Meyers Lake Aquatics
Swim on in! The water is great!
The Meyers Lake YMCA Aquatic Department is dedicated to bringing our members and patrons quality programs for children and adults. Whether you are participating in our swim lesson program, attending Aqua Aerobics, or lap swimming, we strive to offer you the highest quality facility and programs.
We value your feedback! Please feel free to contact our Aquatic Director, Christina Wackenheim, with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have by calling 330-454-9018 ext. 216.
Follow the links below to find out more about the programs we offer. We will see you in the pool!
Parent / Child Lessons
Preschool Swim Lessons
Youth Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons
Swim Team
Water Fitness
YMCA Lifeguard Certification
There is a reason why the YMCA is referred to as "America's Favorite Swim Instructor". In swim lessons at the Meyers Lake YMCA, not only are you taught how to swim, but you also learn about yourself, the 6 Pillars of Character Counts, safety and rescue skills, and water activities you can enjoy for a lifetime. A variety of class times and types are available to meet your family's needs: mornings, evenings, and Saturdays.
Not sure which lesson to place your child? It is important that children are placed in the correct level. Please consider the following class requirements and goals before registering your child. Please feel free to contact Christina at ext. 216 with any questions.
Parent/Child Swim Lessons 6 months - 36 months
Our objective is to have both parent and child comfortable in the water. Parents will learn proper ways to teach their children to be safe in and around the water. Parent(s) must accompany child in water. Children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers. No experience required. Classes are 30 minutes.
PIKE Age 3-5
This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and develop independent movement in the water. It is designed for new swimmers, teaching basic paddle stroke and kicking skills, pool safety, proper use of IFDs and PFDs, and comfort with holding the face in the water while blowing bubbles and swimming. Classes are 45 minutes.
Prerequisite Skills: This is a beginner's class, no prior swimming skills or experience required.
EEL Age 3-5
This intermediate level reinforces Pike skills. It is for children who are comfortable in the water. They are taught to kick, dive, float, and perform the progressive paddle stroke. They also learn basic boating safety and use of PFDs. Children can swim across the pool without assistance by the end of this level. Classes are 45 minutes. Prerequisite Skills:
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kick on stomach ¾ width of pool unassisted
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kick on back ¾ width of pool unassisted
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be comfortable going under water (bobs)
RAY / STARFISH Age 3-5
At this advanced level children review previous skills, improve stroke skills, learn more personal, safety, and rescue skills, build endurance by swimming on their front and back, and learn to tread water and perform more progressive diving skills. Children can swim across the pool on their front and back without assistance by the end of this level. Classes are 45 minutes.
Prerequisite Skills:
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swim front crawl with good form ½ length of pool
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kick on back 1 length of pool
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float on front & back
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tread water
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be comfortable in deep water
Youth Swim Lessons (Ages 6-13)
POLLIWOG Age 6-13
This is the beginning level for school-age children. It gets children acquainted with the pool, the use of flotation devices, and floating. By the end of this level, they should know the front paddle stroke, and side and back paddle. Children can swim across the pool without assistance by the end of this level. Classes are 45minutes.
Prerequisite Skills: This is a beginner's class, no prior swimming skills or experience required
GUPPY Age 6-13
The children continue to practice and build upon basic skills, now performing more skills without the aid of a flotation device. They are introduced to sidestroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and diving. Children can swim a length of the pool without assistance at the end of this level. Classes are 45 minutes.
Prerequisite Skills:
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kick on stomach ¾ width of pool unassisted
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kick on back ¾ width of pool unassisted
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be comfortable going under water (bobs)
MINNOW Age 6-13
This is an intermediate level. The children further refine the strokes they have learned as their skills become more like those normally used in swimming. They learn still more diving skills, personal safety, boating, and rescue. Having taken this level, children may now qualify to be on the David YMCA Phantoms Swim Team. Classes are 45 minutes.
Prerequisite Skills:
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swim front crawl with good form for 1 length of the pool
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streamline kick on back 1 length of the pool
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float on front & back
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tread water for 1 minute
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be comfortable in deep water
FISH Age 6-13
At this point, students work to perform the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl stroke, and sidestroke, with turns. They are introduced to the butterfly stroke. All strokes are refined as the students build endurance. Students are introduced to synchronized swimming, masks and fins, as well as advanced personal aquatic safety. Classes are 45 minutes.
Prerequisite Skills:
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swim 4 lengths of refined front crawl
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swim 2 lengths of backstroke
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swim 1 length of breast stroke
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tread water for 5 minutes
FLYING FISH / SHARK Age 6-13
At this advanced level, students work on refining their strokes and increasing their endurance. They develop the ability to perform more complex combinations of synchronized swimming movements, learn to dive off a one-meter diving board, and are introduced to the use of a snorkel. They introduced to the inverted breaststroke, front crawl, and the sidestroke. Students in this level are encouraged to join the Meyers Lake YMCA Swim Team to continue their swimming development. classes are 45 minutes.
Prerequisite Skills:
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swim 6 lengths of front crawl
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swim 4 lengths of backstroke
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swim 2 lengths of breast stroke
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swim 300 yards (12 lengths) any stroke
Any age, any level welcome! Please contact the Meyers Lake YMCA Aquatic Department for more details or to schedule lessons.
Come Join the Meyers Lake YMCA Manta Rays! Our Competitive Swim team includes children from 1st grade and up. Children must be able to swim 2 lengths of the pool, and be approved by the swim team coach. We work on stroke mechanics, and development. The secret is not only to produce great swimmers, but to produce great young people who can swim! For more information please contact the Meyers Lake YMCA Aquatic Department at ext. 216.
Please check the website for updated calendars and meet information.
Meyers Lake YMCA offers various types of Aquatic Fitness classes that range from low impact, low stress workouts to high intensity aerobic workouts. Please click on the specific class for a more detailed description.
Water Aerobics
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High Intensity aerobic workout - low impact
Water resistance tones and strengthens muscles
FREE to members
Deep Water Jogging
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High Intensity aerobic workout - no impact
Water resistance tones and strengthens muscles
With or without jogging belt
FREE to members
Aqua Flex
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Low impact, low stress workout
Designed for strengthening, toning, and improving flexibility
FREE to members
Silver Splash
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Low impact, low stress workout
Designed for strengthening, toning, and improving flexibility in all joints
FREE to members
Lifeguard Certification Class
Become a certified Lifeguard at the Meyers Lake YMCA! Certification includes Lifeguarding, CPR, 1st aid, and Emergency Oxygen. Also included is On the Guard II: The YMCA Lifeguard Manual 4th ed. Please call Christina Wackenheim at 330-454-9018 to register. All participants must attend all classes, NO EXCEPTIONS.
September 14- 6:00-7:30p
September 16- 6-10p
September 19- 12-5p
September 21- 6-10p
September 23- 6-10p
September 26- 12-5p
September 28- 6-10p
September 30-6-8:30p
October 3- 12-8p
October 5- 6-10p
Pre-requisite Swim: 500 yards swim; be able to perform each of the following strokes effectively: front crawl, breaststroke, elemantry backstroke & sidestroke; tread water for 10 min. Participants will be evaluated on the first night of class. If you have any questions, please contact the YMCA at 330-454-9018.