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Swim Lessons - Please contact the Y for session dates.

SKIPPERS Preschool (3-5)PROGRESSIVE Youth (6+)
Pike (Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-5:05p)
This level helps children develop pool behavior, adjustment to the water, and develop independent movement in the water. This level is designed for the beginner and very elementary skills are practiced. Floatation devices are used throughout all lessons.

 

Eel (Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-5:05p)
This level is for the intermediate beginner and reinforces "Pike" skills. Children are taught to flutter kick and will be able to swim one length of the pool by the end of this session.

Polliwog (Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-5:05p)
This is the beginning level for school-aged children.  By the end of this session, children should know how to successfully move around in the pool without assistance.

 

Guppy (Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-5:05p)
Children will review "Polliwog" skills and begin to swim without floatation devices. They will also be introduced to the breast stroke, side stroke, and elementary back stroke.

Ray (Tuesday/Thursday 5:20-5:55p)
At this level, children begin to build swimming endurance and improve in their stroke development. Children will be able to front crawl and back stroke without assistance by the end of this session.

 

Starfish (Tuesday/Thursday 5:20-5:55p)
Children at this level will begin to work on underwater skills and "Ray" skills will be reinforced.

 

Minnow/Fish (Tuesday/Thursday 5:20-5:55p)
These combined groups will work on refining the different strokes and begin to learn diving skills.

 

Flying Fish/Shark
(Tuesday/Thursday 5:20p-5:55p)
This is an advanced group in which children will learn skills used in competitive swimming.

Adult Swim Lessons & Session Fees

Learn the basic fundamentals of swimming and safety skills in a private or group setting.
  • Private lessons: 6 lessons (by appointment only) Members $80, Non members $100
  • Group Lessons: 3 adults per group, 5 week session. Members $60, Non members $80

Session Fees

  • $25 Y members

  • $50 Non-Members

  • Register your child at the front desk

To see the full pool schedule, click the Pool Schedule link on this page.

OTHER AQUATICS PROGRAMS


 
Special Note: Fitness punchcards available for purchase to Non-YMCA Members.

Aquacise - FREE TO MEMBERS - Water exercise to music!! This class creates an aerobic workout without placing stress on your joints. This class also incorporates the cardiovascular endurance phases with a warm-up, strength training, body toning, and cool down.
Waterwalking - FREE TO MEMBERS - Increase your flexibility while toning all parts of your body. This class is excellent for those with arthritis or those that need rehabilitation from muscle and joint injuries. Come join a very social bunch. Swimming skills are not necessary.
Seniorcise - FREE TO MEMBERS - Cool off and enjoy good company with this senior fitness class. This class offers cardiovascular conditioning in a very social setting. This class is set to upbeat music and the water provides strong resistance while gentle on the joints. Swimming skills are not necessary.
Parent-Tot - $20/MEMBERS and $40/NON MEMBERS (second child rate $10) - Children 6 to 36 months and parents. Children become aware and comfortable in the water. Parent will learn how to teach child to be safer around water and introduce child to the water. Classes limited to only 10 tots. Must have 5 participants to run class. Sign up at the front desk.

Cass County YMCA • (574) 753-5141
Last Update: 15-Sep-2007