MAKE A SPLASH. Swim Lessons ISLANDS FAMILY YMCA

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1 MAKE A SPLASH Swim Lessons ISLANDS FAMILY YMCA The Islands YMCA is proud to offer the lesson of a lifetime by teaching swimming skills! Group Lessons, Private Lessons, & Semi-Private Lessons All Lessons: 6 months-adult All Skill Levels LOCATION: ISLANDS FAMILY YMCA 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd Savannah, GA (912) CONTACT: LEAH BOYD, FITNESS & AQUATICS DIRECTOR leah.boyd@ymcaofcoastalga.org

2 Welcome to the Islands YMCA Aquatic Program! We look forward to working with you and your child throughout the summer of 2016 and hopefully many more to come! We know there are many choices when it comes to swim lessons, and we thank you for choosing the YMCA of Coastal Georgia. The following information will help you understand the procedures and policies regarding swim lessons. A careful reading will answer many questions and help you prepare for your time in swim lessons. Together, we can work to give a positive growing experience for your child that will last a lifetime. We re looking forward to a wonderful summer! Thanks, Leah Boyd Fitness & Aquatics Director Please get a pool brochure from the front desk so that you are aware of our aquatics department policies It is full of great information! IMPORTANT IMFORMATION Please be sure your child has showered & used the bathroom prior to entering the pool area. Please inform the instructor about any circumstances in your child s life that may affect his/her performance in the lesson. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early so that classes may begin and end on time. Lessons are only allotted a specific time slot for pool use. There are always lifeguards on duty. If you hear them blow their whistle or make an announcement, please stop what you are doing & listen to their directions. Your child s lesson will meet on the bench outside of the small pool each session. Children are not allowed in the pool without the instructor. Your child will have the same instructor each lesson (unless there are extenuating circumstances). When the swim lesson starts, please take a seat or step away from the pool area. Some children may learn more when the parent is out of sight. This will help your child concentrate more on the lesson & the instructor. PROGRESSION Children will receive a certificate of achievement on the last class of each (group) session. Our swim program is progressive, allowing each child to advance at his/her own rate. It may be necessary for them to repeat the same level before moving on. This is not an indication that a child is slow or falling behind. The levels are not designed for children to pass through quickly it is common to stay in one level anywhere from 2-4 sessions. Usually the instructor will be able to give you an indication of where your child will be near or by the end of the group session. CANCELLATIONS Group Lessons: In the instance of inclement weather, a makeup lesson will be scheduled for each day cancelled during group lessons. Make up days are scheduled for FRIDAYS and may be taught by a different in- structor. If a minimum number of participants for a class is not met within 3 days of the 1 st group lesson, then the class will be cancelled & you will receive a voucher to use at the Islands YMCA. If your child misses 4 or more lessons from a group session, you will be offered the option to withdraw from that class & join another or receive a voucher to use at the Islands YMCA (Subject to approval from the Aquatics Director). Private & Semi-Private Lessons: If you need to cancel a private or semi-private lesson, please do so 24 hours ahead of your scheduled lesson. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled time will still be responsible for the full amount of the lesson.

3 ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR SWIM LESSONS The following items are recommended to ensure that your swimmer will have a fun-filled and safe lesson. (Please label all personal belongings with a permanent marker!) water bottle cap or hat sunscreen swimsuit/swim shirt/trunks/rash guard towel goggles extra change of clothes (if desired) plastic bag (for wet items after swimming) **If your child is not potty-trained, trained, then they MUST wear a swim diaper AND an additional layer of protection.** VALUABLES/LOST AND FOUND Do not bring ANY items of value such as (but not limited to) cell phones, other electronics, games, toys, etc. There is a designated area for Lost and Found items. Please check this daily unclaimed items will be donated on a bi-weekly basis. The YMCA will not be responsible for the loss of valuables or personal property items. ILLNESS/HEALTH If a swimmer is ill for any reason, please do not attend swim lessons. It is our policy not to accept swimmers when any communicable disease is present. This is a preventive measure to protect other swimmers. We ask that you do not enter the pool if there are signs of: fever, frequent or severe pain, frequent coughing, Conjunctivitis, vomiting, diarrhea, lice, etc. Swimmers with communicable diseases such as (but not limited to) Strep Throat, Chicken Pox, Flu, Ringworm, etc. must also be kept at home. In these instances, please notify the YMCA immediately so that other participants can be notified of exposure. MEDICAL TREATMENT STANDARDS/GUIDELINES The YMCA of Coastal Georgia is committed to providing your child with a safe and healthy experience. Our staff is CPR and First-Aid Certified. We will contact the parent, legal guardian and/or emergency contact immediately should care be given and/or the services of a physician are required. DISCIPLINE POLICY A swimmer s behavior is a great concern to us. We expect all swimmers to respect, listen to, and follow all staff s instruction. We also expect our staff to treat the swimmers based on the character values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility. Just as we expect the staff to treat parents with dignity and respect, we expect the parents to treat the staff in the same manner. Any act that could be considered dangerous to swimmers or staff is grounds for immediate suspension or dismissal.

