THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WATER

WELCOME TO THE EAST ORANGE YMCA AQUATICS PROGRAM

Our aquatics program is new and improved.  Our certified instructors are experienced at working with children and adults of all ages and abilities.  All aquatics staff is trained in the latest YMCA of the USA aquatics guidelines and procedures.  Staff help participants develop a sense of security in and around the water and gain the skills necessary for one of life’s most valuable activities – swimming.  All classes are held at the East Orange YMCA – Main Building located at 100 North Arlington Avenue.

Our aquatics facility features an indoor heated swimming pool available year round located in the main building, in addition to lockers and showers for men and women.

Day/Time: Mondays from 5:30pm - 6:30pm**

For the beginner swimmer, to build confidence and safety skills will be stressed along with strong swimming basics. 

Objective: Learn to swim 10 feet unassisted.

PARENT & TODDLER LESSONS: Children ages 2 – 4 years old

Day/Time: Tuesdays from 5:30pm - 6:30pm**

Parent and child work together on basic skills, water safety and independence.  Children adjust to the water through, exploration, safety instruction, parent/child bonding, fun songs and games

A parent or guardian must accompany their child in the water.

Day/Time:    Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 4:30pm - 5:30pm**

Wednesdays or Thursdays from 5:30pm - 6:30pm**

PIKE:

Total beginning swimmer without parent

Objective:  Learn basic water adaptation skills, paddle stroke with floatation device and swim 10 feet unassisted.

EEL:

For the beginning swimmer who can get their face wet comfortably, back float with assistance and swim unassisted for a short distance.

Objective:  Learn to swim at least 15 feet unassisted and learn safety techniques.

RAYS:

For the preschool swimmer who can submerge comfortably, back float without assistance and jump from the side of the pool.

Objective:  Swim freestyle (with rotary breathing), back float, kneeling dive and tread water.

YOUTH PROGRESSIVE INSTRUCTION: Children ages 5 years old and up

Our progressive swim lessons follow guidelines established by the YMCA of the USA.  Swimmers are required to master all skills in a level before advancing.

POLLIWOG:

For the beginning swimmer, confidence and safety will be stressed along with strong swimming basics.

Objective: Learn to swim 10 feet unassisted.

MINNOW:

For the swimmer that can swim freestyle across the pool unassisted, tread water and jump into the pool.

Objective: Swim 1 lap freestyle, backstroke, and beginning breaststroke, tread water for 1 minute, dive into the deep end and jump off the diving block.

FISH:

For the advancing young swimmer who can swim 1 lap of freestyle, backstroke and beginning breaststroke.

Objective:  Swim 2 laps (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and dolphin kick) tread water for 2 minutes and dive off a diving block.

FLYING FISH:

For swimmers that can swim 2 laps of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and dive off diving block.

Objective: Swim freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, 3 laps nonstop and start racing dives.

 **DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

  NO MAKE-UPS FOR MISSED AQUATIC CLASSES.

WE DO GIVE MAKE-UP CLASSES IF THE EAST ORANGE YMCA

CANCELS A CLASS DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES.

SPECIAL CLASSES AND/OR EVENTS

POOL PARTIES:

Rent our heated pool and party area for birthday parties or special events.  Contact Sharon Parker, Child Care Director for pricing and our rental regulations at 973-673-5588 ext 104.

SPECIAL POPULATION AQUATICS:

Our swimming pool is handicapped accessible and can be utilized for programs geared toward those with special needs.

FREE COMMUNITY SWIM:

Held during the summer months.  Check back for our 2012 schedule.

Download the Swimming Application HERE and bring to the EAST ORANGE YMCA

For more information:

EAST ORANGE YMCA Main Building

100 North Arlington Avenue

East Orange, NJ  07017

P 973 673 5588

F 973 673 6415

www.eastorangeymca.org

efrontdesk@metroymcas.org

Sharon Parker, Child Care Director - Ext 104 - sparker@metroymcas.org

Bettie Jones, Program Director - Ext 102 - bjones@metroymcas.org