CPR Instruction in the Lobby

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The Darien YMCA is proud to support Post 53 in encouraging CPR training in our community.
Darien EMS – Post 53 will be offering free CPR instruction to YMCA employees, members, and guests at the Darien YMCA. Representatives from Post 53 will be stationed in the YMCA lobby and will be offering free, 10-minute CPR instruction including chest compressions and AED usage to all YMCA visitors.

In just 10 minutes, you can learn the skills needed to save a life. Please take the time to learn this invaluable skill.

CPR instruction will be offered on the following dates:

Saturday, June 20 from 9-11AM

Monday, June 22nd from 9:30-11AM

Saturday June 27 from 9-11AM

Monday, June 29 from 9:30-11:00AM

Saturday, July 11 from 9-11AM

Saturday, July 18 from 9-11AM

Saturday, July 25 from 9-11AM

*This training is informal, and does not provide CPR certification.

2015 Summer Camp Registration Information

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We will be holding three Camp Information Sessions at the YMCA. This is a great opportunity for you to meet the camp directors and hear all about the wonderful and diverse programs we offer.

There will be three dates to attend the information sessions: Thursday, January 15th; Tuesday, February 3rd; and Thursday, March 12th.

Orientation sessions will be offered from:

5:30—6:00 PM for Gymnastics Camp

6:00—6:30 PM for Pre-School Camp

6:30—7:00 PM for School Age Camp

Summer Camp registration dates are as follows:

February 3rd at 10 AM: Returning 2014 campers & siblings who are Y members
February 5th at 10 AM: Darien Y members who are residents of Darien
February 10th at 10 AM: Darien Y members who are not residents of Darien
February 12th at 10 AM: Open registration for all non-members

Summer Camp Session Dates:

Mini Week (preschool only): June 15—June 19
Session 1: June 22—July 3
Session 2: July 6—July 17
Session 3: July 20—July 31
Session 4: August 3—August 14

Youth Fitness Programs

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YOUTH FITNESS OFFERINGS

Teen-Only Fitness

The Darien YMCA is proud to announce a fitness series that allows a teen to be a teen! Teen fitness features a combination of spinning, zumba, and yoga, all designed to help equate exercise with fun. The Monday class features a half hour of spinning followed by half hour of yoga; the Wednesday class features a half hour of zumba followed by a half hour of yoga.

Who: Youth ages 12 – 18
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 PM
Fees: Members- $200 for Session1
$280 for Session 2

Non-Members- $250 for Session 1
$350 for Session 2

Session 1: March 10th – April 19th (5 weeks, no classes held April break)
Session 2: April 20th – June 8th (7 weeks)

*A minimum of 5 participants is needed to hold class; maximum number of participants is 20

ZUMBATONIC^® — Zumba for Kids!

Participants will be led in dances, play movement-based games, learn basic rhythm patterns and perform for their classmates, all to ensure that they equate fitness with fun!

Who: Children ages 5 – 8
When: 2 classes/week: Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Where: In the Community Room
Fee: Member Rate: $200 for Session 1 $235 for Session 2
Non-Member Rate: $300 for Session 1 $350 for Session 2
Session 1: November 26th – January 9th (no classes December 24th – January 1st)
Session 2: January 14th – February 27th

A minimum of 5 participants is needed to hold class; maximum number of participants is 20

KID’S BOOTCAMP

Allow your kids to learn the fundamental movements of fitness in a fun atmosphere that teaches them to challenge themselves and work hard. Body weight exercises, core work and cardiovascular conditioning will be incorporated in game-like formats to foster team building and self-esteem. Ideal for children of all fitness levels including those who need extra motivation to get up and move.

Who: Children ages 9 – 12
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Fee: Member Rate- $200 for Session 1 $235 for Session 2
Non-Member Rate- $300 for Session 1 $350 for Session 2
Session 1: November 26th – January 9th (no classes December 24th – January 1st)
Session 2: January 14th – February 27th

SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND CONDITIONING

Designed for middle-school and high-school athletes, this series is designed to improve the following fundamental components of sports training.

