Aquatics

Private swim lessons are a good way to help swimmers focus on a particular skill, or to help overcome a fear of the water. Private swim lessons are available based on instructors.

IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OR YOUR INFORMATION IS NOT IN OUR SYSTEM, PLEASE CREATE A NON MEMBER PROFILE  BEFORE CALLING TO REGISTER FOR CLASS.

Please see or email the Aquatics Director

(aquatics@ymcagc,org)

for more information on what is available, and to set up time and instructor.

Please do not sign up for private lessons until you have communicated with the Aquatics Director.

Registration for APRIL lessons will open March 25, 2024.

 

Classes will begin the week of April 8th

IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OR YOUR INFORMATION IS NOT IN OUR SYSTEM, PLEASE CREATE A NON MEMBER PROFILE WITH A PARENT AND THE CHILD/CHILDREN’S INFORMATION BEFORE CALLING TO REGISTER FOR CLASS.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR THE CORRECT SWIM LEVEL.  THE CLASSES ARE GEARED TO SPECIFIC INTRUCTORS AND WE WANT ALL CHILDREN IN THE GROUP TO BE AT THE SAME LEVEL. 

Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Each session is 2 times a week for 3 weeks .  The classes are 1/2 hour.

WE ARE RESTRUCTURING OUR GROUP SWIM LESSONS.  PLEASE SEE THE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW TO DETERMINE WHICH CLASS YOUR CHILD(REN) IS/ARE BEST SUITED TO. 

We have group lessons that match children of similar age an ability.  Theses have 3 to 4 students depending on the age group.. These are $90 for members and $120 for non members.  The costs are per child.

As for children under 3 years old, we do have a parent and me class. The 6 month to 18 month class will be held on Fridays at 9 AM. The  18 month to 3 year old class will be Fridays  at 9:30 AM. We will also have a second parent and me classes on Fridays.  The 6 month to 18 month class will be at 11AM and the 18 month to the 3 year old class will be at 11:30 AM.  .  These classes are once a week for 6 weeks.  The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non- members.

As far as private lessons go, we usually start those at 4 or 5 years of age depending on the child.  And those are set up depending on instructor availability.  They are 6   1/2 hour lessons.  The cost is $125 for members and $175 for non members. Please email the Aquatics director for availability.  The Aquatics Director will need to register you for private lessons.

Welcome to the Cane Bay Family YMCA and Berkeley County Family YMCA Swim Program
We want our classes to be a rewarding and fun experience for all. Please help us make that possible by adhering to the following suggestions and guidelines. We try to incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in everything we do and we ask you to follow the same principles.

For the privacy of all those concerned: PLEASE DO NOT TAKE PHOTOS OR VIDEO while in the pool area.

ATTENDANCE AND ATTIRE
Please arrive at your class on time. Arriving late disrupts the flow of classes currently in session. Have swimmers ready in bathing suits and goggles. Have children use the bathroom before class begins. Please pick up promptly at the end of the scheduled class. No child 12 and under will be permitted to leave the pool deck unless their parent or caregiver is there to pick them up after class. Children 12 and under must be supervised by their parent or caregiver in the locker room at all times. Swimmers who are not toilet trained should have a swim diaper with elastic at the legs and waist. If swimmers have long hair, it should be tied back so that it will not get in their face during lessons.
OBSERVATION
We encourage parents to be active participants in their child’s learning process, but we also ask for you to keep your presence during swim lessons to a minimum. Swim lessons are the perfect time for your child to explore their independence and confidence in a safe environment. There are certain instances where your presence can distract from your child’s ability to learn. In those cases, we may recommend parents utilize the bleachers located on the pool deck.
MISSED CLASSES
We do not offer make-up classes for classes you are unable to attend.  If the YMCA cancels a class, we will schedule a make up date.
COMMUNICATION
Please communicate honestly with us. We are committed to providing quality programs. If you have a question or concern, please consult with the Aquatics Director.
Please be advised, that the Aquatics Director and Swim Instructors have the ability based on their experience, to move your child to a more appropriate class based on your child’s ability.

