YMCAs have been teaching people to swim for more than a century. In YMCA aquatics programs, children learn to be safe around water and they feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with learning something new. We offer swim lessons year round, so it’s never too late to start learning.
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Interested in Masters Swim? We would like to hear from you! The Union County Family YMCA is looking to start an introductory course to Masters Swimming this summer starting in May. This will be a technique improvement course for intermediate to advanced swimmers or triathletes. What time of day works best for you? We are collecting input from interested swimmers to best serve your needs. Practice time could be in the morning, during a lunch hour, or in the evening on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The instructor is a certified swim team coach ready to instruct and guide swimmers to success. For all questions and input please contact the Aquatics Coordinator, Shannon Sanders at ssanders@unioncountyymca.org
100 Mile Swim Club
Push yourself - accomplish more with our 100 mile swim club!
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UCY Hurricanes Swim Team
Click here for Swim Team Program Fee information For information regarding Swim Team contact Tracy at tzimmerman@unioncountyymca.org.
This course is designed to give participants the basic skills and knowledge needed to be lifeguards in pools and aquatic environments. This comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to guard; anticipate and prevent problems; and to take action to help those in need. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are included in the cost of the program.
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Please contact Tracy at tzimmerman@unioncountyymca.org for more information.
Ages: 15 and older
Participants must be physically able to
There is currently no Swimming Stroke Clinics scheduled. Please contact Tracy Zimmerman at tzimmerman@unioncountyymca.org for more information.
A YMCA instructor will work one-on-one with your child to teach the skills they
need for a lifetime of aquatic safety and fun. This is a great way to give your
child the individual attention they need.
Private Lesson Package Options
Five 45 minute lessons
-1 person: $125 Members $200 Non Members -2 person: $175 Members $250 Non Members -3 person: $250 Members $325 Non Members Seven 30 minute lessons
-1 person: $125 Members $200 Non Members -2 person: $175 Members $250 Non Members -3 person: $250 Members $325 Non Members
YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are incorporated into daily programming.
Variety of age appropriate activities that promote opportunities for children to explore their environment safely and confidently.
Activities are led by assigned teachers, as well as, self directed by the child. Creativity is encouraged to help promote individual growth.
Group and individual play. Kid Connect has activities that promote decision making skills, teach responsible behavior, and develop the child’s self confidence.
