Aquatics

The Columbia North YMCA offers a variety of programs for all ages.  Swim lessons, private lessons, and water aerobics are a few programs that we offer for your convenience.  Please read below.

Y Swim Lessons

Preschool Swim Lessons

Pike [02201]

Eel [02203]

Ray [02205]

Starfish [02206]

Youth Swim Lessons

Polliwog [02301]

Guppy [02303]

Minnow [02305]

Fish [02306]

Flying Fish [02307]

Shark [02308]

Parent/Child Swim Lessons

Shrimp

 

(6—8 months)

Mondays 5:00 PM-5:30 PM

Saturdays 10:00am—10:30am

 

 

 

Kipper

 (9—12 months)

Mondays 5:00 PM-5:30 PM

Saturdays 10:00am—10:30am

 

Inia

 

(13—18 months)

Mondays 5:00 PM-5:30 PM

Saturdays 9:30am—10:00am

 

Perch

(19 Months-3 Years)

Saturdays 10:00 AM-10:30 AM

Y Water Fitness

Aqua Fitness

Water Walk

Aquacise Mid

Private or Semi-Private Swimming Lessons

Teen and Adult Instruction

*One session is 8 weeks long. (7 classes, 7 weeks)

*Please call for dates and times.

Open to all ages and swimming levels. Semi private lessons can have up to 3 participants who have similar abilities. Gain that extra help from a private swim instructor. Our goal is to create a positive experience so the participants gain confidence in the water.

The Columbia North YMCA follows the YMCA of the USA and the United States Water Fitness Instructor guidelines when conducting classes. Instructors will teach from the water and the pool deck throughout the class. Classes are offered on a first come, first serve basis. The YMCA reserves the right to replace a scheduled class with another similar class in the event the regular instructor is unable to teach. Please pick up the current class schedule at the front desk or check it out on our website. Always consult your physician prior to starting any new exercise program.

A progressive, developmentally appropriate water adjustment and readiness program for children. One parent or trusted adult is with the child in the pool. The child must have head control and sit with hand support. Child must be minimum age for their respective level by the first day of class. If you have a child that is developmentally delayed or has special needs, please talk to the aquatics staff for recommendations. Swim diapers & bathing suits are required. Minimum 4, maximum is 12 per class.

Good grasp of all competitive strokes, learn racing starts, flip turns, use of pace clock, 200 meter individual medley, relay techniques, water polo and other advanced skills.

Thursdays, 6:00pm—6:30pm

Swims 4 consecutive laps freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, with proper turns. Learn butterfly, 100 meter individual medley, focus on endurance, competitive strokes, and advances safety skills.

Thursdays, 6:00pm—6:30pm

Swims freestyle and backstroke with good form, work on breaststroke, endurance and introduction to starts and turns.

Tuesdays, 6:00pm—6:30pm

Intermediate; completion of Guppy B. Swims 1 lap of freestyle and backstroke without flotation, work on breathing technique, diving, elementary backstroke and sidestroke

Tuesdays, 6:00pm—6:30pm

Mondays, 6:00pm—6:30pm

Advanced beginner; can float, glide, and swim 1/2 lap with flotation and face in water. Tuesdays, 7:00pm—7:30pm

Wednesdays, 7:00pm—7:30pm

Beginner level; fearful school age child with little experience.

Mondays, 6:30pm—7:00pm

Saturdays, 12:30pm—1:00pm

Youth progressive instruction is for children ages 6 - 15.

Swims freestyle and backstroke ½ length of the pool, can tread water 15 seconds, and jump into deep water. Will learn breaststroke, diving and improve stroke mechanics and endurance. Saturdays, 12:oopm—12:30pm

Intermediate, floats & glides on back and stomach independently without flotation device, is not afraid of the deep end, swims length of pool with flotation, and at least 10 feet without. Mondays, 6:00pm—6:30pm

Advanced beginner who can submerge and blow bubbles repeatedly, jump in and use flotation equipment independently. Mondays, 5:30pm—6:00pm

Beginner level, adjustment to class without a parent, skills focus on comfort, water orientation, and safety.

Mondays 5:00pm—5:30pm

Saturdays, 11:30am—12:00pm

Preschool lessons are for children 3 to 5 years old without a parent in the pool. Children must be 3 years of age by the first day of class. If a child is 3 and has not taken a parent child class, please enroll in the Pike with Parent class. Private & Semi-Private lessons also available for children ages 4 and older.

Prices:

$45 for FPM

$90 for Program Members

All classes run for 7 week sessions

Private Swim Lessons