PRESCHOOL LEVELS WILL BE AGES 3-6

Preschool Level I: Introduction to water skills

_____ Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Blowing bubbles through mouth and nose

_____ Submerging mouth, nose and eyes

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects waist level

_____ Front glide and recover to a vertical position with assistance for 5-10 seconds

_____ Back float and recover to a vertical position with assistance for 5-10 seconds

_____ Back glide with assistance 10 feet

_____ Roll from front to back  _____ back to front with assistance

_____ Treading with arm and hand actions with assist for 10 seconds

_____ Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back for 5 feet

_____ Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back  for 5 feet

 

Preschool Level II: Fundamental Aquatic Skills

_____ Enter water by ladder, side or steps

_____ Exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Bobbing  5 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest level

_____ Front float for 10-15 sec independently

_____ Back float for 10-15 sec independently

_____ Recover from a front and back float  independently

_____ Roll from front to back and  ____ back to front independently

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 15 seconds independently

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front and back for 10 feet

 

Preschool Level III: Stroke Development

_____ Enter water by ladder, side or ladder/ Exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Bobbing  10 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest level

_____ Front float/jelly fish/tuck float  for 20 sec independently

_____ Back float for 20 sec independently

_____ Roll from Front to Back   independently   and _____ Back to Front independently

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 20-25 seconds independently

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front (freestyle) and back (backstroke) for 15 feet

Preschool LEVEL IV: Preschool ages 3-5 STROKE IMPROVEMENT                       _____ Swim under water 10 feet

_____ Survival swimming for 1 minute turtle float or jelly fish float                                _____ Front crawl and backstroke open turns                                                                  _____ Tread water for 1 minute                                                                                          _____ Front crawl 15 yards                                                                                              _____ back crawl 15 yards                                                                                                  _____ elementary backstroke 15 yards                                                                              _____ breaststroke 15 yards                                                                                                _____ sidestroke 10 yards                                                                                                  _____  butterfly 10 yards

 

AGES 6+ WILL HAVE 6-9, 10-12, AND 13-17 YEAR OLD GROUPINGS

Level I: ages 6+ Introduction to Water Skills

_____ Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Blow bubbles through mouth and nose

_____ Bobbing  5 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

_____ Front glide and recover to vertical position 10 feet

_____ back glide and recover to vertical position  10 feet

_____ Roll from front to back

_____ Roll back to front

_____ Tread water using arm and hand actions for 20 sec with assistance

_____ Alternating and arm and leg actions on front  10 feet

_____ Alternating and arm and leg actions on back  10 feet

 

Level II:  ages 6+ Fundamental Aquatic Skills

_____  Enter water by using steps or sitting on side  and Exit water using ladder, steps or side _____ Fully submerge and hold

____ Bobbing 10 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest high

_____ Front, jellyfish and tuck floats and recover 20 seconds

_____ Front and  _____  back glides and recover   for 10 feet

_____ back float and recover for 30 seconds

_____ Roll from front to back and _____back to front

_____ Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 30 seconds

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front and back 10 yards freestyle and backstroke

 

LEVEL III: Ages 6+ STROKE DEVELOPMENT

_____ Enter water by steps or sitting on side

_____   Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions in 5 foot

_____ Bobbing

_____ Rotary breathing

_____ Survival float 30 seconds

_____ Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back

_____ Tread water independently for 30-45 seconds

_____ Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on front/back

_____ Front crawl  15 yards

_____ Elementary backstroke 15 yards

_____ Breast stroke  15 yards

_____ introduction to sidestroke and Butterfly

 

LEVEL IV:  ages 6+ STROKE IMPROVEMENT 

_____ Swim under water 20 feet

_____ Survival swimming

_____ Front crawl and backstroke open turns

_____ Tread water using 2 different kicks

_____ Front crawl 25 yards

_____ Back crawl 25 yards

_____ Elementary backstroke 25 yards

_____ Breaststroke 25 yards

_____ Sidestroke 15 yards

_____  Butterfly 15 yards

 

Adult Beginner /Advanced

______ Enters/Exits Water independently

_____ Floats on Front Face in for 30 seconds

_____ Floats on Back for 30 seconds

______Swims on front (freestyle or breast stroke) for _____10 feet, _____20 feet,      ___30 feet, __ 25 yards

______Swims on back (back stroke or elementary back stroke) for _____10 feet,  _____20 feet,  _____30 feet, _____25 yards

______Treads water for _____ 15 seconds,  _____30 seconds,  _____45 seconds, _____ 60 seconds

 

 

 

NO REFUNDS!

