West Chester Area YMCA - Early Fall Program Guide 2018

WEST CHESTER AREA YMCA 

EARLY FALL PROGRAMS 

September 4 - October 21 

Priority Member 

Registration: 

August 11 

Member 

Registration: 

August 18 

REGISTER TODAY! 

Non-Member 

Registration: 

August 25 

WEST CHESTER AREA YMCA 

a branch of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine 

605 Airport Road, West Chester, PA 19380 • 610-431-9622 www.ymcagbw.org/programs

Click the blue code for pricing and registration details. 

All sessions are for seven weeks unless noted. 

Contents 

Art / Arts and Learning ................................................................................................................................................ 2 

Diving / Swim ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 

Events For Families / Family and Community ............................................................................................................. 2 

Gymnastics - Classes / Sports .................................................................................................................................... 3 

Lifeguard Certification / Swim .................................................................................................................................... 3 

Martial Arts / Sports .................................................................................................................................................... 4 

Music / Arts and Learning ........................................................................................................................................... 4 

Parent's Night Out / Family and Community .............................................................................................................. 5 

Personal Training - 1-on-1 / Exercise, Health and Wellness .................................................................................. 6 

Personal Training - Partners in Training / Exercise, Health and Wellness ............................................................. 7 

Pickleball / Sports ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 

Preschool / Arts and Learning .................................................................................................................................... 8 

Small Group Training / Exercise, Health and Wellness ............................................................................................. 8 

Special Needs Programs / Exercise, Health and Wellness ...................................................................................... 12 

Special Needs Programs / Swim ................................................................................................................................ 13 

Sports Classes / Sports ............................................................................................................................................. 13 

Swim Lessons - Adult / Swim .................................................................................................................................... 13 

Swim Lessons - Parent/Child / Swim ........................................................................................................................ 15 

Swim Lessons - Preschool / Swim ............................................................................................................................. 16 

Swim Lessons - Private / Swim ................................................................................................................................. 19 

Swim Lessons - Semi Private / Swim ........................................................................................................................ 19 

Swim Lessons - Youth / Swim ................................................................................................................................... 19 

Wellness & Nutrition / Exercise, Health and Wellness ........................................................................................... 21



Art / Arts and Learning 

Art from the Heart 

Thursday 

Y member rate: $70 

Y non-member rate: $140 

Children express themselves in a variety of ways - drawing, 

painting and sculpture - and learn about famous artists and their 

works along the way. 

Ages: 6-11 

77472 Multi-Purpose Room 6:30pm to 7:15pm Thu, Sept. 6 - Thu, Oct. 18 

Diving / Swim 

Diving Instruction 

Sunday, Monday, Friday, 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 

77266 Indoor Dive Well 5pm to 6pm Mon, Sept. 10 - Mon, Oct. 22 

77267 Indoor Dive Well 5pm to 6pm Fri, Sept. 7 - Fri, Oct. 19 

77268 Indoor Dive Well 9am to 10am Sat, Sept. 8 - Sat, Oct. 20 

77269 Indoor Dive Well 11am to Noon Sun, Sept. 9 - Sun, Oct. 21 

Events For Families / Family and Community 

Learn Infant Massage Workshop 

Tuesday 

Y member rate: Free 


Join us for a parent/caregiver workshop on a holistic approach to 

providing massage to maximize sleep, comfort and 

neurodevelopment in infants. Ideal for newborns up to 6 months, 

but anyone is welcome to join. Topics not limited to: Literature on 

skin, touch, and massage; brain and sensory development; 

intentional caregiving; impact of environmental stress on 

development; anatomy; and hands-on massage techniques. 

Ages: 14 and up 

77972 Conference Room 6:30pm to 7:30pm Tue, Sept. 25, 2018



Togetherhood: Backpack Project at the YMCA 

Tuesday 


Y non-member rate: Free 

Come help us organize backpacks for kids in our community who 

need a backpack for the 2018-19 school year. We will work with 

local agencies who need supplies for children whose families 

cannot afford school supplies. Collections will start earlier in the 

summer. Great activity to involve your younger kids in! 

Ages: Any 

67735 Location TBA 5:30pm to 6:30pm Tue, Aug. 14, 2018 

Gymnastics - Classes / Sports 

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 2- to 5-year-olds. 

Ages: 2-5 

77467 Multi-Purpose 

Room 9:45am to 10:15am Sat, Sept. 8 - Sat, Oct. 20 

Lifeguard Certification / Swim 

Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 



Prerequisites: swim 200 yards (eight lengths); tread water for two 

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 one-year certification in Ellis 

and Associates Lifeguarding. Must possess a valid email address. 


