Youth Development - Aquatics

 IMPORTANT

All parents must be aware of and sign the following documents. We ask that you review it before coming to sign up, and print at home if a printer is available.

Swim Policy

Waiver

Parent Swim Policy for Preschool Lessons

Swim Lesson Registrations:

Returning Students Registration week of 9/30/24

New Students registration week of 10/7/24

Start date: Week of October 14th 5 week session

Returning Students week of 11/11/24

New Students registration week of 11/25/24

Start date: Week of  December 16th—4 week session

Returning Students week of 12/16/24

New Students registration week of 12/23/24—1/5/25

Start date: Week of  January 6th

For more questions please contact our front desk at 973-772-7450.

Preschool Swim Lessons (YMCA Swim Lessons V6) (Preschool Small Group Level 1 & 2)

It is important to teach young children about pool safety and give them the basic skills required for swimming. The YMCA has four levels of classes designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5. Current membership required.

(Preschool Small Group Level 1 & 2)

Swimfants/Level A and B

The YMCA offers a swimming class for mom and baby between the ages of 9 months and 30 months. This class is to get the child used to the water. It teaches the basics such as getting the face wet, blowing bubbles, etc. 

School Aged Progressive Swim Lessons (YMCA Swim Lessons V6) (School Age/Small Group Level 1& 2)

Everyone should learn how to swim, not only for safety reasons but also for FUN! There are seven levels to choose from depending on the skill level of the student. 

Teen Swim Lessons

Never got the chance to learn how to swim?  Do you want to become a better swimmer and use it as a form of  exercise? Come and bring your friends to develop your swimming skills. Our instructors are knowledgeable in all 4 strokes as well as sidestroke, diving techniques, treading techniques, and lifesaving skills. Classes will be offered for teens ages 13-17.

Stroke and Turn Clinic

Focus on improving stroke techniques, flip turns, and diving. This is the time to work on refining all the elements needed for competitive swimming. Takes place at 490 Midland Ave. Pre Requisite: knowledge of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Must be able to complete 2-3 laps of freestyle, back stroke and breaststroke. Membership required. 

Family Swim

The YMCA strives to be a provider of family programs. We offer swim times for families to spend time together. Members are invited to swim and one guest per member is permitted, for a fee, to join the fun. Family swims are held at 490 Midland Ave.

Private Swim Lessons

One on one instruction for your child to learn how to swim or improve his/her technique. Members only. $40 for a half hour lesson (must purchase four lessons at once totaling $160)  OR $45 for 45 minutes (must purchase four lessons at once totaling $180) OR  $50 for one hour.  Email Michele Semancik at micheles@garfieldymca.com to schedule a lesson. 

Please Review the AQUATICS policy:

1. All Youth Members 17 years old and younger MUST be:

• Skills tested for “Youth Fun Swim” and “Family Swim:
• Bathing Caps for shallow or deep area
• ( red cap / shallow end )
• ( blue cap / deep end )
• Bathing caps MUST be worn during ALL swim periods

2 . All youth members under 8 years old MUST have:

• 18+ Adult in the water with them during
• Youth Fun Swim and Family Swim
• The Adult MUST NOT be more than 3 feet away from the child during the swim periods
• non-swimming parents MUST:
  stay on the pool deck or the Y youth swimmer will be removed from the pool

3 . All youth swimmers 8 years old and under who have been tested to the “Level 4” Progressive Level will be allowed to swim alone during – Fun Swims and Family Swims

4 . After the Aquatic Swim Test is given the results will be recorded and maintained on the Pool deck / Y computer

YOUR CHILDS’ SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN