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Parent Orientation and Swim Lesson Evaluation
Private or Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Parent Child and Preschool Classes
Youth and Teen Classes
Adult and Active Adult Classes
Special Needs Swim Class
Parent Orientation and Swim Lesson Evaluation
Parent Orientation to Swim Lessons
This FREE 1/2 hour overview of the Raritan Bay Area YMCA Progressive Learn-to-Swim Program will introduce parents to the facility and lesson structure. It will identify ways parents or caregivers can help prepare their child for a positive swimming lesson experience. Parents will receive a handout reviewing aquatic rules and what the prerequisites are for advancement in the swim levels.
Second Tuesday of every month.
Swim Lesson Evaluation
Start your swimmer off on the right stroke this season! If you canÕt find the right class or think your child has moved up since his/her last class, you can bring your swimmer in to be tested. This will ensure that your child will be taught at his/her appropriate level. It takes only a couple of minutes for an instructor
to evaluate your child's swimming ability.
Contact the Aquatics office to schedule an appointment.
Private or Semi-Private Swim Lessons
These lessons are for swimmers who need one-on-one training or need to be in a small class environment to learn. Our certified swim instructors can help you or your child to overcome any fears, work on strokes and set up personal goals. These five (5) half hour lessons are scheduled on Friday, 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Depending on pool space and instructor availability, other times may be arranged. Private lessons are time sensitive and must be used during a two month period. Cancellation of a lesson must be done three (3) hours prior to the lesson with Aquatics Department. If notice is not received you will be charged for the cost of that lesson.Please call the Aquatics Department to schedule these lessons.
Private Lesson (One-On-One). 1 Private Half Hour Lesson.
$32.00 (Member), $42.00 (Non-Member)
Set of Five (5) Half Hour Lesson
$150.00 (Member), $200 (Non-Member)
Semi-Private Lesson (Maximum 3 students). 1 Private Half Hour Lesson.
$42.00 (Member), $52.00 (Non-Member)
Set of Five (5) Half Hour Lesson
$200.00 (Member), $250.00 (Non-Member)
Parent Child and Preschool Classes
Shrimp/Kipper (Ages: 6-17 months)
This class introduces water in a fun way to infants, toddlers and a parent. Children learn basic arm and leg movements while singing songs and playing games. You and your child will have a comfortable and enjoyable introductory experience in the water. Maximum number of students to instructor: 8 to 1.
Pre-requisites: Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper and rubber pants under their swimsuits.
Wednesday, 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Sunday, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Inia/Perch (Ages: 18-36 months)
This class allows children to progress on their own with the help of their parent and the instructor. Swimmers build on their basic water skills and explore the water with some or little help. Maximum number of students to instructors: 8 to 1.
Pre-requisites: Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper and rubber pants under their swimsuits.
Tuesday, 9:15 am - 9:45 am
Friday, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Saturday, 9:45 am - 10:15 am
Sunday, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Swim With Me (Ages: 4 - 6 years)
Want your child to feel supported and comfortable in the water? Parental presence in our Swim with Me program will help you and your child achieve this goal. Swimmers in this program have had two or more previous swim lessons, are reluctant to enter the water or be submerged, and require constant flotation support. Children learn basic arm and leg movements with parent participation. Maximum number of students to instructor: 8 to 1.
Saturday, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Sunday, Noon - 12:30 pm
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Tumbling and Swimming (Ages: 18 months - 2 years)
Parents and toddlers will meet together in the gym for a half hour of tumbling activities followed by a half hour of pool time. This is a great way to make new friends and introduce a variety of experiences at an early age. Parents will bond with their toddlers while improving their childÕs motor skills, coordination, agility, and flexibility.
Pre-requisites: Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper
and rubber pants under their swimsuits. Parent must go in the water with their toddler.
Monday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, (Gym 10:00 am - 10:45 am, Pool 11:00 am - 11:30 am)
Fee: $84.00 (Member), $120.00 (Non-Member)
Toddler GYM & SWIM (Ages: 18 month-3 years)
Want to help your child really make a splash? This class is perfect not only for fitness but for socializing too. Gather together with new friends for a half hour of activities in the gym followed by a half hour structured swim lesson in our heated pool. Parents, dress your child for swim under their gym clothes for a quick change before going into the pool. Please be at the pool 5 minutes prior to the end of dismissal.
Pre-requisites: Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper
and rubber pants under their swimsuits. Parent must go in the water with their toddler.
