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Preschool and Youth Lessons
YMCA instructional swim lessons introduce and teach children a variety of skills in a values based environment. Children are encouraged to experience the qualities of water, learn safety, movement skills and build confidence. YMCA swim lessons emphasize fun and positive relationships with the instructor and other children.
We recognize that each child is unique and learns differently. YMCA registration promotes regular participation and learning through progression. YMCA instructors are trained to focus on each child as an individual and to use a variety of teaching methods. Every member may register for one swim lesson per week, registration required by calling or visiting member service.
YMCA Lil' Dippers (30 mins)
A SEVEN level water activity program for preschool-aged children aged 18 months to 5 years of age. The purpose of the program is to introduce YMCA Values and introduce preschoolers and the adults who accompany them to a wide-range of water activities in a safe, fun atmosphere. With no sessions, the Guelph Y will accept swimmers into a registered class at any time. Membership is required to register. We have two streams of Lil’ Dipper programs based on age, they are as followed:
Parent & Dipper (PAD) (18 MONTHS - 3YRS)
Parent and Dipper allows adult and child to become comfortable in the water and gain an understanding of safe swimming. Children learn a variety of different skills from shallow water orientation to learning to front and back swim. PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST ACCOMPANY CHILD IN THE WATER (16 years or older).
Preschool (PRE) (4 yrs - 5 yrs)
The preschool swim program introduces preschoolers to a wide-range of water activities in a safe, fun atmosphere. From the basics of blowing bubbles, to learning front swim, the preschooler is challenged according to their swim ability. PARTICIPATES WITHOUT THEIR PARENTS
Youth Learn-to-Swim & Star Program (YTH) (6YRS-12YRS) (45 mins)
A THREE staged swim program for youth using both the YMCA Swim Program and the Lifesaving Societies life-saving-program. The purpose of the program is to introduce youth to swimming skills, lifesaving skills and aquatic sports/activities. With no sessions, the Guelph Y will accept swimmers into a registered class at any time. Membership is required for registration. Our three streams are as followed:
The YMCA Learn-to-Swim program
This four-level instructional program introduces a series of easy-to-learn skills to bring children from non-swimmer to intermediate swimmer in a values-based environment. Swimmers will progress through the skills as a group and progress on an individual basis.
The YMCA Star program
This is a four-level instructional program for youth who have completed the Learn-to-Swim program. It introduces the swimmer to a wide variety of swimming and water activity skills in a values based environment. This program improves swimming ability, furthers water sport and safety skills while developing endurance and improved strokes.
Swim Club
The YMCA is now offering an exciting new program for youth 8 – 12 years of age. With a focus on team work as well as fitness and fun, coaches will work with children on swimming skills and techniques within a positive learning environment. The Y Swim Club will provide youth with the opportunity to improve their swimming ability, improve fitness levels and experience other aspects of swimming. Participants of the Y Swim Club will have the option of participating in fun, friendly competitions with other swimmers near the end of our 9 week program.