Youth Swim Lessons
Click here for the March 2012 Swim Lesson Newsletter
SPLASH! Program: Free Swim Lessons for Beginners June 18-22. Click here for more information.
Private/Semi-Private Lessons
Private/ Semi-Private Swim Lessons are scheduled on a first come, first serve 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. Private/Semi-Private Lessons are for individuals three years and older.
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 734-661-8050 or at cwackenheim[at]annarborymca.org.
Parent/Tot
These classes are designed for both the parent and the child. Parents accompany their children into the water and work with them to learn basic swimming skills as well as water safety. The class is song- and game-oriented to keep it lively and fun! One or two adults must accompany each child. Three levels are offered based on the age of the child:
Shrimp/Kipper - ages 6-15 months
Inia - ages 16-23 months
Perch - ages 2-3 years
Youth Aquatics Safety Assistance (YASA) (Ages 14 and up)
Teaches basic lifeguarding skills. Upon completion of course participants are eligible to volunteer for teaching and deck assistant positions with the aquatics department.
YMCA Lifeguard Course (Ages 16 and up)
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a two-year certification for YMCA Lifeguarding. Participants must be able to swim 500 yards, tread water, and retrieve objects from a depth of 12 feet of water. CPR PR/AED/O2 and First Aid certifications must be obtained prior to this course; proof of these certifications are due on the first day of class. All class sessions must be attended to receive certification. Books and materials provided.