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New Canaan YMCA

Adult Water Activities

Adult Water Activities

Adult Water Activities

WHERE WE BECOME STRONGER IN THE WATER

The New Canaan YMCA offers programs for adults to become stronger and healthier in and out of the water through programs including swim lessons, aquatic group exercise classes, Masters Swim, and more in our aquatics center featuring three beautiful pools.

Adult Swim Lessons

ADULT SWIM LESSONS

The goal of our adult swim lesson program is to give adults the opportunity to either learn to swim or master whatever skills they may already have. From beginners who are uncomfortable in the water to intermediate and advanced swimmers looking to enhance technique, our adult swim lessons program provides instruction and support in a comfortable and small-class setting. Open to New Canaan YMCA members.

For additional information and any questions, contact Emily Daymonde, Aquatics Director, at 203-920-1652 or by email.

ADULT PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Private and semi-private lessons are available based on pool, instructor, and swimmer availability. Register for private and semi-private lessons through Emily Daymonde, Aquatics Director, at 203-920-1652 or by email. Open to New Canaan YMCA members and non-members.

PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON CANCELLATION POLICY

We ask for at least a 24-hour notice on any cancellations. To cancel your Private or Semi-Private lesson, you must call Emily Daymonde, Aquatics Director, at 203-920-1652. No-notice cancelations or “no shows” must be paid for.

Masters Swim

Masters Swim features a nine-month season for adult swimmers looking to improve their endurance and strokes in the pool, whether for triathlons, Masters Competition, or personal well-being. Open to New Canaan YMCA members and non-members ages 18+.

For more information on Masters Swim, contact Liz Blau, Associate Director of Competitive Swimming, at 203-920-1645 or by email.

Drop-In Aquatic Fitness Classes

Water is a wonderful, supportive environment for exercise. The ability to use the properties of water to vary the intensity of a workout makes it a wonderful form of exercise for all ages and abilities. We offer a variety of water group exercise classes each week, which are free and open to New Canaan YMCA members.

The Y offers aquatic fitness classes taught in our Forese Family Scooter and Valles Pools. If you have any questions or if you need help getting started, please contact Kristin Schnitzler, Group Wellness Director, at 203-920-1636 or by email.

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification & Recertification Courses

RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING CERTIFICATION COURSE (Ages 15+)

The American Red Cross Lifeguard course is available to those who are interested in becoming a certified lifeguard. This course includes certification in First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED and Lifeguard. Participants must pass a written and practical exam for each certification. This course is pass or fail. A required online blended learning portion will be emailed out by the Monday prior to the course. The blended learning portion must be completed by the end of the last class and must be completed in order to receive the lifeguard certification. All course materials included.

Participants must bring the following to class: a swimsuit, towel, goggles, notebook, pen or pencil, highlighter, snack and beverage. The water pretest will be held the first day of the course. Anyone who does not pass the pretest will be refunded the course fee minus $35, plus any course materials taken.

LIFEGUARD REVIEW COURSE (Ages 15+; recertification course for current lifeguards)

This course is for those individuals who are already certified as a lifeguard and need to re-certify all three certifications: First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard certifications. Course dates will be determined in the near future.

RED CROSS WATERFRONT LIFEGUARD MODULE (Ages 15+)

This course is offered to current certified lifeguards seeking additional Red Cross Waterfront certification for outdoor waterfronts, beaches, lakes or ponds.

For additional information or any questions, contact Emily Daymonde at 203-920-1652 or by email.

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