The Fort Madison Family YMCA will hold the second session of winter swim lessons beginning February 18th, 2020. Lessons are available for all ages and include parent/child, group, semi-private and private classes. Registration deadline is Monday, February 17th.
Registration is now open at the Fort Madison YMCA office during regular office hours. Please note class times will depend on class participation and are subject to change. Individuals interested in semi-private and private lessons please contact Noah Dean, Program Director, via email at Noah.dean@fortmadisony.org or call 319-372-2403 ext. 2 prior to registration for lessons.
CLASSES:
Pre-K (3-5yr old) Classes held Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:15pm.
Develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely enter and exit the water safe. Learn how to swim on front and back with assistance. This stage lays the foundation that allows for students future progress in swimming.
Registration fees: $25 Members, $40 Non-Members
Level 1 (6+ Years) Classes held Thursdays from 5:15 to 6pm & 6 to 6:45pm.
Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water. Practice how to safely enter by stepping or jumping in from the side of the pool and front and back glide.
Registration fees: $25 Members, $40 Non-Members
Level 2 (6+ Years) Classes held Thursdays from 6:45 to 7:30pm.
Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance in previous levels. This stage students will learn how to jump into deep water, practice basic swim strokes, and learn safe diving techniques.
Registration fees: $25 Members, $40 Non-Members
Parent/Child (6mos – 3yr) Classes held Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:00pm.
Accompanied by parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.
Registration fees: $20 Members, $25 Non-Members
Please note: First Session Private and Semi-Private lessons are still ongoing. Second session Private & Semi-Private lessons will be scheduled once first session lessons are completed.
Semi-Private (2-3 individuals)
Semi-private swimming lessons must include 2 or 3 friends or family members. Personalized instruction for any age. Registration includes 5-30 minutes classes taught by Brooke Patton, our trained swim instructor. Lessons are assigned based on instructor availability.
•cancellations or rescheduling must be done 4 hours prior to the start of the lesson or participants will be charged for the class.
Registration fees (per person): $35 Members, $60 Non-Members
Contact Noah Dean at noah.dean@fortmadisony.org prior to registering for semi-private or private class.
Private (All Ages Welcome)
Personalized instruction for any age. Registration includes 5-30 minutes classes taught by Brooke Patton, our trained swim instructor. Lessons are assigned based on instructor availability.
•cancellations or rescheduling must be done 4 hours prior to the start of the lesson or participants will be charged for the class.
Registration fees (per person): $50 Members, $75 Non-Members
Contact Noah Dean at noah.dean@fortmadisony.org prior to registering for semi-private or private class.
