West YMCA Aquatics Programs
Swim Lessons
Parent & Child Swim Lessons
6 months – 4 years old
Shrimp (6-8 months) / Kippers (9-12 months)
Inia (13-18 months) / Perch (19 months-3 years) – 02101
Class length: 30 minutes
No previous water experience needed. Children explore
the water through songs and games. A trusted adult
participates with the child.
Swim diapers are required and sold at the front desk.
Code Day Time
05 Saturday 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
All instructional swim classes are 7-week session
Full Privilege Members: $40
Program Members: $80
Preschool Swim Lessons
3-5 years old
All instructional swim classes are 7-week session
Full Privilege Members: $40
Program Members: $80
PIKE – 02201
Class length: 30 minutes
This is your child’s first swimming experience
without a parent or guardian. This class will focus
on water adjustment, kicking, blowing bubbles and
paddling with assistance. Children will swim with
and without floatation.
Code Day Time
01 Monday 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
02 Monday 5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
03 Wednesday 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
04 Wednesday 5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
05 Saturday 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
06 Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
07 Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
EEL – 02203
Class length: 30 minutes
Children entering an Eel class should be
comfortable paddling on their front, back and
side 1 width of the pool with or without flotation.
Stroke development, independent swimming and
personal safety is emphasized.
Code Day Time
01 Monday 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
02 Monday 5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
03 Wednesday 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
04 Wednesday 5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
05 Saturday 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
06 Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
07 Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
RAY – 02205
Class length: 30 minutes
Children entering a Ray class should have the ability
to swim 1/2 length of the pool independently
on both front and back. Children should be
comfortable in the deep end of the pool. Continued
stroke development and endurance are emphasized.
Code Day Time
01 Monday 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
02 Monday 5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
03 Wednesday 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
04 Wednesday 5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
05 Saturday 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
06 Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
07 Saturday 12:30PM - 1:00 PM
STARFISH – 02206
Class length: 30 minutes
Children entering a Starfish class should have
the ability to swim 1 length of the pool without
assistance as well as tread water for 15 seconds.
Introduction to rhythmic breathing and
symmetrical paddle. This class will focus on stroke
refinement and endurance.
Code Day Time
01 Monday 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
02 Monday 5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
03 Wednesday 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
04 Wednesday 5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
05 Saturday 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
06 Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
07 Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Youth Swim Lessons
6-12 years old
All instructional swim classes are 7-week sessions
Full Privilege Members: $40
Program Members: $80
POLLIWOG – 02301
Class length: 45 minutes
This class if for the beginner swimmer with no
previous water experience necessary. This class will
focus on water adjustment, front/back fl oat and
paddle. Proper use of Instructional flotation devices
will be stressed.
Code Day Time
01 Monday 4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
02 Monday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
03 Wednesday 4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
04 Wednesday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
05 Saturday 10:10 AM - 10:50 PM
06 Saturday 11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
GUPPY – 02303
Class length: 45 minutes
Children entering a Guppy class should be
comfortable swimming with their face in the
water. Guppy is an advanced beginner class that
will introduce rhythmic breathing and stroke
development.
Code Day Time
01 Monday 4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
02 Monday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
03 Wednesday 4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
04 Wednesday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
05 Saturday 10:10 AM - 10:50 PM
06 Saturday 11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
MINNOW – 02305
Class length: 45 minutes
Children entering a minnow level swim lesson
should be able to swim 1 length of the pool on both
front and back. In the minnow level, strokes are
refined and endurance increased. Breaststroke and
Elementary Backstroke introduced.
Code Day Time
01 Monday 4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
02 Monday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
03 Wednesday 4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
04 Wednesday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
05 Saturday 10:10 AM - 10:50 PM
06 Saturday 11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
FISH – 02306
Class length: 45 minutes
Children entering fish level swim lessons should
be able to swim 2 lengths of the pool front crawl
and backstroke in good form. Breaststroke and
elementary backstroke are refined and Butterfly is
introduced. Endurance and stroke refinement are
stressed.
Code Day Time
01 Monday 4:40 PM – 5:25 PM
02 Monday 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
03 Wednesday 4:40 PM – 5:25 PM
04 Wednesday 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
05 Saturday 10:10 AM – 10:55 PM
06 Saturday 11:40 AM – 12:25 PM
FLYING FISH – 02307
Class length: 45 minutes
Children entering flying fish swim lessons should
be able to swim 3 lengths of the pool front crawl,
backstroke and elementary backstroke in good
form. Continued development of butterfly,
breaststroke, starts and flip turns. Stroke refinement
and endurance reinforced.
Code Day Time
01 Monday 4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
02 Monday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
03 Wednesday 4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
04 Wednesday 6:15PM - 7:00 PM
05 Saturday 10:10 AM - 10:50 PM
06 Saturday 11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
Adult Lessons
Adult Beginner/Intermediate Swim-
Group Lesson – 02501
Full Privilege Member: $50.00
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 fl oat, front and back kicking, alternate stroke movement, and front and back basic awareness/skills.
Code Day Time
01 Monday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
02 Wednesday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
New to the West Branch YMCA
Teen Swim Lessons – 02401
Full Privilege Members: $40.00 Program Members: $80.00
The West Branch YMCA now offers swim lesson for teen’s ages 13-17. This program is designed to improve the swimmer’s awareness, familiarity, ability, stroke and endurance. This program will also include aspects of water safety. Swimmers will receive individual attention in this group.
Code Day Time
01 Monday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
02 Wednesday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons – 02506
Private Swim Lessons
Maximize your time in the pool with private swim lessons. Packages of seven (7) half hour lessons are available for those who would like individualized swim lessons.
Please see our front desk to schedule your sessions.
Full Privilege Adults: $60.00, Semi-Private: $80.00
Full Privilege Youth and Teens: $50.00, Semi-Private: $70.00
Program Youth and Program Teen Members: $100.00, Semi-Private: $120.00
Swim Teams
Be a member of the Serpent Swim team. Season runs September through June. A YMCA membership is required. You must be a member of the YMCA. $80.00
Beginner Team Swim – 02701
Code Day Time
01 Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
02 Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Advanced Team Swim – 02701
Code Day Time
01 Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
02 Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
03 Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
04 Saturday 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
05 Sunday 9:00AM - 12:00 PM
Aqua Fitness Classes
Full Privilege Members: Free
Water Aerobics for Beginners – 02612
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.
Code Day Time
01 Monday & Wednesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
02 Monday & Wednesday 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Intermediate/Advance Water Aerobics Classes – 02612
Participant will engage in medium to high
combination movement. This intense aerobic
class is done in shallow water. Focus is on
cardiovascular fi tness, improve fl exibility, muscle
shaping and toning.
Code Day Time
02 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Intermediate/Advance Water Walking Aerobics Classes – 02612
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. This is a complete body
workout along with toning.
Code Day Time
03 Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
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.
Code Day Time
04 Monday & Wednesday 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Stretch and Fletch Water Aerobics – 02612
Code Day Time
05 Monday & Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM