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Programs Aquatics Preschool Aquatics
Preschool Aquatics
Preschool Aquatics Summer Swim Lessons 2013
5 Week Sessions: One day a week
Summer 1: June 10 - July 14 (closed July 4th)
Summer 2: July 15 - August 17
1 Week Session: Monday - Friday, 5 days
Summer A: June 10 - June 14
Summer B: June 17 - June 21
Summer C: June 24 - June 28
3 Week Sessions: Monday & Wednesday, 2 days a week
Summer D: July 8 - July 22
Summer E: July 29 - August 12
Classes Held in the Therapy Pool
FEE: Members $12; Non-Members $24
For Times, please check the Program Guide
Swim Lessons
The YMCA has been teaching children how to swim and stay safe in the water for over 100 years. Starting with parent/child instruction and moving to progressive preschool and youth classes, participants develop stroke mechanics, confidence in the water, teamwork and leadership skills. Along with the safety component, our program also incorporates personal growth opportunities, stroke development, water sports and games...all to get kids water safe and ready for the Lima Barracudas Swim Team.
Classes held in the Therapy Pool. Check the YMCA program guide for dates and times.
Participants who complete Ray or Starfish and who are 6 years old will enroll in Guppy.
Shrimp & Perch
With instruction from our staff, parents swim with their children teaching the essential aspects of swimming. For children ages 6 months to 3 years old.
Check the program guide for dates and times.
Pike
Classes for ages 3-5: Parents need not be in the water.
Prerequisite:The children should be able to go into the water without the supervision of a parent.
Goals: Paddle on front, back and side 10 yards with a float belt, paddle 5 feet without belt. Front and back float. Gain self-confidence. Goals mentioned are just a few that children will learn.
Eel
Prerequisite:Completion of Pike class or consent of Aquatics Director
Goals: Paddle on front, back and side 25 yards with float belt, 15 feet without. Jump in and swim for 10 yards either on front or back. Goals mentioned are just a few that children will learn.
Check the program guide for class dates and times.
Ray
Prerequisite:Completion of the Eel class or consent of Aquatics Director.
Goals: Alternating and symmetrical strokes. Jump off diving board with or without float belt. Tread water for 20 to 30 seconds with a float belt.
Check the program guide for class dates and times.
Starfish
Prerequisite:Completion of the Ray class or consent of Aquatics Director.
Goals: Alternating and symmetrical strokes 40 yards with float belt, 25 feet without. Front and back float 1 minute without a float belt.
Check the program guide for class dates and times.
Lima Family YMCA
345 S. Elizabeth St.
Lima, Ohio 45801
419 . 223 . 6045 ( p )
419 . 223 . 0771 ( f )
Summer Hours
Memorial Day - Labor Day
- Mon - Thu5 am - 9 pm
- Friday5 am - 8 pm
- Saturday6 am - 4 pm
- Sunday12 pm - 5 pm
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