Programs Aquatics Youth Aquatics
Youth Aquatics
Home School Gym & Swim
Home school youth, join us for some exciting fun! This class will teach youth different sports including basketball, soccer and softball. Youth will finish up the day with a fun swim. This class will also include special holiday activities and gym games.
Thursday: 1:00 - 2:45 pm
FEE: Membes $20; Non-Members $40
Contact Jennifer Parker for more information at 419-223-6045 ext 220
YMCA Lifeguard Classes
Youth and Adult
You must be at least 15 years of age at the completion of the class and be able to swim 300 yards (Strokes: 100 yds freestyle; 100 yds breast; 100 yds combination). You should be able to retrieve a brick from the bottom of the pool (dephth: 12 1/2 feet).
Spring: May 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th of 2012
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Point of Contact Jennifer Parker 419-223-6045 ext. 220
- FEE:
- Members: $200
- Non-members: $250
* Lifeguard & CPR Recertification is available
Stroke Clinic - Ages 8 - 18
April 16 - June 2, 2012
Youth in summer or winter swim team, keep your stokes strong in our stroke clinic.
This does not replace swim lessons; emphasis will be placed on endurance, technique, starts and turns.
Class Times:
Ages 8-12 = 4:30-5:30pm Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
Ages 13-18 = 5:30-6:30pm Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
FEE: (For all 7 weeks - 2 days per week)
Members $30.00; Non-Members $60.00
Diving Lessons
Beginners, no previous diving experience is required, but all participants must be able to swim 25 yards in deep water. The advanced class will work on the basic five categories of competitive diving. These lessons are for ages 8 - Adult.
Saturdays:
Beginners - 10:00-10:45am
Advanced - 12:00-12:45pm
- FEE:
- Members: $20
- Non-members: $45
Youth Aquatics
For Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish, Shark.
Age 6 & up
FEES: Members $25; Non-Members $50
Check individual classes for prerequiste.
Polliwogs
Prerequisite:6 years of age and completion of the Pike and/or Eel class or consent of Aquatics Director.
Goals: Paddle on front, back and side 25 yards with float belt, 20 feet without.
Check the program guide for class dates and times.
Guppies
Prerequisite:Completion of the Polliwog and/or Ray and/or Starfish class or consent of Aquatics Director.
Goals: Front paddle with rotary breathing for 25 yards. Jump in and paddle for 10 feet, then float for 10 seconds and return to the side.
Check the program guide for class dates and times.
Minnows
Prerequisite:Completion of the Guppy class or consent of Aquatics Director.
Goals: Over-arm development of strokes. Standing dive off deck.
Fish
Prerequisite:Completion of the Minnow class or consent of Aquatics Director.
Goals:Development of front and back crawl, breast stroke, sidestroke and butterfly. Endurance 50 yards in each stroke, butterfly 25 yards.
Flying Fish
Prerequisite:Completion of the Fish class or consent of Aquatics Director.
Goals:Continued development of all strokes. Endurance 100 yards in each stroke, butterfly 25 yards. Flip turns for front and back crawl.
Shark
Prerequisite:Prerequisite: Completion of the Flying Fish class or consent of Aquatics Director.
Goals:Complete a 200 individual medley. Streamlining kick variations.
Private Swim Lessons
Youth and Adult
1 Half-hour Private Lesson:
FEE: Members: $20; Non-members: $25
5 Half-hour Private Lessons:
FEE: Members: $90; Non-members: $110
1 Half-hour Semi-Private Lesson: (cost is for two)
FEE: Members: $30; Non-members: $36
5 Half-hour Semi-Private Lessons: (cost is for two)
FEE: Members: $135; Non-members: $160
Point of Contact Jennifer Parker 419-223-6045 ext. 220
Water Scouts
Are you in the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or Brownies? Bring your scouts to the YMCA to earn their aquatic badge or patch.
Point of Contact:Aquatics Director Jennifer Parker 419-223-6045 ext. 220
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
