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LEARN
TO
SWIM
Spring/Summer Swim Lessons
RARITAN VALLEY YMCA
Page 1 - Spring, North Brunswick High; Page 2 Summer, Crystal Springs; Page 3 - Summer, YMCA
Pool; Page 4 - Swim Level Descriptions
144 Tices Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732 257 4114
raritanvalleyymca.org
SWIM LESSONS
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Raritan Valley YMCA Spring 2015
May 10 to June 28 @ North Brunswick High School
Register on line @ www.raritanvalleyymca.org or by phone 732-257-4114
The YMCA:
The Nation’s Leader in Swim Lessons
We help you build swimming abilities at all levels-whether you’re an absolute beginner learning basic
water skills, or preparing for competition-level
swimming. Lessons also increase water safety
knowledge. Classes are taught by caring, YMCA
instructors. Class participants are divided into skill
levels and class size is such that the instructor can
provide proper instruction. Lessons are held on
Sundays at North Brunswick High School.
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Beginner through advance levels available.
YMCA: national leaders in aquatics programming.
Registering ages 6 months old to adult.
$87.50 for seven ½-hour lessons
$105 for seven 45-minute lessons
$130 for seven 1-hour lessons (Swim
School)
Membership required (starting at $70
annually).
10 -10:30am
10 -10:45am
10:30 -11am
10:45 -11:30
11 -11:30am
11:30 am12:30 pm
11:30-12pm
12 -12:30pm
Pike
Eel
Polliwog
Guppy
Parent-Child
Guppy
Minnow
Pike
Eel
Polliwog
Guppy
Minnow
Fish
Pike
Ray
Polliwog
Guppy
Swim School
Teen/Adult
Lessons
Pike
Starfish
Polliwog
Guppy
Pike
Eel
Polliwog
Guppy
Adult Lap
Swim
Swim School is a one-hour class for advanced swimmers who must be able to swim 25
yards repeatedly during the hour. Adult lap swim is free to full facility YMCA members,
registration required.
Minnow and Fish classes are 45 minutes. 30 and 45 minute options available for Guppy.
No Class Sunday, May 24 – Memorial Day Weekend
Location: North Brunswick High School
98 Raider Road (off Rte 130), North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Register at: Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick
or online at RaritanValleyYMCA.org
By phone: 732-257-4114 or on line @ www.mapquest.com
Raritan Valley YMCA
144 Tices Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Call 732-257-4114
raritanvalleyymca.org
REFUND POLICY: A full refund will only be issued if
a member withdraws 7 days prior to the first class. If
a member withdraws from class once the class has
started, no refund will be issued. Memberships are
non-refundable. The membership is good for other
programs at the YMCA.
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SWIM LESSONS
Raritan Valley YMCA Summer 2015 Lessons @ Crystal Springs
Register on line @ www.raritanvalleyymca.org or by phone 732-257-4114
The YMCA:
The Nation’s Leader in Swim Lessons
We help you build swimming abilities at all levels-whether you’re an absolute beginner learning basic
water skills, or preparing for competition-level
swimming. Lessons also increase water safety
knowledge. Classes are taught by caring, YMCA
instructors. Class participants are divided into skill
levels and class size is such that the instructor can
provide proper instruction.
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Registering pre-school and grade school
age groups
Fee:
$75.00 for six ½ hour lessons
$112.50 for six 1-hour lessons (Swim School)
Beginner through advance levels available.
Each class is 30 minutes long (except 1-hour Swim School) and runs for 6 lessons total.
YMCA membership required for non-East Brunswick residents.
Session Dates
Pre-session: June 29July 1
(mini-session, 3 lessons,
half-price)
9:30 am
10:00 am
Classes
are held
Raritan Valley YMCA
Fall 2010
Lessons
Pike
Pike Swim
Monday, Tuesday,
Eel
Eel
Wednesday (2 week
@Polliwog
Cook College
Polliwog
Session 1: July 6-15
Guppy
Minnow
Swim School (1 hour)
Guppy
Minnow
Session 2: July 20- 29
sessions).
Thursday and Friday
are reserved for
make-ups
Session 3: Aug. 3-12
Class descriptions of each swim level are listed on the next page.
All families taking swim lessons must exit the pool area after lessons and re-enter as Crystal Springs members or paid visitors.
Swimming is a life time skill and learning to swim properly does not occur in 6 lessons. Each child
progresses differently and repetition of skills is needed to develop true swim strokes.
Location: Crystal Springs Aquatic Center
380 Dunham’s Corner Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Register with: Raritan Valley YMCA
144 Tices Lane, EB
732-257-4114
raritanvalleyymca.org
Directions: www.mapquest.com or contact the YMCA Information Desk
Raritan Valley YMCA
144 Tices Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-257-4114
www.raritanvalleyymca.org
REFUND POLICY: A full refund will only be issued if
a member withdraws 7 days prior to the first day of
class. If a member withdraws from class after this
date, no refund will be issued. Memberships are nonrefundable.
The membership is good for other
programs at the YMCA.
