I
9-9:30 a.m. Polliwog II
Cost $28 YMCA Members | $48 Non-Members
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Want to learn how to swim but not in a group setting? Want to work on your technique? Private Swim
Lessons are just what you are looking for. You will receive 6/ 30 minutes sessions with a certified
swim lesson instructor.
Your lessons during the summer months will run Monday -Thursday for the first week and then
Monday and Tuesday for the 2nd week.
Cost $92 YMCA Members (per child) | $124 Non-Members (per child)
SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Semi-private swim lessons must have 2 swimmers that are between the ages of 3-5 or 6 and
older at time of registration. You will receive 6/ 30 minutes sessions with a certified swim lesson
instructor. Your lessons during the summer months will run Monday -Thursday for the first week
and then Monday and Tuesday for the second week.
To Register for any private or semi private swim lessons, please fill out registration
form and return it with your payment to the front desk and the Aquatics Department will
contact you the Friday before the session to start to set up your times.
Cost $72 YMCA Members (per child) | $102 Non-Members (per child)
Saturday Private Swim Lessons
June 9, 16, 23, 30 | July 14, 21, 28, August 4 | August 11, 18, 25, September 1
Cost $46 YMCA members | $62 Non-Members
Make-Up lessons
Make-up lessons will be done on Fridays of the week that they are canceled. The YMCA reserves the right to cancel a
class due to weather or pool issues. Make-up lessons will not be rescheduled due to participant absence.
SAFE, FUN AND
ACTIVE FOR ALL
swim lesson chart
GENERAL SWIM LESSON INFORMATION
National YMCA Swimming programs are designed to teach personal water safety, stroke development, water sports & games, rescue and personal
growth skills to children. Our program is divided by age and skill levels. Advancing to the next level is dependent on the child’s completion of required skills. Children learn at their own pace. Session length does not guarantee that all children will advance to the next level. All instructors are
trained to work with children.
HOW OLD IS YOUR CHILD?
The YMCA offers swim lessons for all ages and
abilities. Please answer the questions below
regarding your child’s swimming ability to place him/
her in the correct class. If you have any additional
questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
6-24
Months
2 years
old
2 years
old
3-5 Years
does your child have a
fear of the water?
PARENT/CHILD
Parent/Child classes are taught as a combined class for ages 6-24 months with the parent
accompanying the child in the water. Skills are introduced at the child’s development level
and build on each other as the child progresses. Basic water skills are taught through fun
songs and games. Ratio 1:12.
Almost 3 (2 year old)
Transitional class from the Parent/Child class to either the Blowfish class or Pike I.
Specially designed for 2 year olds who have a fear of the water. Parent’s must be in the
water for all class sessions.
Blowfish ( 2 year olds)
This is for the 2 years olds that are 10ft tall and bullet proof or at least they think they are.
Blowfish will continue to work on breath control and learn to use their arms and legs as well
as putting their faces in the water while using a float belt.
Requirements:
1. Children must be 2 years of age
2. Must wear a swim diaper if not potty trained.
3. Must be comfortable in the water with out parents in a class setting.
4. Must have completed either the Parent/Child or Almost 3 class to be eligible for this class.
Pike I
Yes
For kids ages 3-5 who have a fear of the water and have NEVER had formal swim lessons. The
goal is to prepare the preschool swimmer to become comfortable in the water, wearing a float
belt, and getting over the fear that they have of the water.
NO
WILL YOUR CHILD GO
UNDER WATER?
PIKE II (Beginner)
No
YES
CAN YOUR CHILD FLOAT ON
HIS/HER FRONT & BACK?
EEL (Intermediate Beginner)
No
YES
CAN YOUR CHILD SWIM
ABOVE WATER ON
HIS/HER OWN?
Children adjust to the water and develop independent movement. Teaches basic stroke and
kicking skills, floating and pool safety.
Yes
For children who are comfortable in the water and able to swim five feet with faces in the
water and no flotation device. Children are taught to float, kick, and perform progressive
arm movements across the pool.
RAY/STARFISH (Advanced Beginner)
For children who can swim 15 feet with faces in the water and no flotation device. Reviews
and improves stroke skills on front, back, and side, builds endurance, and teaches treading
water skills.
6+ Years
swim lesson chart
6+ Years
does your child have a
fear of the water?
WILL YOUR CHILD GO
UNDER WATER AND FLOAT
ON HIS/HER BACK BY
THEMSELVES?
YES POLLIWOG I
Designed for swimmers who have never had formal swim lessons and have a fear of the water.
POLLIWOG II
NO
Beginner level for those uncomfortable or inexperienced in the water. Teaches basic water skills
gliding with face in water, floating and kicking.
YES
CAN YOUR CHILD SWIM
THE WIDTH OF THE POOL
WITH HIS/HER FACE
IN THE WATER?
GUPPY (Advanced Beginner)
NO
For children able to swim 20 feet without a flotation device. Teaches swimming on front, back
and side, and taking a breath while swimming.
