St.Thomas Elgin Family YMCA: Aquatics

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Family Swim
A swim time for all family members to attend. Children, under the age of 6, must be accompanied by an adult (age 14+) within arms reach in the pool. Children 6 to 9 years must successfully complete a swim test so they may participate without a caregiver in the pool.

Recreational Swims
A swim time for all ages, children, under the age of 6, must be accompanied by an adult (age 14+) within arms reach in the pool. Children 6 to 9 years must successfully complete a swim test so they may participate without a caregiver in the pool.
Pool Depth – 4 Feet

Adult Swim (16 years +)
Enjoy the congenial atmosphere of the pool with the company of other adults. Participants must be 16 years of age to have access at this time.

Swim Lessons
Registration required for all children and youth lessons.

Infant Toddler (Infant -3 years)
A fun, instructor-led program that introduces your child to the water through songs and games. Parents help their child learn new skills such as submersion, floating, and kicking. Limit one child per adult.

Youth Swim Lessons (ages 6-13 years)
The Learn to Swim program teaches children basic swimming strokes, skills and water safety. Levels includes: Otter, Seal, Dolphin, Swimmer. All lessons are 30 minutes in length. Parents may register their child for one lesson per week at this level.

Star Levels (ages 6-13 years)
The YMCA Star Program teaches advanced strokes, skills, endurance and water safety. Levels include: Star 1-Star 6. Star level lessons are 45 minutes in length. Parents may register their child for one lesson per week at this level.

Masters Swim (any age, Star 6 completion required)
A competitive swim program for members interested in training with others. Workouts include interval training and drills as well as stroke correction.This course is designed for those who are too young to take their Bronze Star/Bronze Cross but still need to keep up their swimming skills.

Teen Swim Lessons
Teen Learn to Swim (ages 13 to 16)

Adult Swim Lessons
Beginner lessons geared towards the non-swimmer or those who fear the water. Stroke improvement tips and techniques are offered to the intermediate swimmer who would like to improve their swimming skills. *Lessons are drop-in

Private Lessons
Individual one on one swim lessons are available for an additional fee. Appointments for swim instruction can be made to accommodate your schedule. Contact the Aquatics Supervisor for details.

Water Fitness Programs

Aqua Abs
Tone abdominals gently but effectively in the water. Floatation belts provided.

Aqua Step
A step class in the water using the water's properties to challenge all participants.

Therapy Aquafit
A gentle water class for those with arthritis, fibromyalgia or mobility concerns.

Aqua Deep
A challenging workout in the deep end. Floatation belts provided. Good for either swimmers or non-swimmers.

Aqua Shallow
An invigorating class including cardiovascular and muscle conditioning.

Leadership and Certification Programs

Bronze Star
Advanced lifesaving course designed to prepare participants for Bronze Medallion. Emphasis
is placed on rescue drills, fitness skills and victim recognition. Prerequisite: Ability to swim
25 metres, tread water for a minimum of 45 seconds, no age requirement
(recommended 12 years)

Bronze Cross
Second step in Advanced Lifesaving. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of emergencies and how to respond to these emergencies. Spinal rollovers are introduced.
Prerequisite: Current Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid

First Aid and CPR
Red Cross Certification Courses. Earn your certification during this weekend course.

National Lifesaving Service (NLS)
This course is required to become a certified lifeguard. You learn various lifesaving
techniques and take part in practical situations. Prerequisite: Current Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR “C”, 16 years of age and older.

NLS Recertification
Must be recertified every 2 years.