Swim Lessons

American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program

Course Description Booklet:

NLYMCA Aquatic Program Course Descriptions

Adult Swim: Learning the Basics

Delta
11/2/24 - 12/30/24
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Adult Swim: Learning the Basics

Adult Swim: Learning the Basics introduces basic aquatic skills and swimming strokes, including front crawl, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. Participants also learn skills and concepts needed to stay safe around water, in addition to those needed to help themselves or others in an aquatic emergency.

Evening Lessons: Mondays and Wednesdays

7pm-7:45pm

  • September 4th-30th
  • December 2nd-30th (No class December 25th)

Saturday Lessons

9am-9:45am

  • September 7th-October 26th
  • November 2nd-December 21st

Sunday Lessons

2pm-2:45pm

  • September 8th-October 27th
  • November 3rd-December 22nd

Member Priority Registration: August 13th-18th

Open Registration: Beginning August 19th

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Sept.-Dec. 2024 8/19/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 40.00$ 84.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/02/24 - 12/21/24
Sat. Session 2 - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Registration
Closed on
10/30/2024
11/03/24 - 12/22/24
Sun. Session 2 - Su - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Registration
Closed on
10/31/2024
12/02/24 - 12/30/24
M/W Session 2 - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Register  
Closes
11/29/2024

FREE First Grade Swim Lessons

Delta
11/4/24 - 11/27/24
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FREE First Grade Swim Lessons

This program is sponsored by the American Red Cross Centennial Campaign. Each student will receive a FREE swim cap and goggles.

About the Centennial Campaign:

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/swimming/centennial


This program is designed to teach students the skills needed to reach minimum water competency.

The Red Cross recommends that everyone learn to perform water safety and swimming skills – in this sequence – that are an essential part of being water competent.

Water Competency Sequence:

1. Step or jump into the water over your head.
2. Return to the surface and float or tread water for one minute.
3. Turn around in a full circle and find an exit.
4. Swim 25 yards to the exit.
5. Exit from the water. If in a pool, be able to exit without using the ladder.

Students who have already met water competency or are at a Learn to Swim Level 4 or higher should seek out other group or private lesson options.


Evening Lessons: Mondays and Wednesdays

5pm-5:45pm

  • October 7th-30th
  • November 4th-27th

 

Please only select 1 session for your child. Scholarships are limited.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 8/13/24 11/30/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/04/24 - 11/27/24
Session 2 - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Registration
Closed on
11/03/2024

FREE Third Grade Swim Lessons

Delta
11/4/24 - 11/27/24
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FREE Third Grade Swim Lessons

This program is sponsored by the American Red Cross Centennial Campaign. Each student will receive a FREE swim cap and goggles.

About the Centennial Campaign:

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/swimming/centennial


This program is designed to teach students the skills needed to reach minimum water competency.

The Red Cross recommends that everyone learn to perform water safety and swimming skills – in this sequence – that are an essential part of being water competent.

Water Competency Sequence:

1. Step or jump into the water over your head.
2. Return to the surface and float or tread water for one minute.
3. Turn around in a full circle and find an exit.
4. Swim 25 yards to the exit.
5. Exit from the water. If in a pool, be able to exit without using the ladder.

Students who have already met water competency or are at a Learn to Swim Level 4 or higher should seek out other group or private lesson options.


Evening Lessons: Mondays and Wednesdays

7pm-7:45pm

  • October 7th-30th
  • November 4th-27th

 

Please only select 1 session for your child. Scholarships are limited.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2024 8/13/24 11/30/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/04/24 - 11/27/24
Session 2 - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Registration
Closed on
11/03/2024

Learn to Swim

Delta
11/2/24 - 12/30/24
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Learn to Swim

American Red Cross Swim Lessons

Ages: 6-14 years

Students will be divided into one of 6 Learn to Swim classes based on skill level and previous levels completed.

Evening Lessons: Mondays and Wednesdays

7pm-7:45pm

  • September 4th-30th
  • December 2nd-30th

Afternoon Lessons: Tuesdays and Thursdays

2pm-2:45pm

  • September 3rd-26th
  • October 1st-24th
  • November 5th-26th
  • December 3rd-19th

Saturday Morning Lessons

9am-9:45am

  • September 7th-October 26th
  • November 2nd-December 21st

Sunday Lessons

2pm-2:45pm

  • September 8th-October 27th
  • November 3rd-December 22nd

Member Priority Registration: August 13th-18th

Open Registration: Beginning August 19th

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Sept-Dec 2024 8/19/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 40.00$ 84.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
11/02/24 - 12/21/24
Sat. Session 2 - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Registration
Closed on
10/30/2024
11/03/24 - 12/22/24
Sun. Session 2 - Su - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Registration
Closed on
10/31/2024
11/05/24 - 11/26/24
T/TH Session 3 - Tu,Th - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
$35 - $73.5
Registration
Closed on
11/02/2024
12/02/24 - 12/30/24
M/W Session 2 - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
T/TH Session 4 - Tu,Th - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
$30 - $63 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024

Parent and Child Aquatics

Delta
11/2/24 - 12/30/24
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Parent and Child Aquatics

About the Course:

This course is a combination of the American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics Levels 1 and 2 and is designed for students ages 6 months-3 years. Parent and Child Aquatics introduces you and your child to basic swimming and water safety skills that lay a foundation for learning to swim. Each class uses toys, songs, fun and games to keep the children engaged and enjoying the water experience. Each skill and activity is adaptable to meet the abilities of all students.

