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DIRECTORY AQUATICS & SWIM

Swim Lessons Parent & Child Swim

With a 150-year history of helping people learn to swim, the Y’s Lessons
swimming classes are designed to teach this lifelong skill to people of
all ages and skill levels in a safe environment. Whether you’re learning This program promotes aquatic readiness for children from 6 months to 6
years. Parents will accompany their child in the water during the lessons and
to swim, developing skills, or seeking a competitive swim environment, will learn ways to help their child become more comfortable in and around
we offer a range of swimming, diving, and water adventure programs. water. A parent or guardian at least 18 years of age must be in the water.
All YMCA swim instructors are nationally certified and have a Each swimmer needs their own adult.
minimum of 40 hours of training, including certification in CPR, AED,
first aid, and oxygen administration. Parent and Child Stage A
Swim lessons help students learn the basics, improve skills, practice Water Discovery
safety and rescue skills, and have fun. Lessons are progressive and In this water discovery parent-child swim lesson, infants and toddlers
class sizes are small so students get the personalized instruction they are introduced to the aquatic environment and parents gain insights on
need to build vital skills and prepare for the next program level. developing their child’s pre-swimming ability. Children build pre-swimming
skills through songs, games, and play. Both parent and child benefit from
Preparing for Lessons learning and having fun together during this swim lesson. Each swimmer
needs their own adult.
• Clothes, street shoes, diaper bags, and other personal items can
be stored in the locker rooms; bring your own lock and leave your LOCATION: Countryside YMCA | Lebanon - Instructional Pool
valuables at home. AGE REQUIREMENT: 6 months - 1 year 6 months
• Plan to arrive with enough time to change into swimming attire. FEE: Member: $55 / Program Member: $96
• Come to class dressed and ready for the pool.
• A family-appropriate and clean swimsuit is required for all class SPRING
and lesson participants. DAY TIME
• Swim diapers are required for children who are not yet potty- Mon 10:40a-11:10a
trained.
• All pools are heated, but those who chill easily may benefit from a Tue 6:20p-6:50p
swim shirt or ear bands. Wed 11:20a-11:50a
• Goggles are permitted and preferred in the pool; masks and Sat 9:40a-10:10a
snorkels are not, unless otherwise noted. SUMMER 1 & 2
• Please bring a towel to class. DAY TIME
• All class and lesson participants must shower with soap before
entering the pool. Tue 6:20p-6:50p
• Participants should use the restroom before class; staff are not Sat 9:40a-10:10a
permitted to take students to the restroom. 1 WEEK SUMMER SWIM LESSONS (M-F)
• If you or your child has a fear of water or has had a bad
experience with water, arrive at your class or lesson early to WEEK TIME DATES
inform the instructor. Please let the instructor know of any Week 1 9:40a-10:10a June 6 - June 10
information you think will help your child succeed. Week 2 9:40a-10:10a June 13 - June 17
• Parents of children age six and under must remain in the pool area Week 3 9:40a-10:10a June 20 - June 24
with their children during lessons.
• The pool might be available to Y members before or after lessons Week 4 9:40a-10:10a June 27 - July 1
for open swimming; check the pool schedule online for the most Week 5 9:40a-10:10a July 5 - July 8
current information. Week 6 9:40a-10:10a July 11 - July 15
Week 7 9:40a-10:10a July 18 - July 22
If you aren’t sure which lesson is the best match for you or your Week 8 9:40a-10:10a July 25 - July 29
child, contact Karla Toye at 513 932 1424 ext 152 or Karla.Toye@ Week 9 9:40a-10:10a Aug 1 - Aug 5
ymcastaff.org to schedule a free skill level assessment. If you sign up Week 10 9:40a-10:10a Aug 8 - Aug 12
for the wrong class there is a $5 charge to switch classes.

Accommodation Process
Please inform the Swim Lessons Director before enrolling if you or a
family member requires any special accommodation. This information
helps us better meet your needs or those of a family member with
available resources and to the extent reasonable. All staff that will
be working with you or a family member with special needs will be
informed of how to meet those needs.

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