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Aquatics
Water activities offer multiple benefits. By signing up for one of the Owensboro Family YMCA aquatic programs, you get the opportunity to build confidence in the water. You may be starting to swim, wanting your children to learn, or want to grow your skills. We have programs for all ages and stages.
Our swim lesson programs help children and adults learn about water safety, develop water stamina, and discover stroke mechanics. Developing these lifelong skills helps people learn to swim but most importantly, keeps them safe in and around the water.
Scroll down to see aquatic program options. Click the buttons to register or call or come into the Owensboro Family YMCA. For questions, contact our Aquatics department at aquatics@owensboroymca.org.
Fast Lane Fundamentals
Ages 16 and up
Do you know the basic strokes but need to improve in endurance and skill? Then this 8 week course is for you! We will focus on stroke refinement and conditioning to help you maximize your swim workouts. Registration is open for individuals 16 and older.
$100 for members | $175 for nonmembers
Meets Thursdays at 6:40PM starting September 11
Enjoy low impact water exercise classes open to ALL fitness levels year round. Aquacise is a low to medium paced class designed to improve mobility, flexibility, balance, strength, and endurance. The class is for men and women of any age and fitness level. Work out at your own level (low to high impact options shown) without stress on the body and joints.
Aquacise Schedule:
Monday- Thursday: 10am-11am
Friday: 9am - 10am
Parent Tot Swim Lessons
Ages: 6 months - 3 years
Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experience, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.
Homeschool Swim Fit
Ages: 5 - 10
Join our Homeschool Swim Fit Fridays for an exciting and engaging experience designed just for homeschoolers! This swim based class will focus on fun and fitness in the water. This instructor led class will be entirely in the pool.
Fri, 12-12:30pm September 12 - November 7
Members: $10 | Nonmembers: $60
Preschool Swim Lessons
Ages: 3 - 5 yrs
Increase comfort with underwater exploration and introduce basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance and independently. Encourages forward movement in the water. This class reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.
School Age Swim Lessons
Ages: 5-12 years
Increase comfort with underwater exploration and introduce basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance and independently. Encourages forward movement in the water.
Develop intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances. Introducing basic stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl.
This class reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Ages: Ages 3-adulthood
Register for specialized instruction with a qualified swim instructor. Lessons will be scheduled based on the availability of the swimmer and the instructor.
Private lesson purchases expire 1 year after original purchase date. Private swim lessons are a member benefit. You must be an Owensboro YMCA member to purchase a private swim lesson package.
Private lesson package cost: $100 | 4 30-minute lessons
Semi-Private lesson package cost: $75/person | Groups of 2-3 students | 4 30-minute lessons
Teen/Adult Swim Lessons
Ages: 12+ years
Increase comfort with underwater exploration and introduce basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance and independently. Encourages forward movement in the water.
Develop intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances. Introducing basic stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl. This class reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Ages 3-18
Recreational swim program that focuses on water safety skills for youth ages 3 & up with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Swimmers will have the opportunity to participate in swim lesson activities, water activities, and games with an instructor.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Trainings
Ages: 15+
American Red Cross Lifeguarding classes are designed to teach not only the basics in water safety but also the proper protocol when dealing with emergencies in and around water. Learn how to respond safely and efficiently to water emergencies with lifeguard classes from the American Red Cross at the Owensboro Family YMCA.
The Y wants all families to be water-ready, which is why we offer this FREE program to second graders in Owensboro and hosts safety around water events throughout the year. In this class, the Y teaches children of all ages and from all backgrounds that water should be fun, not feared, if you know how to stay safe in and around water.
The Y will host local schools from September 8th - October 10th. To find out more about this program, email the Aquatics Director at hope@OwensboroYMCA.org.
