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The Wilkes Family YMCA offers swim lessons, water fitness classes, the TYDE swim team, a hot tub, steam room and sauna, two pools, and an outdoor water park. View our Youth Swim Guidelines For more information,please contact: Kimberly Green, Aquatics Coordinator, at (336) 838-3991 Lap Pool Sunshine Pool |
Pool HoursMon – Fri: 5:00am – 8:45pm
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This unique three hour program is designed to give kids the opportunity to spend quality time at the Y and in the pool doing what they love in a safe and fun environment. Kids will be put in groups according to age and skill so they can grow with others on their level. Our instructors are trained to work with beginner swimmers to swim team and will use fun and traditional techniques to build swimmers skills in stroke development, endurance, and strength building in the water. Free swim, games, basic life saving skills are done daily.
Ages
4-14 yrs old
When
Session 1 May 28th-June 1st
Session 2 August 6th- 10th
9:00am – 12:00 pm
Where
Wilkes Family YMCA
Contact
Kimberly Green- Aquatics Coordinator, k.green@ymcanwnc.org , phone: (336) 838-3991
Registration
Session 1 May 1st – May 25th , 2012 (spots are limited)
Session 2 May 1st – August 3rd , 2012 (spots are limited)
Cost
Members- $40 / Potential Members- $60
Additional Information
Minimum class size is 5. Classes that do not meet the size requirements will be canceled or combined with another appropriate class. Class size is limited to 16!
Swim Lessons at the Wilkes Family YMCA has gotten a makeover with new formatting and more exciting classes! We offer a variety of swimming skills through various traditional and more creative methods. Skills include: endurance, personal safety to give participants the power to understand and respond in an emergency situation, and games that build on strokes and skills. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are here to take our swimmers from beginner to advanced. Classes run Monday- Thursday for 2 weeks. AM and PM times offered.
Ages and Times Offered
Preschool 3-5 years old 10:15-10:45am or 6-6:30pm
Youth 6-13 years old 11:00-11:45am or 6:45-7:30pm
Adult 14+ 12:00-12:45pm or 7:45-8:30pm
When
Session 1 June 11th- 21st
Session 2 June 25th-July 6th (No class on July 4th. Class will be made up on Friday, July 6th)
Session 3 July 9th-19th
Session 4 July 23rd- August 2nd
Where
Sunshine and Lap Pool
Contact
Aquatics Director- Kimberly Green at (336) 838-3991 k.green@ymcanwnc.org
Registration
Session 1- Registration begins May 1st- June 8th Member Price $35/ Potential Member Price $70
Session 2- Registration begins May 1st- June 22nd Member Price $35/ Potential Member Price $70
Session 3- Registration begins May 1st- July 6th Member Price $35/ Potential Member Price $70
Session 4- Registration begins May 1st- July 20th Member Price $35/ Potential Member Price $70
Additional Info
Minimum class size is 3. Classes that do not meet the size requirements will be canceled or combined with another appropriate class. Spot are limited and classes will be closed to registration once it is filled.
Spice up your normal work out by taking to the water! This one hour class that runs three days a week for 4 weeks will burn calories, build strength, and increase your endurance. Ab work, pull ups, push ups, lap swimming, mountain climbers, pop ups, treading, weights, partner activities, kick boxing, and more!
For the convenience of your busy schedule we run early morning sessions and evening sessions. For safety reasons you must be able to meet the prerequisites for the class (ability to swim 2 laps with out assistance, tread for 1 minute, and be able to put your face in the water). Ages: 16+
AM Sessions: 6am-7am
1-Jan 9th-Feb 3rd Registration: Dec 1st- Jan 7th
2-April 16th-May 11th Registration: March 1st-April 14th
3-Sept 17th- October 12th Registration: August 1st
PM Sessions: 6pm-7pm
1-March 5th- 30th Registration: Feb 1st- Mar 3rd
2-April 16th-May 11th Registration: March 1st-April 14th
3-October 22nd – November 16th Registration: Sept 1st- Oct 20th
For more detailed information about this program please see the official flyer. You can get one at the front desk at the Wilkes Family YMCA, Express YMCA, on our website at www.wilkesymca.org, or e-mail me at k.green@ymcanwnc.org
For your convenience we would be happy to add you to our H2O Boot Camp e-mail list. We send a personal e-mail reminding you when a session is beginning and we’ll even e-mail you the registration form. If you take a class we will occasionally take pictures and we e-mail them to you. We will NOT bog your e-mail down with junk mail. If you are interested in receiving e-mails notifying you or reminding you when a session starts or you would like a registration form sent to you or if you have questions, please e-mail me at k.green@ymcanwnc.org.
During this class, participants will learn life-saving rescue skills for an Aquatic Environment. Once a participant takes the classes and passes the skills and written test, they will be certified as a YMCA Lifeguard for 2 years.