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SUMMER SWIM LESSONS
at Raritan Valley YMCA
Outdoor Pool Located at 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick
Session dates: 1) June 29-July 9 2) July 13-23 3) July 27-Aug. 6
5) Saturdays, July 11-August 15
4) Aug. 10-20
All sessions except Session 5 are 8 lessons over 2 weeks (Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur afternoons).
Session 5 includes 6 lessons on Saturday mornings.
Registration:
Online: www.raritanvalleyymca.org
Phone: 732-257-4114
In person: Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick
Fees: Annual Membership is required along
with class fee at registration. (12 month
program membership is $70. Other options
are available, including more YMCA benefits!)
* See class fees below
8 x 30 Minute Lessons (2 week sessions)
- $100.00
Saturday session (6 lessons) - $75.00
In addition to basic swim skills, classes teach
pool safety and the use of personal floatation
devices. Classes are taught by caring YMCA
instructors. Class participants are divided into
skill levels and class size that enables the
instructor to provide proper instruction.
See swim
level
criteria
page to
choose
correct
class
M,T,W,Thu
M,T,W,Thu
M,T,W,Thu
M,T,W,Thu
4:15-4:45
4:45-5:15
5:15-5:45
5:45-6:15
Pike
Polliwog
Guppy
Adult &
Teen
Eel
Ray
Polliwog
Pike
SATURDAY MORNINGS
9:3010:00
10:00- 10:3010:30 11:00
11:0011:30
Pike
Pike
Eel
Pike
Polliwog
Eel
Polliwog
Polliwog
Guppy
Parent/Tot Ray
Special
Needs
11:3012:00
Adult &
Teen
Special
Needs
* Note – Swimming is a life time skill and learning to swim will not occur in one session. Each Child/Adult
progresses differently and repetition of skills is needed to develop true swim strokes.
Raritan Valley YMCA
144 Tices Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 257-4114
REFUND POLICY:
A full refund will be issued if a member withdraws 7
days prior to the first class. No refunds after this
date. YMCA memberships are non-refundable, but
may be used to register for other YMCA programs.
Swim Lesson Requirements by Level
Please Read Below to Determine the Proper Placement of Your Swimmer
Preschool
School Age
Pike
-3-5 years
-beginner and non swimmers
-no pre-skills required
Polliwog
- for the beginner swimmer age 6 to 12 years old
Eel (pre-skills)
-3-5 years
-gets face wet comfortably
-can back float without instructor
Ray/Starfish (pre-skills)
-must paddle stroke 15 feet without bubble
-submerge comfortably
-floats on front and back without assistance
-jumps from side of pool and swims without
bubble
Teen and Adult
Adult Lap/Stroke Swim: Participants will be
given a stroke workout that will promote distance,
endurance, and technique. Class is for those who
already swim. No lessons
Teen/Adult Swim Lessons: Class is for those
with limited ability who are unable to float or
swim or for those who want to improve their
strokes and endurance. We will work to
reduce fears and develop comfort in the
water. Skills taught include front and back
floats, arm strokes. Also, breathing and
water safety skills. Includes 30 minutes of
instruction.
Guppy
- must swim on own without bubble or floatation
device
-submerges comfortably
-gets face wet comfortably
-can paddle stroke 15 feet with face in the water
using rudimentary breathing
- can back float on own their back for 10 seconds
Minnow (45 minute class)
-Must be able to swim front crawl with rotary
breathing
-Must be able to swim in deep water
-Can swim back crawl for 25 yards
-Able to tread water for 2 minutes
-Survival float for 3 minutes
Fish (45 minute class)
-Swim front & back crawl 50 yards
-Elementary back stroke 25 yards
-Endurance swim for 150 yards without stopping
-Tread water 4 minutes
-Survival float 5 minutes
Swim School: (1 hour class)
Must be able to swim for 1 hour the length of the
pool, deep to shallow water. Must have completed
fish level skills to participate in this class. A one hour
class that focuses on building endurance, perfecting:
strokes, starts and turns through drills and swim
sets that focus on each part of the competitive
stroke. Pre swim team level class.
INFORMED CONSENT AND
RELEASE FOR FACILITY USE AND HEALTH
WAIVER
I agree that the YMCA & Crystal Springs shall not be responsible for any personal
injuries or losses sustained by me or my family while on premises, or as a result
of any YMCA- Crystal Springs sponsored activities. I further agree to indemnify
and hold harmless the YMCA & Crystal Springs from any claims or demands
arising out of any such injuries or losses. The undersigned hereby releases,
waives, discharges and covenants not to sue the YMCA, Crystal Springs, its
directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims for injury, illness,
death, loss or damage that may be suffered as a result of participation in these
activities. The undersigned assumes all risk for participation in YMCA & Crystal
Springs activities. The undersigned acknowledges that a physician should be
consulted prior to participating in any physical activity or program. I have read
and understand the above policies. If I, or a member of my family have a Medical
condition, I will make YMCA staff aware of prior to enrolling in class.
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Parent/Guardian signature
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