Registration for APRIL lessons will open March 25, 2024

 

Classes will begin the week of April 8th

IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OR YOUR INFORMATION IS NOT IN OUR SYSTEM, PLEASE CREATE A NON MEMBER PROFILE WITH A PARENT AND THE CHILD/CHILDREN’S INFORMATION BEFORE CALLING TO REGISTER FOR CLASS.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR THE CORRECT SWIM LEVEL.  THE CLASSES ARE GEARED TO SPECIFIC INTRUCTORS AND WE WANT ALL CHILDREN IN THE GROUP TO BE AT THE SAME LEVEL. 

Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Each session is 2 times a week for 3 weeks .  The classes are 1/2 hour.

WE ARE RESTRUCTURING OUR GROUP SWIM LESSONS.  PLEASE SEE THE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW TO DETERMINE WHICH CLASS YOUR CHILD(REN) IS/ARE BEST SUITED TO. 

We have group lessons that match children of similar age an ability.  Theses have 3 to 4 students depending on the age group.. These are $90 for members and $120 for non members.  The costs are per child.

As for children under 3 years old, we do have a parent and me class. The 6 month to 18 month class will be held on Fridays at 9 AM. The  18 month to 3 year old class will be Fridays  at 9:30 AM. We will also have a second parent and me classes on Fridays.  The 6 month to 18 month class will be at 11AM and the 18 month to the 3 year old class will be at 11:30 AM.  .  These classes are once a week for 6 weeks.  The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non- members.

As far as private lessons go, we usually start those at 4 or 5 years of age depending on the child.  And those are set up depending on instructor availability.  They are 6   1/2 hour lessons.  The cost is $125 for members and $175 for non members. Please email the Aquatics director for availability.  The Aquatics Director will need to register you for private lessons.

Welcome to the Cane Bay Family YMCA and Berkeley County Family YMCA Swim Program
We want our classes to be a rewarding and fun experience for all. Please help us make that possible by adhering to the following suggestions and guidelines. We try to incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in everything we do and we ask you to follow the same principles.

For the privacy of all those concerned: PLEASE DO NOT TAKE PHOTOS OR VIDEO while in the pool area.

ATTENDANCE AND ATTIRE
Please arrive at your class on time. Arriving late disrupts the flow of classes currently in session. Have swimmers ready in bathing suits and goggles. Have children use the bathroom before class begins. Please pick up promptly at the end of the scheduled class. No child 12 and under will be permitted to leave the pool deck unless their parent or caregiver is there to pick them up after class. Children 12 and under must be supervised by their parent or caregiver in the locker room at all times. Swimmers who are not toilet trained should have a swim diaper with elastic at the legs and waist. If swimmers have long hair, it should be tied back so that it will not get in their face during lessons.
OBSERVATION
We encourage parents to be active participants in their child’s learning process, but we also ask for you to keep your presence during swim lessons to a minimum. Swim lessons are the perfect time for your child to explore their independence and confidence in a safe environment. There are certain instances where your presence can distract from your child’s ability to learn. In those cases, we may recommend parents utilize the bleachers located on the pool deck.
MISSED CLASSES
We do not offer make-up classes for classes you are unable to attend.  If the YMCA cancels a class, we will schedule a make up date.
COMMUNICATION
Please communicate honestly with us. We are committed to providing quality programs. If you have a question or concern, please consult with the Aquatics Director.
Please be advised, that the Aquatics Director and Swim Instructors have the ability based on their experience, to move your child to a more appropriate class based on your child’s ability.

PRESCHOOL LEVELS WILL BE AGES 3-6

Preschool Level I: Introduction to water skills

_____ Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Blowing bubbles through mouth and nose

_____ Submerging mouth, nose and eyes

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects waist level

_____ Front glide and recover to a vertical position with assistance for 5-10 seconds

_____ Back float and recover to a vertical position with assistance for 5-10 seconds

_____ Back glide with assistance 10 feet

_____ Roll from front to back  _____ back to front with assistance

_____ Treading with arm and hand actions with assist for 10 seconds

_____ Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back for 5 feet

_____ Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back  for 5 feet

 

Preschool Level II: Fundamental Aquatic Skills

_____ Enter water by ladder, side or steps

_____ Exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Bobbing  5 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest level

_____ Front float for 10-15 sec independently

_____ Back float for 10-15 sec independently

_____ Recover from a front and back float  independently

_____ Roll from front to back and  ____ back to front independently

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 15 seconds independently

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front and back for 10 feet

 

Preschool Level III: Stroke Development

_____ Enter water by ladder, side or ladder/ Exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Bobbing  10 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest level

