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/Toddler 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) 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 & Thursday 3:30p-4:00p (Mon & Thurs) Tuesday & Thursday 10:30a-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 Back to Aquatics page. Don't let financial constraints be the reason you don't participate. Scholarships are available.