4 How can I help my child learn to swim? BE POSITIVE: Swimming is fun, and it is a life-time sport. Provide positive reinforcement for your child. ENCOURAGE: Children may not understand or have the coordination to perfect a skill. Ask questions, observe whether they understand the concepts, & let us know if we need to approach a particular skill in a different way. Try not to make comparisons to other children. Each child will progress at a rate that is uniquely his/her own. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE: As in every new skill learned throughout our lives, practice is required to be proficient and successful. Repeat key words & phrases that the instructor uses. Let your child show off their new skills! Also, review the safety tips, rules, and techniques learned in class. HAVE FUN: Interact with your child. Get into the water with them outside of lessons, and encourage them to reach new goals each time. Show your child how much fun you are having in the water too! They learn by watching the best example they know YOU! TAKE THEM TO A SWIM MEET: Most children have a wonderful time at swim meets. It is a positive thing to do show your child other children who are proficient in swimming so that they know it s possible! INSTRUCTOR CONFERENCES: Try to keep conversations about your child between you and the instructor only. It is better to talk to the instructor about your child s performance in private rather than in front of them, especially if you have a major concern. Children listen to everything we discuss & sometimes misinterpret what we say. SIGN UP FOR ADDITIONAL LESSONS! Consider group and private/semi-private lessons! We want your child to know how wonderful they are doing! We can find something great they did during class even if it s just putting their toes in the water for the first time! Thank you for joining us at the Islands YMCA!

5 Islands Family YMCA Swim Lessons - Prices Group Lessons Member - $40 Non-Member - $60 (8 sessions; 30 minutes each) *See attached schedule* Semi-Private Lessons Members - $35 Non-Members - $45 (per 30 minute session) 2 or more students (typically siblings or friends) arranged by the parent/guardians. Private Lessons Members - $25/each or 5 sessions for $110 Non-Members - $35/each or 5 sessions for $150 (per 30 minute session) If you would like to set up private or semi-private lessons, please contact an instructor to arrange a time that works for you. When you arrive for your lesson please pay at our Welcome Center and hand the receipt to your instructor at the beginning of the lesson. Participants will also need to be signed in upon arrival. Instructors contact information can be found on the Meet Our Instructors Page.

6 Swim Lessons SWIM STARTERS WATER DISCOVERY & EXPLORATION Parent & Child (Ages 6 36 months) Introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment. Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety & aquatic skills Outcomes Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision. Water Acclimation Increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic selfrescue skills performed with assistance SWIM BASICS & Safety Around Water Youth (Ages 3 12) 3 Water Movement Encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently SUMMER 2017 Water Stamina Develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages Outcomes Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: Swim, float, swim sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit Jump, push, turn, grab Stroke Introduction Introduces basic stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and reinforces water safety through treading water & elementary backstroke SWIM STROKES Teen/Adult (Ages 13+) Stroke Development Introduces breaststroke and butterfly and reinforces water safety Stroke Mechanics Refines stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as part of a Outcomes Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity.

