Winter Pool Schedule (January 2, 2012-April 21, 2012) Open Sundays beginning October 2, 2011.

Activity	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Adult Lap Only	5:15-8:30am 12-1pm	5:15-8:30am 12-1pm	5:15-8:30am 12-1pm	5:15-8:30am 12-1pm	5:15-8:30am 12-1pm	7:30-8:30am
Lap ( limited space)	8:30am-12pm 1-8pm	8:30am-12pm 1-8pm	8:30am-12pm 1-8pm	8:30am-12pm 1-8pm	8:30am-12pm 1-8pm	8:30am-4pm	1:15-4pm
Open Swim	1-4pm	6:45-8pm	1-4pm	6:45-8pm	1-4pm 5:45-8pm	12:15-4pm	1:15-4pm
Family Swim	10am-12pm 7-8pm	10am-12pm 1-4pm	10am-12pm 7-8pm	11:45am-12pm 1-4pm
Special Groups			Team Beast 5:30-7pm		Before & After Program 4:15-5:30pm
Classes	9-10am 5:30-8pm	9-10am 4-6:45pm	9-10:45am 5:45-7:15pm	9-10am 4:00-8pm	9-10am	9am-12:15pm

 

Adult Lap Swim Only

for members 14 years old and older.

Family Swim

for families to swim together, parents must accompany children in the pool

Open Swim

children under 8 years old must be accompanied in the pool by a parent or responsible adult

Youth Lap

for members 8-16 years old to swim laps only - Members FREE  Community $2.00 per visit

Special Groups

for large groups that consistently come to the pool, must be arranged with the Aquatic Director

YMCA swimming lessons are offered for those ages 6 months and up. Swimming lessons are broken into 5 categories: Parent/child, preschool, and youth. In YMCA classes, not only are you taught to swim, but you also learn about yourself, about safety and rescue skills, and about water activities that you can enjoy for a lifetime.

Gold Classes
Classes with a low student to instructor ratio.  Gold classes are offered at every skill level except Shrimp, Kipper, Inia & Perch.  There will be a minimum of 2 students and a maximum of 3 per instructor.  Gold classes are 30 minutes long and are offered per session just like group classes.

Open Programming for Aquatics
We are continuing with this concept to better meet your needs as a busy family. ALL preschool and/or school age level classes will be offered during Open Programming times. Registration and fees will remain the same. Participants will still have proper child/instructor ratio and be placed in a class according to their age and ability. Some levels, just as we do now, may be combined if enrollment is low. Please make sure to check the class descriptions below to know what level to properly register your child. Be sure to check the swimming lesson schedule for marked Open Programming times, days and levels. Registration for Open Programming is now available online.

Winter I  Session-Jan. 2-Feb. 18 Winter II Session-Feb. 27-April 14	Member	Community
Preschool-Youth & Open Programming Parent/Child Gold Classes	$24.50 $19.25 $36.75	$49.00 $38.50 $73.50

*Thanksgiving makeup lesson is December 22, 2011.

 

*Note:  All aquatics programs are subject to change due to low enrollment.  If a swim lesson has fewer than 3 participants enrolled, that class will be combined with a similar class, cancelled, or reduced from 40 minutes to 30 minutes.  Any water fitness class with less than 3 participants enrolled will be cancelled for the session and class fees will be credited. A $10 late fee will be charged for any registrations made after the session registration dates. 

Aquatic Staff

Karen Thie has been an Aquatic Director since 1995 and has been at the Burlington Y since 2006. She is a 1992 graduate of Iowa State University with a BA in Leisure Studies. She is faculty with the YMCA of the USA for Swimming Lessons and is an instructor in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding, Water Fitness and several other courses. Karen has been involved in teaching aquatic classes for over 20 years.

*Open Programming
Tuesday 4-4:45pm, 5-5:45pm, 6-6:45pm
Saturday 9:30-10:15am, 10:30-11:15am, 11:30am-12:15pm

IF CLASS ENROLLMENT IS LOW, ANY CLASS COULD BE COMBINED WITH ANOTHER CLASS OF SIMILAR LEVEL, OR CANCELLED.

Shrimp, Kipper, and Inia - Ages: 6 months-2 years. In this parent/child water adjustment class the focus will be on enjoyment in and around the pool. The class will provide opportunities for parent/child teams to socialize with each other in a positive way. There will be lots of fun songs and games.

 

 

Perch - Ages:  2-3 years.  Parents and instructors will work together in this new transitional water adjustment class for children 2-3 years old.  Class will focus on basic swimming skills and begin to prepare children to work directly with an instructor on their own.  Parents MUST be prepared to assist in the water for each class.

All Parent/Child classes are 30 minutes long and grouped together.