Agility
Balance
Explosiveness
Core strength
Cardiovascular Endurance
Mental Toughness
Overall Athletic Performance

Who: Athletes ages 12+
When: 2 classes/week- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Fee: Member Rate- $300 for Session 1 $350 for Session 2
Non-Member Rate- $400 for Session 1 $460 for Session 2

Session 1: November 27th – January 10th (no classes from December 24th – January 1st)
Session 2: January 15th – February 28th

YOUTH SUPERVISION POLICY

Wellness Center minimum age is 13 years old, which constitutes a Student Fit membership. All Student Fit members must complete a Wellness Center youth certification (free of charge) with one of our personal trainers before being allowed to use the Wellness Center.

Training Center minimum age is 15 years old. If the student is 15 years or older, they will be orientated with the Training Center during their initial youth certification.

Personal Training minumum age is 10 years old. This option is open to children of members and children who hold youth memberships. Non-member children are also permitted to personally train at an increased rate.

Group Fitness Classes minimum age is 15 years old.

Restrictions: During the hours of 5 – 8 pm on the weekdays, all students of the respective age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in either the Wellness Center or the Training Center.

Pre-School Summer 2013

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Families who register their child in an infant or pre-school swim class may register for a second swim class for the same child/ same session and receive a 30% discount for the second class! The 30% discount applies to “non-primetime” classes held weekdays between 10am – 2pm. For more information contact Amy D’Andrea at (203) 655-8228 ext. 1307.

About Pre-School Swim Program

The Pre-School Swim Program is for children from 3 years old to Kindergarten. Levels are based onspecific skills, rather than age. If you are new to the YMCA Swimming Program, and wish to register above the Pike level, please call Amy D’Andrea at 655-8228 ext. 1307 or Jim Matthews ext. 1332.

Pike

Beginner swimming, basic skills taught while using flotation devices when needed. Upon completion of this level students will show comfort in the water, follow pool rules, get their face wet while blowing bubbles and be able to do front/back floats with assistance.

Eel

Advanced beginner level reinforcing Pike skills. Eels are taught to float independently, flutter kick and paddle stroke. Upon completion of this level students will be able to swim one width of the small pool independently and front/back float with assistance.

Ray

Students build endurance and learn to tread water as well as improve previous skills. Rays work on rhythmic breathing, backstroke, breaststroke and elementary backstroke. Upon completion of this level, students will be able to swim one length of the small pool with front crawl and backstroke.

Starfish

At this level children gain endurance and build on Ray skills. They perform front and back crawl and are introduced to more treading water and safety skills. Starfish work length wise in the small pool.

Private Swim Lessons

One on One private lessons are offered for children and adults who desire special attention and instruction. Depending on the instructors availability, we try to accommodate lessons to individuals schedules.

SUMMER 2013

MORNING PRE-SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Morning Program Fees: Per 4 week session Members $67 Non-Members $95

Day	Time	PIKE	EEL	RAY	STARFISH
Monday Monday	9:30 – 10:00 AM 1:00 – 1:30 PM	Class	Class Class	Class
Tuesday Tuesday	9:30 – 10:00 AM 1:00 – 1:30 PM	Class Class	Class Class
Wednesday Wednesday	9:30 – 10:00 AM 1:00 – 1:30 PM			Class Class
Thursday Thursday	9:30 – 10:00 AM 1:00 – 1:30 PM	Class Class	Class
Friday	1:00 – 1:30 PM	Class	Class

AFTERNOON “PRIME TIME” PRE-SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Afternoon Program Fees: Per 4 week session Members $72 Non-Members $104

Day	Time	PIKE	EEL	RAY	STARFISH
Monday Monday	3:45 – 4:15 PM 4:15 – 4:45 PM	Class	Class	Class	Class
Tuesday Tuesday	3:45 – 4:15 PM 4:15 – 4:45 PM	Class	Class Class	Class
Wednesday Wednesday	3:45 – 4:15 PM 4:15 – 4:45 PM	Class Class	Class		Class
Thursday Thursday	3:45 – 4:15 PM 4:15 – 4:45 PM	Class Class		Class	Class
Friday	4:15 – 4:45 PM	Class	Class
Saturday Saturday Saturday	10:30 – 11:00 AM 11:00 – 11:30 AM 11:30 AM – 12:00 N	Class Class Class	Class Class	Class

