YMCA of Barry County

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Aquatics & Swim Lessons

Achieve and master new skills and strokes while having fun swimming and gaining confidence with America’s favorite swim instructor. Our swim lessons are taught by experienced, certified instructors. We offer swim lessons for every age and skill level, turning beginners into advanced swimmers and helping those interested in learning how to swim properly improve upon skills and technique. Choose from our wide selection of preschool, kids, adult or private or semi-private swim lessons at three different locations.

As America’s favorite swim instructor and leader in water safety we’ve made some changes to continue to inspire your swimmer to meet goals, take challenges, and grow in confidence and abilities. And with our low student-to-instructor ratio your child will continue to receive plenty of personal attention.   Please use the Youth Swim Stage Finder/Lesson Selector Guide below to determine which level is appropriate for your child.

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  • Youth Swim Lessons @ Spectrum Pennock Health and Wellness

    Fall 2018

    Nov 6 – Dec 11
    TUESDAYS
    Preschool/School Age
    Stages 1, 2, & 3
    7 pm-7:40 pm
    Fee: $50

    Nov 8 – Dec 20*
    THURSDAYS
    *No Class Nov 22
    Stages 3, 4, 5, & 6
    7 pm-7:40 pm
    Fee: $50

    Parent/Child
    7 pm- 7:30 pm
    Fee $50

    NEW! Adaptive Swim
    Thursdays, 4 weeks
    7 – 7:30 pm
    Nov 8 – Dec 6
    Fee $50

    ADDRESS
    915 W Green St
    Hastings, MI 49058

  • Youth Swim Lessons @ Middleville TK High School Pool

    Please note entrance is the front of High School – enter the lot off green lake street between administration office and the middle school.  This lot also leads to the stadium main entrance and has a circle drive.

    Fall 2018

    Nov 10-Dec 15*
    SATURDAYS
    *No Class Nov 24th
    Stages 1, 2, 3
    10:15 am-10:55 am

    Stages 4, 5, 6
    11 am-11:40 am
    *No Class Nov 24th
    Fee: $42

    PARENT/CHILD
    10:20-10:50 am
    Fee: $42

    ADDRESS
    TK High School
    10051 Green Lake Road
    Middleville, MI 49333

    • Please arrive 10 minutes early to get your child dressed for class.
    • Each of our pool facilities are public facilities, therefore all children must have a parent/guardian present during class to take their child to the restroom/locker room, help them change or in case of emergency.
    • All changing of clothes and diapers MUST occur in the locker room/restroom.
    • Participants MUST shower with soap and water before entering the pool.
    • Participants should use the restroom before entering the pool.
    • All participants with longer than shoulder length hair must put their hair up in a swim cap or tie hair back securely.
    • No participant can be in the pool before class starts. 
    • Each class will have a lifeguard present.
    • Parents will not be entering the water with their child unless it is for the Parent/Child classes. Children who are not potty trained, MUST wear a water-tight swim diaper in order to maintain a sanitary environment.
    • Participants with a gastrointestinal infection or virus should not attend swim lessons.
    • Children exhibiting inappropriate behavior will be placed in time-out. On the third incident, the child will be dismissed from that day’s lesson. No refunds or credits will be issued for behavioral situations.
    • The YMCA is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. 
  • Youth Swim Lessons @ Hastings High School Pool / The "CERC"

    Fall 2018

    Nov 10-Dec 15*
    SATURDAYS
    *No Class Nov 24th
    Stages 1, 2, 3
    10:15 am-10:55 am

    Stages 4, 5, 6
    11 am-11:40 am
    *No Class Nov 24th
    Fee: $42

    ADDRESS
    520 W. South Street
    Hastings, MI 49058
    269.948.4414

    • Please arrive 10 minutes early to get your child dressed for class.
    • Each of our pool facilities are public facilities, therefore all children must have a parent/guardian present during class to take their child to the restroom/locker room, help them change or in case of emergency.
    • All changing of clothes and diapers MUST occur in the locker room/restroom.
    • Participants MUST shower with soap and water before entering the pool.
    • Participants should use the restroom before entering the pool.
    • All participants with longer than shoulder length hair must put their hair up in a swim cap or tie hair back securely.
    • No participant can be in the pool before class starts. 
    • Each class will have a lifeguard present.
    • Parents will not be entering the water with their child unless it is for the Parent/Child classes. Children who are not potty trained, MUST wear a water-tight swim diaper in order to maintain a sanitary environment.
    • Participants with a gastrointestinal infection or virus should not attend swim lessons.
    • Children exhibiting inappropriate behavior will be placed in time-out. On the third incident, the child will be dismissed from that day’s lesson. No refunds or credits will be issued for behavioral situations.
    • The YMCA is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. 
  • YMCA of Barry County - Algonquin Lake Lessons

    Returning Summer 2019

    ADDRESS
    YMCA of Barry County
    2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings

     

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  • Adult Swim Lessons - NEW CLASS POSTED

    Adult Swim Class

    Call to schedule a lesson
    LOCATION: Spectrum Pennock Health and Wellness Center

    If you are looking to refine your strokes or learn a new stroke, then this class is for you.   Skills covered are rotary breathing and the mechanics of free style plus learning backstroke, breaststroke and side stroke.  Come have fun with other adults while learning how swimming can be a part of a healthy lifestyle.  Space is limited, sign up today.

    Prefer private or semi-private adult swim lessons? We offer those as well at the CERC and Spectrum Pennock. Call for class information. 269-945-4574

  • Parent/Child Swim Lessons

    Parents and children play games that introduce basic, introductory water skills such as blowing bubbles, breath control, kicking and floating. The class focuses on water orientation and encourages parents and babies to trust each other in the water.

    Lifeguards are always on the pool deck during swim lessons, babies must wear a swim diaper, and parents must accompany the child in the water. 

    Location: TK High School Pool
    Option 1: Sept 8-Oct 13, SATURDAYS, 10:20-11 am
    Option 2: Nov 7-Dec 12, WEDNESDAYS, 6:50-7:15 pm
    Fee: $50
    Child Ages: 6 months and older (swim diaper required)

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  • Paddle Boarding on Algonquin Lake

    Paddle Boarding on Algonquin Lake: Join in on an exciting adventure learning paddle boarding basics.  Come to one lesson or multiple. Class size limited to 10 people. PADDLE BOARDS PROVIDED

    Who: 6 years and older – adults too!
    Fee: $7
    Dates, Days, Times:
    Fridays @ 6-6:50 pm
    Dates:  *Aug 3, 10, or 24, Sept 7, 14, OR 21
    More dates to come.
    *Must have a min of 7 to run class*

    Location: YMCA of Barry County – Algonquin Lake

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