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Swim Lessons

“Celebrating a Century of SWIMMING”

YMCA’s have been teaching people to swim for more than a century. Y aquatics offers the opportunity to participate in programs during every phase of life: Parent/child introductory programs, pre-school and youth progressive swim lessons (the YMCA’s third most widely offered program nationwide), adult programs, boy & girl scout nights, lap swimming and family fun!

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Kim Lavallee

Aquatics Director - YMCA of Greater Springfield
P: 413.206.5724
F: 413.599.1475
E: kimlavallee@springfieldy.org

SCANTIC VALLEY YMCA SPRING 2 PROGRAMS SWIM LESSONS
April 22– June 8 (7-week session)

Member registration: April 1 / Non-member registration: April 8
Monday classes are pro-rated for Memorial Day

Member: $70.00 Non-member: $126.00

PARENT/CHILD LESSONS (6-36 MONTHS)
(30 minute classes)

1. Water Discovery (6-18 months): Monday 4:30pm-5:00pm, Wednesday 5:15pm-5:45pm, Saturday 9:00am-9:30am

2. WaterExploration(19-36months): Monday5:15pm-5:45pm, Wednesday 4:30pm-5:00p, Saturday 9:30am-10:00am

PRESCHOOL LESSONS (3 YEARS – 5 YEARS)
(30 minute classes)

1. Water Acclimation (warm pool): Monday 4:00pm-4:30pm, Monday 5:15pm-5:45pm, Monday 6:30pm-7:00pm Wednesday 4:00pm-4:30pm, Wednesday 5:15pm-5:45pm Wednesday 6:30pm-7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-9:30am Saturday 10:15am-10:45am, Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm

2. Water Movement (warm pool): Monday 4:00pm-4:30pm Monday 4:30pm-5:00pm, Monday 6:00pm-6:30pm Wednesday 4:00pm-4:30pm, Wednesday 4:30pm-5:00pm Wednesday 6:00pm-6:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-10:00am Saturday 11:00am-11:30am

3. WaterStamina(warmpool): Monday6:00pm-6:30pm Wednesday 6:30pm-7:00pm, Saturday 10:15am-10:45am Saturday 11:00am-11:45am

4. Stroke Introduction (cold pool): Monday 6:30pm-7:00pm Wednesday 6:00pm-6:30pm, Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm

YOUTH LESSONS (6 YEARS AND UP)
(40 minute classes)

1. Water Acclimation (Beginner 1): Monday 4:00pm-4:45pm, Monday 6:00pm-6:45pm, Wednesday 4:00pm-4:45pm Wednesday 5:00pm-5:45pm, Saturday 9:00am-9:45am Saturday 10:00am-10:45am

2. Water Movement (Beginner 2): Monday 4:00pm-4:45pm Monday 5:00pm-5:45pm, Wednesday 4:00pm-4:45pm Wednesday 6:00pm-6:45pm, Saturday 9:00am-9:45am Saturday 10:00am-10:45am

3. Stroke Stanima (Intermediate 1): Monday 4:00pm-4:45pm Monday 5:00pm-5:45pm, Wednesday 5:00pm-5:45pm Wednesday 6:00pm-6:45pm, Saturday 9:00am-9:45am Saturday 11:00am-11:45am

4. Stroke Developemnt (Intermediate 2): Monday 5:00pm-5:45pm Monday 6:00pm-6:45pm, Wednesday 4:00pm-4:45pm Wednesday 6:00pm-6:45pm, Saturday 10:00am-10:45am Saturday 11:00am-11:45am

5. Stroke Development & 6. Stroke Mechanics Combined:

Monday 6:00pm-6:45pm, Wednesday 5:00pm-5:45pm Saturday 11:00am-11:45am

ADULT LESSONS: (45 minute classes)
1. Adult Beginner 1: Tuesdays 4:15pm-5:00pm
2. Adult Beginner 2: Tuesdays 5:00pm-5:45pm
3. Adult Intermediate: 5:45pm-6:30pm

4. Masters: Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm

CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Scantic Valley YMCA Aquatics Center

Two 75-foot pools offer access to everyone. The aquatics center has been designed for everyone to enjoy, in the water or out. Our large windows allow viewing from seats in the hallway area, deck seating allows spectators to get closer to the action. Our zero-entry depth, wheelchair accessible, shallow warm water pool is kept at a temperature of 88 – 90 degrees. Both pools are supervised by a lifeguard at all times. Throughout the day there are many opportunities for swimming lessons, therapy, or open swimming.

Steam/Sauna

Enjoy the co-ed steam and sauna located in the aquatics center.

Make-Up Policy for All Aquatic Classes

We cannot offer makeups, credits, or refunds for any missed classes during the session.
Classes that are canceled for any reason by the YMCA will be re-scheduled by the Aquatics Department. Please note any class with fewer than three participants is subject to cancellation.