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Central Lake YMCA Aquatics

Central Lake Aquatics Group Lessons & Testing

The Aquatics Department encourages all new participants who want to enter our swim program, but are questioning their level, to have their child tested prior to swim lessons. This is free to all participants who are registering for our swim classes. Please to call the Aquatics Department to set up a day and time for testing.

Click here if you need help regarding group level placement (ages 3-5)

Click here if you need help regarding group level placement (ages 6 +)

Click here to view group swim lesson days and times

Private and Semi-Private Lessons

Taught by our caring coaches, these lessons allow an individual to learn at his/her own pace. Must be 3 years or older. All fees are based on 30 minutes for private lessons and 40 minutes for semi-private. Semi-private fees are based on two people at the same swim level. Price listed is per child. Make-ups for missed lessons are at your instructor's discretion and not guaranteed.

Semi-Private $140 for Members $210 for Non-members
Private $175 for Members $245 for Non-members

Adult Aquatics Classes

Active Adult Aqua-Combo (8 week session)

This class is dedicated to the individual that wants a high powered workout achieving better health through water exercise. This class will help you improve your cardiovascular system while enjoying the benefits of weight reduction and body definition. Swimmers and non-swimmers welcome. This very popular program absolutely requires registrations and classes fill quickly.

Tuesday or Thursday Mornings - 7:30-8:15 am
Thursday Evenings - 6:30-7:15 pm
$15 Central Lake Members / $101.50 Non-Members

Water Aerobics (8 week session)

This medium to low impact water exercise is for anyone that want to improve their cardio and enhance their body tone.

Monday, Wednesday, or Friday 9-10am
$15 to Central Lake Members / $101.50 Non-Members

Friday is a Seniors only class and is free to all in the community. Registration is mandatory for this class and space is limited.

Master Swim Program

For the experienced adult swimmer that is looking for a challenge. This 1 1/2 hour program will offer swim workouts and technique training for those adults who are interested in training for triathlons or just more structured workouts that are implemented in a competitive swimming format. Taught by experienced coaches, this program will enhance endurance; improve technique and your ability.

Thursday - 7 - 8:30 pm
$140 Members/ $210 Non-Members

Porpoise/Turtle Swim Teams

Junior Porpoise Swim Team (ages 6-10)

This club is designed for those wanting the experience of the Porpoise Swim Team, but aren't quite there yet. This program focuses on the four competive strokes, flip turns, and refining swim strokes. It will improve swimmers' technique, ability and endurance. At the end of the session we will have an intra-squad meet where all the swimmers can compete.

Friday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
$140 Members $210 Non-members

Turtle Swim Team (ages 8-13)

For the experienced swimmer who is looking for more of a challenge than our regular swim classes. Taught by our caring and experienced coaches, this program will enhance your speed, coordination, technique and ability.

Monday & Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
$192.50 for Members $259 for Non-members

If swimmers are new to our swim clubs, they must be at a shark level or above. If you are unsure of your child's level, please call the Aquatics Department to schedule an appointment to have your child tested before registration. Practices may be 2-3 times week.

Special Needs Swim (Dolphin Club)

Dolphin Parent/Child Lessons (ages 12-36 months)

Parents and their child, participate in music and water activities to facilitate their child's comfort in the water, muscle strengthening, muscle movement, and beginning swim skills. An experienced Pediatric therapist will be in the water.

Fridays - 2:30-3:00 - $64

Dolphin Swim Club Lessons (ages 3-15)

Children participate in swim lessons with their peers. Caring, patient YMCA swim coaches facilitate swim skills, water safety awareness and water recreation activities. An experienced Pediatric Therapist is on site to support the individual needs of the child.

Fridays - $77

3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Ages 3-6
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Ages 7-15

Dolphin Transition Swim Lessons

These lessons are for those who have graduated Dolphin Club Swim Lessons, but need a little extra support, will fit well in this group. The childten will be taught in small groups by the same caring, patient swim coaches that participate in the Dolphin Club swim lessons, however there will be no therapist on site. The children must be able to follow simple directions, be able to wait for their turn independently, and demonstrate good water safety awareness.

Fridays - 4 - 4:30pm - $77

Lifeguard Certification

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class

Must be at least 15 years of age.

This training will teach you: 1)Skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies; 2)CPR for the Professional Rescuer; 3)First Aid

Requirements - Participants must:

Be at least 15 years of age by the last day of the course attended
Attend all training sessions
Successfully complete a pre-course screening session which includes the following: swim 300 years continuously using 3 strokes: 100 years of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick; 100 yards breaststroke; 100 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing, breaststroke or a combination of both; swim 20 yards (front crawl or breast stroke), surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return with it to the surface, and swim back 20 yards
Perform all required skills with 100% accuracy
Pass a written test with a score of at least 80%.

Thursday 6-9pm
$150 Members / $220 Non-Members

All current Members that draft by credit or debit cards can now register online!
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Winter Session
January 5th-February 15th

Member Registration begins
December 8th

Non-Member Registration begins
December 15th

Late Registration begins
December 22nd

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