Flying Fish Swim School
2023 Fall II session starts late October
Choose group, private or semi-private lessons for children age 3 and older. (For those younger than 3, see parent/tot class below.)
- Seven-week Fall II session starts starts late October or early November, depending on the day you choose for instruction.
- Instruction begins October 26 for those who choose Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday sessions. (First Friday session is October 27; first Saturday session is October 28; first Sunday session is October 29.)
- Instruction begins November 1 for those who choose Wednesday sessions. It begins November 6 for those who choose Monday sessions and November 7 for those who choose Tuesday sessions.
- Each lesson is 30 minutes long.
- Two pools for instruction: a 20-yard shallow pool and a 25-yard pool with a deep end.
- Parents and caregivers can watch from the pool decks or from the glassed-in area between the pools.
Fall II group lessons
- Cost per session (7 group lessons): $161 + $20 annual facility fee. (Annual facility fee applies only to those who weren’t part of the Fall I session.)
- Sign up directly on our registration portal Community Pass.
- New this year: an annual $20 facility fee per swimmer. You must add the facility fee before adding your swim lesson session on Community Pass — if you didn’t participate in Fall I.
- New to Community Pass? Get info about creating an account here.
Fall II private/semi-private lessons
Private and semi-private lessons are available weekdays at 3 and 3:30 pm. Private lessons are also offered Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 am, noon, and 12:30 pm.
- Cost per 7-week session of private lessons: $280 + $20 annual facility fee. Facility fee applies only to those who didn’t participate in Fall I.
- Cost per 7-week session of semi-private lessons: $210 + $20 annual facility fee. Facility fee applies only to those who didn’t participate in Fall I.
We also offer ad hoc lessons: $45 per single private lesson; $35 per single semi-private lesson.
How to register for private and semi-private lessons
- Contact Aquatics Manager Carlos Ceja (cceja@ywca-ens.org) first to set up a time.
- Then go to Community Pass and add the fees to your cart.
- New this year: an annual $20 facility fee per swimmer. You must add the facility fee before adding your swim lesson session on Community Pass. (Annual facility fee applies only to those who weren’t part of the Fall I session.)
- New to Community Pass? Get info about creating an account here.
Younger than 3? Join our parent/tot class!
For those younger than 3, we offer parent/tot classes in our small pool. Little ones get in the water with parents/caregivers and are led by an in-water instructor.
Classes are Saturdays from 10 to 10:30 am.
Our 7-week fall session of parent/tot starts Saturday, October 28. Register now on Community Pass. (You’ll find parent/tot classes under “Group Swim Lessons – Saturday.”)
To use Community Pass, you’ll create an account and add your swimmer(s). You’ll find our programs under “Aquatics.”
Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Carlos Ceja (cceja@ywca-ens.org) or call 847-864-8445.
Pools
We have two pools – a cool, deep water pool and a warmer, shallow depth pool. Both pools are used for lessons.
Generally, beginners and younger swimmers are in the shallow pool for lessons and more experienced swimmers are in the bigger pool, but when it’s appropriate we may switch pools so that children gain experience in both swimming environments.
Lap swimming and aqua aerobics are in the deep water pool. Both pools are handicapped accessible.
Locker rooms
The girls’ locker room is in the northwest corner of the first floor. The boys’ locker room is in the basement; and we also have a family changing room.
Both girls’ and boys’ locker rooms have lockers (you provide a lock), showers with liquid soap, and bathroom facilities. Anything you don’t lock up you should keep with you.
At our beginning levels, there are five swimmers per instructor. In groups where children are swimming more independently, there are five to seven swimmers per instructor.
Equipment
Other than a bathing suit and towel, equipment needs are few! Caps and goggles are not necessary, but are useful. If your child has long hair and doesn’t want to wear a cap, please tie their hair back from their face. If they are reluctant to put their face in the water without goggles, you may want to purchase a pair. Goggles are always available for purchase at the front desk.
Observing
Parents are welcome to stay on the pool deck, but it is not recommended that you talk to your child or sit close to their class. Their instructor will speak to you if they need assistance.
Bubbles
We use flotation bubbles on new swimmers for safety. We also occasionally use them for more independent swimmers as an aid to developing proper swimming mechanics.
Free time
Swimmers always get a little free time at the end of class. Though you may be tempted to leave, try to stay – free time is a great period for relaxed exploration in the water.
Please have your child use the bathroom before class starts (though it is normal for them to need to go again during class).
We have a paved parking lot on the south side of the building, near the lobby entrance. Parking in the lot at the YWCA is free and open to anyone who is using our facilities.
Consistency is one of the most important aspects of a swimmer’s development. Because of this, we ask that you make your child’s lessons a priority, even when it may not be convenient.
Missed classes
We do not offer make-ups for missed classes. However, in special cases of illness and emergencies, we can issue credits. See below.
Refunds/Credits
In the case of a serious illness/injury, we may extend a credit for a future session. This offer will only be good for four months. Please request these credits via email, and provide that email as confirmation upon usage. Email us at flyingfish@ywca-ens.org to request a credit.
Cancelled classes
If we need to cancel a class, we’ll either credit you for that class or try to schedule a time to make it up.
Registration is done through Community Pass.