For the most up to date information and schedule for our Aquatics program, please visit the Grove City YMCA event calendar here.

*New for 2010*
Due to high demand, additional classes have been added to the Winter/Spring Session in both Preschool and Progressive swim classes.

Pre-School Swim Classes – (Ages 3 to 5 years)
For children 3 to 5 years of age.  All swimmers must be potty trained.  The Grove City YMCA Aquatic Staff is dedicated to helping your child become a safe, skilled swimmer who learns to love the water.  Children in our classes are encouraged to explore this new environment using swimming skill instruction and practice, games of low organization and play time. In this way your child will have the necessary opportunities to develop his/her swimming ability in an encouraging, supportive, fun atmosphere.  CLASS DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Please Remember: CLASSE SIZES ARE LIMITED.  The Grove City YMCA stays within ratios established by the YMCA of the USA.  Maximum Enrollment: Parent/Child Ratio is 12, PreSchool Classes 6:1, Youth Classes 8:1
YMCA Family Members: FREE; Youth Members:$32; Non-Members: $64

Levels:

• PIKE: For Beginners who will go in the pool without a parent.
• EEL: For children who can float on front and back and will go under water willingly.
• RAYS: For children who can float on front and back without flotation devices and perform front paddle stroke with rhythmic breathing.
• STARFISH: Children will refine front crawl breaststroke and elementary breaststroke

Parent/Toddler Lessons
The YMCA Instructor works with the parent/tot teams in the YMCA pool.  This program promotes water enrichment, develops skills and confidence, strengthens the bond between parents and children and contains aquatic readiness activities for children.
Ages: 6 months - 36months
Must be one parent to one child ratio.

Fall/Winter Sessions:
Fees: Family Member: Free; member: $27; Non-Member: $54
Times: 10-10:30am or 5:30-6:00pm
Session 1:
Tuesdays: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 2:
Wednesdays: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22
Session 3:
Tuesdays: January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15
Session 4:
Wednesdays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13

PROGRESSIVE SWIM LESSONS (Ages 6 & Over)
This program is comprised of five main components:  Personal Growth,  Personal Safety, Stroke Development, Water Sports & Games and Rescue.  (Classes are subject to change)  
Remember: CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED.  The Grove City YMCA stays within ratios established by the YMCA of the USA.  Maximum enrollment: Parent/Child Ratio is 12, PreSchool Classes 6:1, Youth Classes 8:1

Fall/Winter Sessions
Fee: Family Member: Free; Member: $40; Non-Member: $80
Times: 5:30-6:30pm
Session 1: Wednesdays: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 2: Tuesdays: November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21
Session 3: Wednesdays: January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16
Session 4: Tuesdays: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12
Saturday Sessions:
Time: 9:00-9:45am
Session 1: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Session 2: November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18
Session 3: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19
Session 4: March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16

Skill Levels

• Polliwog: For children with little swim experience.
• Guppy: For children who can float on front and back without a floatation device, and can front paddle with start of rhythmic breathing.
• Minnow: For children who can swim front crawl with rotary breathing and back crawl.
• Fish: For children who can swim front and back crawl 50 yards each.
• Flying Fish: For children who can swim front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and elementary breaststroke 50 yards each.
• Shark: For children who can swim 50 yards each: fly, back, breast and crawl.

Please remember:

CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED

The Grove City YMCA stays within ratios established by the YMCA of the USA.

Maximum enrollment:

Parent/Child is 12.

Pre-school class is 6 and Youth and Adult is 8.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS:
The YMCA offers private swim lessons for both children and adults.  Learn to swim or improve your skills at your convenience.  Call the aquatics director for details or to schedule a time.
Member Rate: $28/hour
Non-Member Rate: $56/hour
Member Rate: $14/half hour
Non-Member Rate: $28/ half hour

*Special for YMCA Members: Purchase private swim lesson voucher 12 half hour lessons for $150.00
(Savings of $26) Non-Members: $180.00

CO-ED HYDROROBICS:
DAY: Tuesday/Thursday   Time: 9:30-10:30am & 7:30-8:30pm

The pool water provides resistance that gives a great workout, strengthens and tones muscles, increases flexibility and gets your heart pumping!  These high impact classes include arm and waist routines, cardiovascular section, leg exercises and cool down all too great music.  Swimming skills are not needed to receive full benefit from this program.

