ASD Inspire!
Created for children with an autism spectrum disorder and their parent(s) or caregiver, this program uses group music, movement, play and swimming activities to foster interactions between children
and their parents. If you would like to participate in this class, please contact Aquatics Director Kati Gardner:  810-987-6400 ext. 128, or kati@bluewaterymca.com.

Time:  Saturday, 11:00 am - noon
Fee:  Members $35  Non-Members $55

Baby Water Works
Get a total body work out while spending quality time with your baby! This program is for kids 8 months to 2 years old with a parent. Babies will experience healthy activities that focus on developing language, coordination, shape and color recognition, and more. A baby boat allows adults to engage in more optimal physical conditioning. No swimming ability required! If you would like to participate in this class, please contact Kati Gardner: 810-987-6400 ext. 128, or kati@bluewaterymca.com.

Back Yard Pool

We're bringing the YMCA to YOU this summer! Thank you to our members who have donated their pools! The Y will be offering summer swim lessons at the following locations:

• Port Huron Golf Club - 4101 Fairway Drive, Fort Gratiot - Tue/Thu mornings
• 11755 Yale Road, Yale- Mon/Wed afternoons
• 15205 Turner Road, Lynn - Mon/Wed mornings
• 3279 Shorewood, Fort Gratiot - Wed afternoons
• 5425 Baywood, Fort Gratiot - Tue afternoons
• 3158 Negaunee, North Stret - Thu afternoons
  

Dates: June 21 - July 16 and July 26 - August 20

Fee: Same as swim lessons listed below

 

YMCA Blue Water Otters Swim Team
The goal of the YMCA competitive swim team is to teach competitive swimming techniques and values, develop self-esteem, meet new friends and have fun. Swimmers will participate in swim meets against other YMCAs. The swim team is open to those ages 6 to 18 who can swim one length of the pool. Participants must also be YMCA members. If you would like more information, please contact Priya Krishen or Dana Luke.

Free Swim Evaluations
Is this your child’s first time in our lesson program? We offer FREE evaluations to make sure you enroll your child in the correct class. Evaluations will be available every Saturday at 11:00am by appointment only. Please call Kati at ext. 128 to schedule an evaluation.

Yikes I & II
Yikes is the perfect class for children between the ages of 3-5 (I) or 6-12 (II) who are terrified of the pool. Through fun and games we will focus mainly on water adjustment at each child’s own pace.

Yikes I
Time:  Click here for schedule 

Fee:  Members $25  Non-Members $35

Yikes II
Time:  Click here for schedule
Fee:  Members $40  Non-Members $55

 

Parent-Tot Swim Lessons - Ages 6 months to 3 years
These 30 minute classes are designed to introduce the aquatic environment to the parent and child. Parents will learn basic aquatic safety and have a positive experience with their children that can help them grow closer. These classes are designed for fun in the water while the parent guides their child to learn aquatic skills. Children have fun playing with toys which are used to motivate them to move by kicking and paddling. Plastic pants or a swim diaper manufactured for swim use is required. Swim diapers can be purchased at the front desk for $1.00. Parental accompaniment in the water is mandatory.

 

Shrimps:  6-8 months

Kippers:  9-12 months

Inia:  13-18 months

Perch:  19-36 months

Time:  Click here for schedule

Fee:  Members $25  Non-Members $40

 

Pre-School Swim Lessons - Ages 3 to 5
These classes are designed for those participants with little or no swimming experience. The children are taught the basic skills that are the building blocks of swimming. Participants will work toward accomplishing kicking, floating and independent swimming.

Pike:  At this level, children can attend classes without their parents. Children will develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water and develop independent movement in the water. This class is designed for new swimmers, teaching basic paddle stroke and kicking skills, pool safety and comfort in holding their faces in the water while blowing bubbles.

Eel:  This advanced beginner level class reinforces Pike skills. It is for children who are comfortable in the water. They are taught to flutter kick, dive, float and perform the progressive paddle stroke.

Ray:  Children review previous skills, improve stroke skills, build endurance by swimming on their front and back, learn to tread water and perform more progressive diving skills.

Starfish:  Children at this level review previously learned skills and refine their crawl, back strokes, and floating skills. They also learn underwater swimming skills.

Time:  Click here for schedule

Fee:  Members $25  Non-Members $40

Youth Swim Lessons - Ages 6 and up
During these 45 minute classes children practice and build upon skills that were previously taught. These progressive lessons gradually introduce the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and diving. To help you choose the correct class for your child, please read the following descriptions and select the class that best describes what your child is ready to learn. If your child is a beginner with few or no water skills, they should be placed in the Polliwog class.

Polliwog:  This is the beginning level for school-age children. It gets children acquainted with the pool, the use of floatation devices, and front and back floating.

Guppy:  In this class children continue to practice and build upon basic skills and now learn how to perform more skills without the aid of a floatation device.They are introduced to the front crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke.

Minnow:  This is the initial intermediate level. Children continue to refine the strokes they have learned as their skills become stronger. Strengthening and conditioning will be a component of this class.

Fish:  At this point, students work to perform the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl, and sidestroke. Introduction to the butterfly stroke is also included in this segment.

Flying Fish:  At this advanced level, students work on refining their strokes and increasing their endurance.

Shark:  The students at this level continue to improve their strokes, learn flip turns and racing starts.

Porpoise Club:  This class is designed to keep your advanced swimmer swimming. Endurance, stroke improvement, and water ball are a part of this class.

Time:  Click here for schedule

Fee:  Members $35  Non-Members $55

For more information on any of these programs, please contact Aquatics Director Kati Gardner, 810-987-6400 ext. 128.