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.
-
FALL ’17
Sept. 12th – Oct. 17th
Tuesdays
7 – 7:45 pm
Stages 3, 4, 5, 6
FEE: $50Sept. 14th – Oct. 19th
Thursdays
7 – 7:45 pm
Stages 1 & 2
Preschool & School Age
FEE: $50Please arrive about 10 minutes early to get your child dressed for class. It is suggested that you bring a towel and flip flops for your child. There is a locker room for changing clothes. Your child may shower after the lesson. Parents DO NOT enter the pool but are welcome to stay on the bleachers and watch the class. Floating devices and other equipment will be provided.
Our swim instructors are trained in the YMCA Swim Program, CPR, First Aid, and AED. All new instructors apprentice with a more experienced instructor before they teach on their own. A certified lifeguard is provided at each lesson.
-
July 29th – August 26th
SATURDAYS
11 am: Stages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6
FEE: $50Sept. 16th – Oct. 28th
SATURDAYS
10 am: Stages 3, 4, 5, & 6
11 am: Stages 1 & 2
(preschool & school age)
FEE: $50Please arrive about 10 minutes early to get your child dressed for class. It is suggested that you bring a towel and flip flops for your child. There is a locker room for changing clothes. Your child may shower after the lesson. Parents DO NOT enter the pool but are welcome to stay on the bleachers and watch the class. Floating devices and other equipment will be provided.
Our swim instructors are trained in the YMCA Swim Program, CPR, First Aid, and AED. All new instructors apprentice with a more experienced instructor before they teach on their own. A certified lifeguard is provided at each lesson.
-
No Lessons Due To Construction
-
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
Dates: July 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 2017 (6, 30 minute lessons)
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 12:45 – 1:15 pm
Fee: $40
Child Ages: 6 months and older (swim diaper required)*TK School will have the pool open afterwards for open swim
-
Private or Semi-private adult swim lessons, held at the CERC and Spectrum Pennock. Call for class information. 269-945-4574
-
Who: Youth 3-8 years old
Fee: $15
Dates: September 16th – October 14th
When: 10 – 10:35 am, Saturdays
Location: CERC -Hastings High School pool
CHILDREN NEED TO BE DRESSED IN A SWIMSUIT. They will get into the water.Safety Around Water, SAW for short, teaches children how to be safe around water. This is not a luxury; it is a necessity. The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program can help you make sure they learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely.
Through learning how to perform a sequenced set of skills over several lessons, the risk of drowning is reduced, giving your child confidence in and around water.
A typical session includes:
- Exercises to help kids adjust to being in water
- Instruction in “Jump, Push, Turn, Grab” and “Swim, Float, Swim,” two skill sets kids can use if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water
- Specific safety topics, like what to do if you see someone in the water who needs help
- Fun activities that reinforce skills
-
Paddle Boarding on Algonquin Lake: New summer 2017! 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: $5 per class
Dates: SATURDAYS
July 8th @ 10:30-11:30 am
July 15th @ 9:30-10:30 OR 10:30-11:30 am
July 22nd @ 9:30-10:30 OR 10:30-11:30 am
July 29th @ 9:30-10:30 OR 10:30-11:30 am
Location: YMCA of Barry CountyWatch for more classes in August and early Fall!