_____ Front float/jelly fish/tuck float  for 20 sec independently

_____ Back float for 20 sec independently

_____ Roll from Front to Back   independently   and _____ Back to Front independently

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 20-25 seconds independently

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front (freestyle) and back (backstroke) for 15 feet

Preschool LEVEL IV: Preschool ages 3-5 STROKE IMPROVEMENT                       _____ Swim under water 10 feet

_____ Survival swimming for 1 minute turtle float or jelly fish float                                _____ Front crawl and backstroke open turns                                                                  _____ Tread water for 1 minute                                                                                          _____ Front crawl 15 yards                                                                                              _____ back crawl 15 yards                                                                                                  _____ elementary backstroke 15 yards                                                                              _____ breaststroke 15 yards                                                                                                _____ sidestroke 10 yards                                                                                                  _____  butterfly 10 yards

 

AGES 6+ WILL HAVE 6-9, 10-12, AND 13-17 YEAR OLD GROUPINGS

Level I: ages 6+ Introduction to Water Skills

_____ Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Blow bubbles through mouth and nose

_____ Bobbing  5 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

_____ Front glide and recover to vertical position 10 feet

_____ back glide and recover to vertical position  10 feet

_____ Roll from front to back

_____ Roll back to front

_____ Tread water using arm and hand actions for 20 sec with assistance

_____ Alternating and arm and leg actions on front  10 feet

_____ Alternating and arm and leg actions on back  10 feet

 

Level II:  ages 6+ Fundamental Aquatic Skills

_____  Enter water by using steps or sitting on side  and Exit water using ladder, steps or side _____ Fully submerge and hold

____ Bobbing 10 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest high

_____ Front, jellyfish and tuck floats and recover 20 seconds

_____ Front and  _____  back glides and recover   for 10 feet

_____ back float and recover for 30 seconds

_____ Roll from front to back and _____back to front

_____ Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 30 seconds

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front and back 10 yards freestyle and backstroke

 

LEVEL III: Ages 6+ STROKE DEVELOPMENT

_____ Enter water by steps or sitting on side

_____   Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions in 5 foot

_____ Bobbing

_____ Rotary breathing

_____ Survival float 30 seconds

_____ Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back

_____ Tread water independently for 30-45 seconds

_____ Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on front/back

_____ Front crawl  15 yards

_____ Elementary backstroke 15 yards

_____ Breast stroke  15 yards

_____ introduction to sidestroke and Butterfly

 

LEVEL IV:  ages 6+ STROKE IMPROVEMENT 

_____ Swim under water 20 feet

_____ Survival swimming

_____ Front crawl and backstroke open turns

_____ Tread water using 2 different kicks

_____ Front crawl 25 yards

_____ Back crawl 25 yards

_____ Elementary backstroke 25 yards

_____ Breaststroke 25 yards

_____ Sidestroke 15 yards

_____  Butterfly 15 yards

 

Adult Beginner /Advanced

______ Enters/Exits Water independently

_____ Floats on Front Face in for 30 seconds

_____ Floats on Back for 30 seconds

______Swims on front (freestyle or breast stroke) for _____10 feet, _____20 feet,      ___30 feet, __ 25 yards

______Swims on back (back stroke or elementary back stroke) for _____10 feet,  _____20 feet,  _____30 feet, _____25 yards

______Treads water for _____ 15 seconds,  _____30 seconds,  _____45 seconds, _____ 60 seconds

 

 

 

Registration for APRIL lessons will open March 25, 2024

 

Classes will begin the week of April 8th

IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OR YOUR INFORMATION IS NOT IN OUR SYSTEM, PLEASE CREATE A NON MEMBER PROFILE WITH A PARENT AND THE CHILD/CHILDREN’S INFORMATION BEFORE CALLING TO REGISTER FOR CLASS.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR THE CORRECT SWIM LEVEL.  THE CLASSES ARE GEARED TO SPECIFIC INTRUCTORS AND WE WANT ALL CHILDREN IN THE GROUP TO BE AT THE SAME LEVEL. 

Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Each session is 2 times a week for 3 weeks .  The classes are 1/2 hour.

WE ARE RESTRUCTURING OUR GROUP SWIM LESSONS.  PLEASE SEE THE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW TO DETERMINE WHICH CLASS YOUR CHILD(REN) IS/ARE BEST SUITED TO. 