Lifeguard Course Prerequisites:
Must be able to accomplish these tasks:
In most of our branches they each CPR/First Aid & O2 Adm. as part of the course. They have to have these certifications in order to be certified as a YMCA Lifeguard.
Upcoming Classes:
| Date | Location | Contact | Special Notes |
| 3/30 – 4/3 | Fulton Family YMCA | Donna Stoddard d.stoddard@ymcanwnc.org (336) 661 – 1093 |
Lifeguard Class Information & Registration Form |
| 4/13 – 5/1 | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Lori Andrews l.andrews@ymcanwnc.org (336) 712 – 2000 |
Lifeguard Class Information & Registration Form |
| 4/10 – 5/12 | Kernersville Family YMCA | Amelia Templeton a.templeton@ymcanwnc.org (336) 996 – 2231 |
Lifeguard Class Information & Registration Form |
| 5/11 – 5/29 | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Lori Andrews l.andrews@ymcanwnc.org (336) 712 – 2000 |
Lifeguard Class Information & Registration Form |
| 6/19 – 6/20 | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Lori Andrews l.andrews@ymcanwnc.org (336) 712 – 2000 |
Lifeguard Crossover Registration Form |
| 10/5 – 10/23 | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Lori Andrews l.andrews@ymcanwnc.org (336) 712 – 2000 |
Lifeguard Class Information & Registration Form |
Ages 6 months-2 ½ years old can join this 20-minute class centered around introducing the water to our little future swimmers! Our nurturing instructor acts as a guide as you teach your little one the basic fundamentals of breath control, buoyancy, floating, and more through songs and games. Moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are all welcome! Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. We recommend Huggies “Little Swimmers” or Pampers “Splashers.” Those in regular diapers will not be allowed to participate.
Cost: FREE for members/ $5 for potential members
Saturday Dates: January 7th, February 4th, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th
Time: 11-11:20am
NEW! Tuesday Dates: January 17th, February 14th, March 13th, April 17th, May 15th
Time: 5:30-5:50pm
Meeting Place: Meet your instructor by the Sunshine Pool.
Ages: 3 – 5 years
This class introduces children to their first experience swimming without a parent. It is a great way for kids to learn how to be independent and have fun in the pool. A trained swim instructor teaches this class using the YMCA core values. Children learn at their own pace moving through our four skill levels. Preschool swim levels are Pike, Eel, Ray, and Starfish. Classes are 30 minutes.
Ages: 6-12 years
This class consists of four levels, which focus on stroke development, water safety, personal growth, and fun. A trained swim instructor works with children at their own pace using the YMCA core values, building self-esteem as well as self confidence through swimming. Youth swim levels are Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, and Fish. Classes are 45 minutes.
Ages: 16 years and older
For the terrific to the absolutely terrified, the YMCA Adult Swim Lesson Program is designed to lay a good foundation for basic aquatic skills and develop strokes and techniques. We will customize your lesson to you!
The Wilkes Family YMCA offers a variety of Water Aerobics Classes in order to meet the needs of many levels of fitness. Classes are free to members.
Click here to see our water fitness class schedule
Early Morning Intermediate
This class offers a moderately intense workout in the warm waters of the Sunshine Pool. This class offers a wide variety of actions focusing on building strength in body and core, endurance, and range of motion.
Morning Beginner-Intermediate
Build friendships and muscle with this intermediate level workout. This class offers a wide variety of activities from low-impact cardio and strength building work in the shallow end to no-impact workout in the deep end.
Lunch Time Beginner- Intermediate
For those who like to sleep in, we have a traditional class for you!
Lunch Time Intermediate- Advanced
Get a workout doing untraditional workouts! Relays, core focused workouts, water volleyball, kickboxing, and more!
Beginner-Intermediate Deep Water
This class focuses on deep water exercises which build core strength and endurance and range of motion. This class offers all the benefits of strength and fitness training with no impact. Flotation devices are available for use.
Lunch Time Beginner-Intermediate
Come join this active community as they work together to reach their own goals. Each class is centered around specific skills and will take you through a complete workout – including warm-up, aerobic and interval training, and cool down.
Evening Beginner-Intermediate
Come join this class for an exercise experience which fuses the best of two worlds – low impact, water resistance exercise with high energy muscle-group work.
Ages: open to all ages who meet the prerequisite
TYDE is a USA Swimming and YMCA swim team offering a full range of competitive programming for all ages. Originally started in 1973 as WSY, we have grown to become one of the largest and most respected swim teams in North Carolina and across the country. Whether you are looking for a gentle introduction to competitive swimming, a nationally ranked training program or anything in between, TYDE has what you’re looking for!
Learn more at swimtyde.org.
Ages: 24-36 months
Advanced Water Babies class. Increases skills through games and activities promoting submerging, stroke development and endurance. Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper.