Swim lesson fees are per person per
session. The length of the session may vary according to holidays and unforeseen
pool closures.
Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 3 years old by the first day of class. This is typically
the first class without the in-water participation of an adult. Little or no swimming
skills required. If your child turns 6 years at the completion of this course
enroll him/her in the youth Polliwog level
EEL
Ages:
3 years through 5 years
This
preschool course builds on the PIKE level and provides instruction in the basic
paddle strokes on front/side/back, personal safety, character development, water
sports, and rescue skills through fun and games.Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 3 years old by the first day of class and be able to
swim without a flotation device a minimum of 5 feet on front, side, and back.
If your child turns 6 years at the completion of this course enroll him/her in
the youth Polliwog level
RAY
Ages:
3 years through 5 years
This
preschool course builds on the EEL level. It provides instruction in the basic
front/back/side alternating paddle strokes as well as an introduction to symmetrical
paddle on front/back, personal safety, character development, water sports, and
rescue skills through fun and games.Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 3 years old by the first day of class and swim a distance
of 15 feet without a flotation device on front/side and back. If your child turns
6 years at the completion of this class, enroll him/her in the Guppy youth level
STARFISH
Ages:
3 years through 5 years
This
preschool course builds on the RAY level. It is the final preschool level and
provides instruction in the basic front/back/side alternating paddle strokes as
well as an introduction to symmetrical paddle on front/back, personal safety,
character development, water sports, and rescue skills through fun and games.Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 3 years old by the first day of class and swim a distance
of 20 feet without a flotation device on front/side and back. If your child turns
6 years at the completion of this class, enroll him/her in the Guppy youth level
YOUTH
SWIM LESSONS
POLLIWOG
Ages: 6 years through 11 years
This
is the beginning youth course and provides instruction in the basic paddle strokes
on front/side/back, personal safety, character development, water sports, and
rescue skills through fun and games.
Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 6 years old by the first day of class. This is designed
for the beginner who has no swimming skills and possibly fears the water.
GUPPY
Ages:
6 years through 11 years
This
is a beginning youth course and builds on the POLLIWOG level. It provides instruction
in the basic front/back/side alternating paddle strokes as well as an introduction
to symmetrical paddle on front/back, personal safety, character development, water
sports, and rescue skills through fun and games.
Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 6 years old by the first day of class and be able to
swim a distance of 20 feet on front/side/back without a flotation device. This
is designed for the beginner who has some swimming skills and is not afraid of
the deep water.
MINNOW
Ages:
6 years through 11 years
This
is an advanced beginner youth course and builds on the GUPPY level. It provides
instruction for rudimentary front and back crawl, sidestroke, and breaststroke,
personal safety, character development, water sports, and rescue skills through
fun and games.Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 6 years old by the first day of class and be able to
swim a distance of 25 yards on front/side/back with or without a flotation device.
This is designed for the advanced beginner who has the basic swimming skills and
is ready to improve technique and distance.
FISH
Ages:
6 years through 11 years
This
is an intermediate youth course and builds on the MINNOW level. Its purpose is
to develop stroke technique for front and back crawl, sidestroke, and breaststroke
with the emphasis on increasing distance. Butterfly is introduced at this level.
More advanced personal safety, character development, water sports, and rescue
skills are also provided. Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 6 years old by the first day of class and be able to
swim a distance of 25 yards of front crawl with rotary breathing and above water
arm recovery, rudimentary back crawl with above water arm recovery, rudimentary
sidestroke and breaststroke.
FLYING
FISH
Ages: 6 years through 11 years
This
is an advanced youth course and builds on the FISH level. Its purpose is to improve
stroke technique and distance for front and back crawl, sidestroke, and breaststroke.
More advanced personal safety, character development, water sports, and rescue
skills are also provided. Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 6 years old by the first day of class and be able to
swim a distance of 50 yards of front crawl with rotary breathing and open turns,
back crawl, sidestroke and breaststroke. Butterfly 15 yards with fins, 25 yards.
without fins.
SHARK
Ages:
6 years through 11 years
This
is an advanced youth course and builds on the FLYING FISH level. Its purpose is
to improve stroke technique and efficiency, as well as introduce new lifelong
skills; inverted breaststroke, overarm sidestroke, and the trudgen crawl. More
advanced personal safety, character development, water sports, and rescue skills
are also provided. Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 6 years old by the first day of class and be able to
swim a distance of 100 yards of front crawl with bilateral breathing and open
turns, back crawl, sidestroke and breaststroke. Butterfly 25 yards with fins,
50 yards. without fins.
PORPOISE
Swim Club
Ages: 10 years to14 years.
This
course is an advanced waterpersonship course and is designed for the advanced
swimmer who is looking for more aquatic experiences and safety. This course can
be designed to help with scout badges as well as preparing for lifeguard training.