We have group lessons that match children of similar age an ability.  Theses have 3 to 4 students depending on the age group.. These are $90 for members and $120 for non members.  The costs are per child.

As for children under 3 years old, we do have a parent and me class. The 6 month to 18 month class will be held on Fridays at 9 AM. The  18 month to 3 year old class will be Fridays  at 9:30 AM. We will also have a second parent and me classes on Fridays.  The 6 month to 18 month class will be at 11AM and the 18 month to the 3 year old class will be at 11:30 AM.  .  These classes are once a week for 6 weeks.  The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non- members.

As far as private lessons go, we usually start those at 4 or 5 years of age depending on the child.  And those are set up depending on instructor availability.  They are 6   1/2 hour lessons.  The cost is $125 for members and $175 for non members. Please email the Aquatics director for availability.  The Aquatics Director will need to register you for private lessons.

Welcome to the Cane Bay Family YMCA and Berkeley County Family YMCA Swim Program
We want our classes to be a rewarding and fun experience for all. Please help us make that possible by adhering to the following suggestions and guidelines. We try to incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in everything we do and we ask you to follow the same principles.

For the privacy of all those concerned: PLEASE DO NOT TAKE PHOTOS OR VIDEO while in the pool area.

ATTENDANCE AND ATTIRE
Please arrive at your class on time. Arriving late disrupts the flow of classes currently in session. Have swimmers ready in bathing suits and goggles. Have children use the bathroom before class begins. Please pick up promptly at the end of the scheduled class. No child 12 and under will be permitted to leave the pool deck unless their parent or caregiver is there to pick them up after class. Children 12 and under must be supervised by their parent or caregiver in the locker room at all times. Swimmers who are not toilet trained should have a swim diaper with elastic at the legs and waist. If swimmers have long hair, it should be tied back so that it will not get in their face during lessons.
OBSERVATION
We encourage parents to be active participants in their child’s learning process, but we also ask for you to keep your presence during swim lessons to a minimum. Swim lessons are the perfect time for your child to explore their independence and confidence in a safe environment. There are certain instances where your presence can distract from your child’s ability to learn. In those cases, we may recommend parents utilize the bleachers located on the pool deck.
MISSED CLASSES
We do not offer make-up classes for classes you are unable to attend.  If the YMCA cancels a class, we will schedule a make up date.
COMMUNICATION
Please communicate honestly with us. We are committed to providing quality programs. If you have a question or concern, please consult with the Aquatics Director.
Please be advised, that the Aquatics Director and Swim Instructors have the ability based on their experience, to move your child to a more appropriate class based on your child’s ability.

PRESCHOOL LEVELS WILL BE AGES 3-6

Preschool Level I: Introduction to water skills

_____ Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Blowing bubbles through mouth and nose

_____ Submerging mouth, nose and eyes

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects waist level

_____ Front glide and recover to a vertical position with assistance for 5-10 seconds

_____ Back float and recover to a vertical position with assistance for 5-10 seconds

_____ Back glide with assistance 10 feet

_____ Roll from front to back  _____ back to front with assistance

_____ Treading with arm and hand actions with assist for 10 seconds

_____ Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back for 5 feet

_____ Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back  for 5 feet

 

Preschool Level II: Fundamental Aquatic Skills

_____ Enter water by ladder, side or steps

_____ Exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Bobbing  5 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest level

_____ Front float for 10-15 sec independently

_____ Back float for 10-15 sec independently

_____ Recover from a front and back float  independently

_____ Roll from front to back and  ____ back to front independently

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 15 seconds independently

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front and back for 10 feet

 

Preschool Level III: Stroke Development

_____ Enter water by ladder, side or ladder/ Exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Bobbing  10 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest level

_____ Front float/jelly fish/tuck float  for 20 sec independently

_____ Back float for 20 sec independently

_____ Roll from Front to Back   independently   and _____ Back to Front independently

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 20-25 seconds independently

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front (freestyle) and back (backstroke) for 15 feet

Preschool LEVEL IV: Preschool ages 3-5 STROKE IMPROVEMENT                       _____ Swim under water 10 feet

_____ Survival swimming for 1 minute turtle float or jelly fish float                                _____ Front crawl and backstroke open turns                                                                  _____ Tread water for 1 minute                                                                                          _____ Front crawl 15 yards                                                                                              _____ back crawl 15 yards                                                                                                  _____ elementary backstroke 15 yards                                                                              _____ breaststroke 15 yards                                                                                                _____ sidestroke 10 yards                                                                                                  _____  butterfly 10 yards

