SWIM LESSONS
YMCA Swim Lessons are designed to allow the participant to have fun in the water while being guided to learn swimming skills. Activities are based on the developmental abilities of the participant. Participants will learn the basic skills that build on one another as the levels increase. They also learn about water safety, water sports and games, character values/personal growth and rescue. Click here to download the 8 week session of Fall I swim lessons.

FREE SWIM EVALUATION
To ensure that your child is placed in the appropriate class, we strongly recommend a swim evaluation before registration for participants new to our swim lesson program. Appointments must be made in advance with the Aquatic Director. If your child is under the age of 6, you must be prepared to enter the water if needed.

• 8 week Sessions
  2 Days/Week $40/$120
  

Students will be taught at the Skips, Perch, Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish, Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish or Shark skill levels. Children will be divided by ability during their first class or we will use our records to place them in the proper level if they have taken classes before. Some levels may be combined in a class.

ADULT SWIM LESSONS

• Adults/Teen lessons
  Ages 14+
  This class is for all skill levels.
  
• Masters Swim Lessons
  Ages 16+
  This class is for those looking for advanced stroke work and conditioning.
  
• Masters Swimming
  Ages 19+
  Masters Swimming is geared toward adult competitive and fitness swimmers. The members of the team register with the United States Masters Swimming Organization. The training program consists of thorough instruction in the four competitive strokes, starts and turns. Coached and prewritten workouts are available. Swimming background is helpful. See www.ablyswim.org for more information.

PRIVATE LESSONS
Lessons are taught by an approved YMCA instructor for one student (private) or for two at a time (semi-private). Lessons vary in length from 30- 45 minutes. Private lesson contracts may be picked up at the Welcome Center.

PRIVATE

• Ages 3-5 years
  (6) 30 min. sessions
  Members: $100
  Assoc. Members: $140

• Ages 6-12 years
  (4) 45 min. sessions
  Members: $100
  Assoc. Members: $140

• Ages 13+ years
  (4) 45 min. sessions
  Members: $100
  Assoc. Members: $140

SEMI-PRIVATE
All ages
(4) 45 min. sessions
Members: $90
Assoc. Members: $120

ADAPATED SWIM
Ages 3-13
This is a swimming class for any physically or mentally challenged child. Children 8 years and older are given the opportunity to participate in Special Olympics. Special volunteers will assist your child in the pool.

• Beginner (20343-02) - Saturday 9:15 - 10:00am
  This class is for swimmers who are just starting a swimming program. Class will include water acclimation and the introduction of basic swimming strokes.
  

• Intermediate (20343-03) - Saturday 8:30 - 9:15am
  This class is for the intermediate swimmer who can swim at least half the length of the pool. This class works on endurance and learning proper stroke development.
  

• Swim Team (20343-04) - Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm
  Swimmers must be 16 and older to participate in this program. The swimmer must be able to swim at least two lengths of the pool. This class is for the experienced swimmer that has the endurance for one hour of continuous swimming.

Members: $20/session or $120/year
Assoc. Members: $40/session or $240/year

SWIM TEAM
Lyons/Anderson Barracudas
The YMCA offers an exciting and comprehensive swim team, both winter and summer, designed to help young people grow and develop mentally, physically and spiritually into productive contributing adults. The training program consists of thorough instruction in the four competitive strokes, starts, turns, and a gradual increase in endurance, strength, flexibility and speed training. For more information visit www.ablyswim.org.

I TRIED SCUBA (20616-02)
Ages 12+ - Sunday 4:00 - 8:00pm
Try this introduction to SCUBA and experience the fantastic sport of underwater exploration. If you like water or watching TV thrills of SCUBA diving, you will love this event! Fees may be applied toward course fees if you decide to continue. Class runs the first Sunday of each session.

Members: $15
Assoc. Members: $35

YMCA SCUBA (20616-03)
Ages 12+ - Sunday 4:00 - 8:00pm
An exciting experience in underwater adventures. The class involves three phases: classroom, pool and open water certification.Come join the fun! Additional fee for open water checkout dives.

Members: $195
Assoc. Members: $225

ADVANCED SCUBA CLASSES/TRIP
Advanced classes such as Night Diving, Boat Diving, Navigation, and Search and Recovery are offered periodically throughout the year for certified divers. We also conduct SCUBA trips. If you are interested, please call the YMCA and ask to be added to our SCUBA mailing list.

BEGINNING SYNCHRO (20547-02)
Ages 6-14 - Saturday 9:15 - 10:00am
This class is for children at the Minnow level who would like to learn the basic figures and routine skills of Synchronized Swimming. This class is also an excellent place to start for those considering joining the Synchronized Team - Synchrogators

SYNCHRONIZED SWIM TEAM
The Cincinnati YMCA Synchrogators is a competetive synchronized swim team for girls in grade school through high school. Sign-ups are encouraged in June through September as the team begins it’s season in the Fall. The Synchrogators are a nationally ranked team. Our comprehensive program includes strength training, conditioning, figure skills and routine skills. For more information contact Ginny Jasontek at 677.0040