Friday, 9:15 am - 10:45 am, (Gym 9:15 am - 10:00 am, Pool 10:15 am - 10:45 am)
Fee: $84.00 (Member), $120.00 (Non-Member)
Games and Swimming Galore (Ages: 3 - 4 years)
Gather with new and old friends for sporting activities in the gym and then change for a refreshing dip in the pool. Children will participate in various play and sports games in the gym followed by a half hour learn-to-swim class in the pool. Parent must dress their child for swim under their gym cloths so the instructor can assist with a quick change before going into the pool. Please be at the pool 5 minutes prior to the end of dismissal with a towel for your child.
Pre-requisites: Children must be toilet trained to take part in this class.
Monday, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, (Gym 11:00 am - 11:45 am, Pool Noon - 12:30 pm)
Fee: $84.00 (Member), $120.00 (Non-Member)
Sporters & Splashers (Ages: 3 - 4 years)
Gather with new and old friends for sporting activities in the gym and then change for a refreshing dip in the pool. Children will participate in various play and sports activities in the gym followed by a half hour learn-to-swim class in the pool. Parent must dress their child for swim under their gym cloths so the instructor can assist with a quick change before going into the pool. Please be at the pool 5 minutes prior to the end of dismissal with a towel for your child.
Pre-requisites: Children must be toilet trained to take part in this class.
Thursday, 10:30 am - Noon, (Gym 10:30 am - 11:15 am, Pool 11:30 am - Noon)
Fee: $84.00 (Member), $120.00 (Non-Member)
Pike (Ages: 3-4 years)
If your child has never been in the water or prefers not to get his or her face wet or can swim with a flotation device, this is a great water adjustment class for the beginner swimmer who has never been in the water. Swimmers gain confidence as they are introduced to fundamental water skills.
Monday, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Friday, Noon - 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Sunday, 10:30 am - 11:00 am, 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Eel (Ages: 3 - 4 years)
Eel is a program for swimmers who have completed Pikes or can swim 10 feet front crawl independently without assistance. Swimmers will work to develop endurance on their front and back and be introduced to the crawl stroke (reaching arms out of water). They can also place their face in the water and swim 10 feet paddle stroke on front and back without a flotation device and jump into water with assistance.
Wednesday, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday, 9:15 am - 9:45 am
Friday, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Sunday, 11:15 am - 11:45am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Rays (Ages: 3 - 4 years)
For children who have mastered the Eel level skills or can swim 15 feet of strong front crawl. Swimmers work on front and back crawl as well as developing endurance while swimming. Rotary breathing is introduced with the front crawl.
Friday, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday, 9:45 pm - 10:15 am
Sunday, 11:15 pm - 11:45 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Starfish (Ages: 3 - 4 years)
An advanced swimming class for those who have taken the Ray class or are able to swim 20 feet of strong front crawl and 15 feet on their backs. Swimmers work on improving front crawl and rotary breathing, as well as increased endurance with all strokes learned to this point.
Thursday, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Sunday, Noon - 12:30 pm
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Youth and Teen Classes
Polliwogs Part I (Ages: 5 - 8 years)
Polliwog is the beginning level for school-age children with little or no experience in the water. This class is designed to get students comfortable in the water and to introduce the beginnings of front crawl, back crawl, and personal safety in and around the water.
Monday, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday, 9:45 am - 10:15 am, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Sunday, 10:30 am - 11:00 am, Noon - 12:30 pm
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Polliwogs Part II (Ages: 5 - 8 years)
Polliwog II is for the swimmer who is comfortable in the water, but has yet to master all of Polliwog I skill techniques or the distance requirements. Swimmers will work on building endurance without the aid of a flotation device.
Thursday, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Sunday, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Guppies (Ages: 5 - 8 years)
The guppies' class is for swimmers who have completed Polliwog/Eel or can swim 15 feet on their front without a flotation device. Swimmers continue to build confidence in their abilities by practicing
paddle stroke skills, floating and rotary breathing without the aid of floatation devices. Swimmers learn new skills such as sidestroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, treading water and survival floating.
Wednesday, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Sunday, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Minnows
For swimmers who can swim 25 yards strong front crawl and back crawl. Minnows continue to develop endurance by swimming 25 yards to refine know strokes. During this intermediate level swimmers will also build onto synchronized swimming, wet ball, and diving skills.
Saturday, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Sunday, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Fish
Fish swimmers work on performing crawl stroke, elementary backstroke,
back crawl stroke, and sidestroke, with turns. They are also introduced to the butterfly stroke. Swimmers continue learning additional synchronized swimming movements, wet ball skills, and diving skills. Swimmers are introduced to the use of fins.
