West Chester Late Spring 2018

Click the blue code for pricing and registration details. 

All sessions are for seven weeks unless noted. 

Contents 

Ellis Lifeguard Certification / Swim ........................................................................................................................... 2 

Environmental & STEM / Arts and Learning ............................................................................................................ 3 

Events / Exercise, Health and Wellness ................................................................................................................... 3 

Events / Family and Community ................................................................................................................................ 4 

Group Exercise - Mind Body / Exercise, Health and Wellness ............................................................................... 5 

Gymnastics Classes / Sports ..................................................................................................................................... 5 

Music / Arts and Learning ......................................................................................................................................... 6 

Parent's Night Out / Family and Community ............................................................................................................ 8 

Personal Training - 1-on-1 / Exercise, Health and Wellness ................................................................................ 8 

Personal Training - Partners in Training / Exercise, Health and Wellness ........................................................... 9 

Small Group Training / Exercise, Health and Wellness ......................................................................................... 10 

Sports Classes / Sports ........................................................................................................................................... 17 

Swim for Diverse Abilities / Swim ........................................................................................................................... 17 

Swim Lessons - Adult / Swim .................................................................................................................................. 19 

Swim Lessons - Parent/Child / Swim ...................................................................................................................... 20 

Swim Lessons - Preschool / Swim........................................................................................................................... 23 

Swim Lessons - Private / Swim ............................................................................................................................... 26 

Swim Lessons - Semi Private / Swim ...................................................................................................................... 27 

Swim Lessons - Youth / Swim ................................................................................................................................. 27 

Water Sports / Swim ................................................................................................................................................ 31 

Wellness & Nutrition / Sports ................................................................................................................................. 31 

Youth Leadership / Family and Community ............................................................................................................ 32 

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Ellis Lifeguard Certification / Swim 

Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course 

Sunday, Friday & Saturday 

Y member rate: $175 

Y non-member rate: $225 

Prerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 

minutes without using your hands; perform feet-first surface dive 

to lift a 10-pound brick off the bottom of the pool. Upon 100 

percent attendance and successful completion of water skills and 

written exam, participants receive a 1-year certification in Ellis 

and Associates Lifeguarding. Must possess a valid email address. 

Ages: 15 and up 

62787 Indoor Pool – 

Competition Pool 9am to 5pm Fri, April 13 - Sun, April 15 


Competition Pool 9am to 5pm Fri, May 11 - Sun, May 13 


Competition Pool 9am to 5pm Fri, June 15 - Sun, June 17 

Ellis & Associates Re-Certification Course 

Sunday 



Prerequisites: Swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 

minutes without using your hands; perform a feet-first surface 

dive to lift a brick off the bottom of the pool, plus proof of valid 

Ellis and Associates certification. Upon successful completion of 

water skills and written exam, participants receive a 1-year recertification 

in Ellis and Associates Lifeguarding. Re-certification 

includes First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant CPR, Oxygen 

Administration and AED. No refunds regardless of passing or 

failing the course. 



Competition Pool 9am to 5pm Sun, April 15, 2018 


Competition Pool 9am to 5pm Sun, May 13, 2018 


Competition Pool 9am to 5pm Sun, June 17, 2018 

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Environmental & STEM / Arts and Learning 

S.T.E.A.M. Enrichment 

Tuesday 



Explore how the world works in this project-based enrichment 

class focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and 

Math! 

Ages: 6-9 

66683 Multi-Purpose 

Room 5:30pm to 6:15pm Tue, April 24 - Tue, June 5 

Events / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

Pickleball Tournament - 60+ Doubles 

Saturday 



Join our round-robin format tournament! Enter as a team or as an 

individual to be matched. Mixed teams play in the bracket of the 

younger player. Fee includes tournament t-shirt and three games 

guaranteed. 

Men 


66233 Gymnasium 8am to 4pm Sat, April 28, 2018 

Women 



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Pickleball Tournament - Open Doubles 

Saturday 



Join our round-robin format tournament! Enter as a team or as an 

individual to be matched. Mixed teams play in the bracket of the 

younger male player. Fee includes tournament t-shirt and three 

games guaranteed. 

Men 

Ages: Any 


Women 

Ages: Any 


Events / Family and Community 

Family Movie Night 

Friday 

Y member rate: Free 

Y non-member rate: N/A 

Join us for Family Movie Night! Parent must be present. 

