SWIM SCHOOL

RECEIVE ONE FREE GROUP SWIM SESSION!

When you join the Y with a full Family Membership you will be eligible for ONE FREE session of GROUP swimming lessons (one per family). Please contact Aquatics Education Manager, Johann Sarmiento before registering at 203-762-8384 x212 or
jsarmiento@riverbrookymca.org

One lesson per family that must be used by the session immediately following your join date. You must have an active membership. (Not included in summer membership)

The goal of the Riverbrook Regional Y Youth Swimming Lesson Program is to develop competent and confident swimmers. Children are introduced to the water through a graduated series of lessons developed and standardized by the YMCA of the USA and USA Swimming. The program is divided into age groups, and children move through the levels at their own pace as their abilities and skills grow. Advanced lessons and team programs are available for those with particular enthusiasm for swimming.

SWIM STARTERS 6 - 35 months

FREE WITH FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

*Levels based on age at start of swim session*

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SWIM SCHOOL
Questions? Please contact Aquatics Education Manager,
Johann Sarmiento at 203-762-8384 x212
jsarmiento@riverbrookymca.org

LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

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SWIM STARTERS

FREE with Family Membership
(6-35 months) Levels based on age at start of swim session

Water Discovery
This Level introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

Water Exploration
Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and Aquatic Skills.

Water Acclimation
Swimmers develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a swimmer’s future progress in swimming

SWIM BASICS

(3-12 years)

Water Movement
Swimmers focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Prerequisite: independent 10ft swim, face in water

Water Stamina
Swimmers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
Prerequisite: 5yds independent freestyle/backstroke with face in

SWIM STROKES

(3-12 years)

Stroke Introduction
Swimmers develop stroke technique in freestyle and backstroke and breaststroke kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Prerequisite: 15yds competent Freestyle and Backstroke

Stroke Development
Swimmers will work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
Prerequisite: 25yds competent Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke

Stroke Mechanics
Swimmers refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
Prerequisite: 50yds competent Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke 25yds Butterfly Kick

ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSON PROGRAM

(3+ years)

This program enhances physical fitness, maintain/improve muscle tone and improve flexibility, enhance balance and coordination, while teaching a swimmer how to confidently move through the water. Program can be modified to suit individual needs.

PRE-COMPETITIVE SWIM PRACTICE

5 – 17 Years

Swimmers will learn the proper stroke technique of all four competitive strokes, streamlining, and basic diving in preparation for racing starts in a fun and creative environment. Swimmers will participate in mini swim meets in each session. Prerequisite: Scheduled Try Out

ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS

Adults: 18+yrs
Adult lessons teach beginners the basic swimming skills, water adjustment and safety. More advanced adults are instructed on improving their swimming abilities by developing better stroke techniques and increasing endurance.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS / SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS

Private Swim Lessons

For those swimmers who are 3 years and older. Swimmer will be in water with an instructor for a
30-minute lesson. Each lesson will be geared to each individual swimmer’s learning and starting point.

Semi-Private Lessons

For those swimmers who are 3 years and older. In this program, swimmers will be with a family member ONLY that has a similar swimmer ability and around the same age. For example, a 3-yearold and 5-year-old that have never been introduced to a pool independently. Swimmer will be in water with an instructor for a 30-minute lesson. Each lesson will be geared to each individual swimmer’s learning and starting point. ALL SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS MUST BE REGISTERED THROUGH SAMANTHA LUSHER AT slusher@riverbrookymca.org . Maximum of 2 swimmers in each lesson, no exceptions.

Learn more about our swim policies below.

Swim School Policies and Procedures
Swim School Policies and Procedures:

Items for class: bathing suit, towel, flip flops, goggles ( only if you would like, please no goggles with nose pieces)

When dropping your swimmer off, please sit to watch on the bleachers or on the deep end of the pool. No parents/guardians will be allowed to sit where classes begin.

Make sure you/your swimmer wear an appropriate bathing suit. If you/your child would like to wear a shirt, no problem, please make sure it is a swim shirt and not a cotton shirt. Cotton shirts are dangerous to swim in and weigh a swimmer down, if your swimmer attends class with a cotton shirt on we will ask that it is removed for their safety.

For those with hair longer than ear length please make sure to have it tied back.

Please allow the instructor to teach, if we are having any issues we will be sure to call you over and ask for assistance. With new swimmers at any age, it does sometimes take a class or two to get comfortable in a new environment and/or new people.

1 make up with prior written (email) missed notification will be allowed per session. If the swimmer misses multiple sessions, they will be able to make up 1 for the session. If the YMCA needs to cancel due to a closure, a make up or a credit on the session will be offered.