Saturday, 9:45 am - 10:15 am, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Sunday, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Flying Fish
At this advanced 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 wet ball playing skills.
Saturday, 9:45 am - 10:15 am
Sunday, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Shark
The students at this level continue to improve their strokes, with starts and turns, and are introduced to the inverted breaststroke, the crawl, and the over arm sidestroke. Opportunities are provided for further work on synchronized swimming, wet ball, and skin diving.
Saturday, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Sunday, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Porpoise
At this final level, students are exposed to a wide range of aquatic experiences through a class format. In class these advanced swimmers learn new strokes and rescue skills, as well as develop volunteerism and leadership skills. Through the lesson, they try various aquatic sports and games to explore different aquatic pursuits.
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Sunday, Noon - 12:30 pm
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Sports & Splash (Ages: 5 Ð 6 years)
Want to help your child really make a splash? This class is perfect not only for fitness but for socializing too. Gather together with new friends for a half hour of activities in the gym followed by a half hour structured swim lesson in our heated pool. Parents, dress your child for swim under their gym clothes for a quick change before going into the pool.
Please be at the pool 5 minutes prior to the end of dismissal.
Wednesday, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Youth Beginner Lessons (Ages: 9 - 12 years)
This 30 minute class with a certified instructor will help your pre-teen gain confidence in the water. Polliwog - Minnows will be taught in a small, age appropriate swim group. Goggles are recommended to help make underwater adjustment easier.
Tuesday, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Sunday, 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
GuardStart Lifeguarding Tomorrow
GuardStart is designed to prepare participants 11 to 14 years of age to take the American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification program and to prepare for future work as lifeguards. The GuardStart program helps participants build a foundation of knowledge as well as develop the attitudes and skills they will need to be responsible lifeguards. Lessons are grouped into five main areas: prevention, fitness, response, leadership and professionalism. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards front crawl continuously while breathing to the front or side, tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs, and submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater.
Monday, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (February 23 - May 18, No Class: April 13)
Fee: $100.00 (Member), $150.00 (Non-Member)
Teen Beginner
Never learned to swim? This class helps teens feel comfortable in an age appropriate learn-to-swim program. Learn to float, learn rotary breathing, basic swimming and aquatics survival skills.
Tuesday, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Sunday, 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Teen Intermediate
Set your own goals to get in shape in the pool! In this class, you will keep a progress sheet to track your accomplishments. The instructor will help you improve on your four competitive strokes, learn correct starts and turns, gain strength and have fun.
Pre-requisites: In order to participate, swimmers MUST be able to swim 25 yards/meters of freestyle without stopping.
Saturday, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Sunday, Noon Ð 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Adult and Active Adult Classes
Adult Private or Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Looking for a swim lesson for any age that suits your personal goals and needs? Whether you want to overcome a fear of the water or are seeking a master swim workout, these one-on-one lessons are for you. If you have a busy schedule, we can custom design these lessons to meet your needs. Private lessons are time sensitive and must be used during a two month period. Cancellation of a lesson must be done within three (3) hours to the instructor or the Aquatics Department. If notice is not received you will be charged for the cost of that lesson.Please call the Aquatics Department to schedule these lessons.
Private Lesson (One-On-One) 1 Private Half Hour Lesson
$32.00 (Member), $42.00 (Non-Member)
Set of Five (5) Half Hour Lesson
$150.00 (Member), $200 (Non-Member)
Semi-Private Lesson (Maximum 3 students) 1 Private Half Hour Lesson
$42.00 (Member), $52.00 (Non-Member)
Set of Five (5) Half Hour Lesson
$200.00 (Member), $250.00 (Non-Member)
Adult Beginner
This is the chance for you to catch up to your kids. DonÕt put off learning to swim for one more day! The Raritan Bay Area YMCA Aquatics staff will help you gain the confidence you need to learn the stroke and swim into a healthier lifestyle.
Monday, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Saturday, 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Adult Intermediate
This course is designed for swimmers who need to brush up on their strokes and endurance. Our instructor will help you build a swim workout and teach you how to keep track of your progress.
Pre-requisites: Swimmers must be comfortable in the deep water. Swim cap and goggles are recommended, but not required.
Saturday, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Sunday, Noon - 12:30 pm
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Adult Beginner Master Swim Class
Want to increase your endurance for distance swimming, learn proper and efficient breathing techniques, and work on your form, but youÕre just not ready for the traditional master swim class? The YMCA has the answer - the BeginnerÕs Master Swim Class! This class is designed for those people who understand basic rudiments of swimming but may be rusty on breathing and form, and who need to build up their endurance for swimming more than a lap or two. Swim cap and goggles are recommended, but not required.
