The Y has a long tradition of providing effective, high-quality swim lesson programs
that teach people to have fun and be safe around water.

PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS
7 Week Sessions – 1 day per week
Sunday – Session I: Nov 1st – Dec 13th
Monday – Session I: Nov 2nd – Dec 14th
FEES: Members: $30
Program Participant: $50

LEVEL A : WATER DISCOVERY
This stage introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment. As youth develop at this stage, focus is on the important milestones. Encouraging parents to set developmentally appropriate expectations for infants and toddlers enrolled in swim lessons is important. Basic water safety will be introduced to parents. Parent must accompany child in water.
Max class size: 4
Monday: 5:30 – 6:00 pm Small Pool Sunday 1:30pm – 2:00pm Small Pool

LEVEL B : WATER EXPLORATION
Students younger than 3 must have a parent in the water with them. Students will learn personal water safety and be assisted in learning the following skills: front tow, back float, front float and back tow. Parent must accompany child in water.
Max class size: 4
Monday: 6:10pm – 6:40pm Small Pool Sunday: 2:10 pm – 2:40pm Small Pool

LEVEL 1: WATER ACCLIMATION
Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency. Students begin to work unassisted on swim-float-swim sequencing and jump, push, turn and grab technique. Parent must accompany child in water.
Max class size: 4
Monday: 6:50pm – 7:20pm Small Pool Sunday: 2:50pm – 3:20pm Small Pool

LEVEL 2: WATER MOVEMENT
Students learn personal water safety and will master 2 of the following benchmark skills: Swim float, swim-sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll back float, roll, front glide, and exit-jump, push, turn and grab. Parent must accompany child in water. Max class size: 4
Monday: 7:30pm – 8:00pm Small Pool Sunday: 3:30pm – 4:00pm Small Pool

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

7 Week Sessions – 1 day per week
Sunday – Session I: Nov 1st – Dec 13th
Monday – Session I: Nov 2nd – Dec 14th
FEES: Members: $30
Program Participant: $50

LEVEL 3: WATER STAMINA
Students will have mastered basic swimming competency and will work to increase endurance. Students will be able to swim on front, swim on back, tread water and practice swim float swim technique. Parent must accompany child in water.
Max class size: 4 Monday: 5:30 – 6:00pm 8 Lane Pool Sunday: 1:15pm – 1:45pm 8 Lane Pool

LEVEL 4: STROKE INTRODUCTION
Having mastered the fundamentals, students will learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.
Max class size: 8 Monday: 6:10pm – 6:50pm 8 Lane Pool Sunday: 1:55pm – 2:35pm 8 Lane Pool

LEVEL 5: STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Students continue to refine stroke technique, work on endurance and develop skills that foster a life time of physical activity. Max class size: 8
Monday: 7:00pm – 7:40pm 8 Lane Pool

SKILL TESTING AND PARENT ORIENTATION DATES
We will not be offering a skill testing date this session due to COVID-19 policies. If you have any questions
about which class to place your swimmer into, please email  afranklin@marionfamilyymca.org and
include: age, experience in water, ability to float, etc.

COVID-19 Need To Know:
• Participants may not arrive more than 5 minutes prior to their lesson.
• Participants should enter the Y already in their swim suit in an effort to reduce time in locker room.
• All adults must wear a mask when on the pool deck and until entering the pool. Children age 10 & older must also wear a mask on the pool deck.
• All participants, parents and spectators must maintain at least 6 feet from all others.
• Swimmers with a parent in the water (Lessons A-3) will not be allowed another spectator on pool deck.
Swimmers without a parent in the water (Lessons 4-6) will be allowed one spectator on pool deck.
• Instructors will be wearing face shields while in water, and masks while on deck. Instructors will remove
protective barriers in the case of an emergency.
• Instructors may be in the water along with parents for any swimmer that can’t swim independently. This is for demonstration purposes and not hands on instruction. Instructors will remain 6 feet from participants

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IT IS EASY TO JOIN ON-LINE AT WWW.MARIONYMCA.ORG

The Marion Family YMCA is Open and Keeping it Clean, Safe and Enjoyable
Hours are Monday through Thursday 5:00am – 2:15pm  & 3:30pm – 8:00pm
Friday  5:00am – 2:15pm  & 3:30pm – 7:00pm

Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Open at the Y:

• Showers
• Locker Rental
• Child Watch
• Martial Arts & Youth Strength
• Small Group Trainings
• Child Care
• Lap swim by reservation
• Adult Water Exercise by reservation
• Family Swim time by reservation
• Indoor Track, Wellness Center and Gyms
• Group Exercise classes by reservation and virtual classes

Kids can play in a fun, safe environment under the supervision of responsible Y
staff so members can work out or take a class.

Hours and Age

• Monday – Thursday 9:05am – 11:20am and 4:45pm – 7:00pm
• Ages 18 months through 8 years
• We will limit the spots to 6 children to 1 staff

 Capacity & Reservations

• 6 children to 1 staff
• Maximum 2 hours and 15 minutes
• Reservations required. Parents can sign up one week in advance
• To register online:
• Maximum 2 hours and 15 minutes – Once you make your reservation, you can come any time between the morning hours and evening hours.
• Reservations required. Parents can sign up one week in advance and  reservations close 30 minutes before the morning and evening hours.
• To register online:
  Go to https://groupexpro.com/schedule/873/?view=responsive or call 740-725-9622 and
  Member Service Center can make your reservation for you.
• One reservation per child
• If you call in, please give the member service center the name of the child you are registering.
• Members will be charged $3.00 if registered and do not show more than 2 times in a three month period. If you can’t make it for your reservation, we ask that you cancel on line or call the Y at least 2 hours prior to the day and time.
• Must sign the Child Watch waiver before your first visit. This link is valid until September 30. After that, you can go to our account, register for programs and click agreements and waivers.

