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Swim Instruction for All Ages and Abilities

Swim Instruction for Everyone

We offer swim lessons for all ages at our Second Street pool facilities. You'll learn to swim, discover personal safety and rescue skills, and participate in water activities that you will enjoy for a lifetime. Bangor Y Swim Instructors are trained, caring and responsible with an honest approach to teaching your child. If you are new to the Bangor Y Instructional Swim program, contact Aquatics at 941-2808 or Aquatics@bangorY.org.

Swim Lesson evaluation/placement is always available during Rec swim times. Stop by the Welcome Center for a schedule!

To provide quality lessons and accommodate busy summer schedules, our instructional swim program offers two 4-week series that offer 8 classes per series. Each 30-minute class meets 2 days per week during the 4-week series. Series 4A runs June 23rd - July 20th and Series 4B runs July 21st - August 17th. (There will be no classes on July 4th.)

Register for classes ONLINE for our SUMMER Series beginning June 9th (members) and June 16th (non-members)!


Infant/Toddler (Shrimp/Kippers)
Ages 6 months to 2 years

An introduction to a pool setting for parents and their children. Parent will be able to bond with child and child will be taught how to kick, have breath control and body control in the water.

Infant/ToddlerSummer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool
Monday & Friday 10:30a-11:00a (Mon & Fri)
Wednesday & Saturday
10:30a-11:00a (Wed & Sat)
5:00p-5:30p (Wed) & 12:30p-1:00p (Sat)


Water Tots (Inia/Perch)
Ages 2 to 3 years

Builds on INFANT/TODDLER (Inia/Perch) level skills and promotes independence in water. Children encouraged by parent and instructor to respond to arms. Class gives parent opportunity to interact with child.

Water Tots
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool
Monday & Thursday 5:00p-5:30p (Mon & Thurs)

Tuesday & Thursday

9:00a-9:30a (Tues & Thurs)
Wednesday & Saturday 9:30a-10:00a (Wed & Sat)


Pike
Ages 3 to 5 years

Designed for beginner swimmers, class teaches basic breathing, paddle stroke, kicking skills and floating independently. For completion, children must swim width of pool and front and back float independently.

Pike
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool

Monday & Friday

9:00a-9:30a (Mon & Fri)
10:30a-11:00a (Mon & Fri)
Monday & Thursday 4:00p-4:30p (Mon & Thurs)
4:30p-5:00p (Mon & Thurs)
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30a-10:00a (Tues & Thurs)
10:00a-10:30a (Tues & Thurs)
Wednesday & Saturday 3:30p-4:00p (Wed) & 11:00a-11:30a (Sat) Series 4B ONLY

4:30p-5:00p (Wed) & 12:00p-12:30p (Sat)


Eel
Ages 3 to 5 years

This level is for the advanced beginner and reinforces PIKE skills. Swimmers are taught floating independently, flutter kicking, and paddlestroke. For completion of this level children must be able to swim one width of the pool independently and front and back float without assistance.

Eel
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool
Monday & Friday
9:30a-10:00a (Mon & Fri)
10:00a-10:30a (Mon & Fri)
Monday & Thursday 3:30p-4:00p (Mon & Thurs)
4:00p-4:30p (Mon & Thurs)
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00a-10:30a (Tues & Thurs)
Wednesday & Saturday 10:00a-10:30a (Wed & Sat)
4:00p-4:30p (Wed) & 11:30a-12:00p (Sat)


Ray
Ages 3 to 5 years

Children build endurance and learn to tread water. Rhythmic breathing, breaststroke and elementary backstroke are introduced. For completion children swim one length of front crawl and backstroke using proper breathing and arm movements.

Ray
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool
Monday & Friday 9:00a-9:30a (Mon & Fri)
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30a-10:00a (Tues & Thurs)
Wednesday & Saturday 3:30p-4:00p (Wed) & 11:00a-11:30a (Sat)
4:30p-5p (Wed) & 12:00p-12:30p (Sat)


Starfish
Ages 3 to 5 years

Designed to increase endurance and build on RAY skills. Swimmers gain more endurance while performing front crawl and backstroke. They are introduced to more treading water and safety skills as well as learning more about the breaststroke and elementary backstroke.

Starfish
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool
Monday & Friday 10:30a-11:00a (Mon & Fri) Series 4B ONLY
Monday & Thursday
4:00p-4:30p (Mon & Thurs)
4:30p-5:00p (Mon & Thurs)
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00a-9:30a (Tues & Thurs)
Wednesday & Saturday
10:00a-10:30a (Wed & Sat) Series 4B ONLY

Polliwog
Ages 6 to 12 years

For the beginner swimmer. Children will be taught water adjustment, floating, paddle stroke, rotary breathing and backstroke. For completion, children must swim one length front crawl stroke and back crawl stroke, and front and back float without assistance.

