Sign up for YMCA swim class

Sign-ups for fall group and private swim classes will be accepted in person on Sat., Aug. 19 at the Conejo Valley YMCA, 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, according to Erin Pierik, YMCA aquatics director. Signups will be taken outside the pool lobby. Classes take place in the YMCA's indoor heated swimming pool.

A variety of lessons are available for various age groups and meet twice a week (Mondays/ Wednesday, Tuesdays/Thursdays) for four weeks. Four to six students make up each class. "Parent and tot" classes are designed for parents with infants as young as six months. Private lessons for all ages including adults are also available.

"The pool is heated to 83 degrees so everyone is comfortable," said Pierik. "Fall is a great time to learn to swim. The weather is still nice and there are less people in the pool."

Priority registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. for those who've enrolled in swim programs within the last year. Open registration is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For those who cannot attend the swim sign-up day, the Y will open up registration on Wed., Aug. 23. They will also offer swim team and water polo in the fall. For more information, call (805) 523-7613 or e-mail epierik@conejovalleyymca.org.