Stage Descriptions
Parents accompany children
in stage A, which introduces
infants and toddlers to the
aquatic environment through
exploration and encourages
them to enjoy themselves
while learning about the water.
6 Months to 2 Years
Mon & Wed: 5:45-6:15 PM
Tues & Thurs: 5:45-6:15 PM
Sat:
9:00-9:30 AM &
10:15-10:45 AM
Members $45
Non-Members: $85
In stage B, parents work with
their children to explore body
positions, floating, blowing
bubbles, and fundamental
safety and aquatic skills.
2.5 to 3 Years
Mon & Wed: 4:00-4:30 PM
Tues & Thurs: 4:00-4:30 PM
Sat: 10:50-10:20 AM
Members $45
Non-Members: $85
Young children will enjoy the individualized instruction of a group lesson, building their
comfort in and around the water. Beginning skills such as proper air exchange, floating, and kicking are introduced. Children learn and
develop at different paces, so some may be ready for introductory freestyle skills. Instructors will teach to each child’s ability level.
Preschool 3-5 Years
Mon & Wed/ Tues & Thurs:
4:30-5:00 PM
5:05-5:35 PM
6:30-7:00 PM
Sat:
9:35-10:05 AM
11:30-12:00 PM
Members: $55
Non-Members: $95
School Age 5-12 Years
Swimmers learn how to blow bubbles, open their eyes, submerge their faces, and basic
air exchange. 10 relaxed bobs in a row with bubbles must be
completed to move to station 2.
Mon & Wed/Tues & Thurs:
4:30-5:00 PM
5:05-5:35 PM
6:30-7:00 PM
Sat:
9:35-10:05 AM
10:50-10:20 AM
11:30-12:00 PM
Members: $55
Non-Members: $95
School Age 5-12 Years
Swimmers learn Back and Front floats along with streamlining
and continuing air exchange skills.
Proper body position is the base that good swimming is built
upon. Swimmers will also be taught to roll over and float
on their backs. Front Glide and recover and Back Glide and
recover for 5 seconds are the goals to move to station 3.
Mon & Wed/Tues & Thurs:
4:30-5:00 PM
5:05-5:35 PM
6:30-7:00 PM
Sat:
9:35-10:05 AM
10:50-10:20 AM
11:30-12:00 PM
Members: $55
Non-Members: $95
School Age 5-12 Years
The foundation of swimming starts in Station 3. Swimmers
learn Porpoising, Dolphin kick, and body balance, all of these skills are needed to be a proficient swimmer. Front Kick streamlined and Back Kick streamlined for 15 feet are the goals to move to station 4.
Mon & Wed/Tues & Thurs:
4:30-5:00 PM
5:05-5:35 PM
6:30-7:00 PM
Sat:
9:35-10:05 AM
10:50-10:20 AM
11:30-12:00 PM
Members: $55
Non-Members: $95
School Age 5-12 Years
The Crawl stroke is taught and
swimmers swim for 20 feet. Swimmers learn the safety skill of Rollover–front to back, back to
front and how to call for help while on their back. Somersaults both forward and back are learned, along with Finning, Sculling. Side Glide Kick for 20 feet is the Crawl Stroke for 20 feet (no breathing) are the goals to move to
station 5.
Mon & Wed/Tue & Thurs:
5:45-6:15 PM
Sat:
10:15-10:45 AM
Members: $55
Non-Members: $95
School Age 5-12 Years
In this final Station swimmers will extend swimming technique refinement in all major strokes, turns and dives. Swimmers will be able to swim 300 yards Freestyle, 100 yards Backstroke, and 100 yards of the
Individual Medley.
Mon & Wed/Tue & Thurs:
5:45-6:15 PM
Sat:
10:15-10:45 AM
Members: $55
Non-Members: $95
School Age 9-12 Years
BCYMCA Stroke School is for intermediate and advanced swimmers ages 9+. Swimmers must have a basic understanding of the stroke and be able to swim an uninterrupted lap in order to participate. Classes will be one hour long, consisting of 30 minutes of stroke development and technique work and 30 minutes of speed and endurance work. Classes will run in our lap lanes and are limited to five swimmers
per hour.
Mon & Wed/Tue & Thurs:
6:00-7:00 PM
Sat:
11:00-12:00 PM
Members: $55
Non-Members: $95
Adult 13 Years & Up
Did you know that one-third of
adults in the United States cannot
swim the length of the pool?
Swimming is a life skill everyone
should learn. Whether you are a
true beginner, want to improve
your stroke technique for fitness
swimming or train for a triathlon,
our program is for you.
Sat:
10-11 AM
Members: $90
Non-Members: $112
