YSL = YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

The following classes represent a continuum along which each child can move toward increasing proficiency and enjoyment in the water. The focus is on a student-centered approach based in guided discovery teaching methods. Swimming skills, endurance and water safety principles are taught in all levels.

It is not uncommon to spend a year or more in the same level. YSL are for children who have completed kindergarten AND are in 1st grade.

If you are unsure of the correct level for which you should register, you may arrange a swim screening by calling Aquatics Director Jeff Falk at 508-362- 6500 x 103.

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YSL POLLIWOG
Age 6 years and in 1st grade and up
Main or Small Pool. For beginners without experience or with limited skills.

YSL GUPPY
Age 6 years and in 1st grade and up Main Pool. For advanced beginners who are comfortable in the Main Pool.

YSL MINNOW
Age 6 years and in 1st grade and up Main Pool. For advanced beginners to develop a rudimentary front crawl with rotary breathing, a rudimentary breaststroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl and sidestroke.

YSL FISH
Age 6 years and up Main Pool. Intermediate work on refining a front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke.

YSL FLYINGFISH
Age 6 years and up Main Pool. For the advanced swimmer, class builds increased efficiency and endurance in the six basic strokes with an introduction to flip turns, starts and pullouts.

YSL SHARK
Age 6 years and up Main Pool. The advanced swimmer refines his/her strokes and learns the concepts of competitive swimming while building endurance.

 

YSL PORPOISE
Age 10 years and up The accomplished swimmer ventures into character development and leadership training in this return of an oldie but a goodie program. Students will receive a 45-minute instructional session followed by a 30-minute assistant teaching session. Participants will refine their own abilities as well as learn how to assist teaching swim lessons, all the while reinforcing the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

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PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS
Age 3 years and up Small or Main pool by arrangement. Private Swimming Lessons are an optimal way to learn how to swim. Details and pricing information are available at our Front Desk or call Jeff at 508-362-6500 x103

SWIM LESSONS FOR CHALLENGED YOUTH
Age 6 years and up Small & Main Pool. This instructional and recreational program is customized to the special needs of your swimmer.

MAKO SWIM TEAM

Competitive Age Group Swimming for ages 6 to 18 The Mako Swim Team offers five different team levels: Novice, Age Group, Junior, Senior and National. The Y Mako Swim Team competes in both YMCA and USA Swimming to develop swimmers to their fullest potential through use of proper stroke technique, challenging workouts, and a strong team atmosphere. The program incorporates discipline, character development, skills, training, and endurance swimming as competitors advance through the progressive level program.

Swimmers interested in our Novice program must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke. In order to be a part of the Team, swimmers must be at least 6 years old and able to exhibit good swimming skills and a variety of competitive techniques. Maturity, conditioning and ability will help determine a swimmers level.

For more information visit our web site at http://makos.ymcacapecod.org or contact the coaching staff at 508-362-6500 x 109.

ADULT CLASSES

FIT & SWIM
Main Pool. Exercise in the pool to stretch and tone your muscles followed by 15 minutes of lap swimming or water walking. (You need not be a "swimmer" for this class.)

NO SWEAT!
Main Pool. Work on your aerobic conditioning and muscle endurance by using the water's natural resistance.

YMCA AQUATICS ARTHRITIS
Small Pool. A recreational class in our heated pool for adults with any type of arthritis.

AQUACIZE
Small Pool. Following in the footsteps of the fabulously successful "Pound Plunge" program, Aquacize stretches and tones your muscles with a low-impact, movement-based workout. Participants need not be accomplished "swimmers" to aquacize.

WATER EXPRESS
Main Pool. The fitness benefits of water exercise are many. This faster paced workout is designed to strengthen your heart and lungs as well as your muscles. You don't need to be a swimmer to enjoy the power of the water in conditioning your body to be strong.

 

ADULT SWIM LESSONS BEGINNERS
Small Pool. This program is designed to teach adults how to swim. Participants should be "beginners" with little or no swimming ability or experience.

ADULT SWIM LESSONS INTERMEDIATE
Main Pool. This class is designed for the adult who has moved beyond the ability of a beginner and is looking to improve their skills.

ISEP
Small Pool. Our Individualized Swimming Exercise Program is an adapted exercise and swim program for adults with special needs. Programs are custom designed to increase the individual's fitness and independence. An aide may be necessary and welcomed to assist some class members.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Ages 15 years and up. 35+ hour course. Successful completion of this course will provide certification in Lifeguard Training, Waterfront, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED and Oxygen Administration. Some weekend hours are required.