Waldo County YMCA Pool Plans

Swim Lesson Re-Scheduling:

• Tuesday Level 2: will resume on Jan 31 and will run until Feb 28.
• Wednesday Level 3: will resume Feb 1-Feb 29.
• All Saturday Swim lessons: will resume February 4 and end March 3.
• These changes will push registration for the Winter II Session until Feb 18 for Member Registration and Feb 25 for 3month/Non-Member Registration

Deep Water Swimming & Testing Policy

o Anyone Under the age of 14 is required to take a deep water test to be eligible for swimming in the deep end of either pool & wear our green bracelet that signifies pacing.
o Tests are administered by a Lifeguard upon request when space is available to do so.
o Lifeguards have the right to test or re-test anyone whose skills are questionable –regardless of age or prior testing.

Please Shower BEFORE Swimming
We ask that ALL pool users
please shower thoroughly before swimming!
This includes using the hot tub.
• Showering helps eliminate skin oils, sweat, deodorants, conditioners, perfumes, makeup, etc that could end up in our pool water.
• The less foreign elements in our pool, the cleaner it will be for all.

Please note: On the 3rd Friday of the month
Family Swim will be held in the Lap Pool

Vacation Week - Learn to Swim February 20 – 24, 2012
Registration Begins
Jan 23, 2012: Waldo County YMCA Annual Members
Feb 6, 2012: 3-Month & Non-Members

Ages 3 through Kindergarten: Mon, Wed, Fri
Session I: 9:30—10:00
Session II: 10:10—10:40
$15 Waldo County YMCA Annual Members
$25 3-Month & Non-Members

Grades 1–5: Monday - Friday
Session I: 2:00—2:50
Session II: 3:00—3:50
$25 Waldo County YMCA Annual Members
$40 3-Month & Non-Members

This Program will use the Therapy Pool & one - two lanes of the lap pool.
This is a one week swim lesson program. Keep swim skills sharp during vacation week. Ideal for kids with busy schedules who can’t attend Saturday lessons. And great for kids who are already in lessons and looking to improve and add some new skills! We do have maximums for these session so please register early if interested in the program. Please feel free to email or call with any questions to see if this program is right for your child.

We are introducing a 3-year old through Kindergarten class that will run three days per week for 30minutes. Children will learn pool & water safety, recognizing lifeguards and learn the fundamentals of blowing bubbles, scooping, kicking and swimming with assistance. Participants choose Session I or Session II.

The 1st Grade through 5th grade program will discuss safety and focus on freestyle and backstroke swimming skills. This program is designed for swimmers who have not yet passed our deep water test. Participants choose Session I or Session II.

Kayak Open Pool Session

Whether you’re an expert or just beginning come and work on strokes and balance. This is a great way to keep your skills sharp over the winter and meet other paddlers in our 80 degree heated pool! Both White Water & Sea Kayaks are welcome. *Boats must be clean before entering Pool. Boats & PFD’s are not provided. We will need a minimum of 5 participants for this program. The maximum number of boats is 10.
Date: January 8 - February 12
Day & Time: Sundays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $50 Annual Members / $65 3-Month & Non-Members
Drop In Fee: $10 Annual Members / $15 3-Month & Non-Members

Pool Rentals for:
Birthday Parties
Youth Groups
Fundraising Events

Open Swim for:
Preschool
Homeschool
Families

First Grade Swim Safety
click here to watch a video featuring the benefits of learning to swim safely

When the Waldo County YMCA built its pool we promised the community that we would offer every 1st grader in Waldo County a “1st Grade Swim Safety” program. Living in Maine means having lakes, rivers and the ocean in our backyards and we feel that it is of the utmost importance to teach our youth about water safety.

The Y is offering this free program to all first grade classrooms, graciously underwritten by the Maine Community Foundation and supported by private donations, is designed to take place over three consecutive weeks. For the first session, our staff will meet the students in their classroom and deliver the WHALE’S TALES “Be Cool, Follow the Rules” safety lesson. Sessions two and three will take place at The Tom & Sally Savage Pool complex, our state-of-the-art facility in the Therapy Pool and will consist of a 10-minute safety lesson, a 40-minute swim lesson, and a 10-minute game time using the skills they just learned.

If you are a parent of a Home Schooled 1st Grader in Waldo County please get in touch with Stephanie Thostenson ypool@waldocountyymca.org to find out more information about lesson availability & dates.

The Pools are open!!!

The Waldo County YMCA celebrated the official opening of the Tom & Sally Savage Pool Complex. Come in and visit us today!!

From Left to Right: Mayor Walter Ash, Sally & Tom Savage, Maureen & Erin Flanagan of Viking Lumber. Larry Sterrs of the Unity Foundation, Larry Jones of Whitecap Builders, Capital Campaign Co-chair Don Hoenig and Waldo County YMCA Executive Director Dale Cross

Waldo County YMCA

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