Day

Time

PIKE

EEL

RAY

STARFISH

Monday

3:45 – 4:15 PM

4:15 – 4:45 PM

Class

Tuesday

3:45 – 4:15 PM

4:15 – 4:45 PM

Class

Wednesday

3:45 – 4:15 PM

4:15 – 4:45 PM

Class

Thursday

3:45 – 4:15 PM

4:15 – 4:45 PM

Class

Friday

4:15 – 4:45 PM

Class

Saturday

10:30 – 11:00 AM

11:00 – 11:30 AM

11:30 AM – 12:00 N

Class

Swim Evaluation
Not sure which level your child belongs in? Schedule a swim evaluation to determine correct level for your child. Contact Amy D’Andrea at 655-8228 ext. 1307.

School Age/Progressive Summer 2013

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About School Age/Progressive Swim Program

The Darien YMCA’s School Age and Progressive Swim Program is designed to meet the needs of all it’s participants at each level of the program. Each level is based on specific skills and age guidelines, as described in the Parent’s Guide to the YMCA Swimming Program. Throughout the entire program, participants are taught skills in a progressive manner and build strength and endurance as they master each level. Aquatics instructors are trained in the National YMCA S.K.I.P.P.E.R.S. Program.

If you have any questions regarding the Darien YMCA School Age and Progressive Swim Program, please contact Amy D’Andrea at 655-8228 ext. 1307.

Please read our
YOUTH SUPERVISION POLICY

Class Descriptions

(Kindergarten and older)

Polliwog

For the fearful or beginner swimmer. Emphasis is on water adjustment, floating and paddle stroke. A flotation device may be used if needed. Upon completion of this level the swimmer will be able to swim 1 length of the small pool doing crawl stroke and back stroke and do a front and back float without assistance.

Guppy

Advanced beginner swimmer that is more comfortable in the water. Emphasis is on refining front and back crawl strokes. Swimmers are taught rotary breathing. For completion of this level children must be able to perform two lengths of the small pool doing front and back crawl stroke and be able to float on their front and back for 1 minute.

Minnow

Swimmers at this level can swim one length of the large pool doing front crawl with competent rhythmic breathing. Additionally they can swim one length doing backstroke. Breaststroke and diving are introduced and swimmer continue to build endurance.

Fish

This level is for the advanced swimmer who can successfully complete 25 yards of front crawl and backstroke, can dive from the starting block, and exhibit a competent breaststroke. Open turns are introduced.

Flying Fish

Stroke refinement and increased endurance are the main focus during this level. They will be introduced to flip turns as well as butterfly. For completion of this level, swimmers must be able to complete 100 yards front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and 25 yards of butterfly.

Shark

Experienced swimmers, review of all 4 strokes, continued endurance swimming, safety skills introduced.

Porpise Club

This level is designed for the swimmer who has completed all levels of the progressive program and wishes to continue to swim for fitness as well as learn other aspects of the Aquatic environment. These skills include : water games, synchronized swimming skills, first aid skills and observation of instructors.

Youth/Teen Lessons

Designed for the non-swimmer or beginning swimmer interested in feeling comfortable in the water while learning basic swimming strokes. Held in small pool. 4 lessons.

Private Swim Lessons

School Age/Progressive Schedule

SUMMER 2013

Day & Times	POLLIWOG	GUPPY	MINNOW	FISH	FLYING FISH	SHARK
Mondays 4:50 – 5:30 PM	Class	Class x 2
Tuesdays 4:50 – 5:30 PM		Class	Class	Class	Class
Wednesdays 4:50 – 5:30 PM	Class	Class x 2
Thursdays 4:50 – 5:30 PM		Class	Class	Class
Fridays 4:50 – 5:30 PM	Class	Class
Saturdays 9:45 – 10:25 AM			Class		Class	Class

Fee:	Members $79 per 4 week session
	Non-Members $110 per 4 week session

Youth/ Teen Swim Lessons

Youth Lessons-Ages 9 to 14

This class is designed for the older youth who do not know how to swim and are too old to participate in the beginning progressive lessons. Introduction to the front and back stroke, along with treading water are part of this course.

