Swim Lessons

RANDOLPH YMCA Swim Lesson Program Policies *Subject to changes*

• PUSH NOTIFICATIONS- All Program Participants are asked to set up YMCA Universal App. This will be the primary form of communication for any changes or cancellations.
• All NEW students must be evaluated before signing up for Swim Lessons except for Level A/B & Level 1 which are beginners.
• All group lessons are 30 minutes long except for Swim Fit which is 45 Minutes.
• The class ratio is 3:1 for Group lessons with no class over 6 swimmers. If a class exceeds 3 swimmers, another instructor will be assigned to the class.  We keep a 3:1 ratio at all times. Our Swim Fit group is 1:15.

• Progression through Levels:

• Students will advance to the next level when they have mastered the skills outlined for their current level. All students will be evaluated by the instructor/Aquatic Supervisor at the end of every month.
• Number of lessons it will take to master each skill and to advance to the next level is different for every individual student.
• Students will be given a Skill Report Card identifying skills achieved and those needing continued development. If they are ready to advance to the next level, the Report Card will indicate advancement.
• If your swimmer misses the last lesson of the month, please email Samantha to request evaluation at the next lesson.
• If your student has progressed to the next level, please speak to the Samantha, our Aquatic Supervisor, to have your student’s lesson level changed. Her email is aquaticinfo@randolphymca.org.

• Fees and Policies:

• When you sign up for lessons you are committing to monthly payments which will continue until you give WRITTEN NOTICE via email to Samantha, our Swim Lesson Coordinator at aquaticinfo@randolphymca.org. Notice must be given 1 week in advance before the 1^st of the next month, or your payment will be processed for the next month.   Do not ask the Welcome Center to cancel your lessons.  The Welcome Center can only cancel memberships.
• Monthly rates: $78 YMCA Member and $119 Community Rate. These rates will remain the same for every month regardless of how many weeks are in a month.
• No refunds will be issued for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to: classes missed due to vacations, religious holidays, school events, other activities, illness/injury, parties, sporting events, health reasons, failure to provide written notice of discontinuing participation in program, COVID etc.
• CREDITS: We do not issue credits to accounts for weather closings or other aquatic closings.  The cancelled lesson will now be available as a make-up lesson.   Please see our make-up lesson policy in the bullet below.  Any current credits issued to your account will expire 1 year after the issued date.
• Make-up Lessons are limited to 1 per month. You must be currently enrolled in the lesson program to use makeups. You must contact our Swim Lesson Coordinator, Samantha at aquaticinfo@randolphymca.org to schedule. No drop ins are allowed. Missed makeups will result in forfeiture of that class.   Make-up lessons will also be approved for the following holidays due to the YMCA being closed or not offering programs: Thanksgiving 11/24-11/27, Christmas/Winter Break 12/24-1/1, Easter Break 4/8-4/9, Memorial Day Weekend 5/27-5/29, 4^th of July 7/4.

• Day of Lesson Protocols:

• We encourage Parents/Guardians to use the bleachers or other seating areas in the YMCA during the lesson. The ADA Locker room and Main Pool windows are not viewing and standing areas for extended periods of time.
• We ask that families use the appropriate locker room based on the needs of your family. We have a Boys, Girls, and ADA/Family Locker room available.   The Women’s and Men’s Locker rooms CANNOT be used with children for any reason.
• Please meet your instructor on the Main Pool deck before and after the start of the lesson.
• New YMCA Members-
  If this is your FIRST Session of Swim lessons, please arrive 15 minutes BEFORE your lesson.  Please report to the Welcome Center to have your picture taken and membership key tag or phone barcode linked to your account.  Any NON-Member Adult will need to be screened through the Raptor Visitor Management System.  Please bring an ID such as a driver’s license.  Upon clearance, you will be given a card to present to the Welcome Center before entering the locker rooms. 
• New Community Members-
  If this is your FIRST Session of Swim lessons, please arrive 15 minutes BEFORE your lesson.  Please report to the Welcome Center to have your picture taken.  Community Members are not given membership key tags since you are only participating in programs and only have access to the building during that program.  Any NON-Member Adult will need to be screened through the Raptor Visitor Management System.  Please bring an ID such as a driver’s license.  Upon clearance, you will be given a card to present to the Welcome Center before entering the locker rooms.

• Any questions/concerns about our Swim Lesson Program please contact Samantha directly.

  “I understand that YMCA activities have inherent risks and I hereby assume all risks and hazards incident to my participation in all YMCA activities. I further waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the YMCA, the organizers, volunteers, supervisors, officers, directors, participants, coaches, referees, as well as persons or parents transporting participants to and from activities from any claims or injury sustained during my use of the YMCA property.  I also understand that makeup swim lessons are limited to 1 per month and any missed makeup class will result in forfeiture of that class. I understand that no refunds will be issued for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to: classes missed due to vacations, religious holidays, school events, other activities, illness/injury, parties, sporting events, health reasons, COVID, etc.. We will no longer be issuing credits to accounts for weather closing (snow/thunderstorms).  The cancelled lesson will now be available as a make-up lesson.   Please see our make-up lesson policy.  Any current credits issued to your account will expire 1 year after the issued date.  I understand that any current account credits will expire 1 year after issue date."

Age 18+ 

Adults learn the fundamentals of swimming and are introduced to the water in a safe and comfortable environment. Each lesson is tailored to fit each individual’s needs. All classes are held in our Warm Water Pool (3.5 ft to 5 ft) .

3-6 participants per class. 

Ages 18+

Strengthen techniques and endurance in front crawl and back crawl. As well as getting comfortable with different depths. When ready the introduction to breaststroke. Each lesson is tailored to fit each individual’s needs. All classes are held in our Main Pool (3.5 ft to 10 ft).

3 to 6 participants per class.

Ages 6 months-1.5 years

THIS IS A PARENT/CHILD CLASS. Introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment.

6 participants per class. 

Ages 1.5-3 years

THIS IS A PARENT/CHILD CLASS. Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

6 participants per class. 

Increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance (Arm movement, rolling to back, kicks on back, back floats, and elementary backstroke.)

6 participants per class.

Encourages forward movement in the water to be performed independently, (Arm movement, rolling to back, kicks on back, back floats, and elementary backstroke.) 

6 participants per class.

Introduces basic stroke technique in the front crawl and back crawl with the reinforcement of water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.

6 participants per class.

Ages 6-14

Strengthen techniques and endurance for 25 - meter front crawl and back crawl. Introduction to breaststroke.

6 participants per class.

Ages 6-14

Strengthen front crawl and back crawl with 50 - meters distance to build endurance. Continuing to learn and strengthen breaststroke.

6 participants per class. 

Ages 6-14

Strengthen front crawl and back crawl with 100 - meters distance to build endurance. Introduction and strengthening butterfly. 

6 participants per class.

Ages 6-17

In this class, swimmers will improve their skills in front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. This class is also a great way to stay in shape as well as focus on racing skills, endurance, and fitness.

Requirements: Must be able to do 100 meters of front crawl and backstroke and 25 meters of breaststroke and butterfly, non-stop. 

12 participants per class.

Open to all ages. Ratio of 1 participant-to-1 instructor. Each lesson is tailored to fit an individual's needs. Lessons can be held in our Main Pool and Warm Water Pool. To schedule your private lessons please reach out to Sammie by email:
aquaticinfo@randolphymca.org or call 973-366-1120 Ext. 31

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