Polliwog
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool
Monday & Friday
9:00a-9:30a (Mon & Fri)
10:00a-10:30a (Mon & Fri)
Monday & Thursday 3:30p-4:00p (Mon & Thurs)
4:30p-5:00p (Mon & Thurs)
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30a-10:00a (Tues & Thurs)
Wednesday & Saturday 3:30p-4:00p (Wed) & 11:00a-11:30a (Sat)
4:30p-5:00p (Wed) & 12:00p-12:30p (Sat)


Guppy
Ages 6 to 12 years

Designed for the swimmer who is comfortable in the water. Emphasis is on comfort in deep water and refining the front crawl stroke. Concentration is on rotary breathing and backstroke. For completion of this level children must be able to perform 2 lengths of the pool, front crawl and backstroke, and front and back float for 1 minute.

Guppy
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool
Monday & Friday 9:30a-10:00a (Mon & Fri)
10:00a-10:30a (Mon & Fri)
Monday & Thursday 3:30p-4:00p (Mon & Thurs) Series 4B ONLY
4:00p-4:30p (Mon & Thurs)
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00a-9:30a (Tues & Thurs)
10:00a-10:30a (Tues & Thurs)
Wednesday & Saturday
4:00p-4:30p (Wed) & 11:30a-12:00p (Sat)
4:30p-5:00p (Wed) & 11:30a-12:00p (Sat)


Minnow
Ages 6 to 12 years

Appropriate for children able to swim the length of the pool using front crawl and backstroke. Teaches the skills of breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and diving. For completion children must swim 25 yards of front crawl and backstroke with excellent technique.


Minnow
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool
Monday & Friday 9:00a-9:30a (Mon & Fri)
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30a-10:00a (Tues & Thurs)
Wednesday & Saturday 3:30p-4:00p (Wed) & 11:00a-11:30a (Sat)
4:00p-4:30p (Wed) & 12:00p-12:30p (Sat)


Fish
Ages 6 to 12 years

Designed for the swimmer who can successfully complete 25 yards of the front crawl stroke as well as the backstroke. Swimmers will continue to build up their endurance and are introduced to open turns. For completion of this level children must be able to swim 50 yards of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke with proper technique.

Fish
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool
Monday & Friday 9:30a-10:00a (Mon & Fri)
Monday & Thursday3:30p-4:00p (Mon & Thurs)
Tuesday & Thursday10:30a-11:00a (Tues & Thurs)
Wednesday & Saturday 5:00p-5:30p (Wed) & 12:30p-1:00p (Sat)


Flying Fish
Ages 6 to 12 years

Advanced level that works with children to improve technique and increase endurance. Introduces flip turns and butterfly. For completion, swimmers must swim 100 yards of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and 25 yards of butterfly.

Flying Fish
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool
Monday & Friday 10:00a-10:30a (Mon & Fri)
Wednesday & Saturday 9:30a-10:00a (Wed & Sat)


Shark
Ages 6 to 12 years

For experienced swimmers. Safety skills and rescue techniques introduced. Also review swim stokes from previous levels. Emphasis on endurance and introduction to the individual medley.

Shark
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Means Pool
Monday & Thursday 5:00p-5:30p (Mon & Thurs) Series 4B ONLY
Wednesday & Saturday 10:00a-10:30a (Wed & Sat)


Teen/Adult

Ages 13 years - adult

This class is for teenagers and adults who don't feel confident in the water. Learn basic skills of swimming, plus water safety, stroke development, endurance, and build confidence.

Teen/Adult
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Aloupis Pool
Wednesday & Saturday 9:30a-10:00a (Wed & Sat)


Diving - Beginner
Ages 8 & Up

Children learn basic diving including the approach and hurdle.

Diving-Beginner
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Aloupis Pool
Tuesday & Saturday 6:00p-6:45p (Tues) & 8:00a-8:45a (Sat) Series 4B ONLY


Diving - Intermediate/Advanced
Ages 8 & Up

Children ages 8 years and older learn back dives and flips with the instructor's permission.

Diving-Int/Adv
Summer ~ Series 4A & 4B
06/23/08 - 07/20/08 & 07/21/08 - 08/17/08
Day Aloupis Pool
Thursday & Saturday 6:00p-6:45p (Thurs) & 8:45a-9:30a (Sat)


PRIVATE Swim Lesson Instruction
All Ages Children and Adults

One-on-One private lessons are offered for children and adults who desire special attention and instruction. Please contact Aquatics at 941-2808 or for instructor availability.

Fees (per 4-class block)
1 Child
Member $ 80
Non-Member $120

2 Children
Member $120
Non-Member $160



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