62792 Competition Pool 5pm to 9pm Fri, Sept. 14 

62792 Competition Pool 9am to 5pm Sat, Sept. 15 - Sun, Sept. 16 

62793 Competition Pool 5pm to 9pm Fri, Oct. 19 

62793 Competition Pool 9am to 5pm Sat, Oct. 20 - Sun, Oct. 21



Ellis & Associates Re-Certification Course 

Sunday 



Prerequisites: Swim 200 yards (eight lengths); tread water for two 

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 one-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. 


62800 Competition Pool 9am to 5pm Sun, Sept. 16, 2018 

62801 Competition Pool 9am to 5pm Sun, Oct. 21, 2018 

Martial Arts / Sports 

Tang Soo Do 

Monday & Wednesday 

Y member rate: $40/month 

Y non-member rate: $80/month 

This exciting Korean Martial Art Belt Program teaches skills like 

strength, patience, and determination. 

Ages: 4-8 


Room 6:45pm to 7:30pm Mon, Sept. 10, 2018 - Wed, May 22, 2019 

Ages: 9-13 


Room 7:30pm to 8:15pm Mon, Sept. 10, 2018 - Wed, May 22, 2019 

Music / Arts and Learning 

Music and More! 

Tuesday 



Musical Theater Prep for Pre-Teens. Participants may bring music 

from shows they are participating in, or the instructor can provide 

selections. Build vocal confidence through breathing and diction. 

Ages: 6-11 


Room 5:45pm to 6:30pm Tue, Sept. 4 - Tue, Oct. 16



Stories and Songs 

Friday 



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 with parent or caregiver. 

Ages: 5 and under 

78825 Y-Zone 11am to 11:30am Fri, Sept. 7, 2018 - Fri, Oct. 22, 2018 

Parent's Night Out / Family and Community 

Parent's Night Out 

Saturday 


Y non-member rate: N/A 

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-12 

67640 Location TBA 6pm to 9pm Sat, Aug. 18 

67641 Location TBA 6pm to 9pm Sat, Sept. 15 

67642 Location TBA 6pm to 9pm Sat, Oct. 6 or Oct. 20



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

Personal Training – 1-Hour Sessions 

Daily 

Y member rate: $45/session 


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, diagnosed with a health 

concern, 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. 

Ages: Any 

Personal Training – 30-Minute Sessions 

Daily 

Y member rate: $22.50/session 




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, diagnosed with a health 

concern, an athlete, or just looking to make your health a priority, 

personal training at the Y is for you! Thirty-minute sessions can be 

purchased individually or grouped together in a package. Multiple 

session discount available. 

Ages: Any



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 

can be purchased individually or grouped together in a package. 

Multiple session discount available. 

Ages: Any 

Partners in Training – 30-Minute Sessions 

Daily 

Y member rate: $17.50/session 




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! Thirty-minute 

sessions can be purchased individually or grouped together in a 

package. Multiple session discount available. 

Ages: Any 

Pickleball / Sports 

Pickleball 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 



Open pickleball each weekday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 

again on Friday nights from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Held in the gym for 

active adults. Pickleball will be cancelled when the West Chester 

Area School District is not in session. 

Ages: 14 and up



Preschool / Arts and Learning 

Introduction to Preschool 

Monday & Wednesday, Tuesday & Thursday 


Y non-member rate: $200 month 

Enjoy story time, music, movement, hands-on crafts, snack time 

and free play during this academy. Children must already be or 

turn 2 during the first month of participation. Parents receive a 

newsletter to keep them up to date on this child-only program. 

Includes special events and activities for parents. 

Ages: 2-3 years 10 months 

77468 Y-Zone 10am to 11:30am Mon, Sept. 10, 2018 - Wed, May 22, 2019 

77469 Y-Zone 10am to 11:30am Wed, Sept. 12, 2018 - Thu, May 23, 2019 

Small Group Training / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

Active Adult TRX 30 

Monday, Friday 



This class is reserved for participants aged 40 years and older. 

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 

77474 TRX Room 10:30am to 11am Fri, Sept. 7 - Fri, Dec. 28



Lifting Form 

Wednesday 



"Get Swole" is a small group training clinic that introduces the "Big 

Three" weight lifting movements – bench press, back squat and 

dead lift. Learn correct lifting technique and bio-mechanics and 

understand the risks associated with poor form. 