YES
CAN YOU CHILD SWIM A
LAP OF FRONT AND BACK
CRAWL WITH GOOD FORM?
MINNOW (Intermediate)
NO
For children able to swim 25 yards on front and back with or without a flotation device. Teaches
front crawl with rotary breathing, backstroke, sidestroke, and beginning breaststroke.
YES
CAN YOU CHILD SWIM
FRONT & BACK
CRAWL, BREASTSTROKE,
& DOLPHIN KICK?
FISH/FLYING FISH (Advanced)
YES
For children able to swim 25 yards front crawl with rotary breathing, back crawl, sidestroke, and
rudimentary breaskstroke. Refines breaststroke, teaches butterfly, opens turns, and improves
other strokes.
Shelby County Sharks
The Shelby County Branch YMCA swim team is a year-round competitive unit for ages 5-18. Divided into
six groups by age: 6 and under, 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18, the teams encourage regular
swimming to build endurance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness.
The benefits of swimming include sportsmanship, time management, self discipline, goal setting, and an
increased sense of self worth through sport participation.
Participation on the team is based on basic swimming abilities.
To participate in the 8 and under groups, young people must be able to swim one length of the pool doing
freestyle/front crawl and one length of the pool doing backstroke/back crawl. Nine year-olds and older must be
able to complete two lengths of the pool using both strokes.
Each swimmer must be evaluated by Coach Mallory to be placed in a group.
New to Swimming Camp
This is for those who have never been on swim team.
May 21-25 from 4-5 p.m.
Cost $25 per swimmer
Practice Schedule
Practice Begins May 29
Practices | 7-10 a.m.
Groups will be giving their time frames on the first day of practice.
Swim Team Cost
$195 YMCA Members | $252 Non-Members | $35
Spirit Pack (includes shirt, cap, 5 tattoos)
Contact
Jennifer Dick at 685-6512
or jdick@ymcabham.org
Details
Last Day to register is June 15, 2012
Evaluations
May 15 and 17 | 4-5 p.m.
Parent meeting May 29 at 6 p.m.
Swim Meet Schedule
Meet schedule and directions will be given at
Parents Meeting and will be posted on the online
at www.ymcabham.org/phsummerswimteam.
Zumbatomic Parties
®
Dance to the music with a roomful of your best
friends during a Zumba® Birthday Party!
Several packages to choose from for that perfect party.
$25 nonrefundable deposit that must be paid to reserve your date.
For kids ages 4-12
Package A
Cost $150 for up to 15 kids | $5 for each additional person over 15
Package B
Cost $195 for up to 15 kids that will include a colorful bandana and
a Zumba bracelet. $10 each addition child over 15
For $24 you can get a Zumba t-shirt for the birthday child.
Package C
For pre-teens that love to dance and like to glam it up. Kids will have
fun getting ready for the party with glitter, washable tattoos and/or
face jewels. Plus each child will be able to wear a colorful coin hip
scarf during the party.
Cost $225 for up to 15 children. $5 for each additional
child over 15
Package D (after hours only)
Cost $250 for up to 15 kids.
For each additional person over15
Glitter and Glow- includes a pre-party glam
session and a Zumbatomic® dance session
filled with swirling colorful lights that glow!
With this party each child will receive a piece
of glow in the dark jewelry that they can rock
during the party.
Contact Jennifer Dick at jdick@ymcabham.org
or 685-6512 to book your party.
Swim Testing
All members and guest who are 14 years of age and younger must take a swim test
before being allowed to swim freely. Each swimmer will receive a green arm band if
they are able to pass the test. If a member or guest chooses not to take the swim
test or does not pass the test, they must wear a red band and a life jacket and be
with in arm’s reach of an adult over the age of 18.
Guidelines for swimming without parental supervision
Children ages 10-14 will be allowed to swim without parental
supervision once they have passed a swim test in addition to the
following requirements:
• Complete a deep water plunge
• Jumping into the deepest end of the pool and come up and
swim to the side of the pool.
• Tread water for 1 minute
• A parent must be in attendance during the test
• Parents must be present in the facility while child is
swimming.
Swimming at the YMCA is a privilege and any behavior that
jeopardizes the safety and enjoyment of other swimmers can
result in removal from pool. The YMCA reserves the right
to revoke swimming privileges at any time.
Contact
Jennifer Dick at 685.6512 or jdick@ymcabham.org
SUMMER POOL SCHEDULES
SUMMER OUTDOOR POOL SCHEDULE May 21-September 3, 2012
SUMMER INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE May 21-September 3, 2012
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Paid
Permit No. 1072
Birmingham, AL
YMCA PELHAM
2610 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
664.9622 | www.ymcabham.org
SUMMER SWIMMING
YMCA PELHAM
2610 Pelham Parkway | Pelham, AL 35124
664-9622 ymcabham.org