S.K.I.P.P.E.R.S.

These classes provide water enrichment and adjustment. Basic fundamental skills will be taught with songs and play to acquire trust and confidence in the water. Infants are required to wear proper swim diapers. Classes for children under 3 years old are parent/child classes

Shrimp (6 - 8 months) - This class provides a parent and child with a fun time in the water. Children will be introduced to the water through movement education techniques, songs and games. There is no forced submersion.

Kipper (9 - 11 months) - This class will give a parent and child a learning experience in the water. Skills introduced include blowing bubbles and kicking using songs, games and movement techniques. There is no forced submersion.

Inia (12 - 23 months) - Parent and child will work on basic water skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking, and movement through the water. Songs and games are incorporated as an important part of the learning experience. Water safety skills are included.

Perch (24 - 35 months) - Parent and child will work on independent travel in the water leading up to basic swimming skills. This class will help the child prepare for the 3-5 year old swim program that does not include parent participation. Songs and games are used in this class to enhance the learning experience.

CLASS TIMES FOR ALL PARENT/CHILD CLASSES AS LISTED ABOVE:
Mondays    5:00-5:30pm
Saturdays   9:00-9:30am

Members $25 / Non-Members $40 (5 week session)
Members $35 / Non-Members $55 (7 week session)

Pike (3-5 years) - This class utilizes a floatbelt. Beginner lessons for new and/or younger swimmers. Skills introduced include kicking, breath control, paddle stroke, front and back floating, and transition to an independent class situation.

Eel (3-5 years) - This class utilizes a half floatbelt. This is an advanced beginner lesson for those who have successfully completed Pike level or who can kick 25 yards without assistance. Skills that will be introduced are prone glide, increased endurance for kicking, breath control, paddle stroke, and back flutter kick.

Ray (3-5 years) - This is an intermediate class for those who have successfully completed Eel level or who can kick 25 yards with a kickboard, front float 5 seconds, back float 15 seconds, and jump into the pool and do 10 bobs. Skills that will be introduced include swimming in clothes, over arm recovery for front crawl, increase of endurance for kicking and paddle strokes.

Starfish (3-5 years) - This creative level is for those who have successfully completed Ray level or who can back float 15 seconds, back kick 25 yards with a board, swim 25 yards front crawl with thythmic breathing and 25 yards back crawl. Skills introduced include basic syncronized swim skills and increased endurance for front crawl, back crawl and underwater swim.

CLASS TIMES FOR PIKE, EEL, RAY, AND STARFISH:
Mondays     5:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesdays    5:00 - 5:30 pm
Wednesdays    5:00 - 5:30 pm
Fridays     11:00 - 11:30 am
Saturdays    9:00-9:30 am

Members $25 / Non-Members $40 (5 week session)
Members $35 / Non-Members $55 (7 week session)

Progressive Group Swim Lessons  (ages 6 - 15)

The progressive swim program is for children ages 6-15 years old and each child progresses at his or her own pace. Each level incorporates stroke development, endurance, games, personal growth, and safety skills. For all sessions, we will be offering "block" swim lessons. You may sign up your child for a "block" of time once a week. A skill screen test will be done on the first day of class. Your child will then be placed in a class with other students near the same skill level. Classes will run at the same time once per week. An advantage to this type of program registration is that families with multiple children may sign up for one time slot. You may sign up for the time that fits your schedule regardless of the swim level of your child.We hope this format will eliminate the cancellation of classes and instructors will still follow the YMCA progressive swim lesson program and test children on their skills.

Monday Classes - 5:00-5:45pm  /  5:50-6:35 pm
Tuesday Classes - 5:00-5:45pm / 5:50-6:35pm / 6:40-7:25pm
Wednesday Classes - 5:00-5:45pm / 5:50-6:35pm
Saturday Classes - 9:45-10:30am / 10:35-11:20am / 11:30-12:15pm

Members $40 / Non-Members $60  (seven week session)

Private or Semi-private Lessons

Sessions include 4 half hour lesson. Please contact J'Laine Johnson at 847-775-7110 to schedule your lessons and for more information.

Private Lessons - Members $45 / Non-Members $85
Semi-private Lessons - (cost is per person) Members $35 / Non-Members $65

Home School Swim Club  (ages 2-17)

Tuesday Classes - 10:00-10:45am / 11:00-11:45am
Thursday Classes - 10:00-10:45am

7 lesson punchcard - $40
Punchcards stay valid for 3 months from time of purchase