Flying Fish Swim School
Summer session of instruction starts June 20
Choose group, private or semi-private lessons for children age 3 and older. (For those younger than 3, see parent/tot class below.)
- Six-week summer session starts Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
- 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.
- No instruction on July 2, 3 and 4. These lessons will be made up August 1, 6 and 7.
Summer group lessons
- Cost per session (6 lessons): $145.
- Cost per session (10 lessons): $178
- Sign up directly on our registration portal Community Pass.
- New to Community Pass? Get info about creating an account here.
Summer private/semi-private lessons
Private and semi-private lessons are available Saturday and Sunday between 11 am and 1 pm. Some weekdays may also be available. Check with the aquatics director.
- Cost for 6-week session of private lessons is $240.
- Cost for 6-week session of semi-private lessons is $180.
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 Pete Caragher first to set up a time.
- Then go to Community Pass and add the fee to your cart.
- 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 a 7-week parent/tot class on Thursdays from 9:45 – 10:15 am in our small pool. The current session runs May 4 – June 15, 2023.
Little ones get in the water with parents/caregivers and are led by an in-water instructor. The class is $134 for the seven-week session.
How to register for parent/tot class
Go to Community Pass and click on Thursday group lessons to sign up for the parent/tot class.
To use Community Pass, you’ll create an account and add your swimmer(s). You’ll find our programs under “Aquatics.”
Questions? Contact Aquatics Director Pete Caragher pcaragher@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
Please have your child use the bathroom (though it is normal for them to need to go again during class).
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.
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
Make-ups must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, by email, and must be within the session for which your child is currently enrolled. Make-ups are by no means guaranteed and are handled on a case by case basis. We work with you to make sure you are getting a make-up or a credit. Email Pete Caragher at pcaragher@ywca-ens.org for more information.
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.