Ages: Any 

66559 Mind/Body Studio 7pm to 8pm Fri, April 20, 2018 

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Group Exercise - Mind Body / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

Parent Plus Me Yoga 

Tuesday, Saturday 



Attend this class with your 2- to 5-year-old and learn poses and 

breathing techniques while having fun. Helping children learn to 

self soothe with breathwork is a great skill to begin at any age. 

Join us as we focus on creating holistic health practices for your 

child, while helping you connect with other Y families. Please bring 

your own mats. Due to limited space, this class requires a ticket. 

Tickets will be given out at the front desk 15 minutes prior to the 

start time. 



Room 6:30pm to 7pm Tue, Jan. 2 - Tue, Dec. 18 


Room 9am to 9:30am Sat, Jan. 6 - Sat, Dec. 29 

Gymnastics Classes / Sports 

Tang Soo Do 

Monday and Wednesday 

Y member rate: $40/month 

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Y non-member rate: $80/month 

This exciting Korean Martial Art Belt program teaches skills like 

strength, patience and determination. 

Ages: 6-9 


Room 6:30pm to 7:15pm Wed, Sept 6, 2017 – Wed, May 23, 2018 


Room 7:15pm to 8pm Wed, Sept 6, 2017 – Wed, May 23, 2018 

Parent and Me Tumbling 

Saturday 



Balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and social skills are 

featured in this gross-motor and confidence-building activity for 

parents and their children. 

Ages: 2-5 


Room 9:45am to 10:15am Sat, April 28 - Sat, June 9 

Music / Arts and Learning 

Preschool Music 

Tuesday 



Does your little one love music? Sign them up for our Preschool 

Music class! They will sing, play instruments, and learn about the 

art of MUSIC! 

Ages: 2-5 

66684 Y-Zone 11:30am to Noon Tue, April 24 - Tue, June 5 

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Storytime and More 

Monday, Friday 


Y non-member rate: Free 

Join us for stories and songs, where we will sing, read, tell, and act 

out our stories! Celebrate your voice each week and explore your 

inner performer! For children ages 2 to 5 years old with their 

parent. 


66557 Y-Zone 4:15pm to 4:45pm Mon, April 23 - Mon, June 11 

66558 Y-Zone 10am to 10:30am Fri, April 27 - Fri, June 8 

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Parent's Night Out / Family and Community 

Parent's Night Out 

Saturday 



It's time for you to have a date night or enjoy some “me” time 

while the Y's enthusiastic staff guide your children through fun 

activities that may include arts and crafts and Brandy's Playground 

for the little ones, to moon bounce for ages 3 and up and 

swimming for ages 5 and up. Kids 7 and up may enjoy Y Zone and 

gym activities. Generally, the first and third Saturdays of each 

month. 

Ages: 6 weeks-4 

62988 WCAY ChildWatch 6pm to 9pm Sat, April 7, 2018 


66060 WCAY ChildWatch 6pm to 9pm Sat, May 5, 2018 


66062 WCAY ChildWatch 6pm to 9pm Sat, June 16, 2018 






66065 WCAY ChildWatch 6pm to 9pm Sat, June 16, 2018 

Personal Training - 1-on-1 / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

Personal Training – 1-Hour Sessions 

Daily 



The YMCA of Greater Brandywine personal trainers are nationally 

certified professionals who work to empower their clients. 

Personal training provides assistance for everything from activities 

of daily living to becoming fit and active. Whether you are just 

getting started and need support, have been diagnosed with a 

health concern, are an athlete, or just looking to make your health 

a priority, personal training at the Y is for you! One-hour sessions 

can be purchased individually or grouped together in a package. 

Multiple session discount available. 


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Personal Training – 30-Minute Sessions 

Daily 

Y member rate: $22.50 




Personal training provides assistance for everything from activities 

of daily living to becoming fit and active. Whether you are just 

getting started and need support, have been diagnosed with a 

health concern, are an athlete, or just looking to make your health 

a priority, personal training at the Y is for you! 30-minute 

sessions can be purchased individually or grouped together in a 

package. Multiple session discount available. 


