Swim Lessons & Aquatics Programs
The goal of YMCA Swim Lessons is to develop our core values of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility. The teaching methods used are designed to assist participants in perfecting skills to the best of their ability. Students will also build self-esteem, meet new friends, and of course have FUN!
Teen & Adult Swim Lessons
For all teens and adults who are looking to learn or improve basic swimming skills in a fun way. Gain confidence at your own pace. All levels welcome!
AGES: 13 years & up
TIME: Thursday 6:15 - 7:00pm
FEES:
Members $20
Non-Members $50
Private Swim Lessons
Individualized instruction for all skill levels, at any age. Call our Aquatics Coordinator to schedule your swim time.
FEES:
Members $15 (30 min lesson); $35 (45 min lesson)
Non-Members $35 (30 min lesson); $55 (45 min lesson)
Parent/Child & Preschool Lessons
SEA TURTLE (6 mo – 3 yrs) In this water adjustment program, instructors guide parents in teaching children safety and aquatic skills. Parents accompany children at all times. Prerequisite: Able to control head movement and be at least 6 months old. SEA LION (6 mo – 3 yrs) In this advanced water adjustment program, instructors guide parents in teaching body position, blowing bubbles, floating and safety and aquatic skills. Parents accompany children at all times. Prerequisite: Comfortable in water and walk 3 steps independently. SEA HORSE (6 mo – 3 yrs) This class teaches water safety, paddle strokes, kicking, blowing bubbles with face in the water and floating. The class serves as a transition from parent/child to preschool lessons. Parents begin in the water until their child becomes more independent. Prerequisite: Jump on cue (on land). PIKE (3 – 5 yrs) Introduces little swimmers to the pool and helps them develop safe water habits in a fun and encouraging environment. Pikes focus on basic paddle stroke, kicking skills, blowing bubbles in the water, floating and pool safety. Prerequisite: 3 years old or completion of Seahorse. EEL (3 – 5 yrs) This class is for little swimmers who are well-adjusted to the water and eager to learn more! Eel swimmers continue to build upon Pike skills, such as kicking and progressive paddle stroke. They also learn more about pool safety and develop floating skills. Prerequisite: Pass Pike skills. RAY (3 – 5 yrs) This class is for swimmers who are ready to begin developing endurance as well as improving stroke skills. Rays are taught treading water, rhythmic breathing, and rescue skills. They also learn more about personal water safety. Prerequisite: Pass Eel skills. STARFISH (3 – 5 yrs) This advanced class is for swimmers who pass Ray level but are still in preschool. Swimmers review previous skills, personal safety, rescue skills, and work on refining their strokes. They also learn underwater swimming skills. Prerequisite: Pass Ray skills.
FEES: Members $20 Non-Members $50 School Age Lessons
Swimmers focus on perfecting their strokes and increasing endurance with open and flip turns. Swimmers are introduced to the inverted breaststroke, the trudgen crawl and the over-arm sidestroke. Prerequisite: Pass Flying Fish or equivalent skills.
FEES: Members $20; Non-Members $50
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Saturday |
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3:45-4:30pm |
Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish, Polliwog, Guppy |
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9:00-9:45am Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish, Polliwog, Guppy |
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4:35-5:20pm |
Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish, Shark |
Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish, Polliwog, Guppy |
Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish, Polliwog, Guppy |
Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish, Polliwog, Guppy |
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5:25-6:10pm |
Sea Turtle (5:30-6:00pm) |
Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish, Polliwog, Guppy |
Sea Lion Sea Horse (5:30-6:00pm) |
Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish, Polliwog, Guppy |
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6:15-7:00pm |
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Water Sports |
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Teen & Adult |
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Water Sports
Have fun playing different sports in the pool! Learn and play inner tube water polo, water volleyball and more.
AGES: 13 years & up (must be able to swim one width of the pool)
TIME: Tuesday 6:15 - 7:00pm
FEES:
Members $20
Non-Members $50
Junior Lifeguarding Workshop
A water rescue training camp for youth ages 11-14. Must be able to swim front crawl 50 yards continously, tread water for a minute, and swim 10 feet under water. Fun activities in and out of the water; also earn credit towards our summer junior lifeguarding program. Snacks will be provided.
AGES: 11 to 14 years
TIME: Sunday, March 14 4:30 - 6:30pm and Sunday, April 11 4:30 - 6:30pm
FEES: $10