Aquatics Classes

For up-to-date information on our classes, please view the Program Guide. To register, click on the program registration link. As with all Y programs & membership, financial assistance is available.

*NEW THIS YEAR: While you are at the Y, we want the whole family to be able to participate in fi tness or fun. Therefore, we will now be offering a "Swim Lesson Pick-Up Time" from Kid's Club. If your child is in an evening lesson, you may check them into Kid's Club any time prior to the lesson with their suit on underneath their clothes. We will do a pick-up 5 minutes prior to the lesson and bring swimmers to their instructors. This way, you will not have to interrupt your workout or exercise to get your child to class!

YMCA Aquatics Program

The Duluth Y Aquatics Program is divided into several different levels and is oriented toward student-centered learning. It is designed to insure the student's safety, provide for regular, progressive success, and make the learning process more enjoyable. Personal growth, stroke development, water games and sports, personal safety and rescue are incorporated into each level.

Children / Youth Aquatics

Shrimp, Kipper, Inia, & Perch (Ages 6-36 months)
This program is a water orientation class designed for parent and child participation. The class encourages the bond of trust between parent and child and teaches parents how to guide and supervise their children around the water. The child will be exposed to basic movements.

Cuddle Fish (2 years-4 years)
This group lesson will emphasize the skills taught in our beginning preschool levels, but a parent will accompany the child in the water. This new class will be ideal for the independent toddler or the preschooler that still needs a little more assistance from a parent before enrolling in the pike class.
The class will have a balance between swimming with a parent and trying skills independently along with the teacher.

Pre-School (Ages 3-5 Years)
The preschool swim program has four levels designed to help children progress and build elementary swimming and safety skills. Children are placed in small groups with the YMCA trained instructors. Class emphasis is on developing the coordination, endurance, and self-confidence of the preschooler.

Pre-School Classes Offered:

• Pike - Beginner
• Eel - Advanced beginner
• Ray - Low Intermediate
• Starfish - High Intermediate

Youth (Ages 6-12 Years)
The progressive swim program has six levels designed to help children grow personally and develop strokes and safety skills. Emphasis is on endurance, personal safety, skill development, and lifesaving techniques.

Youth Classes Offered:

• Polliwog - Beginner
• Guppy - Intermediate beginner
• Minnow - Advanced Beginner
• Fish - Intermediate
• Mini Northern - Advanced Intermediate

Adult/Teen Swim Lessons

This course is an introduction to basic swim skills and strokes. It focuses on becoming comfortable in the water and teaches skills such as fl oating, putting the face in the water, kicking/paddling on the front and back, treading water, and basic stroke development.

Private Swim Lessons

Private swim lessons are a great opportunity to learn to swim from a skilled teacher on a one-on-one basis.

With a private swim instructor, you will:

• Achieve optimal results via appropriate drills and activities.
• Receive instruction on proper swimming technique and progress.
• Receive positive encouragement, motivation and accountability.
• Obtain the latest aquatic and swimming information.
• Build a positive relationship with your instructor.
• Be able to have flexible scheduling.

To register for a Private Swim Lesson, please call 722-4745 x131 or email emarshall@duluthymca.org

SCUBA

To become a certifi ed SCUBA diver, the successful completion of two phases of training and test is required. The Duluth Y and Lake Superior Divers Supply and School present phase I of
II. Throughout the six-week session learn the basic skills and knowledge necessary to go out into the open water. Prior to the start of class, visit the shop at 3028 W 3rd Street to get fitted for equipment. Participants must have their own swim suit, mask, fi ns, scuba boots, and snorkel. After successful
completion of Phase I, participants have one year to schedule Phase II with the instructors of Lake Superior Divers Supply and School. Register through the Lake Superior Divers Supply and School at 218-624-7285. To learn more, visit the website at www.lakesuperiordivers.com.

Registration Information

For up-to-date information on our classes, please view the Program Guide. To register, click on the program registration link. As with all Y programs & membership, financial assistance is available.