Aquatics
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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Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Swim Clinics, Lifeguard Certification Classes and more
- Swim Lessons
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Swim Lessons
- Private Swim Lessons
- Private Lessons
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
Click here for registration form.
- UCY Hurricanes Swim Team
- UCY Hurricanes Swim Team
Click here for Swim Team Program Fee information
For information regarding Swim Team contact
Shannon at ssanders@unioncountyymca.org
- Swimming Conditioning Clinic
- For more information contact Shannon at ssanders@unioncountyymca.org.
- Swimming Stroke Skills Clinic
- For more information contact Shannon at ssanders@unioncountyymca.org.
- Lifeguard Certification Classes
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Lifeguard Classes

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.
Click here for a list of upcoming Lifeguarding classes.
Click here for Lifeguard RECERTIFICATION class.
For information regarding Lifeguard Certification Classes and Re-certification Classes
Please contact Shannon at ssanders@unioncountyymca.org.
Lifeguard Training

Ages: 15 and older
Participants must be physically able to
- Tread water for 2-minutes without hands
- Swim 100-yards Front Crawl
- Swim 100-yards Breast Stroke
- Swim 100-yards combination of Front Crawl and Breast Stroke
- Climb out of the pool without the assistance of a ladder or stairs
- Retrieve 10 pound brick from deep end of the pool
- Course also includes certifications in CPR, First Aid and AED
- Water Safety Instructors Class
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Water Safety Instructors Class
This course is helpful for those individuals who are interested in teaching swimming lessons. You will learn how to properly teach and evaluate students. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified in the instruction of swimming lessons. Participants must be 16 yrs old and have all current Lifeguard certifications.
There are currently no classes schedule.
If interested, contact Shannon at ssanders@unioncountyymca.org.
- Community CPR, AED and First Aid Training
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Community CPR, AED, and First Aid Training
Whether your job requires the training, you work with youth or you just want to get certified;
this is the class for you. Participants will need to pre-register for class to complete the online
portion. The online portion is done at the participant’s own pace but must be completed prior to
the hands on class. Participants must pre-register one week prior to the start of the hands on training.
Click here for scheduled classes.
If interested and have questions, contact Shannon at ssanders@unioncountyymca.org.
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