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.
100 Mile Swim Club
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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: $175 YMCA Members $250 Non Members
-2 person: $225 YMCA Members $300 Non Members
-3 person: $300 YMCA Members $375 Non Members
Seven 30 minute lessons
-1 person: $175 YMCA Members $250 Non Members
-2 person: $225 YMCA Members $300 Non Members
-3 person: $300 YMCA Members $375 Non Members
For more information contact Allie at aweate@unioncountyymca.org.
- UCY Hurricanes Swim Team
- UCY Hurricanes Swim Team
Click here for Swim Team Program Fee information.
Looking to perfect your swim stroke? Register for Private Swim Lessons taught by our Swim Team Coach!
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For more information contact the Y at 937-303-9285.
- Swimming Conditioning Clinic
- For more information contact the Y at 937-303-9285.
- Swimming Stroke Skills Clinic
- For more information contact the Y at 937-303-9285.
- 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.
For more information contact the Y at 937-303-9285.
Lifeguard Certification Training
We currently have Lifeguard Certification and Recertification Training Classes scheduled for May and June.
June 4th - 5th - 8am-5pm both days - Registration closes Sunday, May 22nd
Click here for requirements.
Did you know? The YMCA will pay for your lifeguard certification if you work for us! Ask your instructor for more info or contact Dave at dhigh@unioncountyymca.org.

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.
WSI Class June 2022
WSI Class July 2022
For more information contact Dave at dhigh@unioncountyymca.org
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training
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Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED 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.
Classes are offered monthly. Click here for list of dates.
For more information contact Dave at dhigh@unioncountyymca.org
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