Swim Lessons

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Beth Valentine

Regional Aquatics Director

bvalentine@ymcawaynesboro.org

Hailey Keagy

Aquatic Assistant

hkeagy@ymcawaynesboro.org

Parent Child I (Ages 6 months-2 years)

Specifically designed for infants and toddlers with their parent.
This is a beginner class to introduce parent/child teams to the
aquatic environment through water exploration with songs, games, and rudimentary propulsive movements. Emphasis is placed on basic safety and enjoyable experiences for both parents and children. **Saturdays Only**

Parent Child II (Ages 2-3 years)

This class is designed to build on basic introductory skills covered in Parent Child I, such as safety skills and the beginnings of propulsive movement. Parent Child II is recommended for Parent/Child pairs who have already taken Parent Child I and are looking for more skill development. This class is also recommended for Parent/Child pairs whose children may not meet the height/age requirements of the Pike Level Class.**Saturdays Only**

Preschool Aquatics (Ages 3-5 years)

Preschool Aquatics is a progressive program that involves five components: personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, and rescue skills. Progress reports are given to swimmers at the last class.
**Monday/Wednesday OR Saturdays**

Youth Aquatics: (Ages 6-12 years)

The YMCA youth swim program involves five components: personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, and rescue skills.
** Monday/Wednesday OR Saturdays**

At this time, due to the size of our waitlist and instructor availability, we have temporarily closed our private lesson requests.

Private lessons are a members-only program.

Members may submit a private lesson request through the posted QR Code or through the link below.

Private lessons are subject to staff availability, pool schedule, and existing programming.

Private lessons come in packages of 1, 4, or 8 sessions. Each session is 30 minutes long.

At this time, due to the size of our waitlist and instructor availability, we have temporarily closed our semi-private lesson requests.

Semi-private lessons are a members-only perk. Members may submit a request through the posted QR Code or through the link above.

We allow up to 3 participants of a similar age and skill level to participate in semi-private lessons.

Members are responsible for securing the participants in their sessions. All participants must be members.

Semi-private lessons are subject to staff availability, pool schedule, and existing programming.

Semi-private lessons come in packages of 1, 4, or 8 sessions. Each session is 30 minutes long.

At this time, due to the size of our waitlist and instructor availability, we have temporarily closed our diverse ability requests.

Dedicated 1:1 instruction focused on water safety and drowning prevention, as well as adapting critical swim skills for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities who may not receive the support needed in a group instruction setting.

This is a community-health based program that provides accessible and equitable low-cost options for community members needing specialized instruction.

Participants will need to provide proof of diagnosis to receive the discounted diverse abilities package.

Package consists of 8 sessions. Each session is 30 minutes long.