AQUATICS

Ys have been teaching people to swim for more than a century. In YMCA aquatics programs, children learn to be safe around water and feel a sense of accomplishment that comes with learning something new. Youth progressive swimming is the YMCA's third most widely offered program nationwide. It uses a problem-solving, guided-discovery teaching approach in a positive, caring environment. Kids can develop lifelong skills that will help them stay healthy.

Our aquatics programs include infant-parent classes, classes for teens and adults. We also offer private swim lessons, a competitive swim team program, member lap and recreation swim, and water aerobics classes.

Progressive Group Swim Lessons

Costs Per Session

YMCA Member: $40

Non-Member: $72

Levels of Instruction

Skips: (Ages 6 months to 3 years of age)

A water adjustment class for parents and their young children.

Pike: (Ages 3 to 5 years of age)

Sets the stage for the water experience and begins to learn the basics of side breathing, floats, and the front and back crawl.

Eel: (Ages 3 to 5 years of age)

For children without fear of putting their faces in the water and can propel themselves five feet unassisted.

Ray: (Ages 3 to 5 years of age)

This class emphasizes stroke development for children able to propel themselves up to ten feet unassisted.

Polliwog: (Ages 6 to 12 years of age)

Older beginners will gain confidence in the water and begin to learn the basics of side breathing, floats, and the front and back crawl.

Guppy: (Ages 6 to 12 years of age)

Advanced beginners will practice front and back crawl, refine rotary breathing, and be introduced to breaststroke.

Minnow: (Ages 6 to 12 years of age)

Intermediate swimmers will refine strokes and work on endurance.

Fish Fly: (Ages 6 to 13 years of age)

Advanced Intermediate swimmers work on stroke technique, are introduced to butterfly, and improves endurance.

Shark: (Ages 6 to 14 years of age)

Advanced swimmers refine their swimming skills while exploring competitive skills such as dives and relays.

Teen/Adult: (Ages 13 years and up)

Beginner: Little or no water experience. Learns floating (back and front), introduction of freestyle and elementary backstroke.

Intermediate: Refines freestyle and elementary backstroke. Learns sidestroke, breaststroke and deep-water swimming.

Instructor to Student Ratios

1:8 - Skip

1:4 - Pikes, Eels, and Rays

1:6 - Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish Fly, Shark

1:6 - Teen / Adult

Fall 2011 - Sessions and Times - PDF

Private Swim Lessons

Private Swim Lessons are offered all year round. They are available to both YMCA fitness members and general participants. Once a request form has been received, the Aquatics Director will contact you to set up a private swim lesson schedule. At that time a start date, time, and instructor will be determined. Times and days available are listed on the request form. Payment is due on the first day of the private lesson.

Private Lessons - One instructor per child

YMCA Members: $75

Non-Members: $100

Price includes 4 (30 minute) Lessons

Semi-Private Lessons - One instructor per two children

YMCA Members: $125 ($62.50 per child)

Non-Members: $150 ($75 per child)

Price includes 4 (30 minute) Lessons

Jr. Lifeguards

This six-week summer program teaches children safety skills, YMCA rescue techniques and healthy lifestyles. Friday activities will be held at various local beaches. Participants must be a strong swimmer between the ages of 9-18.

Summer 2012 - Dates TBD

Program Days & Times

Monday-Friday from 2:00-5:30pm

Rates

YMCA Members: $450

Non-Members: $500

Swim Team

While participating in the Los Altos Swim Team, your children will build confidence, refine their swimming techniques, improve endurance, and learn the competitive components of swimming. They will experience an environment of camaraderie through practices, team building activities and competing in monthly swim meets. This will prepare them for high school swim competitions and cultivate their awareness of healthy living. This program is for children ages 6-18 years old.

January 17th - May 31st, 2012

Registration Form - PDF

Practice Times

Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 4:30-6:00pm

Rates

YMCA Members: $275

Non-Members: $325

Aqua Aerobics

Stay cool and have fun with a complete body workout in the water. Tones and strengthen your muscles without stress to bones and muscles experienced on dry land. (Great for all levels; cardio and strength)

Classes are offered Monday-Friday at 8:30-9:25am

Lap & Recreation Swim

Lap Swim: This is non-stop swimming for YMCA Members who are 12 years of age and older.

Member Recreation Swim: The pool is reserved for members who wish to participate in non-lap swim activities, as well as to relax and enjoy our pool. It is a great time to workout independently or have family time to play together in the pool.

Schedule - PDF

Pool Parties

What better way to celebrate your special event than with a pool party? We offer exclusive use of our pool during non-operating hours, on Saturday and Sunday after 4:00pm. All parties will be staffed with certified lifeguards to ensure your safety during your occasion!

AND don’t forget to ask about our Birthday Party Package! Participants can arrange to have aquatic staff conduct up to 60 minutes of activities for their child’s birthday party being held in the pool.

Aquatic rental policies and forms are available at the member services desk. Our pool is three feet deep in the shallow end, gradually descends to nine feet deep in the deep end. All kids will be tested to swim in the deep end of the pool. Included is our patio area, locker rooms, and pool toys.

1-25 People

YMCA Members: $100 per hour

Non-Members: $125 per hour

26-50 People

YMCA Members: $150 per hour

Non-Members: $175 per hour

51-75 People

YMCA Members: $200 per hour

Non-Members: $225 per hour

Financial assistance is available for families and individuals who qualify.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As a community based organization the Y is available to everyone. Financial assistance is offered to individuals and families who cannot afford to pay for the full amount of the program. Financial assistance has a sliding scale fee structure. The application for financial aid can be downloaded here and turned into the member service desk!

If you have any questions regarding our Aquatic Programs, please email Sam Albrecht or call the Y at 562.596.3394.

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AQUATICS

Progressive Group Swim Lessons

Costs Per Session

Levels of Instruction

Instructor to Student Ratios

Fall 2011 - Sessions and Times - PDF

Private Swim Lessons

Private Lessons - One instructor per child

Semi-Private Lessons - One instructor per two children

Jr. Lifeguards

Program Days & Times

Rates

Swim Team

Practice Times

Rates

Aqua Aerobics

Lap & Recreation Swim

Pool Parties

1-25 People

26-50 People

51-75 People

Financial assistance is available for families and individuals who qualify.

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