Aquatics

Open Swim/Lap Swim Schedule

Winter 2009/2010: Oct 1-Mar 14

Monday-Friday: 5:15am-11:00am & 4:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday: 7:30am-2:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Spring 2010: March 15-April

Monday-Friday: 5:15am-11:00am & 3:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday: 7:30am-5:30pm
Sunday 12:30pm-5:30pm

Pool Parties

Make a splash at your next party! Enjoy 2 hours of exclusive use of our Longenbaugh pool. Enjoy our slides, basketball equipment, noodles, life jackets and more.
Ages: 4+ (4-5 year olds require an adult in the water for each child swimming)
Deposit: $50.00 non-refundable deposit required
Party includes: Lifeguards, BBQ grill, invitations, bleacher seating and 2, 6-foot tables.
Available: April-August
Days/Times:
Saturdays 2:30pm-4:30pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm;
Sundays 2:30pm-4:30pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm
Facility Member:
$150/2hrs, up to 25 swimmers
$200/2hrs for 26-50 swimmers*
Program Member:
$300/2hrs, up to 25 swimmers
$350/2hrs for 26-50 swimmers*
*For more than 50 swimmers, please contact the Aquatics Director.

YMCA Stingrays Swim Team

Each practice and swim meet attended is an opportunity for swimmers to set and reach aquatics goals in a positive and encouraging team environment. Team members must demonstrate the ability to swim 25 yards unassisted. Practices consist of swim drills, endurance drills, stroke development and minimal breaks from continuous swim.
Ages: 5-18
Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Parent/Swimmer Orientation: TBA Registration: Ongoing
Practice Location: Longenbaugh Pool
Practice Times:
10 and under, 7:00pm-8:00pm;
11 and up, 8:00pm-9:15pm
Meets: Dates and times to be announced
Facility Member: $125 registration fee
+ $42 monthly EFT dues*
Program Member: $125 registration fee + $68 monthly EFT dues*
* $30 Program Membership fee may be applied.

Season Rates:
Winter:
Training Mode
Spring:
Facility Member: $175
Program Member: $250
Summer:
Facility Member: $175
Program Member: $250
Fall:
Facility Member: $175
Program Member: $250
Or, sign up for our year round program! Receive all 3 swim seasons plus winter trainings when you choose our monthly draft or annual payment plan:
Facility Member: $45 monthly
Program Member: $70 monthly

Scout Program

The YMCA Scout Program is designed for scouts that have the skills to meet the particular badge or swim level test, and to provide a place for the scout to show those skills to a person certified to sign off on the skills completed. We will provide a YMCA-certified Lifeguard and Swim Instructor. Qualifications we can accommodate: Girl Scout Swim Level test, Girl Scout Safe Boater test, Boy Scout 1st & 2nd Swim Class test, BSA Swim test, and Webelos Aquanaut Badge.
Session: Year-round
Fees: $8 per Scout test or
$12 per Scout for 2 tests
Days/Times: By appointment only
Location: Longenbaugh Pool
Contact the Aquatics Director for more info at 281.859.6413 ext 219.

SWIM LESSONS

The YMCA offers a wide range of swimming options for the whole family. Swimming builds self-confidence and develops the whole person - spirit, mind and body. Classes are divided into ability groups and trained instructors emphasize personal safety, swimming skills, endurance and social skills while guiding students with praise and encouragement.

Swim Lesson Instructor to Participant Class Ratios

Parent/Child 1-12
Pre-school 1-6
Polliwog, Guppy 1-8
Minnow, Fish 1-10
Adult 1-10

Private/Semi-Private Lessons

Ideal for apprehensive swimmers or those with specific needs for the individual attention you or your child needs to succeed. Experienced, certified instructors will work with you one-on-one to accomplish your specific goals. 30-minute lessons scheduled by appointment only. Private and semi-private lessons are offered in groups of 4, 6 or 8. Choose a group of 8 lessons for the price of 7.
Ages: 3 and older

Spring 2010 Weekend Lessons

Weekday Swim Lessons

Ages: 6mos-Adult
Facility Member Registration:
Begins Feb 1
Program Member Registration:
Begins March 1
Registration Ends: Sunday before each session begins
Weekday Classes: Mon-Thu for the duration of 2 weeks (8 classes)
Check with Welcome Center for times of lessons. Weekday lessons canceled by the YMCA for weather will be made up the first available Friday after the cancellation unless otherwise indicated. 6 lessons per session are guaranteed.

PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS

Ages: 6 months-4 years

S.K.I.P.

The parent/child classes are taught as a combined class for ages 6mos-36mos with the parent accompanying the child in the water. Skills are introduced at the child's development level and build on each other as the child progresses. Basic water skills are taught through fun songs and games. Class length: 30 minutes.

Parent & Pike

(Ages 3-4) No swimming experience required. For the child who isn't ready to be without their trusted adult in the water. Children adjust to water and develop independent movement. Teaches basic stroke and kicking skills, floating and pool safety. 30 minutes. Pike level class.

PRESCHOOL CLASSES

Children must turn 3 by start of session.

Ages: 3-5

Pike

(Beginner) Children adjust to the water and develop independent movement. Teaches basic stroke and kicking skills, floating, and pool safety. Class length: 30 minutes.

Eel

(Advanced Beginner) For children who are comfortable in the water and able to swim 5 feet with face in the water and no flotation device. Children are taught to float, kick and perform progressive arm movements across the pool. Class length: 30 minutes.

Ray

(Advanced) For children who can swim 15 feet with face in the
water and no flotation device. Reviews and improves stroke skills on front, back and side, builds endurance and teaches treading water skills. Class length: 30 minutes.

YOUTH

Child must turn 6 by start of session.

Ages: 6 & up

Polliwog

(Beginner) Swim placement required if the student has not taken YMCA swim lessons in the last year. Beginner level for those uncomfortable or inexperienced in the water. Teaches basic water skills, including gliding with face in water, floating and kicking.
Class length: 45 minutes.

Guppy

(Advanced Beginner) Swim placement required if student has not taken YMCA swim lessons in the last year. For children able to swim 20 feet without a flotation device. Teaches swimming on front, back and side and breathing while swimming.
Class length: 45 minutes.

Minnow

(Intermediate) Swim placement required if the student has not taken YMCA swim lessons in the last year. For children able to swim 25 yards on front and back with or without a flotation device. Teaches front crawl with rotary breathing, backstroke, sidestroke, beginning breaststroke.
Class length: 45 minutes.

Fish

(Advanced) Swim placement required if the student has not taken YMCA swim lessons in the last year. For children able to swim 25 yards of front crawl with rotary breathing, back crawl, sidestroke and rudimentary breaststroke. Refines breast stroke, teaches butterfly, open turns and improves other strokes. Class length: 45 minutes.

ADULT CLASSES

Ages: 13+

Y Swim Lessons Adult

You've waited long enough! Get over that fear or tune up your swim skills with a 45-min lesson geared toward your level of comfort and ability. Quality lessons taught by caring and patient instructors.