YMCA 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. All classes are 30 minutes.Parent-Child Classes
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. Classes are 30 minutes.SPECIALTY SWIM LESSONS
Teen & Adult Lessons
(ages 13+) Teen and adult lessons are offered during summer months in the evenings. Classes will focus on floating, stability in the water, safety skills and front/back crawl.Lessons for People with Disabilities
These lessons can be taught in a group or individual setting. For more information, please contact Rosemary Lengefeld, Aquatics Director, 281.338.9622.Private Swim Lessons
Available for ages 3 and up. Register at the Welcome Center. Lessons will be held a minimum of once a week.
Facility Member: $100/4, 30-min classes
Program Member: $120/4, 30-min classes
Preschool
(ages 3-5, children must turn 3 by the start of the session)
Beginner Classes:
Pike: Children adjust to the water and develop independent movement. Teaches basic stroke and kicking skills, floating, and pool safety.
Eel: For children who are comfortable in the water and able to swim 5 feet with faces in the water and no flotation device. Children are taught to float, kick, and perform progressive arm movements across the pool.
Advanced Classes:
Ray: For children who can swim 15 feet with faces in the water and no flotation device. Reviews and improves stroke skills on front, back and side, builds endurance, and teaches treading
water skills.
Starfish: For children who can swim 20 feet without flotation device on front, back and side. This advanced level refines strokes.
Youth
(ages 6+, child must turn 6 by the start of the session)
Beginner Classes:
Polliwog: Swim placement required if you have 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.
Guppy: Swim placement required if you have 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.
Intermediate Classes:
Minnow: Swim placement required if you have 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.
Fish: Swim placement required if you have 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.
Advanced Classes:
Flying Fish: Swim placement required if you have not taken YMCA swim lessons in the last year. For children able to swim 50 yards front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and 15 yards butterfly; teaches water rescues, snorkeling and endurance.
Youth intermediate and advanced classes are offered at the EA Smith YMCA only.
Perry YMCA Spring Swim Lessons
| Dates | Days | Times |
Mar 30-Apr 22 | M/W | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm, 5:10pm, 5:50pm, 6:30pm |
| Mar 31-Apr 23 | Tu/Th | 4:30pm, 5:10pm |
| Apr 27-May 20 | M/W | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm, 5:10pm, 5:50pm, 6:30pm |
| Apr 28-May 21 | Tu/Th | 4:30pm, 5:10pm |
EA Smith YMCA Spring Swim Lessons
| Dates | Days | Times |
| Apr 7-Apr 30 | M/W | 4:30pm, 5:10pm, 5:50pm, 6:30pm |
| Apr 8-May 1 | Tu/Th | 4:30pm, 5:10pm, 5:50pm, 6:30pm |
| May 5-May 28 | M/W | 4:30pm, 5:10pm, 5:50pm, 6:30pm |
| May 6-May 29 | Tu/Th | 4:30pm, 5:10pm, 5:50pm, 6:30pm |
Perry YMCA Swim Lesson Mini-Session
| Dates | Days | Times |
| May 26-Jun 4 | M-Th | 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm, 5:10pm, 5:50pm, 6:30pm |
EA Smith YMCA Mini-Session
| Dates | Days | Times |
| Jun 1-Jun 11 | M-Th | 9:00am, 9:40am, 10:20am, 11:00am, 4:30pm, 5:10pm, 5:50pm, 6:30pm |
Perry and EA Smith YMCA Summer Swim Lessons
Times:
Mornings: 9:00am, 9:40am, 10:20am, 11:00am, 11:40am
Evenings: 4:30pm, 5:10pm, 5:50pm, 6:30pm
Class Days: Monday-Thursday, with Fridays reserved as a makeup day
| Perry YMCA Session Dates | EA Smith YMCA Session Dates |
| Jun 8-Jun 18 | Jun 15-Jun 25 |
| Jun 22-Jul 2 | Jun 29-Jul 9 |
| Jul 6-Jul 16 | Jul 13-Jul 23 |
| Jul 20-Jul 30 | Jul 27-Aug 6 |
| Aug 3-Aug 13 | Aug 10-Aug 20 |
Swim Team
There is a reason that the YMCA is referred to as “America’s Favorite Swim Instructor.” Swim Team offers meaningful experiences for swimmers of all levels with an emphasis on helping kids exemplify the YMCA core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, caring and faith. Our “Everyone Swims, Everyone Wins” approach makes the team experience enjoyable for all swimming levels. Each practice and meet is an opportunity for swimmers to set and reach new goals and enjoy a positive team environment.Spring Team - EA Smith YMCA
| Season Dates | Mar 23-May 13 (8-week session) |
| Ages | 5-18 |
| Practice | M/ W, 5:30pm-7:00pm |
| Practice Location | EA Smith YMCA Pool |
| Facility Member | $75 |
| Program Member | $130 |
Spring Team - Perry Family YMCA
| Season Dates | Mar 24-May 14 (8-week season) |
| Ages | 5-18 |
| Practice | Tu/Th, 5:30pm-7:00pm |
| Practice Location | Perry Family YMCA Pool |
| Facility Member | $75 |
| Program Member | $135 |
Summer Team - EA Smith YMCA
| Priority Registration Begins | Apr 1 |
| Open Registration Begins | Apr 18 |
| Season Dates | Jun 1-Aug 8 (10-week season) |
| Ages | 5-18 |
| Practice | |
| Practice Location | EA Smith Family YMCA Pool |
| Facility Member | $95 |
| Program Member | $165 |
Summer Team - Perry YMCA
| Priority Registration Begins | Apr 1 |
| Open Registration Begins | Apr 18 |
| Season Dates | Jun 1-Aug 8 (10-week season) |
| Ages | 5-11 |
| Practice | |
| Practice Location | Perry Family YMCA Pool |
| Facility Member | $95 |
| Program Member | $165 |
Lifeguard Certification Courses
This certification course is designed to give participants the skills and knowledge needed to be a lifeguard. The comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to guard, anticipate and prevent problems, and to take action to help those in danger. It also covers safety and survival skills every swimmer needs to know, accident prevention, guarding techniques, emergency systems, rescue skills and first aid in aquatic environments. Lifeguards must be certified in First Aid/Professional Rescuer CPR/Automated External Defibrillator/Oxygen Administration (offered during class).
Course Requirements:
• Minimum age of 16 by the end of the course. If under the age of 18, must have parental consent.
• Must be a STRONG swimmer and pass a prerequisite swim test on the first day of class.
• Must attend every class in session. No exceptions.
See Welcome Center for additional requirements and registration information.
Lifeguard Certification - May Course
Held at the Perry Family YMCA
| Dates | Times |
| May 9-May 10 | 10:00am-6:00pm |
| May 11-May 14 | 4:00pm-9:00pm |
| May 18-May 21 | 4:00pm-9:00pm |
Lifeguard Certification - June Course
Held at the Perry Family YMCA
| Dates | Time |
| Jun 13-Jun 19 | 9:00am-6:00pm |
Perry YMCA Pool Parties
Offered June-August. Parties are scheduled when the pool is open and include:
• Up to 25 swimmers
• Invitations
• Guest passes for goodie bags
• 2-hour party time: 1 hour at pool and 1 hour in Multi-Purpose room
• Party liaison during party
Fees: $150/Member-only benefit
To schedule a pool party, please contact the Aquatics Director for availability.
