The YMCA has been called “America’s Favorite Swim Instructor” for over 100 years. At the Y, not only will you learn how to swim, you’ll learn about yourself, about safety and rescue skills, and about water activities you can enjoy for a lifetime. Throughout all levels, students are taught aquatic, boating safety, and rescue skills. We also offer water fitness classes and competitive swim programs for youth. Class size is determined by both safety and age of participants and is closely monitored to ensure safety. All our instructors provide caring, personal instruction. No classes are taught without a certified lifeguard on duty.

 
Related pages on this site:
Aqua Fitness   Swimming Lessons    Dolphins Swim Team   Pool Schedules

YMCA Aquatic programs are designed to teach personal water safety, stroke development, water sports and games, rescue, and personal growth skills.

Our program is divided by age and skill levels. Advancing to the next level is dependent on completion of required skills.

Students learn at their own pace. Session length does not guarantee that all will advance to the next level. Early registration is recommended.


Be Water Safe Week

April 19-23, 2010

Programa Del mas Alla Aprenda a Nadar

Information will be distributed through the Wallingford Public Schools in March. This program is designed to reach children who have not had the opportunity to learn to swim or to learn basic water safety skills. The YMCA Splash program combines swimming and water safety skills for children ages 4 years through 5th grade.

$5 each participant. Registration will begin April 1.

 

Lifeguard
WALLINGFORD
FAMILY YMCA
AMERICAN RED CROSS

This course includes CPR/FPR, AED, O2 and First Aid. Dates and times will be set by early February, call for details at that time. In order to take the course participants must successfully pass the pre- test on the first day of class. Participants must be 15 years of age and able to swim 300 yards continuously using both freestyle and breaststroke.

There is a non-refundable fee of $75 for the pre-test. Students must purchase their own Red Cross Lifeguard text either on line or from a Red Cross office.

YMCA Members:$225
Community Participant:$280

Cost includes the pre-test fee. Fee includes pocket mask and certification cards.

 

CPR

 

Learn to Save a Life! Get trained!

American Red Cross CPR classes are offered here at the Wallingford Family YMCA by certified instructors. In order to receive the certification card, the participant must be able to pass both the written and the hands- on test with 70% or better. Open to teens, great for coaches, Scout leaders, parents and youth workers. These classes are for NEW certifications only. Looking for a recer- tification class? Call the YMCA and ask for dates and times.

Class sizes are limited so early registration is recommended.

YMCA Member: $30
Community Participant: $40
Optional book: $10

INFANT/CHILD CPR
Sat. February 6, 10:00 am
Sat., April 10, 10 am
ADULT CPR + AED
Sat., March 6, 10:00 am

Homeschool Open Gym and Swim

  • Open Gym, Tuesdays 1-2:30 PM, This includes the racquetball courts; it does not include the Fitness Center.
  • Open Swim Tuesdays 1:30-3PM Therapy pool is open from 12:30-2PM. The lap pool is open from 1:45-4PM. Certified life- guard is on duty.
  • Home school guest pass- $3 each student, maximum per family of $10.


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Aquatics Program Pool Rules

See this CDC page for information about Healthy Swimming
and how to protect against recreational water illnesses.


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