Thursday	6:30-7:00 pm
Fee:	Members $67 per 4 week session
	Non-Members $95 per 4 week session

Private Lessons

One-on-one private lessons are offered for children and adults who desire special attention and instruction. Depending upon the instructors availability, we will try to accommodate lessons to individual schedule. Lessons are conducted on site at the YMCA.

6 half hour lessons
Fee:	Members $252
	Non-Members $360

Adult Aquatics Summer 2013

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Aqua Aerobics
An aquatic fitness program taught in our main pool, primarily in the shallow end. This class concentrates on cardiovascular fitness and muscle strengthening while exercising to music. (Large Pool)

Monday 8:45-9:30am

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
8:30-9:30am

Fees:	Members: Free
	Non-Members: Class Pass

Twinges in the Hinges

Two classes designed for people with arthritis and arthritis related health problems. All exercises are performed in warm water therapy pool for added comfort (Small Pool)

Mondays & Wednesday 8:15 – 9:00 am
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 – 9:30 am
Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 12:00 n

Fees:	Members- Free
	Non-members- ClassPass

Adult Swim Lessons
Designed for the non-swimmer or beginning swimmer interested in feeling comfortable in the water while learning basic swimming strokes. Held in the small pool. 4 lessons

Thursdays 7:00 – 7:30 pm

Fees:

Members- $67 per 4 week session

Non-Members $95 per 4 week session

Private Swim Lessons

One-on-one private lessons are offered for adults who desire special attention and instruction. Depending upon the instructors availability, we will try to accommodate lessons to individual schedules. Lessons are conducted on site at the YMCA.

6 half hour lessons

Fees:	Members $252
	Non-Members $360

Aquatics – Master Swim Program

The Masters program is designed for adult lap swimmers who want to swim under the guidance of a coach. This program offers participants a chance to practice competitive swimming techniques and learn drills for all four competitive strokes. There are three training levels targeted for swimmers of varying abilities and fitness levels. Each group works at its own pace. This is a great way for triathletes to stay in shape in the winter months, and for former and novice swimmers to stay in shape without the physical stress of many other types of exercise.

Masters swimming is for adults 19 and older. The group is guaranteed up to three lanes per day, depending on the number of Masters swimmers in the pool. Masters runs uninterrupted throughout the year and operates on a quarterly schedule of 12-13 weeks per session. This group breaks for the YMCA pool shut down in August and will not operate if the Y is closed or cancels classes due to poor weather, all other days the Masters will have practice. Participants must be able to swim at least 25 yards (one length of the Darien YMCA pool) of freestyle (front crawl) and backstroke unassisted and have familiarity with breaststroke and butterfly. For more information please call Masters Coach Jason Cochran at 655-8228 ext. 1306 or email jcochran@darien-ymca.org.

Monday – Friday 11:30am -12:30pm

MEMBERS ONLY: $600 annual fee (must be paid in full)

Quarterly Fees:	Members $210
	Non-Members $320 Class Pass $20

*Quarterly payments are due on August 29^th, November 29^th, February 28^th and May 29^th.

About Pre-School Swim Program

Day

Time

PIKE

EEL

RAY

STARFISH

Day

Time

PIKE

EEL

RAY

STARFISH

About School Age/Progressive Swim Program

Class Descriptions

School Age/Progressive Schedule

Day & Times

POLLIWOG

GUPPY

MINNOW

FISH

FLYING FISH

SHARK

Youth/ Teen Swim Lessons

One-on-one private lessons are offered for children and adults who desire special attention and instruction. Depending upon the instructors availability, we will try to accommodate lessons to individual schedule. Lessons are conducted on site at the YMCA.