In our aquatics programs, children learn to be safe around water and feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with learning something new. We offer a wide range of classes and programs for infants, toddlers, youth, teens and adults, with private, semi-private and class options.
Parent and Child Water Exploration:
30 Minute Class-Ages:6-36 months
Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles with fundamental safety & aquatic skills
Level 1 Water Acclimation:
45 Minute Class-Ages: 3-5 years
Increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.
Level 2 Water Movement:
45 Minute Class-Ages: 3-5 years
Encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently.
Level 3 Water Stamina:
45 Minute Class-Ages: 4-9 years
Develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages.
Level 4 Stroke Introduction:
45 Minute Class-Ages 6-12 years
Introduces basic stroke technique in front & back crawl and reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Level 5 Stroke Development:
45 Minute Class-Ages: 6-12 years
Introduces breast stroke & butterfly and reinforces water safety through treading water and sidestroke.
Level 6 Stroke mechanics:
45 Minute Class-Ages: 7-13 years
Refines stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle.
The Piranhas Swim Team is designed to introduce young people to the benefits of competitive swimming. We operate a 6 month program that competes in the Northwest Ohio YMCA league during the fall and winter months.
Our program is designed to meet the following objectives: build self-esteem, learn teamwork, set and achieve goals, fulfilling responsibility, promoting health and fitness, having fun, and swimming FAST!
We welcome swimmers of all ability levels as long as they are committed to working hard.
Please contact Karly Smith if you would like to sign up or have any questions at 419-784-4747 or [email protected]