Personal Training - Partners in Training / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

Partners in Training – 1-Hour Sessions 

Daily 





Partners in training allows you to train with a friend, a family 

member, a teammate or a group of people. In a group no larger 

than four people, Partners in Training provides assistance for 

everything from activities of daily living to becoming fit and active. 

Whether you are just getting started and need support, are a 

group of athletes, or just looking to make your health a priority, 

partners in training at the Y can work for you! One-hour sessions 




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Partners in Training - 30 -Minute Sessions 

Daily 

Y member rate: $17.50 




Partners in training allows you to train with a friend, a family 

member, a teammate or a group of people. In a group no larger 

than four people, Partners in Training provides assistance for 

everything from activities of daily living to becoming fit and active. 

Whether you are just getting started and need support, are a 

group of athletes, or just looking to make your health a priority, 

partners in training at the Y can work for you! 30-minute sessions 




Small Group Training / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

Active Adult TRX 

Monday, Friday 



This class is reserved for participants aged 40 years old and up. 

Active Adult TRX is a low-impact compilation of strength, 

flexibility, and coordination to maintain and improve health as the 

participants move through middle-age and beyond. Experience this 

fun and empowering form of exercise that will spark your interest 

and revitalize your routine. Users can precisely control how 

challenging they want each exercise to be. This type of training 

allows users to self-adjust the amount of resistance they want, 

making it suitable for people of all fitness levels by making small 

changes in foot, hand or body position. The TRX will help to 

develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability 

simultaneously. Groups are limited to eight participants so there is 

plenty of individual attention to go around. New registrations are 

accepted anytime and there is no commitment, so cancellation can 

be requested. 


58121 TRX Room 9:30am to 10am Mon, Jan. 8 - Mon, Dec. 17 

58122 TRX Room 10:30am to 11am Fri, Jan. 5 - Fri, Dec. 28 

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Group TRX Training 

Tuesday 



Experience this fun and empowering form of exercise that will 

spark your interest and revitalize your routine. Users can precisely 

control how challenging they want each exercise to be. This type 

of training allows users to self-adjust the amount of resistance 

they want, making it suitable for people of all fitness levels by 

making small changes in foot, hand or body position. The TRX will 

help to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability 




be requested. 


58126 TRX Room 6pm to 7pm Tue, Jan. 2 - Tue, Dec. 18 

58127 TRX Room 7pm to 8pm Tue, Jan. 2 - Tue, Dec. 18 

Group TRX Training - Beginner 30 

Thursday 



Learn the basics of TRX in this quick 30-minute class. You will 

wake up muscles you have never used before and find a new form 

of exercise outside of the traditional weights and machines. 











be requested. 


58125 TRX Room 9:30am to 10am Thu, Jan. 4 - Thu, Dec. 27 

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Group TRX Training 45 

Wednesday 













be requested. 


58128 TRX Room 5:30am to 6:15am Wed, Jan. 3 - Wed, Dec. 26 

Kettlebells 

Thursday 



Kettlebell class consists of whole-body movement exercises that 

deliver cardio, strength, and flexibility benefits in a short amount 

of time and can be beneficial for anyone no matter the level of 

fitness. 


58132 Mezzanine 6am to 6:45am Thu, Jan. 4 - Thu, Dec. 27 

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TRX Bootcamp 45 

Monday 



While mainly on the TRX straps during this 45-minute class your 

instructor will also incorporate other equipment such as resistance 

bands, kettlebells, battle ropes, and etc. Join in on the fun today, 

and you will not be disappointed! Experience this fun and 

empowering form of exercise that will spark your interest and 

revitalize your routine. Users can precisely control how challenging 

they want each exercise to be. This type of training allows users to 

self-adjust the amount of resistance they want, making it suitable 

for people of all fitness levels by making small changes in foot, 

hand or body position. The TRX will help to develop strength, 

balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. Groups are 

limited to eight participants so there is plenty of individual 

attention to go around. New registrations are accepted anytime 

and there is no commitment so cancellation can be requested. 


58119 TRX Room 8:45am to 9:30am Mon, Jan. 8 - Mon, Dec. 17 

58120 TRX Room 10am to 10:45am Mon, Jan. 8 - Mon, Dec. 17 

58123 TRX Room 6pm to 6:45pm Mon, Jan. 8 - Mon, Dec. 17 

TRX Bootcamp 60 

Wednesday, Friday 



While mainly on the TRX straps your instructor will also 

incorporate other equipment such as resistance bands, kettlebells, 

battle ropes, and etc. Join in on the fun today, and you will not be 

disappointed! Experience this fun and empowering form of exercise 

that will spark your interest and revitalize your routine. Users can 

precisely control how challenging they want each exercise to be. 

