Swim Lessons

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Come learn how to swim!  YMCA swim lessons are designed to help improve students' comfort level in the water, develop stamina and improve stroke technique while imparting water safety skills.  All instructors are certified by the YMCA of the USA and attend routine staff development to ensure that they are providing the best instruction possible.  Class sizes are limited and organized into ability levels to help maximize learning opportunities.

We also offer Parent/Tot classes which are designed to improve the comfort level in the water of children ages 6-36 mos. and prepare them for swim lessons.  Parents must participate with their child, and we will teach parents how to work with their children to improve muscle coordination, reinforce body positioning and encourage fun in the water. 

Registration: April 14, 2008 - Session 1 & 2 only

June 16, 2008 - Session 3 & 4 & 5

Sessions: June 9 - 19;  Jun 23 - Jul 3; Jul  7 - 17;

Jul 21- July 31; August 4 - August 14

Session Times:  Monday-Thursday

9:00 am and 6:30pm

(Fridays and Saturdays are  make-up days for inclement weather.)

Ages:  6 mos. and up

Fees:  $40 member, $60 participant

Scuba Diving Classes

This course consists of three portions:  academics, pool training, and open water evaluation.  On completion of the open water evaluation, the participants will be awarded a NAUI Scuba Diver Certification.

Ages:  15 years and up

August Session:

 Academic/Pool Training -

                Aug 11,12,18,20,25,27

Open Water Evaluation - Aug 30,31

September Session:

 Academic/Pool Training - Sept 1,3,8,10,15,17

Open Water Evaluation - Sept 20,21

October Session:

Academic/Pool Training  - Oct 6,8,13,15,27,29

Open Water Evaluation - Nov 1,2

Fees:  $345 member, $395 participant

Try Scuba Diving

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We also offer a "Try Scuba Diving" experience one day monthly. 

Session Dates:  May 26, June 25, July 4, July 30

Fee: $20

(Fee will be applied to fee for the Scuba Diving Course if the student registers for the classes.)

Piranha Swim Team

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The Piranha Swim Team is a competitive swim program open for children ages 5-18 years.  The Piranha Swim Team competes at a variety of East Texas locations.  Meets take place in June and July.  Every team member will be given the opportunity to compete at every swim meet.  Participants must show proficiency in a minimum of three competitive strokes for 25 yards to qualify for the Piranha Swim Team.  All participants are required to attend tryouts and parent meetings.

Registration:  April 16 to May 16, 2008

Tryouts:  May 21st @ 6:00pm

Practice begins:  Last weeks in May

Meets:  June 14th - 21st - 28th

July 12th - 19th

Ages:  5-18

Fees:  $60 member, $80 participant

plus meet fees ($3 per meet) and

swimsuits ($50 female, $35 male)

* New Pool Fees

Y-Members Pool Access - FREE

  If you aren't a member of the Palestine YMCA, join today and get more for your money!

Session Times:  May 24 - Sept 14

For public swimming, (Non Y member) city residents  must go to City Hall to complete a form.  Residents will be required to show proof of residency, such as driver's license, water or electric bill for their free swim pass. 

Non-Residents of City must purchase their pool passes at City Hall.

Palestine City Resident - Free Public Swim only

Non-Resident - $5 per day Public Swim only

Maximum of 4 individuals - $60 Season Pass for Public Swim only

Additional family members $5 extra w/Season Pass 

WATER AEROBICS NOT INCLUDED

Participant Water Aerobics Only - $2 per day

Participant Water Aerobics Summer Pass - $75

Water Aerobics Summer Passes are purchased at the YMCA.

Steven Bennett Park Aquatic Center

Summer 2008 Pool Schedule

OPEN LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Saturday 10 am- 9pm; Sunday 1pm- 5pm

Labor Day (Monday) 10 am- 9pm

CLOSES SEPTEMBER 14TH

PUBLIC SWIM

Saturdays  10am-9pm;     Sundays  1pm-5pm;

Monday, Wednesday, Friday    4pm- 9pm;

Tuesday and Thursday    4pm-5:30 pm and

                                   6:30pm-9pm

(See Alt Swim Schedule - Aug 25 thru Sept 14th)

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