Academy Preschool
FRIARS ROAD & TOBY WELLS

 
   
 

  Academy Preschool (Ages 3 - 5 years)

This course sends swimmers on their way to becoming ready for the Mission Valley YMCA Mini Seals or Swim Team. Swimmers progress to learn all four competitive strokes.

  • Academy Preschool 1 (Ages 3 - 5 years )

This course is designed to the familiarization of breathing techniques, submersion, and back float with assistance. Kicking and arm stroke movements are encouraged with the use of kickboards and fins.
Prerequisite: Age appropriate or Academy Infant 2 or equivalent
Ratio: 1:3

  • Academy Preschool 2 (Ages 3 - 5 years)

Emphasis is on little to zero assistance.
This course is designed to introduce arm
strokes, front float and transition to back
float breathing. Included in the instruction are breaststroke and back kick exercises.
Prerequisite: Preschool Academy 1 or equivalent
Ratio: 1:3

  • Academy Preschool 3 (Ages 4 - 5 years)

Entering student must be able to swim 15 meters unassisted. Designed to improve upon the skills of Academy 2 with introduction to backstroke and butterfly kick.
Prerequisite: Preschool Academy 2 or equivalent
Ratio: 1:3

  • Academy Preschool 4 (Ages 4 - 5 years)

Emphasis is on zero assistance. This course is designed to improve upon the skills of Academy 3. Entering student must
be able to swim 25 meters (one length of the indoor pool) unassisted and swim backstroke with arms. Instruction advances to breaststroke and butterfly kick with arm strokes. Backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly without assistance will be mastered upon graduating.
Prerequisite: Preschool Academy 3 or equivalent
Ratio: 1:3

Class times & Session Dates (Preschool level only):

Friars Road: Fall/Winter

Toby Wells: Fall/Winter



NOTE: Online registration is available. Click here to download a registration form


 
 
 
       
 
 

 

Swim Academy Fees


NOTE: Online registration is available. Click here to download a registration form

 
4-Week Sessions; (8 lessons; M/W  or T/Th
Member $96
Participant: $120
   
4-Week Sessions; (4 lessons; Saturday)
Member $48
Participant: $60
   

Summer Only:

2-Week Sessions; (6 lessons; M/W/F)

Member $72
Participant: $90
   

Summer Only:

2-Week Sessions; (4 lessons;T/T)

Member $48
Participant: $60
   

* $5 late fee applies after the registration date. See session dates below or follow link to the appropriate class level at left.

Prorated fees for sessions shortened due to holidays will be applied at time of registration
   
 
     
 

See also

For more information

You may register online or contact the Member Service Desk at either location:

For more information, contact
the program coordinator,

Gabby Aguon

Friars Road: (619) 298-3576, Ext. 1229

Gabby Aguon

Toby Wells: (858) 496-9622, ext. 3010

 
 
     
   
 
   Schedule
    
  MISSION VALLEY YMCA FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE  
    CHOOSE FROM WEEKDAY OR SATURDAY SESSIONS    
   
 
WEEKDAY SESSIONS - Tuesday/Thursday  or Monday/Wednesday
FOUR-WEEK SESSIONS (8 lessons; 2 lessons per week; T/TH or M/W)
Session Dates Register by
Oct 26 - Nov 19 Oct 23
Nov 23- Dec 17 Nov 20
Jan 4 - Jan 21* Jan 2
Jan 25 - Feb 18 Jan 22
* 3 weeks; prorated fee  
Go to Fall/Winter class times
 
SATURDAY SESSIONS
FOUR-WEEK SESSIONS (4 lessons)
Session Dates Register by
Oct 31 - Nov 21 Oct 30
Dec 5- Dec 19* Dec 4
Jan 9 - Jan 23* Jan 8
Jan 30 - Feb 20 Jan 29
   
 
Go to Fall/Winter class times

 

 

 

Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Friars Road
T/TH (morning & evening)
10:55 a.m.-11:25 a.m Preschool 1      
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Preschool 2      
4:15 p.m - 4:45 p.m Preschool  1 Preschool  3    
4:50 p.m - 5:20 p.m Preschool 2      
5:25 p.m - 5:55 p.m Preschool  1 Preschool  3    
6:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m Preschool 1 Preschool 2    
6:35 p.m - 7:05 p.m Preschool 3 Preschool 4    

 
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY (evening)
4:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m Preschool  1 Preschool  3    
5:05 p.m - 5:35 p.m Preschool 2      
5:35 p.m.- 6:05 p.m Preschool  1      
6:10 p.m - 6:40 p.m Preschool  1 Preschool  2    
6:45 p.m - 7:15 p.m Preschool  3      


NOTE: Online registration is available. Click here to download a registration form

 
SATURDAY (morning)
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Preschool 1 Preschool 1    
10:05 a.m.- 10:35 a.m. Preschool 1 Preschool 3    
10:40 a.m.- 11:10 a.m. Preschool 2 Preschool 4    

 

 

 

 

    
         
                 
 
   Schedule
    
  TOBY WELLS YMCA FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE  
    CHOOSE FROM WEEKDAY OR SATURDAY SESSIONS    
   
 
WEEKDAY SESSIONS - Tuesday/Thursday  or Monday/Wednesday
FOUR-WEEK SESSIONS (8 lessons; 2 lessons per week; T/TH or M/W)
Session Dates Register by
Oct 26 - Nov 19 Oct 23
Nov 23- Dec 17 Nov 20
Jan 4 - Jan 21* Jan 2
Jan 25 - Feb 18 Jan 22
* 3 weeks; prorated  
Go to Fall/Winter class times
 
SATURDAY SESSIONS
FOUR-WEEK SESSIONS (4 lessons)
Session Dates Register by
Oct 31 - Nov 21 Oct 30
Dec 5- Dec 19* Dec 4
Jan 9 - Jan 23* Jan 8
Jan 30 - Feb 20 Jan 29
Go to Fall/Winter class times

 

Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Toby Wells
T/TH (morning & evening)
10:50 a.m.-11:20 a.m Preschool 1      
11:25 a.m.-11:55 p.m. Preschool 2      
5:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m Preschool  1 Preschool  4    
5:35 p.m - 6:05 p.m Preschool  2      
6:10 p.m.- 6:40 p.m Preschool 1 Preschool 3    

 
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY (evening)
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Preschool 1 Preschool 3    
4:05 p.m - 4:35 p.m Preschool  2      
4:40 p.m.- 5:10 p.m Preschool  1      
5:50 p.m - 6:20 p.m Preschool  1 Preschool  3    


NOTE: Online registration is available. Click here to download a registration form

 
SATURDAY (morning)
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Preschool 1      
10:05 a.m.- 10:35 a.m. Preschool 1 Preschool 3    
10:40 a.m.- 11:10 a.m. Preschool 2 Preschool 4