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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

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AQUATICS PROGRAMS


Click on the link below to register for classes.  If you are a new user, you will need to begin by signing up for a new password.  Simply, click on the link below to get started. 

Please note that on-line registration for swim lessons is only available until the day before classes begin.  To register after that time, please call 664-2802 ext. 233. 

 

 

 

For more information on Aquatic Programs, please contact the Jason Chinni, Aquatics Director, at the Jamestown YMCA at 716-664-2802 ext. 233

YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS 
Ages 6-12 

PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS 
Ages 3-5

PARENT-CHILD SWIM LESSONS
6-36 Months 

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Ages 6 Months & Older
PORPOISE CLUB
Ages 5 - 18

NATIONAL YMCA SCUBA COURSE
Ages 12 & Older

JETS SWIM TEAM

ADULT  PROGRAMS

ADULT SWIM LESSONS
Ages 13 & Older

WATER EXERCISE CLASS
Ages 14 & Older

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Ages 6 Months & Older
NATIONAL YMCA SCUBA COURSE
Ages 12 & Older
NATIONAL YMCA LIFEGUARD COURSE
Ages 16 & Older
CPR AND FIRST AID CLASSES
Ages 16 & Older
NEW POOL LIFT
Y MILERS

 

Attention Community Leaders:
Are you in charge of a special group, scouts, church organization, home school, or activity club that needs a group swim lesson or water / boating safety lesson taught by an aquatic professional?  If so, call Jason Chinni, Aquatics Director, at 664-2802 ext. 233 to arrange flexible dates and times.  All ages welcome.

YMCA YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

Ages 6-12 Years
Winter Session I: January 7-March 2, 2008
Winter Session II: March 4-April 27, 2008
Winter Session III: April 29-June 23, 2008
YMCA Family Member: Free!
YMCA Youth Member: $16
Potential Members: $48 (1 class per week)
Class Size:   8 students per instructor
Class Times: 45 minute lesson - Click Here for Class Times

*Summer sessions a five weeks each.


To place your child in the correct swim class, please check the class descriptions below.

POLLIWOG (Beginner)
Skills Required:  None 
Skills Taught: Front crawl, front and back floats, putting face into the water, and personal safety skills
GUPPY (Intermediate)
Skills Required:  Blow bubbles, put face in water, float on front and back, and paddle 15 feet without assistance
Skills Taught: Treading water, 25 yards front and back crawl, jump into deep end, kneeling dive
MINNOW/FISH (Advanced I)
Skills Required:  25 yards front and back crawl, jump into deep end, tread water for 30 seconds
Skills Taught: Build endurance swimming, reinforce fundamentals of front crawl, elementary back stroke, sidestroke, and diving, introduction to breaststroke, arm pull, open turns, emphasize rescue and safety skills
FLYING FISH/SHARK (Advanced II)
Skills Required:  Swim two lengths of front crawl, back crawl, and breast stroke without stopping, survival float 7 minutes, and tread water for 3 minutes
Skills Taught: Bilateral breathing, inverted scissors on side, introduction to butterfly and flip turns, first aid techniques, lifesaving strokes, and surface dives

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When you pass the shark level, you join the Shark Club and receive a certificate, t-shirt, and handprint on the wall!

Click on the link below to register for classes.  If you are a new user, you will need to begin by 
signing up for a new password.  Simply click on the link below to get started. 

 

YMCA PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS

Ages 3-5 Years
Winter Session I: January 7-March 2, 2008
Winter Session II: March 4-April 27, 2008
Winter Session III: April 29-June 23, 2008
YMCA Family Member: Free!
YMCA Youth Member: $14
Potential Members: $40 (1 class per week)
Class Size:    6 students per instructor
Class Times: 45 minute lesson - Click Here for Class Times

*Summer sessions a five weeks each.

To place your child in the correct swim class, please check the class descriptions below.
PIKE (Beginner)
Skills Required:  None
Skills Taught: Blow bubbles, put face in water, proper kicking, paddling, and front and back floats with use of flotation devices
EEL (Intermediate)
Skills Required:  Put face in water, float on back and front with assistance, swim 5 feet without flotation
Skills Taught: Kick on front and back, bob, front and back float, swim without assistance 15 feet, wet ball and synchronized swimming skills 
RAY/STARFISH (Advanced)
Skills Required:  Swim without flotation 15 feet, float on front and back, jump into water without help
Skills Taught: Front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl, treading water, synchronized swimming skills, wet ball, survival floating, diving, boating safety  

       

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YMCA PARENT-CHILD SWIM LESSONS

Ages 6 month - 36 months (with parent in water)
Winter Session I: January 7-March 2, 2008
Winter Session II: March 4-April 27, 2008
Winter Session III: April 29-June 23, 2008
YMCA Family Member: Free!
YMCA Youth Member: $14
Potential Members: $40 (1 class per week)
Class Size:   12 students w/ parent per instructor
Class Times:  1/2 hour lesson - Click Here for Class Times
Class Levels:   Shrimp/Kipper/Inia/Perch (taught together as one class)
Class Skills:  Infant water orientation and enrichment including basic skills,  group songs and activities.

*Summer sessions a five weeks each.