7 2017 Swim Lessons Swim Starters: Parent/Child (6 months - 36 months) May 23 - June 15 T/Th 3:00-3:30 PM June 19 - July 12 M/W 5:30-6:00PM July 18 - August 10 T/Th 10:30-11:00 AM Swim Basics: Pre-School (3-5 Years) May 8-18 M/T/W/Th 4:00-4:30 PM May 22 - June 14 M/W 10:30-11:00 AM May 23 - June 15 T/Th 2:00-2:30 PM May 23 - June 15 T/Th 5:45-6:15 PM June 17 - August 5 Saturdays 11:00-11:30 AM June 19 - July 12 M/W 1:30-2:00 PM June 20 - July 13 T/Th 10:30-11:00 AM June 20 - July 13 T/Th 5:45-6:15 PM July M/T/W/Th 10:30-11:00 AM July M/T/W/Th 1:30-2:00 PM July M/T/W/Th 6:00-6:30PM Swim Basics: Youth (6-8 Years) May 8-18 M/T/W/Th 4:45-5:15 PM May 22 - June 14 M/W (CAMP) 4:45-5:15 PM May 22 - June 14 M/W 5:45-6:15 PM June 19 - July 12 M/W 6:30-7:00 PM June 20 - July 13 T/Th 1:30-2:00 PM June 20 - July 13 T/Th (CAMP) 4:45-5:15 PM July M/T/W/Th 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM July M/T/W/Th (CAMP) 4:45-5:15 PM Swim Basics: Youth (9-12 years) May 22 - June 14 M/W 2:00-2:30 PM May 22 - June 14 M/W 6:30-7:00 PM June 19 - July 12 M/W 10:30-11:00 AM June 19 - July 12 M/W (CAMP) 4:45-5:15 PM June 20 - July 13 T/Th 6:30-7:00 PM July M/T/W/Th (CAMP) 4:45-5:15 PM Swim Strokes: Teen/Adult (13+) June 19 - July 12 M/W 7:00-7:30 AM July 18 - August 10 T/Th 6:00-6:30 PM *Lessons marked (CAMP) are for camp participants ONLY. Camp participants may NOT sign up for regular lessons unless they are transported by a parent or guardian TO AND FROM the lesson.

8 Islands Family YMCA Meet Our Instructors! If you would like to set up private or semi-private lessons, please contact an instructor to arrange a time that works for you. Margaret Bohnstedt mabohnstedt@gmail.com Margaret is a recent graduate of St. Vincent s Academy and will be attending Florida Southern College in the fall. She has been a lifeguard for 3 years and has worked with children for about 7 years. Available evenings Pre-School Age Missy Nilsen missynilsen@gmail.com Missy taught elementary school for 7 years before becoming a stay at home mom. She has been teaching swim lessons for 7 years and also practices with the Savannah Masters Swim Team. Available mornings Toddler - Youth Stroke Development - Special Needs Hannah Schroeder hschroed@student.savannahstate.edu Hannah swam at Alma College in Michigan and is now a Master s student at Savannah State. She has been lifeguarding for 7 years and teaching swim lessons for 10. Available most evenings. All ages & skill levels Tess Dube Tess grew up in New York where she worked at a summer youth camp in the Adirondack mountains. She graduated from Le Moyne College and joined the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Available evenings & weekends Pre-K - Youth Jacqui Overholt Jacquelyn.overholt@ymcaofcoastalga.org Jacqui has worked for the YMCA for over 5 years a lifeguard and fitness instructor. She is currently earning her Master s degree in Education from Armstrong & will be teaching at Juliette Low Elementary this fall. Available weekdays Toddler - Youth Chris Strazzella scylla131@gmail.com Chris swam at LA Pierce college and has been a competitive swimmer since he was 14 years old. He has been lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons for 7 years. Available weekdays & most evenings All ages & skill levels Leah Boyd leah.boyd@ymcaofcoastalga.org (912) Leah has worked for the YMCA of Coastal Georgia since 2009 and is the current Fitness & Aquatics Director. She has been a lifeguard and teaching swim lessons for 3 years. Available weekdays Toddler - Youth - Basic Adult - Special Needs

9 Islands Family YMCA Swim Lesson Registration Please check one: YMCA Member YMCA Non-member Participant s Name Guardian s Name(s) Address City State Zip Sex Age Birth date School Grade Home # Cell # Work # Address Emergency Name Phone Number *Health Comments/Notes: *In order to best accommodate you child, please let us know if he/she has any allergies, special needs, language barriers, etc. Please Select the Program of Interest: Private Lessons Semi-Private Group Please list the class(es) you would like to register for: (Circle level) Level Dates Days Time Swim Starters (6-36mo.) Swim Basics (3-5yrs) Swim Basics (Ages 6-8yrs) Swim Basics (Ages 9-12yrs) Swim Strokes (13+yrs) I herby certify that I am the parent/guardian of, and give the YMCA of Coastal GA, Inc. the absolute and irrevocable right and permission to use or publish any photographs that may be taken of my child while participating. Parent s Name Parent s Signature I agree to abide by the rules and regulations as set forth by the YMCA. I will conduct myself with a positive Christian attitude toward coaches, instructors, and lifeguards during the course of the summer. I support the teamwork, fair play, family involvement, and volunteer leadership. I hereby certify that my child is in normal health and capable of safe participation in the swim lesson program. I understand that injuries may occur and that the YMCA does NOT provide supplemental accidental injury insurance. Parent s Signature Date *Financial Assistance Available* YMCA Mission: To put Christian principals into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

