Christian StreetYMCA Aquatics Programs
Pool Parties
Do your children enjoy swimming? Do you want to have a party a little different than everyone else? Consider having your Party here at the YMCA pool! There are several types of pool parties available. Call the Aquatics Department at extension 1616 for questions and information.
Pool parties available
Saturday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pool Rentals
Have your organization rent out the YMCA Pool for programs, parties, and events. Call Victor Cruz, Aquatic Coordinator, at 215-735-5800 x1616 for more details.
Water Areobics
Our exciting 30/30 water areobics exercise will have you moving from head to toe and enjoying every second of our intense workouts. Instructor will teach from the water and form the pool desk at times throughout the class.
Water Walking and Jogging
Various patterns of walking and jogging in water provide a full body toning and resistance exercise program in a low impact environment.
Swim Lessons
Aqua Tots & Water Babies
(30 minute classes). This water enrichment program provides a positive environment for children ages 6 to 36 months WITH a parent or guardian in the water. Parents are guided through basic swimming skills by trained instructors. Children must have head control and must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Children must wear swimmer diapers, no disposable diapers.
Preschool Swim Lessons (30 minute classes). Children learn the fundamentals of swimming with emphasis on personal safety and developing strength, endurance and coordination. Children are placed into small groups according to their ability.
Pike (3–5 Years)Beginners swim class for 3 to 5 year olds. Children will learn to put their face in the water and blow bubbles, unsupported horizontal float with kicking, supported back float, and beginning alternating arm action.
Eel (3-6 Years)Intermediate swim class 3 to 5 year olds, must pass pike level. Children will learn unsupported front and back floats, beginning front crawl approximately 5 yards and back float with flutter kick.
Ray (4-6 Years)Advanced swim class for 4 to 6 year olds, must pass eel level. Children will be introduced to side breathing with the crawl stroke, back crawl, and elementary backstroke. Begin diving and develop deep water confidence. By the end able to swim 10 to 15 yards.
Starfish (4-6 Years)Advanced swim class to 4 to 6 year olds, must pass ray level. Children will strengthen their front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and diving. Breaststroke and treading water will be introduced and will build endurance to 25 yards.
Progressive Swim Lessons
Polliwog (6-12 Years) Beginner I swim class for those 6 to 12 years old. Children will learn to float on the front and back unsupported, beginner crawl stroke approximately 5 to 10 yards, and to kick on their back.
Guppy (6-12 Years)Beginner II swim class for those 6 years old and up, must pass polliwog level. Children will be introduced to rotary breathing with the crawl stroke, back crawl, and elementary backstroke. Develop deep water confidence and able to swim 10 to 15 yards.
Christian Street Crocs Swim Team (6-15 Years) Pre competitive swim class for those 6 years old and up, must pass Minnow level. Children will strengthen all strokes and diving from the blocks. They will learn proper starts and flip turns. (1 hour class).
Full Member $50.00
Special Swim Lessons
Private and Semi Private Lessons
Open to all ages! Learn to swim at your own schedule!
Private:
7 Lessons – Full Member $75.00
Program Member $90.00
Semi-Private - Full Member $150.
Program Member $180.
Adult Instruction
This is a beginner class for teens and adults who want a water acclimation class. No previous experience is needed. Fee: Full Privileged Member $50