 

AGES 6+ WILL HAVE 6-9, 10-12, AND 13-17 YEAR OLD GROUPINGS

Level I: ages 6+ Introduction to Water Skills

_____ Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Blow bubbles through mouth and nose

_____ Bobbing  5 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

_____ Front glide and recover to vertical position 10 feet

_____ back glide and recover to vertical position  10 feet

_____ Roll from front to back

_____ Roll back to front

_____ Tread water using arm and hand actions for 20 sec with assistance

_____ Alternating and arm and leg actions on front  10 feet

_____ Alternating and arm and leg actions on back  10 feet

 

Level II:  ages 6+ Fundamental Aquatic Skills

_____  Enter water by using steps or sitting on side  and Exit water using ladder, steps or side _____ Fully submerge and hold

____ Bobbing 10 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest high

_____ Front, jellyfish and tuck floats and recover 20 seconds

_____ Front and  _____  back glides and recover   for 10 feet

_____ back float and recover for 30 seconds

_____ Roll from front to back and _____back to front

_____ Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 30 seconds

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front and back 10 yards freestyle and backstroke

 

LEVEL III: Ages 6+ STROKE DEVELOPMENT

_____ Enter water by steps or sitting on side

_____   Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions in 5 foot

_____ Bobbing

_____ Rotary breathing

_____ Survival float 30 seconds

_____ Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back

_____ Tread water independently for 30-45 seconds

_____ Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on front/back

_____ Front crawl  15 yards

_____ Elementary backstroke 15 yards

_____ Breast stroke  15 yards

_____ introduction to sidestroke and Butterfly

 

LEVEL IV:  ages 6+ STROKE IMPROVEMENT 

_____ Swim under water 20 feet

_____ Survival swimming

_____ Front crawl and backstroke open turns

_____ Tread water using 2 different kicks

_____ Front crawl 25 yards

_____ Back crawl 25 yards

_____ Elementary backstroke 25 yards

_____ Breaststroke 25 yards

_____ Sidestroke 15 yards

_____  Butterfly 15 yards

 

Adult Beginner /Advanced

______ Enters/Exits Water independently

_____ Floats on Front Face in for 30 seconds

_____ Floats on Back for 30 seconds

______Swims on front (freestyle or breast stroke) for _____10 feet, _____20 feet,      ___30 feet, __ 25 yards

______Swims on back (back stroke or elementary back stroke) for _____10 feet,  _____20 feet,  _____30 feet, _____25 yards

______Treads water for _____ 15 seconds,  _____30 seconds,  _____45 seconds, _____ 60 seconds

 

 

 

NO REFUNDS!

Registration for APRIL lessons will open March 25

 

Classes will begin the week of April 8th

IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OR YOUR INFORMATION IS NOT IN OUR SYSTEM, PLEASE CREATE A NON MEMBER PROFILE WITH A PARENT AND THE CHILD/CHILDREN’S INFORMATION BEFORE CALLING TO REGISTER FOR CLASS.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR THE CORRECT SWIM LEVEL.  THE CLASSES ARE GEARED TO SPECIFIC INTRUCTORS AND WE WANT ALL CHILDREN IN THE GROUP TO BE AT THE SAME LEVEL. 

Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Each session is 2 times a week for 3 weeks .  The classes are 1/2 hour.

WE ARE RESTRUCTURING OUR GROUP SWIM LESSONS.  PLEASE SEE THE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW TO DETERMINE WHICH CLASS YOUR CHILD(REN) IS/ARE BEST SUITED TO. 

We have group lessons that match children of similar age an ability.  Theses have 3 to 4 students depending on the age group.. These are $90 for members and $120 for non members.  The costs are per child.

As for children under 3 years old, we do have a parent and me class. The 6 month to 18 month class will be held on Fridays at 9 AM. The  18 month to 3 year old class will be Fridays  at 9:30 AM. We will also have a second parent and me classes on Fridays.  The 6 month to 18 month class will be at 11AM and the 18 month to the 3 year old class will be at 11:30 AM.  .  These classes are once a week for 6 weeks.  The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non- members.

As far as private lessons go, we usually start those at 4 or 5 years of age depending on the child.  And those are set up depending on instructor availability.  They are 6   1/2 hour lessons.  The cost is $125 for members and $175 for non members. Please email the Aquatics director for availability.  The Aquatics Director will need to register you for private lessons.

