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Indian Boundary YMCA of Metro Chicago | Swimming Lessons, Indoor Pools, and Swim Teams
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We don’t just teach people how to swim — we teach children and adults how to stay safe in and around the water — and we’ve been doing it for 130 years!
Swimming is more than just a hobby — it’s a life-saving skill that could prevent thousands of deaths each year. That’s why our swim lessons help focus on water safety, building character and increasing self-confidence. We’ll teach your child to swim confidently at his or her own pace, and enlist you as an active participant in the learning process.
INFANT/TODDLER (ages 6 months-3 years)
Stage A: Water Discovery
The infant/toddler program requires a parent/guardian to be present in the pool with the participant at all times. We will introduce basic aquatic safety to parents and set healthy expectations for your child. Several safety skills will be introduced including asking permission to enter the water, and safe entry into and exit from water.
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Stage B: Water Exploration
The infant/toddler program requires a parent/guardian to
be present in the pool with the participant at all times. In Water Exploration, you will help your child explore the water and introduce basic water skills like kicking, blowing bubbles, and assisted floating on the front and back. Safety skills
will be reinforced including asking permission to enter the water, and exiting the water independently.
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PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE (ages 3-13)
Stage 1: Water Acclimation
Students will become comfortable independently going underwater and learn how to exit the water safely. Safety is reinforced when students learn about the importance of lifeguard/adult supervision, asking permission before going into any body of water, and life jackets.
Goggles are not recommended for this stage.
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Stage 2: Water Movement
Students will learn independent front and back glides, and swim sequences to reach safety. Safety will be reinforced when students learn about finding help, reach or throw, don’t go, and backyard pool safety. Goggles are not recommended for this stage.
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Stage 3: Water Stamina
Students will build endurance to perform the safety sequence
of swim-float-swim up to a length of the pool. Treading water up to one minute and getting to safety in deep water will be reinforced through jump-push-turn-grab sequence. Safety will be reinforced when students learn about sun safety and calling 9-1- 1. Goggles are not recommended for this stage.
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Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
Students will be introduced to basic front and back crawl, as well as butterfly and breaststroke kicks. Students will also work on treading water endurance and be introduced to elementary backstroke.
Safety will be reinforced when students learn about beach and boating safety and basic first aid practices. Goggles are recommended for this stage.
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Stage 5: Stroke Development
(Recommended for school age participants.) Students will master the front and back crawl, learn butterfly, breaststroke, and sidestroke, all while building endurance. Safety will be reinforced when students learn open water safety strategies, how to help someone who is choking, and the importance of rest. Goggles are recommended for this stage.
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Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics
(Recommended for school age participants.) Students
will master all four competitive strokes and both resting strokes while working on endurance. Competitive shallow dives and turns will be introduced. Safety will be reinforced when students learn basic CPR skills, releasing cramps, and the importance of continued physical activity. Goggles are recommended for this stage.
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TEEN SWIM LESSONS (ages 13-17)
Teens can begin with water safety and continue on to lean and refine skills in the four competitive swimming strokes.
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ADULT SWIM LESSONS (ages 18+)
For adults ages 18+. It’s never too late to learn or improve your swimming skills! We offer 3 levels of swimming to meet the needs of a variety of participants.
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PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS (ages 3+)
Private lessons are the perfect answer for the participant who cannot make our scheduled group lessons or need that extra attention. The benefits of a private swim lesson are that they are scheduled for your convenience, and you can focus your lesson on what you want to learn: to dive, to swim, to complete a triathlon!
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Year-round Swim Lessons
We’ll teach your child to swim confidently and stay safe. You’ll receive resources and weekly feedback to help you become an active participant in your child’s learning process.
Together, we’ll focus on water safety, having fun and building character. Read more.
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YMCA swim teams offer developmental instruction, age-group training, advanced conditioning, and in-depth technique and skill analysis. The Y participates in the Chicago District Swim Conference and the Windy City Conference, which includes YMCA teams and USA teams in the Chicagoland area.
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Whether you are looking for a summer job, or pursuing a career as a professional lifeguard, the YMCA offers classes in Lifeguard Certification and water safety. Offerings include: American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, YMCA Lifeguard Certification, YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor, YMCA Water Fitness Instructor, YMCA Aquatics Safety Assistant
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WATER SAFETY TIPS
Whether it’s the pool, beach, water park, or lakefront, the YMCA reminds everyone to make safety their top priority!
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Enroll in a YMCA swim program today!
Whether you want to learn how to swim, improve your stroke, compete, or get fit — we have the class for you!
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Indian Boundary YMCA of Metro Chicago | Membership Information
With a growing and active membership of more than 120,000 people, and programs that assist an additional half-million area residents, the YMCA of Metro Chicago is committed to serving the spirit, mind and body of every member.
