Aquatics

In YMCA aquatic programs, participants are taught not only swimming skills but also skills that will allow them to enjoy aquatic activities throughout their lives. The program content is based on developing a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Our aquatic programs are especially attractive to parents because of the way in which students are taught swimming and water safety skills. Instruction is delivered in a student-centered, caring atmosphere by trained instructors who give students personalized attention. Lessons are developmentally appropriate and designed to quickly and effectively teach aquatic skills. Children like YMCA programs because they start with those skills that they are ready to learn. They are able to succeed often, which helps them build self-confidence, and they enjoy learning swimming, water safety, and water sports skills. Most important, however, children have a great time learning swimming skills and making new friends.

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Swim Lessons:

Swimming is a valuable life skill that could keep you and your family safe. Join swim lessons and help to prevent drowning. Learning to swim is important for everyone; not just the child. For this reason adult lessons are also available upon request. Contact  Jessie Harrington 541-926-4488 ext 305. We provide group  and private adult lessons as well as basic water skills that could help save a life.

Swim Lessons are divided by age and swimming ability. Lessons teach basic swimming strokes, floating, treading water and basic water safety. Class size is limited.


Parent Tot
Introduce your baby to the pool in this fun interactive class. Childs Age: 6 months (or able to hold head up) to 3 years.

Preschool: ages 3 1/2 - 5
Preschool 1: Learn to kick on front and back without assistance up to 3 yards,

Preschool 2: Learn to front and back crawl up to 5 yards

Preschool 3: Learn the crawl stroke with 3 breathe & minimum of 10 yards.

Progressive: ages 6 and up
Progressive 1: Learn to submerge head for 4 seconds, kick with a board on front blowing bubbles for 10 yards

Progressive 2: Learn to float for 15 seconds and front crawl 10 yards.

Progressive 3: Learn to front crawl 15 yards, read water 15 seconds, backstroke 15 yards.

Progressive 4: Learn to freestyle swim 50 yards, breaststroke, sidestroke & dolphin kick 15 yards each.

Progressive 5: Learn flip turns, freestyle 100 yards, backstroke 100 yards, breast and side stroke 25 yards, butterfly stroke 15 yards and tread water for 1 minute.

Those who complete Progressive 5 might want to try out for our Youth Swim Team.

Monthly Mon & Wed. Evening Lessons
Sessions and Fees:
Sessions run monthly: July, August, & September
Members $20/ non members $40 (8 lessons)
No lessons July 1st & August 30th

6-6:30 pm   Parent tot, Preschool 1 & 2
                   Progressive 1 & 5

6:30-7 pm   Preschool 1 & 3
                   Progressive 2, 3 & 4

Registering for Swim lessons is different than registering for other programs; please follow our guidelines, Swim Instructors will be issuing progress reports prior to the registrations dates to let you know what to register you child for. Registration for swim lessons will only be available on certain dates. Winter swim lesson date will be upcoming. 

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YMCA Tiger Sharks:

Visit the YMCA Albany Tiger Sharks Website
When you have passed all the levels of the YMCA Swim lessons we have to offer, join the Tiger Shark swim team. The YMCA Swim Team is a unique team as it works to provide growth for the whole swimmer including physical and mental toughness.
Try outs: Call Jessie Harrington to schedule appointment 541-925-4488  ext 305

 Red Group (Advance Beginner)
Swims Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 4-5:15pm
Fees:
Members monthly $40 or Spring season $105
Non members monthly $75 or Spring  season $210
 

Silver group (Instructional Swimming Focus)
Swims Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3:30-5pm
Fees:
Members monthly $45 or Spring season $120
Non members monthly $80 or Spring season $225
 

Gold Group (Competitive Focus)
Swims Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3:30-5pm
Tuesday & Thursday 4-5:15pm
Attend meets with team quarterly
Fees:
Members monthly $50 or Spring season $135
Non members monthly $85 or Spring season $240

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Masters:
We are currently not offering masters coach. Adult swimmers are encouraged to come during evening lap swim times.
Masters Swimming is an excellent program for those 18 and older. Participants can continue to experience the enjoyment and benefits of competitive swimming with on deck coaching. We have all levels of swimmers; recreational, competitive and tri-athletes.

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Private Swim Lessons:
Private swim lessons are one to one (instructor to child/adult) teaching that allows the child/adult to learn faster and get more personal attention. These lessons are great for the challenged individual the very young or the older; as they can be designed to accommodate special circumstances and meet the specific needs of the individual. Private lessons are available during open swim and individual water fitness times, but are subject to instructor availability. To request Private and Semi Private Lessons please call or submit a written request to Jessie Harrington 541-926-4488 ext 305

Fees:
1 Private Lesson
Members: $11/Non-members: $15
5 Private Lessons
Members: $50/Non-members: $70
5 Semi Private Lessons
Members: $80/Non-members: $106

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Open Swim:
If you are a non member looking for swim times? Open swims are a great way to cool off from the hot summer sun: we have added these summer open swim times for your pleasure....

Times: Monday-Thursday 7-8:50pm Friday 6-6:50 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday 2:30-3:30 Tuesday & Thursday 2-4pm Saturday 1:30-4:50 pm

Fees: Youth - $4 Adult - $10 Family - $15

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Lifeguarding Class:
Lifeguarding classes are taught upon request; if you are interested in becoming a lifeguard contact Jessie Harrington 926-4488 ext 305 for info on the next upcoming class. The Lifeguard certification comes from the American Red Cross and certifies the participant in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid and AED. Upon completion of this class the individual will be ready to work as a lifeguard.

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100 Mile Club:
How far can you swim? Think you can get to 100 miles this year? What about 500 or 1000? Join the 100 mile club and track the miles you swim when you hit the 100 mile mark you get a t-shirt, 500 miles earn you a sweat shirt and 1000 miles earn you a jacket. Sign up today at the front desk and start tracking your miles. All miles must be swum at the Mid-Willamette Family YMCA.

Fees:
Members $35/Non-members $50

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SCUBA:
Interested in exploring the underwater world? Contact SCUBA Bob at 541-401-4013 for SCUBA class information. SCUBA classes consist of 2 under water sessions and 2 classroom sessions. YMCA members get a discount on classes.

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