This type of training allows users to self-adjust the amount of 

resistance they want, making it suitable for people of all fitness 

levels by making small changes in foot, hand or body position. The 

TRX will help to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core 

stability simultaneously. Groups are limited to eight participants so 

there is plenty of individual attention to go around. New 

registrations are accepted anytime and there is no commitment, so 

cancellation can be requested. 


58130 TRX Room Noon to 1pm Wed, Jan. 3 - Wed, Dec. 26 

58131 TRX Room 9am to 10am Fri, Jan. 5 - Fri, Dec. 28 

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TRX Cardio Interval 45 

Wednesday 



Bored of traditional cardio? Register for this class and you’ll never 

want to get on a treadmill or elliptical again! Join us as we 

incorporate more cardio into our strength exercises. Whether it be 

jogging in place as you shorten or lengthen your straps or adding 

a burpee or jumping jack into the mix. You will not want to miss 

out on this 45-minute class and its positive effects on your 

physical fitness! Experience this fun and empowering form of 

exercise that will spark your interest and revitalize your routine. 

Users can precisely control how challenging they want each 

exercise to be. This type of training allows users to self-adjust the 

amount of resistance they want, making it suitable for people of 

all fitness levels by making small changes in foot, hand or body 

position. The TRX will help to develop strength, balance, flexibility, 

and core stability simultaneously. Groups are limited to eight 

participants so there is plenty of individual attention to go around. 

New registrations are accepted anytime and there is no 

commitment, so cancellation can be requested. 


58129 TRX Room 9:45am to 10:30am Wed, Jan. 3 - Wed, Dec. 26 

TRX Challenge 45 

Tuesday 



Participants will take their basic TRX skills to the next level. This 

class will incorporate everything from high intensity drills to 

strength loading reps. Your coach will guide you through a 45- 

minute heart-thumping, strength-building and sweat-making fun 

class. New registrations are accepted anytime and there is no 



58124 TRX Room 10:30am to 11:15am Tue, Jan. 2 - Tue, Dec. 18 

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TRX for MS 

Saturday 


Y non-member rate: Free 

Join Gina, a certified TRX for MS instructor as well as a fellow 

MSer, on Saturdays at noon. Gina will conduct a 30-minute class 

for MS participants. This slow, low-impact class will help build 

strength and stamina. Space is limited to eight people. While the 

TRX for MS program is a program offered to members, we do offer 

income-based memberships for those who can’t afford it. We know 

MS can be financially challenging and want to make sure every 

person who wants to be a part of the program can be. 


58135 TRX Room Noon to 1pm Sat, Jan. 6 - Sat, Dec. 29 

TRX for Swimmers 

Thursday 



Why not improve your stroke AND get your weight bearing 

exercise done at the same time? Join your fellow swimmers and 

improve your mobility, strength, and bone health with our land 

exercises that will only improve your performance in the water! 











be requested. 


58133 TRX Room 6am to 7am Thu, Jan. 4 - Thu, Dec. 27 

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TRX HIIT 

Thursday 



Experience this fun and empowering form of exercise, which will 

spark your interest and revitalize your routine. This training allows 

users to self-adjust the amount of resistance they want, making it 

suitable for people of all fitness levels by making small changes in 

foot, hand or body position. Users can precisely control how 

challenging they want each exercise to be. The TRX will help to 

develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability 


plenty of individual attention to go around. Add the element of 

High Intensity Interval Training for a new experience! New 

registrations are accepted anytime and there is no commitment, so 

cancellation can be requested. 


58134 TRX Room 10:15am to 11:15am Thu, Jan. 4 - Thu, Dec. 27 

TRX Strength 30 

Tuesday 




spark your interest and revitalize your routine in only 30 minutes! 

Users can precisely control how challenging they want each 

exercise to be. This type of training allows users to self-adjust the 

amount of resistance they want, making it suitable for people of 

all fitness levels by making small changes in foot, hand or body 

position. The TRX will help to develop strength, balance, flexibility, 

and core stability simultaneously. Groups are limited to eight 

participants so there is plenty of individual attention to go around. 

