We are proud to offer the National YMCA Swim Lessons program. Participants are taught not only swimming skills, but also skills that will allow them to enjoy aquatic activities throughout their lives. The YMCA Swim Lessons program is based on the concept of developing a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Contact Mary Huber, Aquatics Manager with questions.

AQUATIC THEME DAYS - 12:00 - 3:00pm
Ages 3-6
Enjoy an afternoon of crafts, puppets, swimming in the waterpark and snacks. We meet twice monthly. Dates will be posted later. Bring a small lunch – drink is provided. Emergency medical form must be completed.

• January 22
• February 5, 12, 19
• March 5, 12, 19
• April 9, 16, 23
• May 7, 14, 21

Members: $15
Program Participants: $19

Registration Wednesday before each theme day is:

Members: $17
Program Participants: $21

PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS
Ages 6 mo.- 3 years
Parents are in the water with their child, participating in the class. Students are introduced to basic swimming skills as they learn safety & enjoyment in an aquatic environment.

Members: $16
Program Participants: $48

BLOWFISH
Ages 2.5 - 3.5 years
This class is for children who have gone through Parent/Child classes and are very comfortable in the water & ready for small class participation. Invitation only.

BLOWFISH BLOWOUT
Enjoy a mini-camp of crafts, puppets, swimming & snacks. Emergency medical form must be on file.

PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS
Ages 3-6 years

Members: $16
Program Participants: $48

PIKE
Little or no swimming ability.

PRE-EEL
For those children who have almost completed Pike requirements but need more work. Comfortable in the water, can swim 15-20 feet consistently (any stroke) without a float belt.

EEL
Must be able to swim front, back & side 10 yards without float belt; must be able to jump off the side and return to the wall without assistance.

RAY
Must be able to swim front, back & side 25 yards without float belt; must be comfortable in deep water (10’).

STARFISH
Front rhythmic breathing almost perfected; must be able to swim 25 yards each front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke; beginning to perfect sidestroke.

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS
Ages 6-12 years
This program has seven levels for ages six and older. Each level builds on the one before it, culminating in the Porpoise Level where participants apply skills learned to an ever-widening circle of aquatic activities.

Members: $16
Program Participants: $48

POLLIWOG
Little or no swimming ability.

GUPPY
Swim without float belt 20 feet front, back and side; jump in and return to side without assistance.

MINNOW
Must be able to swim without belt 25 yards front, back and side; rudimentary rhythmic breathing on front. Jump in and return to side without assistance. Must be comfortable in the deep water (10’).

FISH
Must be able to swim 25 yards each front crawl with rotary breathing, rudimentary breaststroke, rudimentary sidestroke with scissors kick backstroke and elementary backstroke; must be able to jump off diving board and return to safety.

FLYING FISH
Must be able to swim 50 yards each front crawl with rotary breathing, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl and sidestroke; 15 yards butterfly; perform a standing dive.

STROKE
Ages 6-12
Must be minnow or higher. To improve front crawl, back crawl, breast and butterfly. Will work on endurance and strength.

Members: $16
Program Participants: $48

SEAHORSES
Ages 5-12
A fun and exciting introduction to synchronized swimming. Should be able to swim length (25yds comfortably).

Members: $18
Program Participants: $53

TEEN/ADULT SWIM LESSONS
Ages 13+
An Instructional program for teens and adults who would like to learn to swim or just improve their swimming skills.

Members: $16
Program Participants: $48

ADAPTED SWIM LESSONS
Ages 5+
Swim lessons for persons with special needs. These are based on pool & instructor availability and are set up one-on-one or for small groups.

Fees for Adapted only: Contact Mary Huber for fee schedule. It is based on regular lesson fees and number of students in each class.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Private lessons are available based on pool and instructor availability. Lessons are set up during other scheduled swim lessons.

One Participant
Members: $100/five - 30-minute lessons
Program Participants: $150/five - 30-minute lessons

Two Participants
Members: $50 per person/five - 30-minute lessons
Program Participants: $75 per person/five - 30-minute lessons

SANDSHARKS SWIM TEAM
Ages 5+
This is an introduction to competitive swimming without the full-scale commitment. Swimmers practice on Friday and Saturday on the basics of all four competitive strokes, starts, turns and finishes. Pre-competitive meets are scheduled within the session. The next session begins in September.


January 6 - March 5
Members: $55
Program Participants: $98

April 28 - May 28
Members: $30
Program Participants: $50

TIGERSHARK SWIM TEAM
Ages 6-18
Join the Tigershark Swim Team, one of the best YMCA teams in the United States. The team competes in YMCA and USA Swimming meets on the Local, Regional and National Levels. The short course (indoor pool) season runs September through April. Progressive practice groups are designed for swimmers of all levels, ages 6-18. Join the team for a two-week trial period for $25. Call Mike Leonard for more information. Team is for YMCA members only.

TIGERSHARK COMPETITIVE STROKE CLINIC
A competitive swimming clinic which will concentrate on all aspects of strokes, starts & turns, featuring video analysis of all strokes, extensive stroke work & exercises, detailed stroke correction chart for each participant and personalized attention. Must know all four competitive strokes.

WATER FITNESS
Aquatic exercise is an ideal way to attain and/or maintain aerobic fitness, increase flexibility and burn calories without high impact to the body, or sweating! PCY offers shallow & deep water exercise programs. These programs emphasize core stability, strength and alignment, as well as aerobic conditioning. No swimming ability is required.

Members: FREE
Program Participants: $40/month

AQUA JOG
Medium/high intensity

WATER PILATES
Low intensity

SPLASH AEROBICS
Medium intensity

DEEP WATER AEROBICS
Medium/high intensity

WATER WORKOUT
Medium intensity

ARTHRITIS
Low intensity. This class is a gentle, warm water exercise program which soothes stiff joints and aching muscles.

SCUBA
I TRIED SCUBA
Try this two-hour introduction and experience this fantastic sport of underwater exploration. If you like water and watching the TV thrills of scuba diving, you’ll love this event. Call 521-DIVE for more details.

Y SCUBA
This class involves three phases: classroom, pool and open certification. The YMCA course was the first nationally certified and still has the highest standards throughout the world. Classes run for five weeks. All equipment is provided during class training. Call 521-DIVE for more details.