77377 Wellness Center 6pm to 7pm Wed, Sept. 5 - Wed, Oct. 24 

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 

TRX Bootcamp 45 

Monday, Thursday 



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, 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 selfadjust 

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 

69052 TRX Room 10:15am to 11am Thu, April 12 - Thu, Dec. 27



TRX Bootcamp 60 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 



While mainly on the TRX straps, your instructor will also 

incorporate other equipment such as resistance bands, kettlebells, 

battle ropes, 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. 


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

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

58130 TRX Room 12:15pm to 1:15pm Wed, Jan. 3 - Wed, Dec. 26 

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

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 



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 

TRX for MS 

Saturday 



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

MS'er, for this 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! 

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. 


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



TRX Strength 30 

Tuesday, Thursday 



Experience this fun and empowering form of exercise that will 

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 



76532 TRX Room 8am to 8:30am Tue, Sept. 4 - Tue, Dec. 18 

69051 TRX Room 8am to 8:30am Thu, April 5 - Thu, Dec. 27 

Y Pack 

Morning Pack: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 

Evening Pack: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 



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! 


70669 Wellness Center 6am to 6:30am Mon, July 2 - Fri, Sept. 21 

70671 Wellness Center 6pm to 6:30pm Tue, July 3 - Thu, Sept. 20 

77375 Wellness Center 6am to 6:30am Wed, Sept. 5 - Fri, Nov. 23 

77376 Wellness Center 6pm to 6:30pm Tue, Sept. 4 - Sat, Nov. 24 

Special Needs Programs / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

Fitness for Diverse Abilities 

Tuesday 



A non-competitive fitness program for children with special needs. 

A fun way to socialize, be active and enjoy being part of a team. 

Through a safe and caring environment, we open doors to all 

possibilities. 


77378 Wellness Center 4pm to 5pm Tue, Sept. 4 - Tue, Oct. 23



Special Needs Programs / Swim 

Diverse Abilities Swimming 

Saturday 

Y member rate: $ Free 


A fun, non-competitive aquatics program for children with 

developmental challenges. Explore abilities, develop skills and find 

the confidence to pursue goals. 


77347 Recreation Pool 1:15pm to 2:15pm Sat, Sept. 8 - Sat, Oct. 20 

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 

77466 Gymnasium Noon to 12:30pm Thu, Sept. 6 - Thu, Oct. 18 

Swim Lessons - Adult / Swim 

Adult Swim Lessons - Beginner 

Tuesday, Thursday 



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. 


77261 Recreation Pool 7:30pm to 8pm Tue, Sept. 4 - Tue, Oct. 16 

77262 Recreation Pool 7:30pm to 8:15pm Thu, Sept. 6 - Thu, Oct. 18



Adult Swim Lessons - Fear No More 

Wednesday 



This is for the adult not yet comfortable in the water. Simple 

relaxation, having fun, building confidence and trust in the water 

are the main priorities in this level. 


77263 Recreation Pool 7:30pm to 8:15pm Wed, Sept. 5 - Wed, Oct. 17 

Adult Swim Lessons - Lapsters 

Wednesday 



Are you ready to swim but would like some guidance? Strengthen 

your skills and refine your strokes! Whether you would just like a 

coach to keep you moving or you're training for a goal, Lapsters is 

for you! Recommended for participants to have their own pull 

buoys and fins, but not required. 


77270 Competition Pool 7:30pm to 8:30pm Wed, Sept. 5 - Wed, Oct. 17 

Adult Swim Lessons - Multi-Level 

Monday, 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. 


77264 Recreation Pool 7:30pm to 8:15pm Mon, Sept. 10 - Mon, Oct. 22 

77265 Recreation Pool 12:15pm to 1pm Sat, Sept. 8 - Sat, Oct. 20



Swim Lessons - Parent/Child / Swim 

Parent/Child Stage A: Water Discovery 

Monday, 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: 6 months-1½ 


77278 Recreation Pool 9:30am to 10am Thu, Sept. 6 - Thu, Oct. 18 

77279 Recreation Pool 9am to 9:30am Sat, Sept. 8 - Sat, Oct. 20 

Ages: 1½-2 


77272 Recreation Pool 10:40am to 11:10am Tue, Sept. 4 - Tue, Oct. 16 

77273 Recreation Pool 9:15am to 9:45am Wed, Sept. 5 - Wed, Oct. 17 


77275 Recreation Pool 10:05am to 10:35am Thu, Sept. 6 - Thu, Oct. 18 

77276 Recreation Pool 10:10am to 10:40am Sat, Sept. 8 - Sat, Oct. 20 

Parent/Child Stage B: Water Exploration 

Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 



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 




Ages: 1½-2 




77286 Recreation Pool 7pm to 7:30pm Wed, Sept. 5 - Wed, Oct. 17 

77287 Recreation Pool 5:30pm to 6pm Thu, Sept. 6 - Thu, Oct. 18 


77289 Recreation Pool 11:35am to 12:05pm Sat, Sept. 8 - Sat, Oct. 20



Swim Lessons - Preschool / Swim 

Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation 

Daily 



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 five 

feet; and submerge their head under water. 