Welcome to the Cane Bay Family YMCA and Berkeley County Family YMCA Swim Program
We want our classes to be a rewarding and fun experience for all. Please help us make that possible by adhering to the following suggestions and guidelines. We try to incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in everything we do and we ask you to follow the same principles.

For the privacy of all those concerned: PLEASE DO NOT TAKE PHOTOS OR VIDEO while in the pool area.

ATTENDANCE AND ATTIRE
Please arrive at your class on time. Arriving late disrupts the flow of classes currently in session. Have swimmers ready in bathing suits and goggles. Have children use the bathroom before class begins. Please pick up promptly at the end of the scheduled class. No child 12 and under will be permitted to leave the pool deck unless their parent or caregiver is there to pick them up after class. Children 12 and under must be supervised by their parent or caregiver in the locker room at all times. Swimmers who are not toilet trained should have a swim diaper with elastic at the legs and waist. If swimmers have long hair, it should be tied back so that it will not get in their face during lessons.
OBSERVATION
We encourage parents to be active participants in their child’s learning process, but we also ask for you to keep your presence during swim lessons to a minimum. Swim lessons are the perfect time for your child to explore their independence and confidence in a safe environment. There are certain instances where your presence can distract from your child’s ability to learn. In those cases, we may recommend parents utilize the bleachers located on the pool deck.
MISSED CLASSES
We do not offer make-up classes for classes you are unable to attend.  If the YMCA cancels a class, we will schedule a make up date.
COMMUNICATION
Please communicate honestly with us. We are committed to providing quality programs. If you have a question or concern, please consult with the Aquatics Director.
Please be advised, that the Aquatics Director and Swim Instructors have the ability based on their experience, to move your child to a more appropriate class based on your child’s ability.

PRESCHOOL LEVELS WILL BE AGES 3-6

Preschool Level I: Introduction to water skills

_____ Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Blowing bubbles through mouth and nose

_____ Submerging mouth, nose and eyes

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects waist level

_____ Front glide and recover to a vertical position with assistance for 5-10 seconds

_____ Back float and recover to a vertical position with assistance for 5-10 seconds

_____ Back glide with assistance 10 feet

_____ Roll from front to back  _____ back to front with assistance

_____ Treading with arm and hand actions with assist for 10 seconds

_____ Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back for 5 feet

_____ Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back  for 5 feet

 

Preschool Level II: Fundamental Aquatic Skills

_____ Enter water by ladder, side or steps

_____ Exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Bobbing  5 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest level

_____ Front float for 10-15 sec independently

_____ Back float for 10-15 sec independently

_____ Recover from a front and back float  independently

_____ Roll from front to back and  ____ back to front independently

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 15 seconds independently

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front and back for 10 feet

 

Preschool Level III: Stroke Development

_____ Enter water by ladder, side or ladder/ Exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Bobbing  10 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest level

_____ Front float/jelly fish/tuck float  for 20 sec independently

_____ Back float for 20 sec independently

_____ Roll from Front to Back   independently   and _____ Back to Front independently

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 20-25 seconds independently

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front (freestyle) and back (backstroke) for 15 feet

 

Preschool LEVEL IV: Preschool ages 3-5 STROKE IMPROVEMENT                       _____ Swim under water 10 feet

_____ Survival swimming for 1 minute turtle float or jelly fish float                                _____ Front crawl and backstroke open turns                                                                  _____ Tread water for 1 minute                                                                                          _____ Front crawl 15 yards                                                                                              _____ back crawl 15 yards                                                                                                  _____ elementary backstroke 15 yards                                                                              _____ breaststroke 15 yards                                                                                                _____ sidestroke 10 yards                                                                                                  _____  butterfly 10 yards

 

 

AGES 6+ WILL HAVE 6-9, 10-12, AND 13-17 YEAR OLD GROUPINGS

Level I: ages 6+ Introduction to Water Skills

_____ Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side

_____ Blow bubbles through mouth and nose

_____ Bobbing  5 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

_____ Front glide and recover to vertical position 10 feet

_____ back glide and recover to vertical position  10 feet

_____ Roll from front to back

_____ Roll back to front

_____ Tread water using arm and hand actions for 20 sec with assistance

_____ Alternating and arm and leg actions on front  10 feet

_____ Alternating and arm and leg actions on back  10 feet

 