Preschool Swimming Lessons

Pike - This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and develop independent movement in the water. It is designed for new swimmers, teaching basic paddle stroke and kicking skills, pool safety, proper use of Instructional flotation devices and PFDs, and comfort with holding the face in the water while blowing bubbles and swimming.  May be combined with Eel if enrollment is low. 
Age: 3-5 years

Eel - This advanced beginner level reinforces Pike skills. It is for children who are comfortable in the water. They are taught to kick, float, and perform the progressive paddle stroke. They also learn basic boating safety and use of PFDs. Children can swim across the pool without assistance by the end of this level.  May be combined with Pike if enrollment is low.
Age: 3-5 years

Ray - At this level children review previous skills, improve stroke skills, learn more personal safety and rescue skills, build endurance by swimming on their front and back, and learn to tread water. Children can swim across the pool on their front and back without assistance by the end of this level.  May be combined with Starfish if enrollment is low. 
Age: 3-5 years

Starfish - Children at this level review previously learned skills and refine their strokes as well as their personal safety , rescue, and floating skills. They also learn underwater swimming skills. Children can swim a length of the pool on their front and back at the end of this level.  May be combined with Ray if enrollment is low. 
Age: 3-5 years

Youth

Polliwog - This is the beginning level for school-age children. It gets children acquainted with the pool, the use of floatation devices, and floating. By the end of this level, they should know the front paddle stroke, side and back paddle, and some synchronized swimming and wetball (lead-up game to water polo) movements. Children can swim across the pool without assistance by the end of this level.  May be combined with Guppy if enrollment is low. 
Age: 6-11

 

Guppy - The children continue to practice and build upon basic skills, now performing more skills without the aid of a floatation device. They are introduced to lead- up strokes to the front and back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. More synchronized swimming and wetball skills are taught. Children can swim a pool length without assistance at the end of this level.  May be combined with Polliwog if enrollment is low.
Age: 6-11

 

Minnow - This is the initial intermediate level. The children further refine the lead-up strokes they have learned as their skills become more like those normally used in swimming. They learn still more synchronized swimming , wetball, personal safety, boating, and rescue.  May be combined with Fish if enrollment is low.
Age: 6-11

Fish - At this point, students work to perform the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl stroke and sidestroke, with turns. They are introduced to the butterfly stroke. They continue learning additional synchronized swimming movements, and wetball skills; they continue learning personal safety, boating and rescue skills; and they are introduced to the use of a mask and fins. May be combined with Minnow if enrollment is low.
Age: 6-11

Flying Fish - At this advance level, students work on refining their strokes and increasing their endurance. They develop the ability to perform more complex combinations of synchronized swimming movements, and develop better wetball playing skills. They are also introduced to the use of a snorkel, and they learn more about boating safety, personal safety, and rescue procedures.  May be combined with Shark and Porpoise if enrollment is low.
Age: 6 -11

Shark - The students at this level continue to improve their strokes, with starts and turns, and are introduced to the inverted breaststroke, the trudgen crawl, and the overarm sidestroke. Opportunities are provided for further work on synchronized swimming, wetball, and snorkeling, as well as personal safety, boating safety, and rescue skills.  May be combined with Flying Fish and Porpoise if enrollment is low. 
Age: 6 -11

Porpoise - At this final level, students are exposed to a wide range of aquatic experiences. These advanced swimmers learn new strokes and rescue skills, as well as develop leadership skills. They will also try various aquatic sports and games.  May be combined with Flying Fish and Shark if enrollment is low.

Ages: 6-11

*Note:  All aquatics programs are subject to change due to low enrollment.  If a swim lesson has fewer than 3 participants enrolled, that class will be combined with a similar class, cancelled, or reduced from 40 minutes to 30 minutes.  Any water fitness class with less than 3 participants enrolled will be cancelled for the session and class fees will be credited. 

Y Splash: Begin-To-Swim

Celebrate summer in December with Y Splash: Begin-to-Swim. This program is designed for non- swimmers and beginning swimmers who are between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. The goal of this program is to offer an opportunity for children, who might not be able to afford swimming lessons, to begin-to-swim and learn a potentially life saving and life long skill. Children will be taught basic swimming skills, beach safety, pool safety, boating safety, and character development.

Registration:   May 16-June 9 or until classes are full

Fee:     FREE

Days and Times:     Monday-Friday, June 13-17
                                    10-10:45am
                                    11:11:45am

                                     5:30-6:15pm
                                    6:30-7:15pm

If Begin-to-Swim is cancelled due to weather, the make up day will be Thursday, December 30.

Swim Assessments

Swim assessments are for those who are unsure of which level to register for. Participants need to come prepared to get in the pool for 10-15 minutes. Call the Aquatic Director at 753-6734 ext. 129 to set up an appointment.

Ages:    3 years and older

Fee:     None

Schedule:     By appointment only

Private Swimming Lessons
Private lessons are offered for those who would like or need 1 on 1 attention.  Private lessons are set up based on the availability of instructors.  Lessons may be purchased in a group of 6 30-minute lessons.
Ages: 2 years and over

Fee:  Member  $55.00   Community  $95.00
Schedule: Please contact the Aquatic Director at ext. 126

Semi-Private Swimming Lessons

Semi-private lessons are offered for those who want a smaller class size.  Semi-private lessons are set up based on the availability of instructors.  Both students should sign up at the same time.  Lessons may be purchased in a group of 6 30-minutes lessons.