Special Notes:
All children must have swim pants or swimmers' diapers on under bathing suit.


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YMCA Porpoise Club

The Porpoise Club is an off-season stroke clinic that prepares swimmers for swim team.  This club combines advanced stroke technique and endurance.  Participants must be able to swim one length of the pool without stopping on the freestyle and backstroke.  Prepare for summer early! 6 week sessions.

Session I: Next session To Be Announced!
Ages: 5 - 18
Days & Times: Tues / Thurs     6:00 - 7:00 PM
YMCA Member: $ 22.00
Potential Member: $ 50.00
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Click on the link below to register for classes.  If you are a new user, you will need to begin by
 signing up for a new password.  Simply click on the link below to get started. 

 

 

YMCA PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Ages 6 months to adults
Individual swim lessons are now available at the YMCA!  Choose your instructor or be assigned one by the Aquatics Coordinator.  Flexible days and times based on your schedule.  Sign up today!  

Age: 6 months to adults
Course includes five half-hour lessons

Type                        Student : Instructor Ratio        YMCA Member   Potential Member                  
Private Lessons               1:1                 $60                   $80
Semi-Private Lessons      2:1                 $40 each           $50 each

 

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National YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course
Ages 16 years & older

This course is designed to give participants the basic skills and knowledge needed to be YMCA certified lifeguards in pool, lake, river, surf, and water park environments.  American Red Cross CPR / AED,  First Aid, and O2 (required), and lifeguard book included in course. Must be able to swim 500 yards (20 pool lengths) without stopping.  MUST attend all classes and pass written and water tests.    

Call the YMCA for dates and times.
Age:  16 years and older
Location:  Board Room / Pool
YMCA Member:      $180.00
Potential Member:    $225.00
Re-Certification or YMCA Staff: $100.00


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CPR and First Aid Classes

Become certified in CPR and First Aid techniques.  Community CPR course includes Infant, Child, and Adult trainings.  CPR for the Professional Rescuer includes Infant, Child, and Adult along with AED and Oxygen Administration.  

Course: Days: Times: Cost:
Community CPR TBA
First Aid TBA
CPR for Professional Rescuer TBA
CPRO Review* TBA
*Must already be currently certified.

 

 

Click on the link below to register for classes.  If you are a new user, you will need to begin by signing up for a new password.  Simply click on the link below to get started.

 

YMCA ADULT SWIM LESSONS
Ages 13 & Older
Winter Session I: January 7-March 2, 2008
Winter Session II: March 4-April 27, 2008
Winter Session III: April 29-June 23, 2008
YMCA Member: $10
Potential Members: $48
Class Times: 45 minute lesson - Click Here for Class Times

Classes for Beginners to Advanced

 

 

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YMCA WATER EXERCISE CLASSES (H2OX)
Adults ages 14 years & older 
Join us for an aerobic workout without stress on the joints!  No swimming skills are required. You don't even have to get your hair wet!  45 Minute classes 
Winter Sessions: January 7-March 1
March 3-April 26
April 28-June 21
Days/Times: M-F   8:30 am   
M-Th 10:45 am  
  M/W/F 12:00 pm 
Tu/Th 7:00 pm
Members: Free
Potential Members: $70 / session  or   $5 / class
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National YMCA SCUBA Certification Course

Ages 12 years & older 

Experience the great underwater world by signing up for SCUBA!  Bring swim suit and towel.  Students provide their own masks, fins, and snorkels.  The instructor, Lloyd Latona, Jr. of Underwater World 569-5509, provides all other equipment.  Includes classroom, pool instruction, and 4 open water dives.  Receive a YMCA Open Water Certification.  Try it - the first night is free!  12-week session
Next Session: January 9-March 26, 2008
Age:  12 and up
Days/Times: Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: Board Room / Lower Pool
Instructor: Lloyd Latona, Jr.
YMCA Members: $200.00
Potential Members: $250.00
Book Cost: $20.00 (to be paid to instructor)
Family Discount: Half price for 3rd person

                                   
     
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Pool Lift!  ...

The Jamestown YMCA has a pool lift for the upper pool that will enable our participants with disabilities to have safe access to the water!  Adaptive Swim Monday 7-8 pm.  Participants with disabilities are welcome to join this fun program in the upper pool.  Recreational swim, instruction, whirlpool, and games are included.  $2.00 per person (aides are free).  

 

Y Milers

Attention all lap swimmers!  Keep track of your laps in the upper pool and win prizes.  Competition will run January - June -- four months of fitness fun!

 

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JAMESTOWN FAMILY YMCA
101 East Fourth Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
PH:  (716) 664-2802
FAX : (716) 488-7680
E-mail: ceo@jamestownymca.org

LAKEWOOD FAMILY YMCA
183 East Fairmount Avenue
Lakewood, NY 14750
PH: (716) 763-0303
FAX : (716) 763-4728
E-mail: lkwdymca@jamestownymca.org

CAMP ONYAHSA
c/o 101 East Fourth Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
PH: 1-800-563-6115
FAX: (716) 487-1174
E-mail : office@onyahsa.org

EASTSIDE FAMILY YMCA
727 East Second Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
PH: (716) 484-3729
FAX : (716) 484-6732
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