Ages: 3-6 

77292 Recreation Pool 9:30am to 10am Mon, Sept. 10 - Mon, Oct. 22 


77294 Recreation Pool 9:30am to 10am Tue, Sept. 4 - Tue, Oct. 16 

77295 Recreation Pool 5:15pm to 5:45pm Tue, Sept. 4 - Tue, Oct. 16 





77300 Recreation Pool 1:35pm to 2:05pm Thu, Sept. 6 - Thu, Oct. 18 


77302 Recreation Pool 9:15am to 9:45am Fri, Sept. 7 - Fri, Oct. 19 



77306 Recreation Pool 11:10am to 11:40am Sun, Sept. 9 - Sun, Oct. 21



Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement 

Daily 



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

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

assisted for five 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 

77307 Recreation Pool 10:05am to 10:35am Mon, Sept. 10 - Mon, Oct. 22 




77311 Recreation Pool 7pm to 7:30pm Tue, Sept. 4 - Tue, Oct. 16 











77322 Recreation Pool 10am to 10:30am Sun, Sept. 9 - Sun, Oct. 21 




Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina 

Daily 




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 




77327 Recreation Pool 11am to 11:30am Wed, Sept. 5 - Wed, Oct. 17 





77332 Recreation Pool 1pm to 1:30pm Thu, Sept. 6 - Thu, Oct. 18 



77335 Recreation Pool 12:10pm to 12:40pm Sat, Sept. 8 - Sat, Oct. 20 

77336 Recreation Pool 10:35am to 11:05am Sun, Sept. 9 - Sun, Oct. 21 

Preschool Stage 4: Stroke Introduction 

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 




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 

77337 Recreation Pool 7pm to 7:30pm Mon, Sept. 10 - Mon, Oct. 22 




77341 Recreation Pool 9:30am to 10am Thu, Sept. 6 - Thu, Oct. 18 



77344 Recreation Pool 11:35am to 12:05pm Sat, Sept. 8 - Sat, Oct. 20 

77345 Recreation Pool 10:35am to 11:05am Sun, Sept. 9 - Sun, Oct. 21 

77346 Recreation Pool 11:45am to 12:15pm Sun, Sept. 9 - Sun, Oct. 21



Swim Lessons - Private / Swim 

Private Swim Lessons 

Daily 


Y non-member rate: $45/session 

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. 


Swim Lessons - Semi Private / Swim 

Semi-Private Swim Lessons 

Daily 


Y non-member rate: $37/session 

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, 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 

77348 Recreation Pool 6pm to 6:40pm Tue, Sept. 4 - Tue, Oct. 16 



77351 Recreation Pool 11:45am to 12:25pm Sun, Sept. 9 - Sun, Oct. 21



Youth Stage 2: Water Movement 

Tuesday, Wednesday, 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 




Youth Stage 3: Water Stamina 

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 




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 




77358 Recreation Pool 10am to 10:40am Sun, Sept. 9 - Sun, Oct. 21 

Youth Stage 4: Stroke Introduction 

Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Saturday 




can swim 15 yards unassisted. Having mastered the fundamentals, 

students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke 

technique. 

Ages: 6-13 







Youth Stage 5: Stroke Development 

Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Saturday 




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 




77366 Recreation Pool 11:30am to 12:10pm Sun, Sept. 9 - Sun, Oct. 21 

Youth Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics 

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 



Prerequisite: Completion of Stage 5. For school age children who 

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 






77372 Recreation Pool 12:15pm to 12:55pm Sun, Sept. 9 - Sun, Oct. 21 

Wellness & Nutrition / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

Metabolic Test 

Daily 



This simple breath test will measure your Resting Metabolic Rate 

(RMR), giving you an accurate calorie range for weight loss, 

maintenance, and/or weight gain. 

Ages: 15 and up


All sessions are for seven weeks unless noted.

West Chester Area YMCA - Early Fall Program Guide 2018

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