Water Exercise Programs

This class features a series of recreational exercised designed to work on each major joint and body part.  Swimming ability not required.

This fitness class is conducted in the shallow end of the pool, so swimming ability is not required.

Participants use buoyancy belts in this fitness class to remain vertical in deep water without submerging.  Swimming ability IS required.

This fitness class combines both shallow & deep water exercise components to meet needs of the participants.  You decide where you are most comfortable, & our instructor offers workout options for both deep & shallow water!

Our Water Therapist will help participants enjoy the benefits of exercise designed to benefit those with M.S. in our cool (82 degree) pool.  We have steps & a lift for easy access into the water, as well as on-deck family changing room for your convenience.

The Greater Scranton YMCA offers a variety of aquatic programs for swimmers of all ages and ability levels.  All children 3-14 years of age who are new to the YMCA or have not had a lesson are requested to take a brief  five-minute level evaluations.  Children who are non-swimmers should register for the beginner level classes for their age group.

 

Free Level Evaluation schedule:

 January 4-Mid June:  Mondays 9:30am or 12:30pm.  Tue/Thur 4:00pm  Saturdays 12:15pm

 

Aquatics

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 incorporated

This program is designed for children ages 2-4 years of age and one parent.  Many 3-year olds are not quite ready to leave the security of being with mom or dad AND/OR many 2-year olds are ready to begin work on swimming skills, but are not yet old enough to be without a parent.

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).

These classes are for teens and adults and teaches the basics of swimming and/or helps participants to overcome any fear of water

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)

This program is for children ages 3 through 12 with special needs to learn to swim under the guidance of our YMCA Swim Instructors.  All children should have a trusted adult to accompany them in the water so that they can receive constant individual attention within this group lesson.

The “Y” offers private or semi-private swim instruction for ages 3 through adult.  These lessons are by appointment only.  Classes are taught in a series of four (4) half-hour lessons.  Lessons are scheduled according to pool and instructor availability.  Please contact the Aquatic Director to schedule a lesson at 342-8115 or

Semi-Private lessons are for up to 3 participants with  with similar swimming ability.

Private Lessons:  YMCA Members-$85   Non-Members-$170

Semi-Private Lessons:  YMCA Members-$65     Non-Members-$130

(Price for Semi-privates is the fee for each participant)

SWIM LESSON REFUND/CREDIT POLICY

There are NO Refunds for any reason.

Credits CAN be issued for illness ONLY, and must be accompanied by a physician’s note.  These requests should be presented to the Aquatic Director.  Thank You

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IF A CLASS IS CANCELED BY THE YMCA...

If a class is canceled due to weather (THE YMCA DOES CLOSE OUR POOLS FOR ELECTRICAL STORMS) or any other reason, a system credit will be issued for the cost of the class that was canceled.  If a make-up class was scheduled, and a participant chooses not to attend, no make-ups, credits or refunds will be issued

This class incorporates many of the wonderful benefits of “land” Pilates into the water, where many participants will be able to perform many moves more comfortably with the added buoyancy of the water

Get all of the benefits of Power Walking on Land, PLUS THE NATURAL RESISTANCE OF THE WATER in our new Water Power Walking Class.  Swimming ability is not needed, as we walk in the shallow end of our pool!