Wednesday, August 18, 2010

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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 3 Years & Older

SCUBA COURSE
Ages 12 & Older

JETS SWIM TEAM

ADULT & TEEN  PROGRAMS

TEEN/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
ARC LIFEGUARD COURSE
Ages 16 & Older
HYDRAULIC POOL LIFT

     

 

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
YMCA Family Member: $8 per session (one class per week)
YMCA Youth Member: $24 per session (one class per week)
Potential Members: $48 per session (one class per week)
Class Times: 45 minute lesson - Click Here for Class Dates and Times


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

POLLIWOG (Beginner)
Skills Required:  None 
Skills Taught: Front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl, sidestroke, treading water, synchronized swimming skills, wet ball, survival floating, diving, boating safety  
GUPPY (Intermediate)
Skills Required:  Swim without flotation 15 feet, float on front and back, jump into deep water without help, rudimentary front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke 
Skills Taught: Front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl, treading water, synchronized swimming skills, wet ball, diving, boating safety, and personal water safety  
MINNOW (Advanced I)
Skills Required:  25 yards front crawl with breathing and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, jump into deep end, tread water for 1 minute
Skills Taught: Build endurance swimming, reinforce fundamentals of front crawl, elementary back stroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, rudimentary butterfly, diving,  emphasize rescue and safety skills, circle swim, and synchronized swimming.
FISH (Advanced II)
Skills Required:  Swim 50 yards of front crawl, back crawl, and breast stroke without stopping, sidestroke and elementary backstroke in good form, rudimentary butterfly, and tread water for 3 minutes
Skills Taught: Bilateral breathing, correct form and timing for all strokes, flip turns, first aid techniques, lifesaving skills, surface dives, treading water with multiple kicks, and water polo.
FLYING FISH/SHARK (Advanced III)
Skills Required: 50 yards of front crawl with rhythmic breathing in good form, 50 yards breaststroke in good for and proper timing, 50 yards backstroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke in good form, 50 butterfly with fins in good form, 3 minutes treading water; 6 minute floating     

Skills Taught:

100 yards front crawl with bilateral breathing; stroke refinement on breaststroke, butterfly without fins, backstroke, and sidestroke; float with clothes on for 6 minutes with multiple kicks, synchronized swimming, water polo, and flip turns.  

 

 

 

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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 PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS

Ages 3-5 Years
YMCA Family Member: $8 per session (one class per week)
YMCA Youth Member: $24 per session (one class per week)
Potential Members: $48 per session (one class per week)
Class Times: 45 minute lesson - Click Here for Class Dates and Times

 

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 and paddling on front, side, and back with use of flotation devices, front and back floating, personal water safety   
EEL/RAY (Intermediate)
Skills Required:  Put face in water, float on back and front for 10 seconds, swim 5 feet without flotation using front, back, and side, jump into deep water
Skills Taught: Kick on front and back, bob, front and back float, swim without assistance 15 feet, wet ball, synchronized swimming skills, personal water safety, rudimentary rhythmic breathing, treading water, becoming comfortable in deep water, rudimentary sidestroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke, and breaststroke.      
STARFISH (Advanced)
Skills Required:  Swim without flotation 15 feet, float on front and back, jump into deep water without help, rudimentary front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke 
Skills Taught: Front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl, treading water, synchronized swimming skills, wet ball, diving, boating safety, and personal water safety  

       

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YMCA PARENT-CHILD SWIM LESSONS

Ages 6 month - 36 months (with parent in water)

Join us for a fun-filled aquatics class for your little one!  Each class is instructor led and involves basic water orientation skills and activities for enjoyment and safety.  

YMCA Family Member: $8 per session (one class per week)
YMCA Youth Member: $24 per session (one class per week)
Potential Members: $48 per session (one class per week)
Class Size:   12 students w/ parent per instructor
Class Times:  1/2 hour lesson - Click Here for Class Dates and Times
Class Levels:    

6 - 18 months class, 18 - 36 months class 

Class Skills:  Infant water orientation and enrichment,  group songs and activities.

Ages 6 Pike with Parent (Must be at least 3 years of age; with parent in water)

Water orientation and basic swim skills for children who are able to be in the Pike class but are not ready to leave their parent.  This class is skill-based and does not include group songs .

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


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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 3 years to adults
Individual swim lessons are now available at the YMCA for all ages - kids, lap swimmers, triathletes,and more !  Choose your instructor or be assigned one by the Aquatics Coordinator.  Flexible days and times based on your schedule.  Sign up today!  

Age: 3 years to adults
Course includes one half-hour lesson

Type                        Student : Instructor Ratio        YMCA Member   Potential Member                  
Private Lessons               1:1                 $25/lesson       $40/lesson
Semi-Private Lessons      2:1                 $20/lesson       $30/lesson

  

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American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course
Ages 16 years & older

This course is designed to give participants the basic skills and knowledge needed to be ARC certified lifeguards in pool, lake, river, surf, and water park environments.  American Red Cross CPR / AED,  First Aid,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. (held in Spring & Summer only)
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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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 TEEN/ADULT SWIM LESSONS
Ages 13 & Older
YMCA Family Member: $8 per session (one class per week)
YMCA Youth Member: $24 per session (one class per week)
Potential Members: $48 per session (one class per week)
Class Times: 45 minute lesson - Click Here for Class Dates and 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! 

Check pool schedule for days and times under SCHEDULES on home page.

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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.  Try it - the first night is free!  12-week session - please call for program dates.
   
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 is every Monday evening from 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).  

 

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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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