10 USE OF PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE Model s Name: Date: YMCA Name: I hereby give the YMCA of Coastal GA, Inc. (YMCA) the absolute and irrevocable right and permission, with respect to the photographs that have been taken of me or in which I may be included with others: 1. To copyright the same in YMCA s name or any other name that YMCA may choose. 2. To use, re-use, publish, and re-publish the same, in whole or part, individually, or in conjunction with other photographs, in any medium and for any purpose whatsoever, including (but not by way of limitation) illustration, promotion and advertising and trade, television and multimedia. 3. To use my name in conjunction therewith if the YMCA chooses. I hereby release and discharge the YMCA from any and all claims and demands arising out of, or in connection with, the use of the photographs, including all claims for libel. This authorization and release shall also ensure the benefit of the legal representatives, licenses, and assigns of the YMCA. IF THE PERSON IS UNDER 18: 18: I hereby certify that I am the parent or guardian of the person named above. I do or do not give consent according to the terms listed above without reservations to the foregoing on behalf of him, her, or them. Printed name of Parent/Guardian Signature of Parent/Guardian Date ADDITIONAL WAIVERS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The YMCA does not provide Accident/Medical Insurance for program participants. I authorize the YMCA to provide emergency treatment in the event that I cannot be contacted. I recognize that participation in YMCA activities may expose my child to some risk of injury. I agree to hold this association harmless from any claims of damage to any property or persons which may occur through participation in any activity at the YMCA, or in its programs. I have read and understand the above information. My child has permission to participate in this YMCA program in accordance with the policies and procedures set by the Islands Family YMCA and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. I understand that failure to sign all necessary documentation and agreements will result in not being able to participate in this program. Parent Signature Date SWIM LESSON INFORMATION I have read the information provided in the Swim Lesson Packet. I understand the policies and agree to abide by them. I understand that if my child and myself do not abide by these policies, it can result in dismissal from the program. Parent Signature Date

11 RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to enter the YMCA for any purpose, including, but not limited to observation, use of facilities or equipment, or participation in any way, the undersigned, for himself or herself and any personal representatives, heirs and next of kin, hereby acknowledge, agrees and represents that he or she has, or immediately upon entering will, inspect such premises and facilities. It is further warranted that such entry into the YMCA for observation, participation or use of any facilities or equipment constitutes an acknowledgement that such premises and all facilities and equipment thereon have been inspected and that the undersigned finds and accepts same as being safe and reasonably suited for the purposes of such observation or use. IN FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BEING PERMITTED TO ENTER THE YMCA FOR ANY PURPOSE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO OBSERVATION, USE OF FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT, OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY WAY, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING. 1) THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES, AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the YMCA, its directors, officers, employees and agents (herein after referred to as releases ) from all liability to the undersigned, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin for any loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefore on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of the releases or otherwise while the undersigned is in, upon, or about the premises or any facilities or equipment herein; and undersigned is in, or about the premises or any facilities or equipment therein; and 2) THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the releases and each of them from any loss, liability, damage or cost they may incur due to the presence of the undersigned in, upon or about the YMCA whether caused by the negligence of the release or otherwise; and 3) THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE due to the negligence of the releases or otherwise while in, about or upon the premises of the YMCA and/or while using the premises or any facilities or equipment hereon. THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the foregoing RELEASES, WAIVER, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT is intended to be as broad and inclusive as in permitted by the laws of the State of Georgia and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agrees that no oral representatives, statements or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made. The YMCA does not provide Accident/Medical Insurance for program participants. I authorize the YMCA to provide emergency treatment in the event I cannot be contacted. I recognize that participation in YMCA activities may expose my child to some risk of injury. I agree to hold the YMCA harmless from any claims for damage to any property or persons which may occur through participation in any activity at the YMCA, or in its programs. I have read and understand the above information. My child has permission to participate in this YMCA program in accordance with the conditions set forth above. I give my child permission to attend and be transported on all field trips scheduled during this YMCA program. I HAVE READ AND ACCEPT THIS RELEASE Signature of Applicant/Parent/Guardian (if under 18) Date