Level II:  ages 6+ Fundamental Aquatic Skills

_____  Enter water by using steps or sitting on side  and Exit water using ladder, steps or side _____ Fully submerge and hold

____ Bobbing 10 times

_____ Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects chest high

_____ Front, jellyfish and tuck floats and recover 20 seconds

_____ Front and  _____  back glides and recover   for 10 feet

_____ back float and recover for 30 seconds

_____ Roll from front to back and _____back to front

_____ Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back

_____ Tread water using arm and leg actions for 30 seconds

_____ Combined arm and leg actions on front and back 10 yards freestyle and backstroke

 

LEVEL III: Ages 6+ STROKE DEVELOPMENT

_____ Enter water by steps or sitting on side

_____   Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions in 5 foot

_____ Bobbing

_____ Rotary breathing

_____ Survival float 30 seconds

_____ Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back

_____ Tread water independently for 30-45 seconds

_____ Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on front/back

_____ Front crawl  15 yards

_____ Elementary backstroke 15 yards

_____ Breast stroke  15 yards

_____ introduction to sidestroke and Butterfly

 

LEVEL IV:  ages 6+ STROKE IMPROVEMENT 

_____ Swim under water 20 feet

_____ Survival swimming

_____ Front crawl and backstroke open turns

_____ Tread water using 2 different kicks

_____ Front crawl 25 yards

_____ Back crawl 25 yards

_____ Elementary backstroke 25 yards

_____ Breaststroke 25 yards

_____ Sidestroke 15 yards

_____  Butterfly 15 yards

 

Adult Beginner /Advanced

______ Enters/Exits Water independently

_____ Floats on Front Face in for 30 seconds

_____ Floats on Back for 30 seconds

______Swims on front (freestyle or breast stroke) for _____10 feet, _____20 feet,      ___30 feet, __ 25 yards

______Swims on back (back stroke or elementary back stroke) for _____10 feet,  _____20 feet,  _____30 feet, _____25 yards

______Treads water for _____ 15 seconds,  _____30 seconds,  _____45 seconds, _____ 60 seconds

 

 

 

THE NEXT SESSION WILL START IN MAY

REGISTRATION OPENS ON APRIL 29, 2023.  YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE, IN PERSON OR BY CALLING THE FRONT DESK.  

IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OR YOUR INFORMATION IS NOT IN OUR SYSTEM, PLEASE CREATE A NON MEMBER PROFILE WITH A PARENT AND THE CHILD/CHILDREN’S INFORMATION BEFORE CALLING TO REGISTER FOR CLASS.

Parent and Child (6 months – 3 years)

Accompanied by a parent, in a semi-structured format, toddlers become comfortable in the water and  develop most of the swim readiness skills throughout the  class. Children are encourage in underwater exploration, floating on both tummies and backs.  They are introduced to safety skills, including climbing out of the water.

No disposable diapers, reusable swim diapers needed. The picture shown above is a cotton lining that’s soft to the touch and highly absorbent. This ecological friendly swim diaper is washable so your baby child can use it over and over again. Care and cleaning is as easy as running it through the washer and dryer. It’s available in various sizes so you can get the one that fits your child’s body. Bands at the waist and legs prevent leaks.

The 6 month to 18 month old class will be held on Fridays at 9 AM. The  18 month to 3 year old class will be Fridays  at 9:30 AM. We will  have a second parent and me classes on Fridays.  Saturdays the 6 month to 18 month class will be at 11AM and the 18 month to the 3 year old class will be at 11:30 AM.  .  These classes are once a week for 6 weeks.  The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non- members.

NO REFUNDS!

Class Days and times 

FRIDAYS 9 and 9:30 AM

May 10,17,24,31 June 7, 14

SATURDAYS 11 and 11:30 AM

May 11,18,25 June 1,8,15

 

Private swim lessons are a good way to help swimmers focus on a particular skill, or to help overcome a fear of the water. Private swim lessons are available based on instructors. These lessons usually at 4 or 5 years of age after a set of group lessons. Members can request a specific instructor.

 

IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OR YOUR INFORMATION IS NOT IN OUR SYSTEM, PLEASE CREATE A NON MEMBER PROFILE WITH A PARENT AND THE CHILD/CHILDREN’S INFORMATION BEFORE CALLING TO REGISTER FOR CLASS.

 

Please see or email the Aquatics Director for more information on what is available, and to set up time and instructor. Please do not sign up for private lessons until you have communicated with the Aquatics Director.