Protocols and Safety

• All children will be required to wash their hands before entering child watch in the lobby
  restroom.
• Parent must not arrive any sooner than 5 minutes before Child Watch opens.
• Parent must maintain 6 feet apart outside of Child Watch when dropping off their child/children.
• One parent is allowed in Child Watch to check their child/children in. The parent is only allowed right inside the door.
• A waiver form will need signed before your first visit. If you have not signed the waiver, you must go to member service center before entering Child Watch.
• Parent is required to wear a mask to drop off and pick up their child/children.
• Staff will take your child/children’s temperature and if it is 100 or over, your child will not be able to stay.
• Staff will place a nametag on the child’s back after they enter the room.
• We will do our best within child watch to encourage distancing, but recognize the challenge of doing so with children. This area is covered by the standards provided by the Governor for childcare sites.
• Child Watch staff will wear face masks.
• There will be limited toys and they will be disinfected before a new group of children come in.
• No outside toys will be allowed.
• Food and drinks are not permitted in Child Watch for allergy and safety reasons.
• Your child may bring in a water bottle (water only) with the child/children’s name on the bottle and already filled with water.
• No strollers, car seats, binkies, etc. allowed in Child Watch.
• Child Watch is subject to close if staff is ill.

ENHANCING YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL DAY

We have changed our plan to match the school hybrid schedule this fall.

We’ve got you covered.

Helping elementary school age children reach their potential

Program Dates & Times: 

• August 31 through May 28. We generally follow Marion City Schools (MCS) and Pleasant Local Schools calendars.
• Before school care: starting 6:45 am until school bus picks up at the Y. MCS will pick up for George Washington & Benjamin Harrison. Pleasant picks up for Pleasant Elementary.
• After school care: until 6:00 pm – Arrival at Y by MCS bus from George Washington & Benjamin Harrison or from Pleasant by Pleasant bus until 6:00 pm.
• Full Day Care: Will be offered while school districts operate on a hybrid in-school model due to COVID-19. The program will be offered Monday- Friday. Weekly fees are for a child to attend three days per week.

Location & Transportation

• Program is currently located at the YMCA 645 Barks Road East. We’re working with community partners on an alternative location if demand is greater than what we can accommodate at the Y.
• Benjamin Harrison (BH) and George Washington (GW) students: transportation from the Y to BH / GW and from BH / GW to the Y is provided by Marion City Schools. Transportation to & from BH / GW is available for students in grades K through 5 only. Parents should inform the school that their child is attending Y School Age Child Care (SACC).
• Pleasant students: The Y building is in the Pleasant School District; parents in Pleasant need to complete a babysitting form in their school office indicating the Y as their pick up / drop off location.

Program Fees for Before & After School Care: One Time Nonrefundable Registration Fee: $30 per child

• Before School only: $15 per week for Y Members; $20 for Program Participants
• After School only: $25 per week for Y Members; $29 for Program Participants
• Both Before & After School: $33 per week for Y Members; $43 for Program Participants
• Fees are based on a two-day school week and will remain the same for the first nine weeks of the school year. We will match before & after school care to the districts’ plans for each 9-week period.
• Fees must be paid the Friday in advance through automatic draft. If opted out of automatic draft, there is an additional $5 fee per child per week. Your child is considered enrolled until you withdraw and fees are due regardless of attendance (exception for COVID-19 illness or quarantine).
• Financial Assistance with fees is available based on household size & income. More information is available marionymca.org/financialaid/

Fees for Full Day Care: One Time Nonrefundable Registration Fee: $30 per child (if you also registered for before & after school care, there’s no registration fee for Full Day Care). The YMCA will provide full day care Monday-Friday, while districts(s) are on a hybrid week due to COVID-19. The Y will facilitate classroom learning for students during this time. Fees are based on three full days of care, and are not adjusted for those that choose to come fewer than three days per week.

• Three-day, Full Day care: $60 per week for Y Members; $96 for Program Participants
• Fees must be paid the Friday in advance through automatic draft. If opted out of automatic draft, there is an additional $5 fee per child per week. Your child is considered enrolled until you withdraw and fees are due regardless of attendance (exception for COVID-19 illness or quarantine).
• Financial Assistance with fees is available based on household size & income. More information is available marionymca.org/financialaid/

Meals: The YMCA will provide an afternoon snack for After School Care. We ask that children in Before School Care have breakfast at their school building. The Y will also provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack for Full Day Care participants.

Health Protocols: Health protocols will be in place including daily health screenings, daily temperature checks, limited access to program area by parents, all children & staff will wear a mask. Health protocols are subject to change based on current community conditions and recommendations from CDC, health departments and other experts.

Financial assistance and Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC): Financial assistance is available for households that demonstrate financial need through the Y’s Membership Discount program. Contact the Y or visit our website www.marionymca.org/financialaid/. The YMCA is working with ODJFS to accept Publicly Funded Child Care. We hope to have this service available starting in October. However, we can’t guarantee this.

Registration: Register in person at the Y or online at marionymca.org/register. After initial registration, parents will need to complete all required registration forms prior to your child’s first day at the program. Parents will receive these forms by email.
More Information: Contact Justis Davis at 740-725-9622 or jdavis@marionfamilyymca.org