New registrations are accepted anytime and there is no 



63344 TRX Room 8am to 8:30am Tue, Feb. 6 - Tue, Dec. 18 

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Y Pack 



Y Pack is a community of members that meet for team-based 

training that offers alternating workouts that are fun, challenging, 

and motivating. There is only one goal: FINISH! 


Monday, Wednesday & Friday 

66685 Wellness Center 6am to 6:30am Mon, April 2 - Fri, June 22 

Monday, Thursday & Saturday 

66686 Wellness Center 3:30pm to 4pm Mon, April 2 - Sat, June 23 

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 

66687 Wellness Center 6pm to 6:30pm Tue, April 3 - Sat, June 23 

Sports Classes / Sports 

Preschool Sports 

Thursday 



Children learn hand-eye coordination, balance, agility, and most 

importantly expend lots of energy all while having a blast through 

introduction to a variety of sports programs 

Ages: 2-5 

66682 Gymnasium Noon to 12:30pm Thu, April 26 - Thu, June 7 

Swim for Diverse Abilities / Swim 

Adult Diverse Ability Swim Lessons 

Monday 



Specialized instruction by qualified staff and volunteers will allow 

participants with physical or cognitive disabilities to develop 

healthy lifestyles by being active, building confidence, socializing 

and having fun. At the Y, we can provide a safe and caring 

environment that will open the door to all possibilities. 



Recreation Pool 7:40pm to 8:20pm Mon, April 23 - Mon, June 11 

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Preschool Diverse Ability Swim Lessons 

Thursday 




children with physical or cognitive disabilities to develop healthy 

lifestyles by being active, building confidence, socializing and 

having fun. At the Y, we can provide a safe and caring environment 

that will open the door to all possibilities. 

Ages: 3-5 


Recreation Pool 11:30am to Noon Thu, April 26 - Thu, June 7 

SNAP Adult Swim 

Saturday 



Adaptive swimming programming is for individuals of all abilities. 


children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities to 

develop healthy lifestyles by being active, building confidence, 

socializing and having fun. At the Y, we can provide a safe and 

caring environment that will open the door to all possibilities 



Recreation Pool 1:55pm to 2:35pm Sat, April 28 - Sat, June 9 

SNAP Youth Swim 

Saturday 



Adaptive swimming programming is for individuals of all abilities. 


children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities to 

develop healthy lifestyles by being active, building confidence, 

socializing and having fun. At the Y, we can provide a safe and 

caring environment that will open the door to all possibilities 

Ages: 3-13 



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Swim Lessons - Adult / Swim 

Adult - Beginner 

Monday 



For those with little experience or who are not comfortable in the 

water. Have fun, build trust, and gain confidence. Participants 

start with breath control and progress to floating. Skills and 

techniques covered include breath control, front crawl, and back 

strokes. 




Adult - Multi-Level 

Wednesday, Saturday 



This course is for the swimmer who wants to expand their 

knowledge in the water and improve overall experience. Skills 

include breaststroke, backstroke, turns and water safety. 



Recreation Pool 7:40pm to 8:20pm Wed, April 25 - Wed, June 6 



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Swim Lessons - Parent/Child / Swim 

Parent/Child Stage A: Water Discovery (18m - 2y) 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 



Accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver, infants and toddlers 

learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness 

skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while 

parents and/or caregiver learn about water safety, drowning 

prevention, and the importance of supervision. 

Ages: 1½ -2 


Recreation Pool 10:20am to 10:50am Mon, April 23 - Mon, June 11 




Recreation Pool 5:30pm to 6pm Tue, April 24 - Tue, June 5 


Recreation Pool 10:20am to 10:50am Wed, April 25 - Wed, June 6 


Recreation Pool 4pm to 4:30pm Thu, April 26 - Thu, June 7 


Recreation Pool 10:20am to 10:50am Sat, April 28 - Sat, June 9 

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Parent/Child Stage A: Water Discovery (6m - 18m) 




Accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver, infants and toddlers 

learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness 

skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while 

parents and/or caregiver learn about water safety, drowning 

prevention, and the importance of supervision. 

