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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For more information, please contact our Aquatics Director, Cherie Bennett at 821-1028.
The Summerville Tidalwaves Swim Team is a competitive, developmental swim team for boys and girls. We will strive to build and maintain a superior community based athletic program and provide a sound competitive environment. We will emphasize individual and team growth through comprehensive knowledge of the sport, the spirit of sportsmanship and willingness to try our best.
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The Summerville YMCA offers a 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.
Sessions:
30 minute classes – Parent/Child, Pike, Eel, Ray
Cost:
Members: $40
Potential Members: $70
45 minutes classes – Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish, Adult
Cost:
Members: $55
Potential Members: $85
Ages: 6 months to 2.5 years
Parents learn various ways to help children get acclimated in the water utilizing songs and games.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ages: 6 to 12 years
Swimmers have passed the Minnow class or are able to swim backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, kick and freestyle. This class teaches the complete forms of butterfly and breaststroke.
Age: 13+
Swimmers will gain comfort in the water through exposure to various techniques and tools.
Ages: Children and Adults
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. Please contact Cherie for more info: 296-2242 or 821-1028.
Public and private parties are available.
Public parties are schedules while the pool is open for open swim / lap swim. Private parties are after the pool has closed, allowing your party to utilize the entire pool facility. For additional information, please contact Cherie Bennett or call 296-2242.
Times:
2:30pm – 4:30pm (Private at Wellness)
7:00-9:00pm (Private at Oakbrook)
3:00-5:00pm or 5:00-7:00pm (Public at Oakbrook)
Cost:
Public Party fees: Members: $100, Potential Members: $175
Private Party fees: Members: $150, Potential Members: $225