Year Round Aquatic Programs These programs are offered year round at the same times and days
Arthritis Aquatics Class Class is designed to help relieve pain and stiffness, and is helpful to individuals with any type of arthritis, multiple sclerosis, physical disability, or injury.
Classes offered
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1:00 - 2:00pm
**Pricing information available through the front desk
Water Aerobics Classes
Enjoy the benefits of exercising in the water with our water aerobics classes. Exercising in water has a cushioning effect and can be a great alternative to land-based exercise. Just 30 minutes of aerobic water exercise will help you burn around 300 calories! This class will help improve flexibility and strength, lose weight, and increase endurance and muscle tone.
Classes offered
Monday-Friday 9-10am Monday 5:45-6:30pm
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
Saturday 10:00-10:45am
**Pricing information available through the front desk
Pool Rentals Pool rentals are available for birthday parties, church gatherings, scouts, teens, and special groups. For pricing information contact the front desk.
Times offered:
Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 - 5:00pm
Contact Laura Barnsley at 323-7134 ext 25 to schedule your party.
Private Swimming Lessons
30 minute or hour lessons with one-on-one instructor attention. For pricing information contact the front desk. Save $10 if you sign up for 5 lessons.
To set-up an appointment with an instructor contact Laura Barnsley at 323-7134 ext 25.
Personal Training in the Water**NEW Program**
Hottest NEW personal fitness option making waves at the Williamsport YMCA!
Take your fitness routine to new depths. Whether your goal is increased strength, improved endurance or weight loss, our Aquatic Personal Trainers will customize a water fitness program just for you. The water's natural resistance and balance provides the perfect setting to get a great total body workout.
Contact the Aquatics Director to set-up an appointment with a Trainer
Pricing information available through the front desk.
Winter Session Aquatic Programs
These programs are offered in sessions. Times and days are subject to change due to session.7 week swimming lesson program for ages 6months-adults.
Winter Sessions
Winter Session 2 - February 22nd - April 10th
Registration: 1/25 - 2/15 ** any registrations after 2/15 ill have limited class options and will be subject to a $5 late fee
Parent Tot Class (6 months-3 years) This program for infants & toddlers is a water orientation program designed to help both parent and child to become more comfortable in the water. The parent guides the child to learn aquatic skills. Games and songs that use basic movements are ncorporated.
Preschool Class (3-5 years) These lessons are taught by caring YMCA swim instructors using the guidelines of the YMCA Preschool program. Children are taught water safety, stroke development, water sports and games and acquire aquatic independence. There are four levels that children can progress through: Pikes (beginner/non-swimmer); Eels (advanced beginner); Rays (intermediate); and Starfish (intermediate-advanced). 30 min. $25 Mem/$40 NonMonday: 5:30 - 6:00pm / 6:00 - 6:30pm Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:00pm / 6:00 - 6:30pm Friday: 10:00-10:30am Saturday: 10:30-11:00am / 11:00-11:30amYouth Class (6-12 years) These lessons follow the National YMCA Youth Swim lesson format. There are six levels of progressively challenging YMCA swim classes emphasizing personal safety and growth, stroke development, and fun in the water. The levels are: Polliwog (beginner/non-swimmer); Guppy (intermediate beginner); Minnow (advanced beginner); Fish (intermediate); Flying Fish (advanced intermediate); Shark (advanced) 45 min. $35Mem/$50 Non Monday - 5:45-6:30pm
Wednesday - 5:45-6:30pm
Saturday - 10:45-11:30am
Young Adult and Adult Class(13-17 years and 18 and older) This class is for teens and adults and teaches the basics of swimming and/or helps
participants to overcome any fear of water 45 min. $35Mem/$50 Non
Monday 5:45-6:30pm
SWIM LESSON REFUND/CREDIT POLICY
There are NO Refunds for any reason.Credits CAN be issued for illness ONLY. These requests should be presented to the Aquatic Director. Thank You
Home School Swimming Lesson Program
This is a swimming lesson program is for those pupils who are home schooled. They will get progressive swim lessons taught by certified instructors. We offer a variety of levels for the participants. Ages 3yrs-18yrs.
Classes offered
Thursdays from 1:00-1:45pm.