Ages: 6 months-1½ 


Recreation Pool 9am to 9:30am Mon, April 23 - Mon, June 11 


Recreation Pool 4:40pm to 5:10pm Tue, April 24 - Tue, June 5 


Recreation Pool 9am to 9:30am Wed, April 25 - Wed, June 6 





66580 Indoor Pool - 

Recreation Pool 9am to 9:30am Sat, April 28 - Sat, June 9 

Parent/Child Stage B: Water Exploration (18m - 2y) 




Designed for infants and toddlers able to enter and exit the water 

with help and to enjoy the water with a parent or guardian. In 

Stage B, parents work with their children to explore body 

positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and 

aquatic skills. 

Ages: 1½-2 


Recreation Pool 11am to 11:30am Mon, April 23 - Mon, June 11 


Recreation Pool 10am to 10:30am Tue, April 24 - Tue, June 5 




Recreation Pool 11am to 11:30am Wed, April 25 - Wed, June 6 


Recreation Pool 6:30pm to 7pm Wed, April 25 - Wed, June 6 


Recreation Pool 5:20pm to 5:50pm Thu, April 26 - Thu, June 7 



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Parent/Child Stage B: Water Exploration (6m - 18m) 




Ages: At least 6m but less than 1y 7m 

Designed for infants and toddlers able to enter and exit the water 

with help and to enjoy the water with a parent or guardian. In 

Stage B, parents work with their children to explore body 

positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and 

aquatic skills. 

Ages: 6 months-1½ 


Recreation Pool 9:40am to 10:10am Mon, April 23 - Mon, June 11 


Recreation Pool 6:30pm to 7pm Mon, April 23 - Mon, June 11 


Recreation Pool 10:40am to 11:10am Tue, April 24 - Tue, June 5 


Recreation Pool 4pm to 4:30pm Tue, April 24 - Tue, June 5 


Recreation Pool 9:40am to 10:10am Wed, April 25 - Wed, June 6 





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Swim Lessons - Preschool / Swim 

Parent/Child Stage 1: Water Acclimation 

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 



For preschool-age children who have never had swim lessons 

without a parent or guardian or are afraid of the water. Students 

develop comfort with underwater exploration and a foundation 

that allows for a student's future progress in swimming. By session 

end, children will be able to swim, float, and swim assisted for 5 

feet; and submerge their head under water. 

Ages: 2-4 




Recreation Pool 9:30am to 10am Tue, April 24 - Tue, June 5 








Recreation Pool 11:30am to Noon Thu, April 26 - Thu, June 7 










Recreation Pool 10am to 10:30am Sun, April 29 - Sun, June 10 


Recreation Pool 11:20am to 11:50am Sun, April 29 - Sun, June 10 

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Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement 




Prerequisite: Completion of Stage 1. For preschool-age children 

who are comfortable in the water and able to swim and float 

assisted for 5 feet. In Stage 2 students focus on body position and 

control, directional change, and forward movement in the water 

while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of 

falling into a body of water. 

Ages: 3-6 












Recreation Pool 10:50am to 11:20am Thu, April 26 - Thu, June 7 










Recreation Pool 11:40am to 12:10pm Sat, April 28 - Sat, June 9 





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Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina 





who can swim 10 yards unassisted with their face in the water and 

without a flotation device. In Stage 3 students learn how to swim 

safely from a longer distance and also rhythmic breathing and 

integrated arm and leg action. 

Ages: 3-6 


Recreation Pool 6:30pm to 7pm Mon, April 23 - Mon, June 11 










Recreation Pool 10:10am to 10:40am Thu, April 26 - Thu, June 7 







66628 Indoor Pool 





Recreation Pool Noon to 12:30pm Sun, April 29 - Sun, June 10 

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Preschool Stage 4: Stroke Introduction 





who can swim 15 yards unassisted with their face in the water and 

without a flotation device. Having mastered the fundamentals, 

students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke 

technique. 

Ages: 3-6 




Recreation Pool 11:30am to Noon Tue, April 24 - Tue, June 5 








Recreation Pool 9:30am to 10am Thu, April 26 - Thu, June 7 












Recreation Pool Noon to 12:30pm Sun, April 29 - Sun, June 10 

Swim Lessons - Private / Swim 

Private Swim Lessons 

Daily 



Some children learn better in one-on-one settings and private 

swim lessons provide just that! Swimmers receive half-hour 

instruction from a trained swim instructor who schedule lessons 

based on needs. Sign up at member service desk. 


