Aquatics: Youth Swimming

Progressive Swim Lessons

Children progress at their own pace through different levels/skills. Awards issued upon completion. Kids learn life-saving skills technique and water fun.

Ages: 6yrs - 9th grade
Winter:
Spring I:
Spring II:
Summer: June 14 - August 19
Fall I: Sept 13 - October 25
Fall II: November 1 - December 18

All Levels:
Mon/Wed/Fri: 4:30pm

Fish/Flying Fish/Shark:
Tue: 4:00 pm
Sat: 10:30 am

Polliwog/Guppy:
Sat: 9:45 am

Location: Downtown YMCA Pool
Fees:
Members: Free!
Non-Members: $65
Instructor: Joanie Brown/Eleanor Koonse

Skippers

Preschool lessons designed to teach water facility, safety, strokes development and fun. One class a week for a seven-week session.

Ages: 3 - 5 year olds
Winter:
Spring I:
Spring II:
Summer: June 14 - Aug 19
Fall I: Sept 13 - Oct 25
Fall II: Nov 1 - Dec 18

Times:
Tue: 1:00 pm
Thu: 4:15 pm
Sat: 9:00 am

Location: Downtown YMCA Pool
Fees:
Members: $30
Non-Members: $65
Instructor: Joanie Brown/Eleanor Koonse

Parent/Child

Focus on baby becoming comfortable with water play through skills, games and songs. Fun for parents and child.

Ages: 1 - 3 years old
Winter:
SpringI :
SpringII :
Summer: June 14 - Aug 19
Fall I: Sept 13 - Oct 25
Fall II: Nov 1 - Dec 18

Times:
Tue: 11:30 am
Sat: 9:45 am

Location: Downtown YMCA Pool
Fees:
Members: $30
Non-Members: $65
Instructor: Eleanor Koonse

Summer Swim Lessons

Two-week sessions that cover water safety, stroke development fun and fitness. All levels of swimming.

Ages: 5-12 years old
Summer: June 14 - 25; June 28 - July 9; July 12 - 23; July 26 - Aug 6; Aug 9 - 20

Times:
Mon - Fri: 10:30 am or 11:15 am

Location: Downtown YMCA Pool
Fees:
Members: $50
Non-Members: $50

Private Swim Lessons

For youth and Adult looking for one on one instruction. Must see Joan Brown.

Ages: 3 years old and Up
Winter:
Spring I:
Spring II:
Summer: June 14 - Aug 19
Fall I: Sept 13 - Oct 25
Fall II: Nov 1 - Dec 18

When: By Appointment
Where: Downtown YMCA Pool
Fees: Members Only / $25 for half hour

Youth Rec Swim

Open pool time for school-aged youth.

Ages: 6 - 13 years old
Times:
Mon/Wed/Fri: 4:00pm (Members only)
Sat: 11:15am (Members only)
Fees:
Members: Free
Non-Members: Not Available

Swim Team

This is the New Castle Community YMCA Silver Sharks swim team. Participants, who must be members, learn competitive strokes and skills while staying healthy. Get ready for a great season of competitive swimming.

Ages: 6 - 18 years old
Season: September - May

Times:
Mon-Fri: 6:00 pm (members only)
Fees:
Members: $160/season
Coaches: Anita Murphy

Family Swim

Bring the family in and enjoy some fun time in the pool.
– Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an Adult Member 18 years or older in the pool.
– Children 6 years thru 8th grade must have an adult member 18 years or older in the building.

Times:
Tue: 8:00 pm
Fri: 7:30 pm
Sat: 4:00 pm
Fees:
Members: Free!