WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE

Parent and Child
Shrimp/Kipper: An introduction to the aquatic environment through songs and games, including: basic aquatic safety and water skills (kicking, breath control, body control, balance).
6-18 months		Tuesday/Thursday	10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
		Saturday	9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Inia/Perch: Children are more independent and challenged to do more swimming on their own with guidance from parents and instructors. Class will focus on putting their face in the water, allowing another adult to hold them in the water and using a flotation device to propel themself through the water.
19-36 months		Tuesday/Thursday	10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
		Saturday	9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Preschool
Pike: Children learn to swim without an adult. Develop confidence and independence in the water. Learn beginner skills including flutter kick, alternating arms & back floats. Develop skills to swim ndependently. Class ratios are one instructor to five participants.
Ages 3-5		Monday/Wednesday	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
		Monday/Wednesday	4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
		Monday/Wednesday	5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
		Monday/Wednesday	5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
		Saturday	9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
		Saturday	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
		Saturday	11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
		Saturday	12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Eels: Able to swimindependently approximately 10 yards with 1/2 a float block and float on back. Children will improve front crawl and learn back floatwith flutter kick. Class ratios are one instructor to five participants.
Ages 3-5		Monday/Wednesday	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
		Monday/Wednesday	4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
		Monday/Wednesday	5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
		Saturday	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
		Saturday	11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Rays: Must have completed or show Eel skills and be able to swim independently 10 yards. Learn front crawl stroke with side breathing, back crawl & elementary backstrokes. Class ratios are one instructor to six participants.
Ages 4-5		Monday/Wednesday	5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
		Saturday	9:45 AM - 10:15 PM
School Age
Polliwog: Intro level for beginner swimmers. Learn beginner skills including flutter kick, front crawl stroke & back float with flutter kick. Develop skills to swim independently.  Class ratios are one instructor to six participants.
Ages 6-12		Monday/Wednesday	3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
		Monday/Wednesday	5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
		Saturday	9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
		Saturday	11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Guppy: Must pass Polliwog level & be able to swim 15 yards. Learn front crawl with rotary breathing, backstroke and elementary backstroke. Class ratios are one instructor to six participants.
Ages 6-12		Monday/Wednesday	4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
		Monday/Wednesday	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
		Saturday	9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
		Saturday	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Minnow: Must pass Guppy level. Strengthen crawl stroke with rotary breathing, back crawl and elementary backstroke. Begin diving and treading water. Build endurance to 25 yards. Class ratios are one instructor to eight participants.
Ages 6-12		Monday/Wednesday	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
		Saturday	11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Fish/Flying Fish: Must pass Minnow level & be able to swim 50-100 yards. Refine and build endurance in front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke. Breaststroke will be introduced. Class ratios are one instructor to eight participants.
Ages 6-12		Monday/Wednesday	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
		Saturday	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Stroke Clinic: For those that want to stay in swim team shape during the off-season. This class practices strokes, starts, and turns and builds endurance. Children must know freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. Class ratios are one instructor to eight participants.
Ages 6-12		Monday/Wednesday	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
		Tuesday/Thursday	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Adult
Adult Beginner: Designed for older children and adults have little or no experience in the water. This is NOT a stroke development class. Class ratios are one instructor to eight participants.
13+		Tuesday/Thursday	7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

**There is a minimum of 3 children per class and classes are subject to change. 
**All cancellations will result in a $5 cancellation fee.
**All Late Registrations will result in a $5 late registration fee.
**Refunds will not be given after two classes have occurred, unless it is due to a medical emergency.

For any questions regarding swim lessons please contact:
Ariail Buntyn
Swim Lesson Coordinator
(704) 716-4216
ariail.buntyn@ymcacharlotte.org