Pool schedule:

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Forest City Y aquatics programs promote swimming skills, water fun, exercise and safety.

 

Aquatics Programs

The following programs are available:

INFANT PROGRAMS	Water Babies Clinic
(6 months to 3 years)
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS	Tot Triathlon
(3 years to 5 years)	Flipper Skippers
	Pike
	Eel
	Ray
	Starfish
YOUTH PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS	YMCA Swim Team
(6 years to 18 years)	Jr. Lifeguards
	Stroke Clinic
	Aqua Fit Kids
	Porpoise Club
	Polliwog
	Guppy
	Minnow
	Fish
	Flying Fish
	Shark
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS	Lifeguard Class
(15 years and up)	Lifeguard Class
	Private Lessons
	Water Fitness Classes
	Family Times

Aquatics Program Descriptions

Water Babies Clinic

This ½ hour class is designed to give parents the opportunity to receive helpful tips on having a safe, fun and rewarding water experience with their child.

Tot Triathlon

A fun race involving swimming, riding 2, 3, or 4 wheeled vehicles, & running. All children “win” and receive a t-shirt and medal. Parents may give participants as much help as needed.

Flipper Skipper

This preschool program is for all ability levels who want to improve skills and have fun.

Pike

A Beginner I preschool class designed for water adjustment, learning rules and personal safety.

Eel

A Beginner II preschool class for improving basic skills such as front/back float and paddlestroke.

Ray

Intermediate preschool class for more independent swimmers progressing towards no float belts.

Starfish

Advanced preschool swimmer, upper level skills and very little float belt use.

YMCA Swim Team

Competitive swim program for swimmers ages 5 – 17 who can complete 1 length of the pool. All team members may travel to compete in meets during the season – November to March.

Jr. Lifeguards

Class for 11-14 year olds to improve their strokes and learn basic lifeguarding skills.

Stroke Clinic

A class designed to improve strokes and endurance.

Aqua Fit Kids

A fun water fitness class using aerobics, kickboxing, equipment and music.

Aqua Fit Kids

A fun water fitness class using aerobics, kickboxing, equipment and music.

Lil Shrimps

Parents can enjoy time with their child while learning tips on making their child’s water experience fun and safe.

Polliwog

Water adjustment for the beginning swimmer. May use a float belt.

Guppy

Beginner II level swimmer with basic swim skills and more confidence using no float belts.

Minnow

Intermediate swimmer able to swim good front and back crawl for 20yds.

Fish

Swimmer with strong front/back crawl, survival skills, and beginning sidestroke and breaststroke.

Flying Fish

Advanced swimmer able to swim 50yds of all strokes with upper level survival skills.

Shark

Highest level swimmer able to swim 100yds of front/back crawl and beginning lifesaving skills.

Lifeguard Class

Red Cross certified class for ages 15/up, includes certification in First Aid, CPR & AED.

Private Lessons

Swimmers purchase a punch card for a predetermined number of ½ hour lessons to be scheduled at the convenience of the swimmer and the instructor.

Water Fitness Classes

A variety of water aerobics classes for all levels of fitness and all ages.

Family Times

Special times scheduled to allow children 6/over to use the whirlpool, steam room & sauna when accompanied and supervised by an adult. The use of the YMCA’s toys is also allowed.