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Aquatics This is the YMCA Aquatics Program for children six months to five years. All classes are 30 minutes long and will be taught in the Therapy Pool. Shrimp / Kipper Are classes for children 6 to 18 months that participate with a parent in the pool. Inia / Perch Inia and Perch are for children 19 to 36 months that participate with a parent in the pool.
Pike / Eel / Ray / Starfish Are classes for 3 to 5 year olds, without a parent. Pike and Eel are the beginner levels. Rays and Starfish must swim and float without assistance.
 Kids 6 years and older will enjoy guided discovery methods of learning. Each level of the program promotes total health and fitness using the following components: personal seafty, stroke development, water sports, personal growth, and rescue. Flotation devices and series swimming are used to encourage group participation increasing strength and endurance. Classes are 30 minutes long. Polliwog Is the introductory level for non-swimmers and children unable to swim 20 ft. Children get familiar with the pool and learn pool rules, use flotation devices, floating, front paddle stroke, side and back paddle, and wet ball introduction. Guppy Guppy is the beginning skill level for children that have completed Polliwog, or swim less than 25 yds. Children learn basic skills with or without flotation devices, beginning front and back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke.
Minnow Minnow is for intermediate swimmers or for those that have completed Guppy. Strokes are improved without flotation, wet ball is played, basic synchro skills are learned, personal saftey / boating and rescue skills are practiced. Fish Fish is for children who have completed Minnow. Front crawl backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly are refined. Skin diving skills are introduced. Flying Fish / Shark Flying Fish / Shark is for those who have completed Fish or are moving into advanced swimmer levels. All strokes are refined to near competitive level. Fitness concepts, goal setting, and leadership skills are important components of these levels.
 Adult Swim Classes Learn to swim or improve your current skills. Classes available for those 16 years and older. Instruction is provided in the basic strokes and safety skills. The 45 minute classes are structured to help you meet your individual needs. You are never too old to learn to swim!
Swim Club This YMCA swimming program for youths age 5 through 18 emphasizes personal improvement in competitive strokes, starts, turns, and times. Swim coach will hold try-outs for Swim Club eligibility. Open to YMCA members only
Private Swim Lessons Private Lessons are available for ages 5 and up for all levels of swimmers. Each session is 30 minutes long. Lesson Request Forms must be filled out to register and are available at the Membership Desk
Certification Courses  Aquacise Condition and tone muscles, burn fat and increase your cardiovascular fitness with this water workout. You do not need to be able to swim to benefit. The one hour class is free to YMCA members. Program Participants only $50 monthly to take all classes.
Deep H2O Combo Is a low-impact aerobic class done primarily in deep water. Flotation equipment is provided. Participants need to be comfortable in deep water.
Arthritis Aquatics All classes are led by an Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program Instructor. These classes allow participants to exercise without putting excess strain on the joints and muscles, resulting in decreased pain and stiffness. All participants need a doctor's note of referral and must attend the Basic Arthritis I class to be evaluated. Basic I - This class, held in the therapy pool, includes gentle stretching flexibility, range of motion, toning, and balance exercises. Basic II - This class, held in the therapy pool, includes gentle stretching flexibility, range of motion, toning, and balance exercises. In Motion - This class, held in the therapy pool, includes stretching, range of motion, toning, resistance, and mild cardio conditioning. Plus - This class, held in the therapy pool, is for deep water leg and hip exercises, and includes stretching, range of motion, toning, resistance exercises, and mild cardio conditioning.
Prenatal / New Parent Classes Fit For Two Developed by the YMCA of the USA and structured around guidelines established by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, Fit for Two helps expectant moms increase cardiovascular health, muscular strength, and better prepare for their delivery. This 45 minute class is held in the supportive water environment of the pool.
For more information or to register please contact Anne Shoaf at 483-9622. *This program is cross-listed with Adult Health and Fitness Programs
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