ADULT/TEEN
ACTIVITIES
ADULT/TEEN
SWIM LESSONS
Ages: 12 through Adult
This class is for adults and teens
who are comfortable in the water and who would like to work on stroke development
and endurance. It is perfect for those who have limited swimming skills and would
like to improve.
THE
SAFETY NET SWIM CLUB
Ages: 12 through Adult
A new club just for adults
and teens who have swimming fears! You are not alone! Come see for yourself! We
can help. Give yourself the gift of swimming!
Requirements:
None
ADULT
STROKE CLINIC
Ages: 12 through Adult
This
course is for the advanced adult or teen who is looking for improvement in strokes
and endurance for a specific purpose, such as, lap swimming, Master's program,
Triathlons, etc. Instruction is based on the needs of the participants.Requirements:
Participants should be able to swim the length of the pool and have a basic knowledge
of the 4 competitive strokes, front and back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly.
PARENT/CHILD
AND DISABILITY
PARENT/CHILD Aquatic Program
Ages: 6 months through
3 years
This
course promotes water enrichment and aquatic readiness for infants and children
and their parents. Parents learn how to guide their children through positive
reinforcement and praise.
Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 6 months and have good head control. Each child must
have the in-water participation of an adult who is responsible before, during
and after the class. Swim diapers are required - no regular disposables allowed.
CHALLENGERS
Swim Lessons
Ages: 3 and up
This
is a course designed for those who have a disability that needs the special attention
that may be difficult to get in a group lesson. Individual or small group lessons
are provided by both paid and volunteer staff. Instruction is based on the needs
of the participant.
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
'CUDA
CONNECTION
Ages: 5 years through 18 years
This
course will help make that transition between swim lessons and more competitive
swimming. Instruction includes technique and endurance for the four competitive
strokes, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Class size is limited
to 8 and participants will be grouped according to age and ability. Fees include
entry fees for the developmental swim meets offered twice a year.
Requirements:
Child must be a minimum of 5 years old by the first day of class and be at the
fish level; be able to swim 25 yards of front crawl with above water arm recovery
and rotary breathing, back crawl with above water arm recovery, breaststroke with
symmetrical arm and leg movement without a flotation device. Stroke technique
may be rudimentary.
PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE
Ages: 5 years and up
These
lessons are intended for individuals or family/friends who need flexible scheduling
with a choice of instructors. A maximum of three participants may enroll in a
lesson. Classes will be arranged around the participant's schedule and pool space
availability. Fees are based on the number of participants enrolled and the amount
of time for the lesson. Private/Semi-private
lessons consist of your choice of four 30-minute lessons or four 45-minute lessons.
Participants should exchange contact information with the instructor for scheduling
conflicts.
Allow
two weeks for instructor assignment.
LIFEGUARD
PREPARATION
Ages: 14 and up
Upon
completion of this course, participants will not only have the skills to pass
the prerequisites of the YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant course or the YMCA Lifeguard
course, they will have the opportunity to decide if a job as a lifeguard is what
they really want. Those who successfully complete this course will receive a coupon
for a free R. C. Durr YMCA Lifeguard or YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant Course including
the prerequisite courses of CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, Emergency Oxygen
Administration, and First Aid.
SWIM
FOR FITNESS
This is a self-motivated program designed for those who are
avid lap swimmers and would like to work out with others. Weekly workouts will
be provided or use your own workout. This program is limited to sharing two lap
lanes.
FISH BOWL
During the fish bowl program, supervised
use of kick boards, noodles, barbells, diving toys, mats, etc. will enhance the
swimming experience for everyone in the family. An area of the pool will be designated
as the Fish Bowl area and aquatic staff will provide hands-on assistance at all
times during the program.
SWIM
TEAM
DEVELOPMENTAL
SWIM MEETS
Open
to all swim lesson participants who can swim the25 yards with or without a flotation
device. The goal of this program is to build self-esteem, while offering the participant
an opportunity to experience competitive swimming in a non-threatening environment.
Typically held in May and December. Fees will be paid for those who are currently
enrolled in the 'Cuda Connection.
Ages 5 - 18
The R. C.
Durr Barracuda Swim Team offers groups ranging from the beginning level of competitive
swimming to a National level. Swimmer groups practice based upon skill, maturity,
and degree of commitment to the sport. In all groups, emphasis is on stroke mechanics,
technique, increase in stamina & endurance. You must be a Y member to be on
the swim team. For more information, please check out the team contact Chris
Konerman or 859.534.5700 ext. 1007
Group I & II- Beginning Swimmers
Group
III & IV- Competitive Swimmers
