Aquatics

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Our Aquatics Department offers a wide array of programs to meet the needs of the Summerville community. From a full schedule of swim lessons to our competitive swim team, the Summerville Tidalwaves, there is something for everyone at the YMCA.

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lifeguard training courseTo register please fill out the Lifeguard Training Course Registration Form and send to Aquatics Director, Tim Loyer. For more information please call 871-9622×104.


Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

The Summerville Family YMCA offers and teaches a lifelong skill nobody should be without. Swim lessons for all skill levels are the building blocks of youth development and healthy living throughout our lives! As swimmers progress in their skill set, they move up the ladder. Each class is taught by certified aquatics instructors. Financial assistance is available.

When do lessons take place? Check out our lesson guide:
Summer Swim Lesson Calendar
Summer Swim Lessons Registration Form

Register Online  for swim lessons!

Sessions:

30 minute classes

Pike, Eel, Polliwog

Members: $40
Potential Members: $70

45 minute classes

(Oakbrook Summer Morning Classes) – Pike, Eel, Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow

Members: $55
Potential Members: $85

Swim Lesson Descriptions:

Parent/Child

Ages: 6 months to 2.5 years

Parents learn various ways to help children get acclimated in the water utilizing songs and games.

Pike

Ages: 3 to 5 years

Swimmers have not taken a class or are not yet comfortable putting their face in the water. Swimmers learn to build self-confidence and are introduced to skills that will help move them through the water without assistance.

Eel

Ages: 3 to 5 years

Swimmers have passed Pike class or are comfortable putting their face in the water. Swimmers continue to build endurance, self-confidence, and coordination moving in the water without assistance.

Ray

Ages: 3 to 5 years

Swimmers have passed Eel class or are able to swim 5 feet in the water without assistance. Swimmers begin to learn strokes on both front and back.

Polliwog

Ages: 6 to 12 years

Swimmers have not taken a class or are unable to swim 5 feet without assistance. Swimmers will become comfortable in the water and learn how to paddle on their front, back and sides with a floatation device.

Guppy

Ages: 6 to 12 years
Swimmers have passed the Polliwog class or are able to swim 5 feet without assistance. Swimmers continue to gain self-confidence in the water, in addition to swimming without a floatation device on their front, back and side. Front alternating paddle is also introduced.

Minnow

Ages: 6 to 12 years
Swimmers have passed Guppy class or are able to swim width of pool using front crawl (10 yards). Swimmers continue improving on their back crawl, elementary backstroke, and front crawl. This class introduces breaststroke, sidestroke, and improves on safety skills.

Adult

Age: 13+
Swimmers will gain comfort in the water through exposure to various techniques and tools.


Private/Semi-Private Swim Lessons

One-on-one swim instruction tailored to fit your individual needs and goals. We recognize that some people, such as those with certain disabilities and those who have had a negative experience with water, may benefit from one-on-one instruction. Each package includes 6 lessons, each lasting 30 minutes.

Private Swim Lessons – One on One instruction
Members: $75
Potential Members:$105

Semi-Private Swim Lessons – A ratio of two participants per instructor
Members: $130
Potential Members: $185

Please contact Michael for more info 821-1028.


Pool Parties

Pool Parties

Public and private parties are available at the Oakbrook and Wellness pool facilities.

Public Parties – scheduled while the pool is open for open swim/lap swim
Member:$100
Potential Member: $175

Private Parties – scheduled after the pool has closed, allowing your party to be the only persons utilizing the pool facility.
Member: $150
Potential Member: $225

Times:

Oakbrook:
3:00-5:00 pm (Public)
5:00-7:00 pm (Public)
7:00-9:00 pm (Private)

Wellness:
2:30-4:30 pm (Private)

For inquiries about scheudling, or to rent the pool during the week, please contact Tim.