Starting September 3rd, the Y swim-safe initiative of GO-FOR-GREEN is focused on keeping heads above water! Each swimmer entering the pool facility for the first time must take a short swim test to determine their skill level of RED or GREEN. Breakaway neck bands will then be given to identify each swimmers skill level:
GREEN: Deep water safe swimmers who have no restrictions.
RED: Swimmers who are restricted to the shallow end only.
| Registration | Classes Begin | Classes End | |
| Fall I Session | Aug 12- Sept 6 | Sept 9 | Oct 26 |
| Fall II Session | Oct 14-25 | Oct 28 | Dec 14 |
Mon/Wed or Tue/Thurs Classes: Members $42/session, Non-Member $84/session
Saturday Classes: Members $38/session, Non-Member $76/session
Registration deadline is the Friday prior to the start of the session (Registrations after that day will be assessed a $10 late fee).
Parent & Child Lessons (For Ages 6 months up to 3 years) RED
Parents help children build confidence in the water as they become aware of moving in the water and its difference to moving on land. There are age-appropriate games and songs that use basic water movements. This class is not designed to teach babies to swim, but rather to introduce them to the aquatic environment and provide a special fun time for adults and infants to interact. Lessons are 30 minutes long.
Saturday 9:00-9:30 a.m. (Seaweed & Tumbleweed*) 9:35-10:05 a.m. (Skipper)
Tues. & Thurs. 9:00-9:30 a.m. (Seaweed & Tumbleweed*) 3:30– 4:00 p.m. (Skipper)
*Seaweed Tumbleweed students enjoy 30 minutes in the pool & 30 minutes in the Schick gym. Gym time includes an obstacle course, games, and basic sports drills. (Children must be able to walk to be eligible for Seaweed Tumbleweed.)
Preschool Lessons (For Ages 3-5) RED
PIKE (LEVEL 1)
This is a beginner level for children who are comfortable in the water, but have no formal instruction. Children work on front and back floats, kicking with a kickboard, front and back paddle strokes, jumps, water and boat safety.
Mon. & Wed. 4-4:30 p.m. & 5:25-5:55 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 9:30-10:00 a.m. & 10:05-10:35 a.m.
2-2:30 p.m. & 4-4:30 p.m. & 5:30-6 p.m.
Saturday 9-9:30 a.m. 9:35-10:05 a.m. 11-11:30 a.m.
EEL (LEVEL 2)(For Ages 3-5) RED
In this class, we will review Pike skills, learn to swim without floatation devices, practice rhythmic breathing, water games, somersaults, treading water, and continuing work on endurance.
Mon. & Wed. 4-4:30 p.m. & 5:25-5:55 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 9:30-10:00 a.m.
2-2:30 p.m. & 4-4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9-9:30 a.m.
RAY (LEVEL 3)(For Ages 3-5) GREEN
In this class, we continue to build on the skills learned in the Eel level, front and back crawl the length of the pool, start dives, sidestroke, introduction to breast stroke, water games, introduction to mask and fins and emergency procedures.
Mon. & Wed. 4-4:30 p.m. & 5:25-5:55 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 10:05-10:35 a.m.
Saturday 9:35 –10:05 a.m.
Progressive Lessons
POLLIWOG (LEVEL 1) (For Ages 6-12) RED
This class is for the beginning swimmer, who may or may not be comfortable in the water and may not have previous swim instruction. The class will focus on basic swim skills such as kicking, floating, stroke development and water safety.
Mon.& Wed. 4:35-5:20 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 4:35-5:20 p.m.
Saturday 10:10-10:55 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m.
GUPPY (LEVEL 2) (For Ages 6-12) RED
In this class, children will continue to build upon the basic skills they learned in Polliwog. They will work on swimming on their front and back 20 feet without assistance. This class will focus on stroke development, rhythmic breathing and rescue skills.
Mon.& Wed. 4:35-5:20 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 4:35-5:20 p.m.
Saturday 10:10-10:55 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m.
MINNOW (LEVEL 3) (For Ages 6-12) GREEN
This class is for intermediate swimmers who are able to swim 25 yards of front crawl with rhythmic breathing and back crawl. This class focuses on continued stroke development, introduction to breaststroke and continued emphasis on rescue skills.
Mon.& Wed. 4:35-5:20 p.m.
Saturday 10:10-10:55 a.m.
ADULT SWIM LESSONS( For Ages 18 & Older) RED & GREEN
This class is for all swimming levels. We will review basic, intermediate, and advanced curriculum to promote a better understanding of water safety and aquatics skill sets.
Tues. & Thurs. 2:40-3:25 p.m.
Private Lessons for ALL INDIVIDUALS RED & GREEN
Private swim lessons are available for any experience level. Private lessons work well for children who need one-on-one attention to work through challenges of fear and also for adults who have never learned how to swim. Call the aquatics department for more information and to schedule lessons.
Members: $18/30-minute lesson, $45/(3) 30-minute lessons
Non-Members: $30/30-minute lesson, $65/(3) 30-minute lessons
Y Family Swim 7:50-9:45 pm every Friday Evening
A Y tradition! Each Friday evening, as part of our commitment to building strong families, we have designated times for family swim time in our indoor pool. This is a great way to introduce your children to swimming as a lifelong exercise … and it’s fun too! Free to Y members. Children under age 12 must have an adult with them to swim at this time. Visit our website, www.lpymca.org, for a current pool schedule to determine additional open swim times.
Aquacise Classes (Offerings and schedules subject to change)
Aqua ZUMBA® — Join our “pool party” workout for all ages. A challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief!
AQUA-BURN — This program challenges everyone from basic to advanced fitness levels. It is a mix of deep-water and shallow-water exercise with the combination of weights and noodles. If getting fit is what you really want to do, then here is your workout.
A.M. AQUACISE — An aerobic workout that challenges both beginner and advanced levels of fitness. This class will allow you to strengthen your whole body with the natural resistance of the water. The faster you move, push and pull, the greater the resistance will be in your workout. Get up early and make a splash!
ARTHRITIS CLASS — Certified by the Arthritis Foundation®, this is a beginning level fitness which requires your physicians consent. Slow movements in shoulder deep water help to increase strength and flexibility. Come swim away your aches and pains!
SILVERSPLASH® — This water fitness class is designed to enhance each individual’s quality of life and daily function. A variety of exercises utilizing the physical properties of water will help you increase agility, range of movement and cardiovascular conditioning. No swimming skills are necessary.
AQUA BOOTCAMP- A cardio/aerobic workout that challenges you with strength and resistance water exercises. It is an Advanced workout combining water weights and noodles and is perfect for those who can’t get enough of our Aqua-Burn class.
CPR/AED & First-Aid Certification (For Ages 15 and Up)
Program utilizes the American Safety and Health Institute materials. Participants are required to have 100 percent attendance in our skills clinic and must pass online portion to receive certification. Call (219) 325-9622 for class dates.
Member: $50/class
Non-Member: $80/class
Life guarding Certification (For Ages 15 and Up)
Program certifies individuals to become lifeguards using the American Red Cross materials. Advanced swim skills are necessary and participants must be able to pass a swim skill test the first night of class to continue the course. Includes Life guarding, CPR/AED for the Professional rescuer, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen and Blood Bourne Pathogens Call the aquatics office at (219) 325-9622 for class dates.
Member: $150 /class
Non-Member: $185 /class