*Rauner Family YMCA will offer free memberships for all of 2022 for residents in the following zip codes: 60608, 60623, 60632, and 60609.*
If interested in joining the Rauner Family YMCA, please visit the front desk. Hours of operation are as follows:
- Monday – Friday 4pm to 7pm
- Saturday 10am to 2pm
About Your Membership
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
The YMCA of Metro Chicago offers several membership categories to meet the needs of the communities we serve:
- Youth: 11-18 years of age
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Young Adult: 19-26 years of age
Summer College Memberships are available. Contact center for details. - Adult: 27 years of age and older
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Family: One or two individuals in a relationship residing in the same household, with or without children less than 19 years of age, unless a child is enrolled as a full-time student and is less than 23 years of age.
- Household: Two individuals in a relationship with dependent children less than 19 years of age, unless a child is enrolled as a full-time student and is less than 23 years of age, and/or dependent adults all residing in the same household. This includes elderly parents living with their children, live-in nannies or au pairs, and dependent adult children with a disability.
Membership Dues
Membership dues can be paid in one of two ways:
- Monthly: Automatic Electronic Draft through your checking account or credit card.
- Annually: Payment in full by cash, check or credit card. Membership dues may increase with 30 days notice to members.
Membership Card
Your YMCA membership card is a passport. It verifies your agreement to receive the benefits of membership and to abide by the rules and policies of the YMCA of Metro Chicago. Please present your membership card each time you enter the facility and when registering for programs in order to avoid delays.
Lost cards may be replaced at your Center for a nominal fee.
Membership Holds
Members in good standing of the YMCA of Metro Chicago can place their membership on hold for up to three (3) continuous months and once in a twelve (12) month period. The member must come into the Center 5 business days before the requested hold date. Stop by the membership desk at your Center for details.
Moving
When transferring an annual membership from another YMCA, we will contact your previous YMCA for a prorated balance of your membership. Our membership department will gladly honor your credit and apply this amount to your first year’s dues, subject to the policies of your previous YMCA. You will not be responsible for the joiner’s fee if your transfer occurs within 30 days of membership expiration.
Membership Cancellation
As a member of the YMCA of Metro Chicago, you can cancel your membership at any time by giving the YMCA a minimum of 5 business days notice.
The cancellation may be made in person, by fax, postal mail, or email with receipt of confirmation. If you participate in a membership draft payment plan, the YMCA will continue to draft until you cancel the membership as provided above. Your membership cancellation will be effective as of your next billing cycle. We cannot refund the prepaid portion of your membership. Cancellation of membership is not necessarily cancellation of Annual Fund deductions and vice versa.
Reciprocity
The YMCA of Metro Chicago allows its members to use other YMCAs within the Association at no additional charge. Members are encouraged to join the YMCA that they most often use.
Age Guidelines
Youth age 7 and under must be directly supervised by a parent/guardian whenever they are in a YMCA facility (except when participating in a structured program/activity with Y staff).
Youth ages 8-10 may be unaccompanied by parent/guardian in specifically designated areas of the facility that are monitored by Y staff (call or stop by your center’s member services desk for a list of designated areas).
However, the parent/guardian must be physically present somewhere in the facility. Alternatively, parents/guardians may designate an individual caregiver (in writing) aged 11 or older to be physically present in the facility in place of the parents/guardians. The designated caregiver must have a valid membership. However, youth ages 8-10 don’t need a parent/guardian or designated caregiver to be physically present in the facility if they’re involved in a structured activity that is supervised by Y staff. To be in one of our pools, youth must pass a deep water swim test.
Youth ages 11–17 may be in the facility without a parent/guardian. Parents/guardians do not have to be physically present elsewhere in the facility.
Closures and Cancellations in Inclement Weather
While the Y will make every attempt to open or remain open in inclement weather, it reserves the right to delay opening, close early, or remain closed if the weather is serious enough to put our staff and members at risk.
Further, if a paid program is canceled because of a closure, the class will typically be offered at a make-up day and time. If circumstances prohibit a make-up class from being held, the Y may prorate a program registrant’s class rate to reflect the actual classes offered for that session, if requested.
Cell Phone Policy
Due to the advances in cell phone and video/picture technology and for the privacy of our members and guests: Cell phones may not be used in locker rooms, bathrooms, or child care rooms. Use of cameras and other video/picture capturing devices is also restricted. Posting of images taken at the YMCA is prohibited without permission of the Executive Director.
If you must utilize a cell phone, please be courteous and keep your phone on “vibrate” or a very quiet ring tone, and keep your conversations short and as quiet as possible. If family or friends need to contact you due to an emergency, they may call the Center’s main number and a representative will page you or make every effort to locate you immediately.