Aquatics

Swim Lessons

The Y is America’s favorite swim instructor! More people learn how to swim at the Y than anywhere else in the USA. Your child will be introduced to a wide variety of swim instruction including water adjustment, stroke development, water safety and water sports and games. Our instructors are trained as YMCA of the USA Swim Lesson Instructors. We have Parent and Child lessons (ages 6 months-3 years), Preschool lesson (ages 3-6) and Progressive lessons (ages 6-12).

The fee is $40 for members or $80 for non-members for weekday classes and $36 for members or $72 for non-members for Saturday morning classes.

For a complete listing of classes, click here for the Aquatics Program Guide.

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Private Lessons

Private swim lessons are available for any age or experience level. Private lessons work well for children who need one-on-one attention to work through challenges of fear and also for adults who have never learned how to swim. Call the Aquatics Department at (219) 325-9622, ext. 106, for more information and to schedule lessons.

MAKO Sharks Swim Team

The MAKO Shark Swim Team is not a class, but a competitive swim team that practices and participates in meets year-round in two different seasons. Swimmers must be able to swim without a floatation device, be at least 5 years old, and be a Y member. The fall season practices begin in September with meets being held October-March. Participants may also join from January-March. During the season, the team works on stroke development so every swimmer will walk away from the program with the knowledge of all the strokes as well as a love of swimming. Our goal is to give your child the confidence and competitive swimming skills they need to compete as well as to be prepared for middle school and high school level competition, in addition to developing a life-long love for the sport.

The fee is $225 for the entire season (Sept. 12-March 12), $135 for the fall/winter portion (Sept. 12-Dec. 17) or $135 for the winter/spring portion (Jan. 2-March 12). The fee for high school participants (Sept., Oct. and two weeks in March) is $100. Program fees must be paid before swimming with the team.

Aquacise Classes

(Free to Y members; offerings and schedules subject to change)

AQUA ZUMBA— Make a splash and join our “pool party” workout for all ages! Aqua Zumba is a safe, effective and challenging water-based workout, that integrates the Zumba formula and philosophy into traditional aqua fitness disciplines. Held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m.

AQUA BURN — Warning: This class will make you sweat! This program challenges everyone from basic to    advanced fitness levels. It is a mix of deep-water and shallow-water exercise with the combination of weights and noodles. If getting fit is what you really want to do, then here is your workout. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15-7:15p.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:15-1 p.m.

A.M. AQUACISE — An aerobic workout that challenges both beginner and advanced levels of fitness. This class will allow you to strengthen your whole body with the natural resistance of the water. The faster you move, push and pull, the greater the resistance will be in your workout. Get up early and make a splash! Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:45-8:45 a.m.

ARTHRITIS CLASS — Certified by the arthritis foundation, this is a beginning level fitness which requires your physicians consent. Slow movements in shoulder deep water help to increase strength and flexibility. Come swim away your aches and pains! Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

SILVERSPLASH® — This water fitness class is designed to enhance each individual’s quality of life and daily function. A variety of exercises utilizing the physical properties of water will help you increase agility, range of movement and cardiovascular conditioning. No swimming skills are necessary. Join in fitness, fun and friends! Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:45-9:30 a.m.

FRIDAY FITNESS — Great for the person new to water exercise as well as the intermediate fitness level. This workout in the low impact water environment provides participants with a terrific strength and cardiorespiratory program. Water bells, aqua joggers and wall work are all used in this class. Held Fridays from 8:45-9:30 a.m.

Swim Lessons at South Central School

As part of our commitment to build stronger communities, the Y offers swim lessons, water aerobics and open swim at South Central School. Swim lessons cost $40 per seven-week session. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, on the following schedule:

PARENT/CHILD (Ages 6 mos.-3 yrs.) from 4-4:30 p.m.
MINNOW AND FISH (Ages 6-12) from 4-4:45 p.m.
PIKE, EEL AND RAY (Ages 3-6) from 4:50-5:20 p.m.
POLLIWOG AND GUPPY (Ages 6-12) from 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Water aerobics will be from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class is free for Y members or $2 for non-members. Open swim times will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Admission is free for Y members or $3 for non-members.

CPR/AED & First-Aid Class (For Ages 16 and Up)

Program utilizes the American Red Cross materials. Participants are required to have 100 percent attendance and must pass written and practical examinations to receive certification. Call the Aquatics Department at (219) 325-9622, ext. 106, for class dates.

The fee is $40 for members or $60 for non-members for recertification and $60 for member or $80 for non-members for full certification.

Lifeguarding Class (For Ages 16 and Up)

Program certifies individuals to become lifeguards using the American Red Cross materials. Prerequisites include standard first-Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Advanced swim skills are necessary and participants must be able to pass a swim skill test the first night of class. Call the Aquatics Department at (219) 325-9622, ext. 106, for class dates.

The fee is $175 for members or $225 for non-members.