Swim Lesson Charts
These charts help pick out what swim lessons are perfect for you &/or your participant. They include skills that need to be completed before they are allowed to progress onto the next level. These charts also show the Program Overview and the Stages of Learning in our lesson program. Of course, if you still have questions after looking these forms over, you are more than welcome to give us a call at (217) 287-7271.
Lesson Selector
Program Overview
Stage Descriptions
Stages of Learning
Private Lessons
Have you always wanted to learn to swim? Do you wish you obtained more confidence in the water? Does our lessons schedule just not work with your schedule? No matter the reason, the age, or the skill, the time is always right to learn to swim! Our 30 minute Private Lessons are available to those who wish to improve their technique through individualized lessons. These are available year round and can be scheduled by contacting our Swim Lesson Coordinator or Aquatic Director at (217) 287-7271.
Price
Y members: $16 – Prospective members: $32
(Buy 5 lessons & get the 6th one FREE!)
Y members: $80 – Prospective members: $160
Online Registration
Parent & Child Lessons (Ages: 6 Months – Preschool)
The Swim Starters YMCA Swim Lessons Program is divided into two levels; Level A: Water Discovery – Introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment. Level B: Water Exploration – Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.
Parents accompany children in these levels, which introduce infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourage them to enjoy themselves while learning about water. These levels will be taught for a total of 8 weeks, having one lesson each week.
Class Dates & Times
Winter I (January 6-March 1, 2020) Winter II (March 2-April 26, 2020)
Parent-Toddler/Infant Lessons: Thursday’s, 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm (All Thursday classes will meet on Tuesday the week of Nov. 25th.)
Preschool-Parent Lessons: Thursday’s, 5:30 pm-6:00 pm (All Thursday classes will meet on Tuesday the week of Nov. 25th.)
Price
Y members: $32
Prospective members: $64
Instructor
Debbie Pickett
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Preschool Lessons (Ages: 3-5)
The Preschool YMCA Swim Lessons Program is divided into two divisions and six levels. The first division is Swim Basics; Swimmers develop a high level of comfort in the water by practicing safe water habits, engaging in underwater exploration, and learning how to swim to safety and exit.
All lessons last for 8 weeks, meeting once per week, ending with 8 total lessons.
See above for Level descriptions;
Class Dates & Times
Winter II (March 2-April 26, 2020)
No Parent Participation: Tuesday, 6:00-6:30 pm (once a week for 8 weeks)
Parent-Preschool Lessons: Thursday, 5:30 – 6:00 pm (once a week for 8 weeks)
Price
Y member: $32, Nonmembers: $64
Instructors
Debbie Pickett, Maddy Moreland
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Youth Lessons (Ages: K – 8th Grade)
The Youth YMCA Swim Lessons Program is divided into two divisions and six levels. The first division is Swim Basics; Swimmers develop a high level of comfort in the water by practicing safe water habits, engaging in underwater exploration, and learning how to swim to safety and exit.
All lessons last for 8 weeks, meeting once per week, ending with 8 total lessons.
See above for Level descriptions:
Class Dates & Times
Winter I (January 6-March 1, 2020) Winter II (March 2-April 26, 2020)
Tuesday, 5:15 – 6:00 pm
Thursday, 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Price
Y members: $32, Nonmembers: $64
Instructor
Debbie Pickett, Alexis Evrley, Maddy Moreland
Click here for Youth Swim Lesson online registration.