FEE:FREE to Members; Non-Member Rate: $64/month

CO-ED THERAPEUTIC WATER WALKING:
DAY: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
TIME: 8:30-9:00am

This low impact class involves stretching and moving back and forth across the shallow end of the pool while doing a variety of exercises to a variety of music.  Participants improve muscle tone, flexibility and have fun.  Water weights and noodles are often used to increase resistance while doing arm exercises.

FEE: FREE to Members; Non-Member Rate $32/month 

CO-ED DEEP WATER FITNESS:
Monday & Friday: 10:00am
FREE to Members; Non-Member Rate $32/month

Fee: FREE to Members; Non-Member Rate: $44/month

This high energy, early morning workout is a great way to start your day.  Class is held in the deep end of the pool.  Participants wear water flotation belts.  This is a deep water, aerobic toning, calorie burning class.  Swimming skills are not necessary to obtain full benefit from this class but participants should be comfortable in deep water.

CO-ED AQUA EXERCISE:
DAY: Monday & Friday
Time: 9:00-10:00am

This low impact exercise class consists of warm-up, aerobic exercise, leg exercises and workout using water weights, strengthen toning and much more.  Lots of fun too!!  Participants do not need swimming skills to receive full benefit from this program, which is designed to make those who find it hard to move around, feel better.  Aqua Exercise is a great beginning workout for all adults.

FEE:FREE to Members; Non-Member Rate: $64/month

YOQUA EXERCISE:
DAY: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 9:00-9:30am

Experience Yoga in the water!  Learn methods of stress release, realignment of the spine, breathing, relaxation, muscle toning and more through this mindful method of mental and physical well being.

FEE:FREE to Members; Non-Member Rate: $32/month

CO-ED COMBO WATER FITNESS:
DAY: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Time: 10:00-10:30am

This co-ed high impact class has been designed to give a good and varied workout.  The Monday and Friday classes consist of aerobic water exercises as the class travels back and forth across the width of the shallow end of the pool.  Wednesday is a deep water aerobic, toning, calorie burning class (participants wear a water flotation belt).  Swimming skills are not necessary to benefit from the class.

FEE: FREE to Members; Non-Member Rate: $32/month

EVERYBODY SWIMS...EVERYBODY WINS!!
SWIM TEAM COACH : Karen Wendelschaefer

YMCA MASTERS SWIM TEAM:
This team is open to men and women ages 18-100!!! If you love to swim, this is for you.  Are you interested in competitive swimming and lap swimming for cardiovascular fitness and fun?  Registration begins August 2nd.

Swim meets are held twice a month, September through March.

Practice Day: Wednesdays: 7:30-8:45pm

FEE: Member: $45; Out of State: $30;  Non-Member: $90

ADULT LEARN TO SWIM
Free for adults with family memberships.  For adults with little to no swimming experience who would like to learn the basics of swimming and water safety.
Minimum of three participants required.  Please contact the Aquatic Director for times.

Fees: Family Member: $0; Member: $40; Non-Member: $80
*Pre-registration is necessary.

Lifeguard Challenge:
Are you a current lifeguard in need of challenging your certifications for renewal?  Please contact our Aquatic Director for dates and times for this course.  Requirements: Participants must show current lifeguarding card and must bring CPR mask to class.

Scuba Certification:
Learn to Scuba Dive here at the YMCA.  Scott's Scuba will be offering classes here at the Grove City YMCA beginning April 5th, on Monday evenings, and will run 5 weeks.  Class time is 6pm to 9pm.

For further information please call Scott's Scuba directly, 724-295-3500 or visit their web-stie www.scottsscuba.com

SUMMER SWIM TEAM- Karen Wendelschaefer -Coach
Grove City Royal Dolphins Swim Team
Season: May-July    Fee: $90
Do you like to swim?  Interested in learning or improving your competitive strokes?  You can accomplish these things, make new friends and keep in touch with old ones by joining our swim team.  To be a member, you must have a YMCA Membership and have passed the minnow swimming class or have previous competitive swimming experience.  First time swimmers must have a swimming evaluation.  Any questions, please call Coach Karen.  Registration begins May 1st.