Aquatic Specialty and Enrichment 

From water sports to swim clubs, YMCA Aquatic Specialty programs bring swimmers together for organized activities in the water.

Whether you’re new to the pool or looking for some friendly competition, these enrichment programs will keep you moving and having fun.

Ages: 10-14 years; must complete Star 4

Upon completion of YMCA swim level Star 4 or equivalent level, participants will work on advanced stroke correction and techniques. Swimmers of all ages are guided and motivated to reach personal goals and achieve fitness results. Participants are each assigned a lane with a changing bin for personal belongings, 10 mins arrival prior to the swim program with the wellness screening assessment ready, aquatics staff will meet the participants at the front door and bring them back to parents after.

The program contains 45mins swimming practice and 10 mins changing time.

Ages: 13-17 years; beginner level 

This class encourages teenagers (who are beginners) to build their skills while being active in the water and meeting new people.

Participants will be introduced to front and back floats and glides, and front and back strokes up to 15-25m. They will also learn whip kick and treading water to prepare them for deep-end water skills.

This program provides the opportunity to assist in the delivery of our YMCA member swim lessons. Participants will have a pool orientation and train in preparing to assist YMCA swim instructors, as well as emergency procedures while assisting in pool area.

Participants must have completed YMCA Star 7.

This program focuses on stroke correction, endurance and begins to work on some key elements of instructing, lifesaving and First Aid. Participants will also have the opportunity to assist in the delivery of member swim lessons.

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