Water Activities
Adult classes are offered for ages 16 and up. Age exceptions can be made with permission of the Aquatics Director.
Adult I
This class is designed for new swimmers and those who wish to improve their basic swimming skills. The goals are to increase comfort level and learn/improve on basic swimming skills such as floating, front and back crawl, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke.
Adult II
Designed for adults who are comfortable in the water and have some basic stroke knowledge. Students will be introduced to intermediate and advanced swimming skills.
Private/Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Private/ Semi-Private Swim Lessons are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Semi-private swim lessons are limited to two (2) participants. All lessons are 30 minutes long, and they begin and end with the session for which they were purchased.
When registration begins for classes, it also begins for Private/Semi-Private Lessons. Interested patrons should complete and/or submit a request for Private Lessons form. Please be aware that it may take up to 14 business days to schedule a lesson, and that registration ends the second week into classes. Please click the following link to submit a Request for Private/Semi-Private Lesson
Applications are not accepted over the phone. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christina Wackenheim, Aquatics Director at 661-8050 or at cwackenheim[at] annarborymca.org.
Active Older Adults (AOA) Water Exercise
A warm water exercise class designed to help increase range of motion and cardiovascular fitness in older adults.
Arthritis Water Exercise
A warm water class utilizing arthritis water exercises to increase range of motion and strength.
Aqua Aerobics 1, 2, 3, 4
Get the perfect start to your day with this overall fitness workout that blends cardiovascular and toning moves to get you going.
50 Mile Club
Join many of our members in the challenge to swim 50 miles. Log your miles on our 50 Mile Club poster located next to the lifeguard office. Upon completion, you will earn a wonderful prize.
CPR/First Aid
This class will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to respond in an emergency situation until more advanced medical help arrives. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive certifications for CPR PR/AED, valid for one year, and for FIRST AID, valid for three years. All class sessions must be attended to receive certifications. Books and materials will be provided.