Monday
November 1st
South Side Fall 2010 Online Program Guide 6330 South Stony Island Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773.947.0700
www.southsidechicagoymca.org
Youth Aquatics
The South Side YMCA teaches the YMCA of the USA's National Swim Lesson Program, which includes the fundamentals of swimming and pool safety skills.
The South Side YMCA reserves the right to place your child in the class that is consistent with his/her ability, regardless of which class he/she is registered.
Ages: 6mos-3yrs
Member: $50
Non-member: $100
This class is a water enrichment and adjustment class for children with a parent/guardian in the water. Basic fundamental skills will be taught.
Ages: 6-24mos
For children and their parents. In this class, the emphasis is on FUN and water adaptation.
| Day | Time |
| Wed | 6:40-7:15pm |
| Sat | 8-8:35am |
| Sun | 11-11:35am |
Ages 2-3½
For children and their parents. Must have completed at least 2 sessions of Shrimp/Kipper and exceed the age limit. More advanced motor skills needed.
| Day | Time |
| Sat | 8:40-9:15am |
| Sun | 11:40am-12:15pm |
Ages: 3-5
Member: $50
Non-member: $100
Yikes is the perfect class for children at the preschool age who are terrified of the pool. Through fun and games we will focus mainly on water adjustment at each child's own pace.
| Day | Time |
| Fri | 6-6:35pm |
| Sat | 9:20-9:55am |
For children who are first time swimmers or can swim with flotation. Teaches skills including water adjustment, getting face wet, learning to back float and building confidence. Minimum participants 3, maximum participants 6.
| Day | Time |
| Mon | 6-6:35pm |
| Fri | 6-6:35pm |
| Sat | 10-10:35am, 10:40-11:15am |
For children who are already adjusted to the pool and need 1 or 2 skills to pass to Eel. Minimum participants 3, maximum participants 6.
| Day | Time |
| Mon | 6:40-7:15pm |
| Wed | 6:40-7:15pm |
| Fri | 6:40-7:15pm |
| Sat | 10:40-11:15am |
For children who can swim 5 ft on front, back and side without flotation. Teaches advanced beginning skills including improving floating, gliding, paddle stroke with face in and kicking on back. Minimum participants 3, maximum participants 6.
| Day | Time |
| Tue | 6-6:35pm |
| Thu | 6-6:35pm |
| Sat | 11:20-11:55am |
Swimmers develop over-arm front crawl and basic rhythmic breathing without using flotation devices. Students learn underwater skills. Side and breast stroke are introduced. Minimum participants 3, maximum participants 6.
| Day | Time |
| Wed | 6-6:35pm |
| Sat | 12-12:35pm |
Ages: 6-12
Member: $45
Non-member: $90
Yikes II is the perfect class for children ages of 6-12 who are terrified of the pool. Through fun and games we will focus mainly on water adjustment at each child's own pace.
| Day | Time |
| Fri | 6:40-7:25pm |
| Sat | 9-9:45 am |
For children who are first-time swimmers or can swim with flotation. Minimum participants 3, maximum participants 6.
| Day | Time |
| Mon | 6-6:45pm |
| Fri | 6-6:45pm |
| Sat | 8-9:45am, 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am |
For children who are already adjusted to the pool and need 1 or 2 skills to pass to Guppy. Minimum participants 3, maximum participants 6.
| Day | Time |
| Mon | 6:50-7:35pm |
| Fri | 6:50-7:35pm |
| Sat | 10-10:45am |
For children who can swim, as a paddle, 10 yds on their front, back and side without flotation. Minimum participants 3, maximum participants 8.
| Day | Time |
| Tue | 6:40-7:25pm |
| Thu | 6:40-7:25pm |
| Sat | 8:50-9:35am |
For children who can swim without flotation, one length of front, back, side paddle, rudimentary breaststroke and elementary backstroke. Minimum participants 3, maximum participants 8.
| Day | Time |
| Wed | 6:40-7:15pm |
| Sat | 9:40-10:25am |
For children who can swim 2 lengths of front crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke. This club will enhance your child's ability to swim competitively and will also introduce butterfly.
| Day | Time |
| Fri | 5-6pm |
| Sat | 10:30-11:30am |
For children who can swim 4 lengths of front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke. This club will enhance your child's ability to swim competitively and will teach butterfly.
| Day | Time |
| Fri | 6-7pm |
| Sat | 11:40am-12:40pm |
By appointment only. Classes are 30 minutes. You must sign a contract with the aquatics director or instructor before lessons begin. A copy of your receipt also must be attached to your contract. The date and time will be agreed upon by teacher and student and must be stated on the contract before classes begin.
| # Lessons | M/NM |
| 1 | $20//40 |
| 2 | $35/$70 |
| 4 | $70/$140 |
| 6 | $95/$190 |
| 8 | $140/$280 |
| 10 | $175/$350 |
Don't want to learn how to swim alone? Maybe you want to learn with someone special. Buddy Swim Lessons are a great way to learn and spend quality time with a friend or loved one. Fee includes both participants.
| # Lessons | M/NM |
| 4 | $125/$250 |
| 6 | $175/$350 |
| 8 | $245/$490 |
| 10 | $300/$600 |
Our best Private Lesson value, Group Lessons allow you to share a private lesson with 3-4 other people over 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks. Whether you or your friends want to learn how to swim before you go on vacation, swim in a marathon or a lifetime goal, the Group Lesson Program is the place to start. Each group will meet at a time that works for the whole group. Fees are per participant.
| # Lessons | M/NM |
| 4 | $60/$120 |
| 6 | $85/$170 |
| 8 | $115/$230 |
| 10 | $140/$280 |
