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Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA

Aquatics

SWIM LESSON PROGRAMS

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Cost for classes:
$40.00 Member     $60.00 Non-Member

An additional program fee is required for all non-members
Individual  $25.00 per year    Family  $35.00 per year

Parent/Tot (6 months—36 months)  These classes offer a step-by-step progressive approach to swimming and water safety skills. The goal is to develop motor perception and coordination, without the aid of a flotation belt. The instructor uses songs and games to help the child develop these skills.

Pre-school (3 - 5 years) These classes offer a step-by-step progressive approach to swimming and safety skills where development of motor perception and coordination is emphasized. The children are encouraged to become comfortable enough with the water to work without the aide of a flotation belt. The instructor will use songs and games to help the children develop the required skills. Objective: (1) To explore the water environment. (2) To adjust  to a group learning situation. (3) To move through the water, independent of adult support.  (4) To learn basic water skills and pool rules.

Progressive (6 - 14 years) This program is a step-by-step method for acquiring swimming and water safety skills that enable individuals to swim safely, enjoy the water, and use swimming as a lifetime fitness sport. The program may also be used to prepare an individual for competitive swimming.

Adult (15 and up) This program is a step-by-step method for acquiring swimming and water safety skills that enable individuals to swim safely, enjoy the water, and use swimming as a lifetime fitness sport. The program may also be used to prepare an individual for competitive swimming. Objectives: (1) personal safety, (2) stroke development and (3) basic water skills.

Swim Lessons Schedule Winter & Spring / Summer & Fall  

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Facility Members Only! $90.00 Private (1 to 1 Scheduled with instructor)/ $120.00 Semi-Private (at least 2 in class $60.00 per student)

ARTHRITIC AQUATICS

This class focuses on the special needs of individuals having neuromuscular difficulty caused by arthritis. No swimming skills are necessary for this class. Monthly sessions begin on the first of each month.

Fees:
Free for Members
$50.00 per month for Non-Members

Classes are held:
Tuesday & Thursday    8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

WATER/AQUA AEROBICS

In these classes movement, flexibility and muscular endurance are emphasized. A variety of music is used for enjoyment. No swimming skills are necessary; these classes are for all fitness levels.

Classes are held:
Monday / Wednesday / Friday        8:30 a.m. -  10:00 a.m.
Monday / Wednesday                     7:30 p.m. –   8:30 p.m.
Saturday                                       12:00 p.m. –   1:00 p.m.

STINGRAYS SWIM TEAM

The goal of the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA swim team program is to prepare team members for the competitive swimming  environment as well as building character by focusing on the YMCA’s Core Principles of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Practice is held:
Tuesday & Thursday    5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Cost $100.00 for 4 months for Members
Cost $140.00 for 4 months for Non-Member