{"id":197,"date":"2018-05-25T15:22:38","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T15:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.ccymca.org\/?page_id=197"},"modified":"2026-06-09T22:57:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T22:57:48","slug":"swim-lessons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ccymca.org\/home\/aquatics\/swim-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Swim Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #006b6b;\">Swim Lessons<\/span><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">Group swim lessons are for children who are ready to learn the life skill of swimming. Beginners will learn basic water safety along with how to float on their front and back, rudimentary stroke development and water acclimation skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We are still in need of Swim Lesson Instructors! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If interested, please stop by the front desk and ask for an application.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #01a490;\"><strong>Pre-K Beginner (Ages 4-5)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"108\"><strong>Needs assistance with basic water movements\/water exploration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"108\"><strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"108\">Summer Session1:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"108\"><strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"250\">Dates:<\/strong> June 9th &#8211; July 2nd, 2026<br data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\" \/><strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"275\">Days:<\/strong> Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays (meets 2 days a week for 4 weeks)<br data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\" \/><strong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"305\">Times:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"322\">10:35-11:05 AM<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"322\">4:30-5:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #01a490;\"><strong>Pre-K Intermediate (Ages 4-5)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Child must be able to float comfortably on front and back without assistance for at least 5 seconds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"108\"><strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"108\">Summer Session1:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"108\"><strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"250\">Dates:<\/strong> June 8th &#8211; June 18th, 2026<br data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\" \/><strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"275\">Days:<\/strong> Monday- Thursday (meets 4 days a week for 2 weeks)<br data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\" \/><strong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"305\">Times:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"322\">10-10:30 AM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #01a490;\"><strong>Youth Beginner (Ages 6-10)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong>Needs assistance with basic water movements including floating.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"355\">Summer Session1:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"388\">Dates:<\/strong> June 9th &#8211; July 2nd, 2026<br data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"410\" \/><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"419\">Days:<\/strong> Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays (meets 2 days a week for 4 weeks)<br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"451\">Times:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"489\">\n<li data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"472\">\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"472\">11:10-11:40 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"355\">Summer Session1:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"388\">Dates:<\/strong> June 8th &#8211; 18th, 2026\u00a0<br data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"410\" \/><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"419\">Days:<\/strong> Monday- Thursday (meets 4 days a week for 2 weeks)<br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"451\">Times:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"489\">\n<li data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"472\">\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"472\">10:35-11:05 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #01a490;\"><strong>Youth Intermediate (Ages 6-10)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong>Child must be able to float comfortably on front and back without assistance for at least 5 seconds; swim on top of water 10 yards with face in water.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"355\">Summer Session1:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"388\">Dates:<\/strong> June 9th &#8211; July 2nd, 2026\u00a0<br data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"410\" \/><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"419\">Days:<\/strong> Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays (meets 2 days a week for 4 weeks)<br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"451\">Times:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"489\">\n<li data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"472\">\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"472\">5:10-5:40 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"355\">Summer Session1:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"388\">Dates:<\/strong> June 8th &#8211; 18th, 2026\u00a0<br data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"410\" \/><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"419\">Days:<\/strong> Monday- Thursday (meets 4 days a week for 2 weeks)<br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"451\">Times:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"489\">\n<li data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"472\">\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"472\">11:10-11:40 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #01a490;\">Price<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">Members: $35.00<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">Non-<\/span><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">members: $70.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operations.daxko.com\/Online\/5124\/ProgramsV2\/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG7585\"><span style=\"color: #006b6b;\">Click here to register for Group Swim Lessons<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #01a490;\"><strong>Parent\/Tot Swim Lessons (18 months- 3 years)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Swimmers will learn about trust and submersion, underwater exploration, and basic self-rescue skills all while in a fun and safe environment. Parent\/guardian is required to be in the water participating with their child (must be 16 years of age or older). <\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"355\">Summer Session1:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"><strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"388\">Dates:<\/strong> June 9th &#8211; July 2nd, 2026\u00a0<br data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"410\" \/><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"419\">Days:<\/strong> Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays (meets 2 days a week for 4 weeks)<br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"451\">Times:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"489\">\n<li data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"472\">\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"472\">10-10:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #01a490;\">Price<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">Members: $32.00<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">Non-<\/span><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">members: $64.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #006b6b;\">Private Lessons<\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">\u00a0 \u00a0Have you always wanted to learn to swim? Do you wish you had more confidence in the water? No matter the reason, the age, or the skill, the time is always right to learn to swim! Our 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 the Y at<\/span><span style=\"color: #006b6b;\"><span style=\"color: #231f20;\"> (217) 287-7271.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #01a490;\">Price<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">Single Lessons:\u00a0 <\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">Members: $20<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">Non-members: $30<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Private Lessons Package (4 &#8211; 45-minute lessons):\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">Members: $80<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #231f20;\">Non-members: $120<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Private Lessons Package (6 &#8211; 30 minute lessons) *recommended for kids ages 3-5 years old* :\n<ul>\n<li>Members: $80<\/li>\n<li>Non-members: $120<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Participants must be a member for the entire duration of classes to receive membership discount.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 Extra sibling may be added at half the price if swimming together.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h4>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Swim Lessons Group swim lessons are for children who are ready to learn the life skill of swimming. 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