Parent-and-Child-Aquatics-Level-1-Newsletter

Parent-and-Child-Aquatics-Level-2-Newsletter

Skills

  • Hug position
  • Chin support
  • Shoulder support on front
  • Cuddle position
  • Hip straddle
  • Shoulder support on side
  • Hip support on front
  • Hip support on back
  • Back support
  • Arm stroke position
  • Passing from instructor to parent
  • Cueing
  • Getting wet with toys
  • Getting wet kicking
  • Enter water by lifting in
  • Enter water by walking in
  • Enter water from a seated position
  • Enter water from a seated position—rolling over and sliding in
  • Enter water by stepping or jumping in
  • Enter water using a ladder
  • Enter water using steps or ramp
  • Out-of-water exploration
  • In-water exploration
  • Exit water by lifting out
  • Exit water by walking out
  • Exit water using a ladder
  • Exit water using side of pool
  • Exit water using steps or ramp
  • Blow bubbles on the surface
  • Blow bubbles with mouth and nose submerged
  • Underwater exploration
  • Open eyes and retrieve objects below the surface
  • Open eyes and retrieve submerged objects
  • Submerge mouth, nose and eyes
  • Bobbing
  • Front glide
  • Front glide to the wall
  • Front float
  • Back glide
  • Back float
  • Roll from front to back
  • Roll from back to front
  • Leg action on front—alternating or simultaneous movements
  • Arm action on front—alternating or simultaneous movements
  • Combined arm and leg actions on front with breathing
  • Leg action on back—alternating or simultaneous movements
  • Arm action on back—alternating or simultaneous movements
  • Combined arm and leg actions on back

Prerequisites

Students must be at least 6 months old and must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

Evening Lessons: Mondays and Wednesdays

5pm-5:45pm

  • September 4th-30th
  • December 2nd-30th (No class December 25th)

Afternoon Lessons: Tuesdays and Thursdays

2pm-2:45pm

  • September 3rd-26th
  • October 1st-24th
  • November 5th-26th
  • December 3rd-19th

Saturday Morning Lessons

8am-8:45am

  • September 7th-October 26th
  • November 2nd-December 21st

Sunday Lessons

1pm-1:45pm

  • September 8th-October 267h
  • November 3rd-December 22nd

Member Priority Registration: August 13th-18th

Open Registration: Beginning August 19th


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Sept-Dec. 2024 8/19/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 40.00$ 84.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
11/02/24 - 12/21/24
Sat. Session 2 - Sa - 8:00 am - 8:45 am
Registration
Closed on
10/30/2024
11/03/24 - 12/22/24
Sun. Session 2 - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Registration
Closed on
10/31/2024
11/05/24 - 11/26/24
T/TH Session 3 - Tu,Th - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
$35 - $73.5
Registration
Closed on
11/02/2024
12/02/24 - 12/30/24
M/W Session 2 - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
T/TH Session 4 - Tu,Th - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
$30 - $63 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024

Preschool Aquatics

Delta
11/2/24 - 12/30/24
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Preschool Aquatics

American Red Cross Swim Lessons

Ages: 4-5 years

Students will be divided into one of 3 Preschool Aquatics classes based on skill level and previous levels completed.

 

Evening Lessons: Mondays and Wednesdays

5pm-5:45pm

  • September 4th-30th
  • December 2nd-30th (No class Dec. 25th)

Afternoon Lessons: Tuesdays and Thursdays

2pm-2:45pm

  • September 3rd-26th
  • October 1st-24th
  • November 5th-26th
  • December 3rd-19th

Saturday Morning Lessons

8am-8:45am

  • September 7th-October 26th
  • November 2nd-December 21st

Sunday Lessons

1pm-1:45pm

  • September 8th-October 27h
  • November 3rd-December 22nd

Member Priority Registration: August 13th-18th

Open Registration: Beginning August 19th

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Sept.-Dec. 2024 8/19/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 40.00$ 84.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
11/02/24 - 12/21/24
Sat. Session 2 - Sa - 8:00 am - 8:45 am
Registration
Closed on
10/30/2024
11/03/24 - 12/22/24
Sun. Session 2 - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Registration
Closed on
10/31/2024
11/05/24 - 11/26/24
T/TH Session 3 - Tu,Th - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
$35 - $73.5
Registration
Closed on
11/02/2024
12/02/24 - 12/30/24
M/W Session 2 - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Register  
Closes
11/29/2024
12/03/24 - 12/19/24
T/TH Session 4 - Tu,Th - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
$30 - $63 Register  
Closes
11/30/2024