Ages:  3 years and over

Fee:  Member $45.00   Community  $75.00

Schedule:  Please contact the Aquatic Director at ext. 126

Birthday Parties at the Y

Have your next birthday party at the Y.  Fee includes two hours in the pool including the large inflatable, lifeguards, one hour in the Community Room, and a day pass for each child.

            Ages:  All (those under age 6 must have an adult in the water with them)

            Fee:    Member $100.00             Community $150

                       * Maximum 20 people, parties over 20 will be charged $2.00 for each person over the 20

           Schedule:  By reservation only

                                Fridays       6:00 - 8:00 pm   May   - August

                               Saturdays   1:00 - 4:00 pm   Year Round

                               Sundays     1:30 - 4:30 pm   September - April

ASHI Basic First Aid

This class was created to help students develop basic first aid knowledge, skills & the confidence to respond.  This class utilizes blended learning by using e-learning before the class.  Class room time consists of a brief review, skills performance and testing.

Ages: 14 and over

Fee:   Members     $20

            Community $40

Schedule:   Feb. 18, 9:00am-11:00am

Registration:   January 2-February 4
Schedule:  April 14, 9:00am-11:00am
Registration:  March 1-March 31

American Safety & Health Institute Community CPR & AED

This combined CPR & AED program is designed specifically for day people.  The program is based on the most recent evidence-based treatment recommendations.  This class utilizes blended learning in the form of e-learning prior to class followed by a brief review, skills performance and testing in a class room setting.

Fee:   Members     $20

            Community $40

Schedule:  Jan. 21, 10:00am-12:00pm

Registration:   Dec. 1-Jan. 7
Schedule:  March 31, 10:00am-12:00pm
Registration:  Feb. 13-March 17

  

Water fitness classes can benefit individuals who are just starting to exercise, as well as those who would like a more intense workout (each person exercises at his/her own pace). Water exercises put less stress on joints than land exercises because the effects of gravity are minimized.  Working against water resistance improves muscle strength and tone and cardio endurance.  Swimming skills are not needed for participation.  There is a 25% senior discount for those 60 years and older.  Please be sure to ask at the Front Desk.

Shallow-Water Workout This full-body workout is a combination of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle conditioning, and interval training.  You do not need to put your head under water, but your hair may get wet for this class.

Ages: 14 and up

Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 9 - 10 am

Combo Workout It is a full-body workout that is a combination of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle conditioning, and interval training.  It is conducted in both shallow and deep water.  The deep water allows participants to achieve an increased range of motion using non-impact movements.  Your hair may get wet in this class.

Ages: 14 and up

Schedule:  Monday & Wednesday, 6:15-7:15pm , Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm

Water Fitness Fees

When signing up by the session.

Fees: 

Classes per week       Member              Community

1x/week                              Free                       $24
2x/week                              Free                       $48
3x/week                              Free                       $60
4x/week                              Free                       $72
5x/week                              Free                       $84
Drop in Fee per Class    Free                        $ 8

Whirlpool use after class is included for members only.

Free for Members......

Water Walking Come in and water walk on your own.  Increase strength, flexibility, and build endurance in this class.  No swimming ability necessary. 

Ages:  18 and up

Fee:  Members FREE  Community $3.00 per visit

Monthly Pass :  $36

Schedule:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-10 am

YMCA Lifeguard Course

Come be part of the most recently improved lifeguarding program you can find.  YMCA lifeguarding teaches skills for pool lifeguards, water park & waterfront lifeguards including quicker rescue methods, extreme shallow water spinal injury methods, search & recovery methods & basic pool management.  The class includes ASHI CPR Pro, Emergency Oxygen, Basic First Aid & YMCA of the USA Lifeguarding.  All skills must be passed and a score of 80% or better must be received on all written tests.  E-learning is used prior to meeting in the classroom & pool.

Schedule: Friday, April 13, 5-8pm
Saturday, April 14, 12-6pm
Sunday, April 15, 12-6pm
Friday, April 20, 5-8pm
Saturday, April 21, 12-6pm
Sunday, April22, 12-6pm
Must attend every day.

Registration:  March 1-March 30

YMCA Lifeguard Crossover Course
If you are an American Red Cross, NASCO or BSA certified lifeguard and want to expand your knowledge base this 15 hour crossover course is for you.  Upon successful completion you will receive four certifications; ASHI CPR Pro, Emergency Oxygen, Basic First Aid, and YMCA Lifeguarding.
Schedule:  Feb. 17, 5-9pm; Feb. 18, 11am-5pm & Feb. 19, 12-5pm
Registration:  Jan. 2-Feb. 3
Must attend every day.