This thirty-minute class takes place with parent and child in

the water. You and your child will enjoy this class filled

with songs, games, & toys. Basic safety and swim skills such

as kicking and blowing bubbles, are part of this exciting

program

The YMCA preschool swim program includes the basics of

water safety and swimming skills. The class is structured to

meet the special needs of a preschool-age child. Flotation

devices and simplified swimming strokes, such as the paddle

stroke (dog paddle), are emphasized. Through simplified

instruction, the child can gain confidence, increase practice

time, and swimming distances. As the child’s confidence and

endurance increase, more complicated strokes are introduced.

There are 4 levels combined into this program:

Beginner I: Pike                          Beginner II: Eel

Advanced Beginner I: Ray         Advanced Beginner II: Starfish

Each level promotes stroke development, safety, confidence

and enjoyment in the water.

Beginner: Polliwog

Intermediate Beginner: Guppy

Intermediate: Minnow

Intermediate Advanced: Fish

Advanced: Flying Fish

Novice: Shark

Open up a whole new world! It is never too late to learn to

swim, or if you are already a swimmer, to fine tune your

strokes! Our adult/youth class provides a very relaxed, calm,

lighthearted atmosphere in which we work at your pace. If

you are apprehensive about being in water, we will work on

skills that will gradually help you become comfortable in the

pool. If it is stroke development you want to work on, we

will show you drills to help you achieve a more efficient

stroke. Whatever your goal may be, we will work with you

to achieve swimming success. But don’t put it off...learn to

swim! Call LeeAnn or Heidi at 695-4467 if you have any

questions. Recommended for ages 12 and older.

By appointment only, the YMCA offers private and semiprivate

swim lessons for any age. Please call LeeAnn

Aurandt, (814) 695-4467 or e-mail contactus@hollidaysburgareaymca.

org for details and to make an appointment.

One-half Hour - Instruction

One-half Hour - Open Swim

We will offer weekly or monthly structured home school programs

where students will learn stroke development, swimming

and safety skills, and have fun. Please contact LeeAnn

for more information and to set a schedule for lessons.

Min: 4                        Max: 8

YMCA’s National Certification program provides knowledge and skills to prepare for qualification as a lifeguard. The YMCA

Lifeguard Certification is equivalent to the Red Cross Lifeguarding and is internationally recognized.

This will be an 8 hour class, please bring a packed lunch. 100%

attendance will be required, and you will need to complete a

written test with a score of 80% or higher.

See dates below.

This class includes hot and cold emergencies, first aid cuts,

scrapes, burns, bleeding, injury to bones and joints, and sudden

illness. See dates below.

ARC training enables you to put together an oxygen tank and

administer oxygen. Date to be announced.

Stroke and breathing clinic. Coaches will teach all 4 competitive

strokes and breathing techniques that go with these

strokes. This clinic, along with Swim Team Clinic II, will help

your child with our Summer Swim Team. This clinic is recommended

as a starter for our competitive Winter Swim Team.

Maximum of 35 participants.

The coach will be continuing to work on strokes and will add

starts and turns. This is a great starter program if your child is

interested in being on our very popular and competitive Swim

Team. Maximum of 35 participants.

This is a traditionally strong program that involves structured,

competitive program among other Central Pennsylvania

YMCA’s. Swim Team provides individualized coaching, regimented

practices and competitive meets. Swim Team members

must be able to complete an acceptable free style form for

the Hollidaysburg Area YMCA.