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PARENT-CHILD CLASSES (ages 6-36 months)
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Water Discovery (6-18 months)
This program is designed for children ages 6 months-18 months. This is a parent participation class, and a parent must be present in the water with the participant. In this class, the children will be encouraged to discover the water and get comfortable on their stomachs, backs, and learn to submerge with the assistance of an adult.
Water Exploration (18-36 months)
This class is for ages 18 months-36 months and is a parent participation class. The children will learn assisted rolls, blowing bubbles, assisted front and back floats, how to jump into the pool, and how to get out of the pool.
PRE-SCHOOL SWIM LESSONS (ages 3-5)
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Water Acclimation 1
This is a beginner-level class. Children will be introduced to submerging fully under the water. They will learn the Jump-push-turn-and grab pattern as well as the swim- float- swim pattern. They will be taught to exit the water independently.
Water Movement 1
This is an intermediate-level class. The child will learn to float on the back and front, tread water, and front and back glide independently. To register for this class, the child should have no hesitation of submerging completely underwater.
Water Stamina 1
At this level, the child will learn to swim on their back 15 yards, tread water for 1 min, and swim float swim for 25 yards without assistance.
SCHOOL-AGE SWIM LESSONS (Ages 6-12 Years)
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Water Acclimation 2
This is a beginner-level class. Children will be introduced to submerging fully under the water. They will learn the Jump-push-turn-and grab pattern as well as the swim- float- swim pattern. They will be taught to exit the water independently.
Water Movement 2
This is an intermediate-level class. The child will learn to independently float on the back and front, tread water, and front and back glide. To register for this class, the child should have no hesitation of submerging completely underwater.
Water Stamina 2
At this level, the child will learn to swim on their back 15 yards, tread water for 1 min, and swim float swim for 25 yards without assistance.
Stroke Introduction
The child must be able to complete a 25-yard swim without assistance to enroll in this class. In this class, they will work on endurance, rotary breathing, sitting dive, resting stroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
Stroke Development
Endurance for this level is raised to 50 yards of continuous swimming. The child will be encouraged to achieve a 25-yard front crawl, 25-yard back crawl, 25 yards Breaststroke, and 15 yards butterfly- with simultaneous arm action and kick.
COMPETITIVE SWIM TRAINING-Mansfield Branch
This 5-week program focuses on continuing to build speed, endurance, and stroke technique for all four competitive strokes, as well as encouraging swimming as a healthy lifestyle.
Classes are available for Beginners. Swimmers must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke without stopping for 25 yards.
Competitive Swim Training (Mansfield Branch)
Ages: 6-12
Registration: October 14-27, 2024
Program Duration: October 29-November 26, 2024
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HOMESCHOOL SWIM-Mansfield Branch
The Homeschool Swim program is a great way to give parents a break during the day and the kids a chance to be active! The participants will have a half-hour swim lesson with our swim instructors.
Homeschool Swim-Mansfield Branch
Ages: 3-12
Registration: October 14-27, 2024
Program Duration: October 29-November 26, 2024
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HOMESCHOOL GYM AND SWIM-Shelby Branch
Do you want your homeschooler to be more physically active and meet new friends? At the YMCA of North Central Ohio, our 5-week Homeschool Gym and Swim program provides an opportunity to do just that! The Homeschool Gym and Swim program is a great way to give parents a break during the day and the kids a chance to be active!
Homeschool Gym and Swim-Shelby Branch
Ages: 5-15
Registration: October 14-27, 2024
Program Duration: October 28-November 30, 2024
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2025 Program Session Dates
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Are meals provided?Yes. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. We do not allow outside food unless there is a medical reason.
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Does Child Care ever close? What about weather?Our sites close based on the YMCA closure schedule and two professional development days each year. WMFD.com and the ProCare app will alert you of all closures.
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What does the Step Up To Quality star rating mean?Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) is a five-star quality rating and improvement system administered by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. SUTQ recognizes and promotes learning and development programs that meet quality program standards that exceed preschool licensing and school age child care licensing health and safety regulations. Step Up To Quality program standards are based on national research identifying standards which lead to improved outcomes for children.
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Are the Child Care providers certified?Yes, all employees have a thorough background check, CPR, first aid, communicable disease training, child abuse training, and many more continuing education courses.
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Is there a discount if we have two children in your program?YES,
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Is there a curriculum?Yes, our staff gets planning time similar to a school system. Each classroom has lesson plans each day to enhance social, emotional, and educational learning.