No credit or refund will be given after the second class of the session, for those that cancel.

All of our instructors will have face shields on for your swimmer and our protection. If you are sitting on pool deck, please make sure to sit socially distanced. For those unvaccinated as well as under the age of 5 years old please make sure to wear your mask at all times.

Swim Band Policy

The Riverbrook Regional YMCA is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable pool experience for all. Any child under the age of 18, must complete the YMCA swim skills assessment (swim team and swim lessons have completed this assessment regularly) and will be assigned a green, yellow or red swim band prior to swimming in the pool. These bands assist our certified lifeguards in keeping our swimmers safe.

GREEN BAND
A green band allows swimmers to use entire area of the pool.
To receive a green band, swimmers must demonstrate the following skills:
– Jump in deep water and return to the surface.
– Swim the length of the pool, turn around and swim back unassisted with either front crawl or breaststroke.
– Float on back for 30 seconds and regain vertical position on their own.
– Tread water for one minute with ears and face above water at all times.
– Exit the pool without assistance.
– Green banded swimmers under the age of 12 must have adult supervision in the pool or on the pool deck at all times.

YELLOW BAND
A yellow band determines that the swimmer is shallow water competent (no PFD) and allows swimmers to swim in the shallow areas up to arm pit deep or less.
To receive a Yellow Band, swimmers must demonstrate the following skills:
– Float on back for 30 seconds and regain vertical position on their own.
– Swim half the length of the pool, turn around and swim back on stomach unassisted.
– Yellow banded swimmers under the age of 12 must have adult supervision in the pool or on the pool deck at all times.

RED BAND
Children who can walk but cannot demonstrate the required skills or do not wish to participate in the assessment will be classified as inexperienced and will be given a red swim.
Swimmers that do not pass the yellow or green band testing or those that decline to take it will be considered Red Band or inexperienced swimmers.
Red Banded swimmers will:
– Only be allowed in the shallow area of the pool.
– Require active adult supervision within arm’s length.
– MUST be in a Coast Guard Approved flotation device (PFD).

GENERAL INFORMATION
• Please get your child’s wristband at the Member Service Desk.
• All swim tests will need to be retaken once a year, (if on swim teams or swim lessons, it is automatically updated).
• Aquatic Staff has the option to require a retest if they feel it is necessary.
• The Y provides Coast Guard Approved flotation devices. You are more than welcome to bring your own Coast Guard Approved flotation device. What is considered safe adult supervision?
• Age 16 or older.
• Actively watching swimmers in the water within arm’s length.
• Supervise no more than three inexperienced, red banded swimmers at one time.

Summer Season Dock Test at the Pond Children above the age of 5 must pass a dock test in order to swim in the deep area of the pond. The test consists of swimming out to the dock (lifeguard is present) and treading water for 2 minutes without stopping. Lifeguard or Waterfront Director will determine whether or not the test has been satisfactorily passed. If the test is passed, the child will receive a colored wrist band indicating that he/she can swim in the deep area. It is to the discretion of the lifeguard or Waterfront Director as to whether or not anyone above age 13 needs to take the test, as well as anyone under the age of 5.

Supervised Bus to Class Drop-Off

School Bus Drop-off Supervision at 404 Danbury Road
(Member Program) Registration is required for each session

Grades Kindergarten-6
Children 11 years of age or younger who take the school bus to come to a Y program and are not met by an adult when they arrive at the Y, must wait in a supervised area with a Y staff member until their class begins. Children can stay in the Supervised Bus to Class Drop-Off program up to 1 hour per day. A Y staff member meets the bus and bring each child to a safe, quite room to do homework or read while waiting for class to begin. When the class time arrives the child will be sent to their program.

The Y is not responsible for making sure the child takes the correct bus. Children under 12 will NOT be allowed to get off the bus unless they are registered for Supervised Bus to Class Drop-Off or the Afterschool Program. Parents are responsible for picking up their child on time when the Y program is over.

Note: Children must be Members and REGISTERED for Supervised Bus to Class Drop-Off, and space is limited. All enrollment forms must be completed. Supervised Bus to Class Drop-Off does not run on Wilton School Vacation Days or Holidays.

Supervised Bus to Class Drop-Off Hours & Fees (per session)
1 x per week, 0 – 30 minutes $35.00
1 x per week, 30 – 60 minutes $50.00

2 x per week, 0 – 30 minutes $45.00
2 x per week, 30 – 60 minutes $75.00

3 x per week, 0 – 30 minutes $55.00
3 x per week, 30 – 60 minutes $105.00

Dance Factory, 1x per week $175.00

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