Programs Aquatics Preschool Aquatics
Preschool Aquatics
Parents with Preschoolers
Sign your 3-5 year old up for Whiz Kids and enroll in Circuit/Cardio Sculpt or indoor cycling offered at the same time! Saturday mornings, parents can enroll in Cardio H2O and register their child in swim lessons offered at the same time.
Whiz Kids
This gym and swim program is designed for boys and girls ages 3-5 years old. Children will participate in a 1/2 hour gym program followed by a 1/2 swim lesson.
Tuesday & Thursday:
9:15 - 9:45am - Gym Activities
10:00 - 10:30am - Swim Lessons
- FEE: 1 Hour Session
- Members: $30
- Non-Members: $50 per hour
Swim Lessons
The YMCA has been teaching children how to swim and stay safe in the water for over 100 years. Starting with parent/child instruction and moving to progressive preschool and youth classes, participants develop stroke mechanics, confidence in the water, teamwork and leadership skills. Along with the safety component, our program also incorporates personal growth opportunities, stroke development, water sports and games...all to get kids water safe and ready for the Lima Barracudas Swim Team.
Classes held in the Therapy Pool. Check the YMCA program guide for dates and times.
Participants who complete Ray or Starfish and who are 6 years old will enroll in Guppy.
Shrimp & Perch
With instruction from our staff, parents swim with their children teaching the essential aspects of swimming. For children ages 6 months to 3 years old.
Check the program guide for dates and times.
Pike
Classes for ages 3-5: Parents need not be in the water.
Prerequisite:The children should be able to go into the water without the supervision of a parent.
Goals: Paddle on front, back and side 10 yards with a float belt, paddle 5 feet without belt. Front and back float. Gain self-confidence. Goals mentioned are just a few that children will learn.
Eel
Prerequisite:Completion of Pike class or consent of Aquatics Director
Goals: Paddle on front, back and side 25 yards with float belt, 15 feet without. Jump in and swim for 10 yards either on front or back. Goals mentioned are just a few that children will learn.
Check the program guide for class dates and times.
Ray
Prerequisite:Completion of the Eel class or consent of Aquatics Director.
Goals: Alternating and symmetrical strokes. Jump off diving board with or without float belt. Tread water for 20 to 30 seconds with a float belt.
Check the program guide for class dates and times.
Starfish
Prerequisite:Completion of the Ray class or consent of Aquatics Director.
Goals: Alternating and symmetrical strokes 40 yards with float belt, 25 feet without. Front and back float 1 minute without a float belt.
Check the program guide for class dates and times.
Lima Family YMCA
345 S. Elizabeth St.
Lima, Ohio 45801
419 . 223 . 6045 ( p )
419 . 223 . 0771 ( f )
Fall/Winter/Spring Hours
Labor Day - Memorial Day
- Mon - Thu5 am - 10 pm
- Friday5 am - 9 pm
- Saturday6 am - 6 pm
- Sunday12 pm - 5 pm
