Special Aquatics
All classes teach personal safety, pool rules and improve stroke development.
Youth Special Aquatics
Special Needs With Caregiver (Ages 6 - 12)
This class is designed to create a safe environment for learning water safety, along with the basic swimming fundamentals for people with special needs. The caregiver needs to accompany the child in the water.
Preschool (Ages 3 – 6)
Sat 9:00 – 9:45am • Niebur Center Indoor Pool 2
Youth/Teen (Ages 7+)
Sat 9:50 – 10:35am • Niebur Center Indoor Pool 2
Members $35 • Non-Members $56
Members Register Online Now ›Pre-competitive Swim (Ages 6 - 12)
Looking for a great introduction to the YMCA Breakers Swim Team program? This pre-competitive swim class will be led by swim team experienced instructors, who will prepare swimmers for the YMCA Breakers Swim Team. Emphasis is on developing & refining the mechanics of the four competitive strokes & increasing endurance.
Tues, Thurs & Fri 4:15 – 5:15pm • Niebur Center Indoor Pool 1 & 2
Members $126 • Non-Members $168
Level 1 Swim Team (Ages 6 - 11)
The main emphasis for this level is on refining competitive swim skills and teaching skills not yet learned. At this level, the technique of competitive swimming skills is vital. Once techniques are learned, the group will begin to concentrate on training and racing. Pick up a packet at the front desk to learn more!
Mon, Wed & Fri 4:15 – 5:30pm • Niebur Center Indoor Pool 1
Sat 9:00 – 10:30am • Chuck Fruit Aquatics Center
Home School Lessons
Designed for children to be water safe and comfortable in the water while learning swim skills.
Level 1 (Ages 3-5)
Thurs 1:30 – 2:15pm • Niebur Center Indoor Pool 2
Level 2 (Ages 6-13)
Thurs 2:15 – 3:00pm • Niebur Center Indoor Pool 2
Members $56 • Non-Members $84
Members Register Online Now ›Adult Special Aquatics
Adult Swim Basics (Ages 12+)
Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills:
1) swim, float, swim – sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit
2) jump, push, turn and grab.
Stages: 1: Water Acclimation, 2: Water Movement, 3: Water Stamina
Members Register Online Now ›Adult Swim Strokes (Ages 12+)
Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity.
Stages: 4: Stroke Introduction, 5: Stroke Development & 6: Stroke Mechanics
Members Register Online Now ›Master's Swim (Ages 18+)
Drop-in Class. Training for a triathlon? Just want to get back into the swim of things? Masters Swim is for the serious adult swimmer looking to improve time or to compete year round. Must be or become a member of Masters program.
Tues & Thurs 6:30 – 8:00pm • Niebur Center Indoor Pool 1
Personalized Swim Lessons
Personalized Swim Lessons (Youth Ages 3-12 & Adults 13+)
The Personalized Swim Lessons program is designed to help each student overcome specific problems they are experiencing. Our experienced and professional staff is happy to work with you on areas of concern to help you reach your swimming goals! Due to high demand, placement is based on instructor availability, we appreciate your patience and understanding. Limited to 2 students per instructor. 1-on-1 or 1-on-2 depends on instructor availability.
Mondays or Wednesdays
4:30 – 5:00pm • 5:05 – 5:35pm • 7:20 – 7:50pm
Tuesdays or Thursdays
4:30 – 5:00pm • 5:05 – 5:35pm • 6:30 – 7:00pm
Saturdays
10:40 – 11:10am • 11:15 – 11:45am • 11:50am – 12:20pm
Niebur Center Indoor Pools
1 time a Week • 7 Weeks (Winter 1)
Members $105 • Non-Members $154
1 time a Week • 6 Weeks (Winter 2 or Spring)
Members $90 • Non-Members $132