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Swim Lessons - Semi Private / Swim 

Semi-Private Swim Lessons 

Daily 



One-on-one lessons for two or more participants. Lessons 

scheduled around your needs. Must register as a pair – the Y does 

not match participants. Sign up at member service desk. 

Ages: 6 months and up 

Swim Lessons - Youth / Swim 

Youth Stage 1: Water Acclimation 

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 



For school age children who have never had swim lessons without 

a parent or guardian or are afraid of the water. Students develop 

comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit the 

water unassisted. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a 

student's future progress in swimming. 

Ages: 6-13 











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Youth Stage 2: Water Movement 

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 



Prerequisite: Completion of Stage 1. For school-age children who 

are comfortable in the water and able to swim and float assisted 

for 10 feet. In Stage 2, students focus on body position and 

control, directional change, and forward movement in the water 

while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of 

falling into the body of water. 

Ages: 6-13 


Recreation Pool 5pm to 5:40pm Mon, April 23 - Mon, June 11 









Youth Stage 3: Water Stamina 





can swim 15 yards unassisted with face in the water and without a 

flotation device. In Stage 3 students learn how to swim to safety 

from a longer distance and also rhythmic breathing and integrated 

arm and leg action. 

Ages: 6-13 














Recreation Pool 11:40am to 12:20pm Sun, April 29 - Sun, June 10 

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Youth Stage 4: Stroke Introduction 

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 




can swim 15 yards unassisted. Having mastered the fundamentals, 

students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke 

technique. 

Ages: 6-13 




Recreation Pool 5pm to 5:40pm Wed, April 25 - Wed, June 6 










Recreation Pool 12:30pm to 1:10pm Sun, April 29 - Sun, June 10 

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Youth Stage 5: Stroke Development 





can swim 25 yards unassisted and show endurance in the water 

with any stroke or combination of strokes. Students in Stage 5 

work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. 

The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water 

and sidestroke. 

Ages: 6-13 












Recreation Pool 11:40am to 12:20pm Sun, April 29 - Sun, June 10 

Youth Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics 

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 




can swim 50 yards unassisted and show endurance in the water 

with any stroke or combination of strokes. In Stage 6 students 

refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn 

about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate 

swimming into a healthy lifestyle. 

Ages: 6-13 


Recreation Pool 6:20pm to 7pm Tue, April 24 - Tue, June 5 




Recreation Pool 6:20pm to 7pm Thu, April 26 - Thu, June 7 




Recreation Pool 12:30pm to 1:10pm Sun, April 29 - Sun, June 10 

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Water Sports / Swim 

Diving Instruction 

Sunday, Monday, Saturday 



Learn basic diving skills that lead to more advanced dives off our 

one-meter boards. Our experienced diving staff teach divers in a 

lightly competitive yet encouraging atmosphere. Participants must 

be a Green Band swimmer and be willing to jump off a one-meter 

board into 12 feet of water. 

Ages: 8-18 

66564 Indoor Dive Well 5pm to 6pm Mon, April 23 - Mon, June 11 

66565 Indoor Dive Well 9am to 10am Sat, April 28 - Sat, June 9 

66566 Indoor Dive Well 11am to Noon Sun, April 29 - Sun, June 10 

Wellness & Nutrition / Sports 

Try a Tri 

Sunday 



Try a tri! Join us for an indoor triathlon to benefit the Y's annual 

campaign on Sunday, April 8th. All ages are welcome! 

66014 Location TBA 5pm to 7pm Sun, April 8, 2018 

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Youth Leadership / Family and Community 

Safe Sitter 

Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday 



Adolescents learn to be medically responsible, creative and 

attentive babysitters. Learn safety precautions, an introduction to 

rescue breathing techniques, caring for a choking infant or child, 

recognizing emergencies, and calling for emergency help. Taught by 

specially trained instructors. Bring a bagged lunch. Must attend 

full day. 

Ages: 10-16 


Room 8:30am to 3:30pm Sat, April 28, 2018 


Room 8:30am to 3:30pm Tue, May 15, 2018 


Room 8:30am to 3:30pm Wed, June 13, 2018 

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West Chester Late Spring 2018

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