West YMCA Aquatics Programs

Aquatic Fitness Classes Free to all Full-privilege Members

Arthritic Swim Program

Pool Parties

Pool Rentals

Have your organization rent out the YMCA Pool for programs, parties, and events. Call Noel Chacha, Aquatics Director, at 215-476-2700 x2021 for more details. 

Water Walking and Jogging

Stretch N' Fletch

This class, designed for all levels, begins with basic stretches and moves into an aerobic workout. The goal is to increase heart rate through low impact exercises working on aerobic conditioning and core strengthening.

Swim Lessons

Parent & Child Swim Class (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.

Shrimp (6 months—3 years)The Parent & Child Swim Class is a beginner water experience with parent, and will teach beginning swimming and safety skills. The class will be an excellent bonding experience with parent and child. 

Beginners swim class for 2 to 3 year olds. Children will learn to propel themselves in the water and work towards independence with parent assistance. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Minnow (6-12 Years)  Intermediate I swim class for those 6 years old and up, must pass guppy level. Children will strengthen their front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke. Begin diving and treading water. Build endurance to 25 yards. 

Fish (7-14 Years)Intermediate II swim class for those 7 years old and up, must pass minnow level. Children will refine and build endurance in front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke. Refine diving and treading water. They will be introduced to breaststroke. Build endurance to 50 yards 

Private and Semi Private Lessons
Open to all ages! Learn to swim at your own schedule!

Private:

Maximize your time in the pool with private
swim lessons. Packages of eight (8)
half hour lessons are available for those
who would like individualized swim lessons.
Please see our Aquatics Director to
schedule your sessions and fee.
8 Lessons – Full Member $160

Adult Instruction

Beginner Adult Swim-Group Lesson

It is never too late to swim or improve your
current swimming abilities. Even though this
is a group lesson, you will receive individual
attention that meets your specific needs.
This class is designed for adults to learn front
and back float, front and back kicking, alternate
stroke movement, and front and back
basic awareness/skills.

Mon. 6:15pm to 7:00pm
Wed. 8:00am to 8:45am

Wed. 6:15pm to 7:00pm
Fri. 8:00am to 8:45am

Adult Aerobics Classes

Water Aerobics for Beginners:
Using the natural buoyancy of the water to
minimize stress on the joints and muscle:
Participants will learn techniques that will
enhance their workout and they will also,
overcome their fear of water.
Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:00-9:45am
Fee: Full Privilege Members: Free

Intermediate/Advance Water Aerobics Classes:

Participant will engage in medium to high
combination movement. This intense aerobic
class is done in shallow water. Focus is on cardiovascular
fitness, improve flexibility, muscle
shaping and toning.

Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:00-6:45pm
Saturdays: 10:00-10:45am

Fee: Full Privilege Members: Free

Intermediate/Advance Water Walking Aerobics Classes:

A great way to tone your whole body in a
warm and relaxing environment: Participants
will perform low/medium combination movements
to develop upper and lower body
strength while improving their range of
motion; a complete body workout along with
toning.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:00-8:45am
Fee: Full Privilege Members: Free

Adult Arthritic Class:

You have much more control of your arthritis
than you think. The Arthritis Foundation and
the West Branch YMCA have designed
a program to help you feel better and
move more freely. This program provides
and opportunity to do gentle
exercise in a warm water pool under
the guidance of trained instructors.
Swimming experience is not required.

Mon. 11:15am to 12 noon
Wed. 11:15am to 12 noon
Fri. 11:15am to 12 noon

Fee: Full Privilege Members: Free   

All Instructional Swim Classes are 7 Week sessions
Fee: Full privilege members $40
Program members $80