Tuesday, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Thursday, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Sunday, 12:45 am - 1:45 pm
Fee: $60.00 (Member), $84.00 (Non-Member)
Arthritis Aquatic Program
Have an enjoyable workout experience in the water! The Arthritis Aquatics Program allows you to exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles. The gentle activities in warm water with guidance from a trained instructor will help you gain strength and flexibility. This program also provides a friendly and supportive atmosphere
in which you can make new friends and try new activities. Social interaction, such as this, has also been proven to help decrease feelings of depression and isolation. Progress in aquatic activities can lead to independence and improved self-esteem.
Monday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuesday, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fee: $25.00 (Member), $60.00 (Non-Member)
Aqua Tone
High and low aqua aerobics with muscle toning and interval work.
Monday, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Wednesday, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Thursdays, 6:00 am - 7:00 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Fitness Swim
Whether you are considering a triathlon or not, get your total body workout in the pool. This lap swimming program is designed to work and lengthen every muscle group while performing non-weight bearing cardiovascular exercise. This is not an instructional class but gather together with people similarly interested in mixing up their fitness regime. Perfect for adults interested in triathlon training. Must be able to swim at least freestyle, breast stroke, and back stroke.
Thursdays, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
Mini-Bluefish Swim Team
The Mini-Bluefish Swim Team will begin their 1st season of training at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA and we would like to invite you to join in the fun! This team is for children ages 5 - 7 who are interested in swim team but not ready to compete. The YMCA coaching staff will work in and out of the water on endurance, strokes, basic swim team fundamentals and sportsmanship. Mini swimmers can move up from part I to part II when skills are met. Parents can schedule an evaluation for their swimmers to make sure they are in the appropriate miniÕs group.
Mini-Bluefish Evaluation
The YMCA coaching staff will evaluate each swimmer and advise the parent on which Mini's Team is appropriate for their child. Swimmers are recommended to wear their swim cap and have a pair of good fitting goggles for their evaluation.
Mini-Bluefish Part I
Mini-Bluefish Part I meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 - 4:45 pm. They will focus on basic swim team fundamentals, skill improvement, exercise, competitive techniques, and fun.
Pre-requisite for Part I: Swimmers must be able to swim 1/2 lap front crawl and 1/2 lap backstroke.
Mini-Bluefish Part II
Mini-Bluefish Part II meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 4:45 pm. They will focus on advanced swim team fundamentals, further skill improvement, exercise, competitive techniques, and fun.
Pre-requisite for Part II: Swimmers must be recommended by a coach or be tested before the program starts. Swimmers must be able to swim 1 lap continuous front crawl.
Bay City Bluefish YMCA Swim Team
The Raritan Bay Area Bay City Bluefish Swim Team in now forming and offering a rewarding training and competitive experience to swimmers of all ability and interest levels. Coaches will work on advanced stroke techniques, endurance, discipline, and team spirit.
Pre-requisite: Swimmers should be able to swim 3 out of the 4 competitive strokes 1 length of the pool. Swimmers will be assessed and grouped for appropriate practice time to maximize their learning ability. No swimmer can change a group assignment unless instructed to do so by a coach.
Bay City Bluefish Swimmers Clinic and Evaluation
The YMCA coaching staff will evaluate each swimmer during this one week swim clinic. Coaches will review the four competitive strokes and turns. At the end of the week, swimmers will be assigned a practice time. Swimmers must wear their swim cap and have a pair of good fitting goggles for their evaluation.
Monday - Friday, 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm (Ages: 6 - 10)
Monday - Friday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (Ages: 11 - 18)
Fee: $50.00 (Member), $75.00 (Non-Member)
Special Needs Swim Class
Raritan Bay Area YMCA is proud to announce a SPECIAL NEEDS SWIM CLASS specifically designed for children, teens and adults with special needs. The developmental swim program uses water education to practice water safety and swimming skills. The program also focuses on developing self-confidence and self-esteem and is customized for emotional and developmental abilities. The goal of this class is to help each participant become physically active and learn the life- saving skill of swimming. Participants will work one-on-one with a certified swim instructor. A State Certified Special Education Teacher will oversee the participants with their one-on-one swim instruction with one of our certified instructors.
Wednesday, 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, 9:15 am - 10:00 am
Fee: $48.00 (Member), $72.00 (Non-Member)
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