Aquatics

Maria Buenano , Aquatics Coordinator
mbuenano@clevelandymca.org

SPLASH! Free Water Safety and Pool Fun! : Call 216.941.5410 to register for our fun water weekend: Saturday, May 19th from 2pm to 4pm and Sunday, May 20th from 12pm to 2pm.

SUMMER SWIM TEAM STARTS! Practices start on Monday, May 21st at 6:30pm. Trials for summer swim team are May 14th, 16th, and 18th from 6:30pm to 8pm. Please call 216.941.5410 and ask for our Aquatics Coordinator Maria Buenano for more information.

LIFEGUARD CLASS: Saturday, May 26 from 8am to 6pm, and Sunday, May 27th from 10am to 5pm.

Y Aquatics offer programs that lay a foundation of water skills and safety guidelines so participants can enjoy a lifetime of safe, healthy aquatic activities.

Y Swim Lessons focus on teaching participants the lifelong benefits of swimming through the main components of stroke development, personal safety, personal growth, rescue and water games.
Water fitness programs focus on the enhancement of physical fitness through movements that increase strength and endurance without putting stress or strain on the joints.

Some of the water-based activities you may choose from include:

Y Swim Lessons (Infant/Parent, Preschool, Youth, Teen/Adult).

Open swim times for various age groups and families.

T-sunami Swim Team
Water Aerobics

Aqua Jog

Specialty Water Exercise (Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia)

The YMCA strives to teach more than just aquatic skills; we use participants' interests in aquatics to bring out their best and develop each one's potential as a person. Learning to swim can help children and adults build self-confidence and self esteem.

Swim Lesson Categories

Infant (6 mos.- 3 yrs. with parent)
Water orientation class that provides activities that prepare a child to move well, improve strength, flexibility, coordination, and self-confidence in the water.
Shrimp: 6-8 months
Perch: 19-36 months
Preschool (Ages 3-6 yrs.)
This program safely introduce younger children to the water. Each level builds upon the preceding skill level to introduce the basic movements of swimming.
Pike: Beginner I
Eel: Beginner II
Ray: Advanced Beginner I
School Age (6-12 yrs.)
This program comprises five main components: personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, and rescue. Each skill level builds upon the preceding skill level covering all of the fundamentals.
Polliwog: Introductory Level
Guppy: Beginning Skill Level
Minnow: Intermediate Skill Level
Competitive Skills
Teen/Adult (13+ yrs.)
Swimmers ages 13 and up are taught various aquatics skills depending on their current knowledge.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Class

Become certiﬁed in Lifesaving, First Aid, CPR, AED, & PDT. Participants must be at least 15 years of age.

Aquatics schedules and cost are subject to change. Please call the branch 216.941.5410 for more information.