Session 4 : 2/25 - 4/8
Registration : 2/1 - 2/25
**Pricing information available through the front desk
Mini Swim Team
A YMCA program that is offered for participants who want to stay active, learn more about competitive swimming, and better their technique. This is a non-competitive program, but will teach children the basics of the sport of competitive swimming. Stroke development and basic skills will be emphasized. Participant must be able to swim 25 meters front crawl and 25 meters back stroke. Ages 5-17 years old.
This program will run over 4, 8 week sessions.
Classes offered
Tuesday and Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm.
Session Three: 1/26 - 3/18
Registration: 1/4 - 1/28
**Pricing information available through the front desk
F.I.T. Swimming/Masters
This program is designed for adults (18+) who would like to improve their swimming technique and form, as well as develop endurance and physical fitness. This program is designed for any level interested in a competitive swimming environment or a non-competitive environment, with a coach available to provide a swim workout at your current ability, as well as tips and techniques to improve your stroke.
There will be one day of technique instruction and then practices will be written for the individual to come and swim on their own time.
As mentioned, this program will be offered to those who would like to compete.There will be minimum 2 meets a year that we could compete in, but potentially more depending on commitment and interest in competing.All competing members will practice at the High School.
Non-competitive classes offered
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Competitive practices
Monday – Friday7:00-8:30pm at WAHSSession Dates:February 10th – May 26th
Non-Competitive RatesCompetitive Rates
Members
Non-Members
Members
Non-Members
$60.00
$75.00
$100.00
$115.00
Contact Laura for registration and recommendations.
Requirements ** must be able to swim a minimum 50 meters, without stopping, of freestyle and backstroke ** goggles are required and caps are highly recommended
** please wear appropriate attire (no string bikinis, mesh shorts, etc.)
Williamsport Branch Competitive Swim Team
The Williamsport YMCA swim team is involved in the Central PA YMCA Swim League. Unofficial season will start on September 21st and the official season will start on November 23rd. Season runs through early April for those who make it to Nationals.
The program focus's primarily on stroke instruction, drills, flexibility, cross training, and advancement in training sets. Through this program we hope to foster maturity and gains in skill level. We also strive to foster a positive social and learning experiance, along with a desire to foster a lifelong love for the sport.
For more information please contact the YMCA at 323-7134.
Lifeguard Training Course
The purpose of this course is to teach candidates the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a Lifeguard/First Aid certification valid for 3 years and a CPR/AED certificate valid for 1 year.
This upcoming course will run in March. The course runs approximately 31 hours. Please e-mail Laura at aquatics@williamsportymca.org for a schedule of the dates and times of the course. Requirements: Participant must be 15 years old by the last day of the class to participate. ID's will be checked to verify age.
Registration Information:
Registration will begin on January 25th. $10 is due to register and balance will be due on the first class. ($10 is non-refundable). Balance for YMCA members will be $140 and for Non-Members $160
Red Cross Course to obtain Lifeguarding for the professional rescuer and first aid certification. This course is a self-study course. There will be no instruction.
Date: March 22nd
Time: 6-10pm
Place: Williamsport Branch YMCA
Registrations taken through the front desk
CPR for the Pro Recertification
CPR for the Pro recertification class. All participants must have previous knowledge (been certified before) to take the class.
Dates:
February 15th
March 15th
Time: 6-10pm
Place: Williamsport Branch YMCA
Registration is through the front desk.
Job Opportunities
The Williamsport Branch YMCA currently has openings for the following positions:
Lifeguards **must be have Lifeguarding, First Aid, AED, and CPR for the Pro certifications (current)
To apply for this position contact Laura Barnsley at the YMCA 323-7134 ext 25 or aquatics@willamsportymca.org or fill out an application through the front desk.
Swimming lesson instructors ** experiance preferred but will train if needed To apply for this position contact Laura Barnsley at the YMCA 323-7134 ext 25 or aquatics@willamsportymca.org or fill out an application through the front desk.
Water Aerobics Instructors Wanted:
Experiance and certification preferred but will train those committed and enthusiastic. Times/classes vary throughout the week
To apply for this position contact Laura Barnsley at the YMCA 323-7134 ext 25 or aquatics@willamsportymca.org or fill out an application through the front desk.
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