LYNN YMCA AQUATICS
Summer Session: June 19 - August 27 Registration Dates: Member Registration: May 22 Non-Member Registration: May 31
AQUATICS INFORMATION
Membership Guide: F = Family Member M = Member N = Non-Member
PARENT/ CHILD SWIM LESSON
Swim Level Placement:
6 Months - age 4 | F: $39 M: $63 N: $84 Placement evaluations can be made at any time for anyone unsure of their current swim level. Parent/Child1: 6-18 months For more information, please contact the Interim Children learn the very basics of swimming while Aquatics Director, Benjamin Allis at parents learn water safety, holds and towing (781) 581-3105 extension 732. techniques that encourage basic kicking, pulling and water independence for children. Swim Regulations: diapers must be worn. Per state health code regulations, all swimmers Sat: 10:00am-10:30am must shower prior to entering the pool. While in the pool, all swimmers are required to wear Parent/Child 2/3: 19 - Age 3 swim caps. Only swim wear designed to be in Children are introduced to submerging, kicking, water may be worn. and pulling combinations, floating and swimming without a flotation device. Swim diapers must Refunds: Refunds must be requested within the first week be worn for participants who are not potty trained. of each session. Payment is non-refundable after the first week.
Make Up Classes:
Should the YMCA cancel a lesson, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. If the YMCA is unable to schedule a make-up class, a credit will be provided. If a student does not attend a class, there will be no make-up or refund for that class.
Inclement Weather:
If the Lynn Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, swim classes will also be cancelled.
Open and Family Swim:
For information regarding open and/or family swim times please refer to our pool schedule. Current pool schedules can be found at the welcome center or online at ymcametronorth.org. For a full list of pool policies, please refer to the reverse side of the pool schedule or our website.
Sat: 10:30am-11:00am
INDEPENDENT SWIM Ages 3 - 5 | F: $49 M: $73 N: $94
Pike:
For children who have little or no water experience. Kicking, floating, reaching, shoulder bobbing and jumping are taught. Children will use a level 4 bubble. Mon: 5:45pm-6:25pm Tue: 5:45pm-6:25pm Wed: 5:45pm-6:25pm Fri: 5:15pm-5:55pm Sat: 9:00am-9:40am, 10:30am-11:10am Sun: 10:40am-11:20am
Eel:
This class will use flotation based instruction to introduce four major swimming strokes. Class includes diving skills and opportunities to practice swimming without flotation. Children will use a level 3 bubble. Prerequisite: Pike class completion, or child passes an evaluation provided by the Aquatics Director. Wed: 5:45pm-6:25pm Sat: 11:15am-11:55am Sun: 11:25am-12:05pm
Ray/Starfish:
In this class, swimmers learn rotary breathing and to improve stamina for swimming strokes. The class goal is to eliminate flotation devices completely and swim independently. Swimmers should use no more than a level 2 bubble. Prerequisite: Eel class completion, or child passes an evaluation provided by the Aquatics Director. Mon: 5:45pm-6:25pm Sat: 12:00pm-12:40pm
Group Swim Lessons:
Each group swim lesson requires a minimum of 3 swimmers in order to run. Classes with less than 3 swimmers signed up will be combined with another class or cancelled.
Observation Policy:
Parents and visitors of swim participants are warmly welcomed on deck during swim lessons for the first and last week of each session. All other classes will be closed to spectators. Pictures and videos are strictly prohibited in the pool area.
Summer Session Programs | 20 Neptune Blvd. Lynn, MA | 781-581-3105 | ymcametronorth.org