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To register for a class or schedule an appointment for your Aqua needs, please stop by the Member Services Desk or call (561) 395-9622.

Aquatic Spring Break Camp at the YMCA

SIGN UP TODAY!
March 29 - April 2, 2010
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
Camp will include activities such as:
  • swimming lessons
  • safety skills & application
  • water relays
  • team games and races
  • underwater adventures
  • snorkeling and much more!

Spring Break Camp Flyer

The Helen and Richard DeVos Aquatic Center

  • Enjoy swim lessons, aqua fitness, lap swimming, and fun in our newly expanded aquatic center.
  • The Aquatic center contains two pools – a fitness pool and a recreational/family pool.
  • Water attractions include a 50 -foot serpentine slide, water buckets, water sprays and zero-depth entry area.
  • The Aquatic Center opens 15 minutes after the facility opens and closes 15 minutes before the facility closes.
  • Aqua classes provide a fun and social workout atmosphere!
 
Pool Hours

Monday – Thursday

5:45 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. Saturday 8:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Friday

5:45 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. Sunday 8:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
The aquatic center may be closed for special events or maintenance. For an up to date schedule of pool activities, please contact the member services desk.
PDF Pool Schedule    

Fitness Swim
Lanes are available for swimmers throughout the day.

Water Fitness:
Stay heart healthy and happy with water fitness. Experience improvements in joint stability, coordination, balance, flexibility, and muscular strength. You incorporate cardio and strength using water dumbbells, float belts and water gloves. Water is good on the joints.Reduce weight-bearing effects on your body while building endurance and toning muscles.

Classes:
  • Shallow Water Aqua
  • Deep Water Aqua
  • Water Walking
  • Movement Disorder Program
  • Arthritis Foundation

Group Swim Lessons(Pre-registration is required for all classes)

  • Pre-registration is required for all swim programs. Class space is limited. 
  • Inclement weather, which prohibits students to enter the water, will result in water safety education. Children are expected to attend unless parent is notified of cancelation.
  • No refunds or make-up sessions are given for classes missed.  
  • Registration for swim class does not automatically repeat. Parent must register their child each session.
  • All classes for parent/child and preschool are 30 minutes long. All youth and adult swim lessons are 45 minutes long. Each session includes 8 lessons.
  • If you have specific questions about your child’s progress, please consult your child’s swim instructor. Children receive progress reports at the completion of every session.
  • Credits may be issued for medical reasons only, with a doctors note.
 
SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION STEPS
  1. Pick the Days convenient for you
  2. Pick a session date
  3. Pick a class, based on age 
  4. Pick a time

Session Cost: $40 Members/ $136 Non-Members 

Days of the Week Session Dates Classes/Times
Mondays & 
Wednesdays
 
 
Tuesday &
Thursdays
Mon & Wed
April 5 - April 28
May 3 - May 26
 
Tues & Thurs
April 6 - April 29
May 4 - May 27
Parent/Child (6 - 36 months)
9:30-10:00am (M/W only),
11:30-12:00pm or 5:25-5:55 pm
 
Preschool (3 - 5 years)
9:00-9:30am, 10:15-10:45 am(M/W only),
3:30-4:00pm, 4:50-5:20pm or 6:15-6:45pm
 
Youth (6 - 11 years)
4:00-4:45pm or 5:25-6:10pm
 
Teen/Adult (12 years & up)
7:30-8:15pm
 
Saturdays
Saturdays
May 1 - June 19
Parent/Child (6 - 36 months)
10:25-10:55am
 
Preschool (3-5 years)
9:00-9:30am or 10:25-10:55am
 
Youth (6-11 years)
9:30-10:20am or 11:00-11:45am
 
Teen/Adult (12 years & up)
11:00-11:45am
 
 
Online Registration is not available for new participants. If you are unable to register for swim classes please visit our welcome center desk located at the Peter Blum Family YMCA for assistance.
 
PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS (6-36 months old with parent)
SHRIMP, KIPPER, INIA, PERCH - This course is designed to develop a sense of comfort and familiarity with the water. It is taught through group instruction utilizing songs, games and other fun activities. Children work on basic movement in the water while being supported by the parent. This course introduces new skills when the parent and child are ready to learn. Children that are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper.
 
PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS (3-5 years old w/o parent)
 
PIKE - This course is an introduction to basic swimming skills. Children enter this level with little or no water experience. The instructor helps the child to develop a sense of comfort and familiarity with the water and introduces new skills when the child is ready.
 
EEL - This course is a continuation for developing basic swimming skills. Children enter this level with a sense of comfort in the water. The instructor helps to develop a sense of independent movement in the water.
 
RAY - This course is an introduction to stroke development skills. Children enter this level with the ability to swim 15 feet independently on their front and back. The instructor introduces the child to the core swimming strokes of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and sidestroke.
 
STARFISH- This course is a continuation of stroke development skills. Children enter this level with a previous introduction to front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and sidestroke. The instructor refines basic strokes and encourages the child to swim a distance of 40 feet independently. Completion of this course or the ability to perform skills taught in this course is a prerequisite for the Barracuda Youth Swim Team.
    
 
School Aged (6 - 11 years)
 
POLLIWOG - This course is an introduction to basic swimming skills. Children enter this level with little or no water experience. The instructor helps the child to develop a sense of comfort in the water and the ability to swim 15 yards using basic movements without assistance.
 
GUPPY - This course is a continuation for developing basic swimming skills. Children enter this level with the ability to swim 15 yards without assistance. The instructor assists the child in being confident to use basic swimming skills for a distance of 25 yards without assistance. The instructor introduces sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke with assistance. Completion of the course or the ability to perform skills taught in this course is a prerequisite for the Youth Swim Team.
 
 
MINNOW - This course is an introduction to intermediate swimming skills. Children enter this level with the ability to swim 25 years independently on their front and back. The instructor encourages the child to perform front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke without assistance.
 
FISH- This course is a continuation of intermediate swimming skills. Children enter this level with the ability to perform rudimentary front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke without assistance. The instructor helps the child to refine these skills and build endurance to swim these stokes a distance of 50 yards.
 
ADULT (12 and older) 
This course is designed to develop basic swimming skills or build upon current swimming skills for stroke development. Individuals may enter this course with no previous water experience or with the ability to use basic movement in the water. The instructor will personalize the course to meet each individual's swimming needs and goals.
 
Private Swim Instruction
Private lessons (1 on 1) and Semi Private Lessons (2 on 1). Have a favorite instructor? Request him or her for 1 on 1 lessons at the convenience of your schedules. 6 personal lessons! Stop at the
 
 
ISR Infant Swimming Resource
ISR is recognized as the safest provider of self-rescue swimming lessons for children 6 months to 6 years of age. Please call 561-374-0577 for more information.
 
 
Red Cross Lifeguarding courses
are offered monthly here at the YMCA. Please contact Jennifer Daratany at jdaratany@ymcaspbc.org for registration dates, fees, and more.
 
 
Splash and Swim Parties
Host your child’s birthday part in our YMCA Aquatic Center. Pool & party room are provided.
 
 
Barracuda Swim Team
Competitive swim team for youths ages 5-18 years. Swim team seasons are continuous throughout the year. Practices are Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Participants must complete a try-out to enroll. Please contact Jennifer Daratany at (561) 237-0951 for further information.
 
 
Master's Adult Swim Team
Keep in shape, improve stroke technique and build endurance. Master's adult swim program is continuous throughout the year. Practices are Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Prerequisite for enrollment is the ability to swim 100 yards continuously.
 
 
To register for a class or schedule an appointment for your Aqua Fitness needs. please stop by the Member Services Desk or call (561) 395-9622
 
 
Registration is in-house or on-line for select program offerings and not available via phone.
  
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