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
Meyers Lake YMCA Manta Rays
Water Fitness

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.

 

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Preschool Lessons Ages 3-5 

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:   

  • kick on stomach ¾ width of pool unassisted
  • kick on back ¾ width of pool unassisted
  • 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:   

  • swim front crawl with good form ½ length of pool
  • kick on back 1 length of pool
  • float on front & back
  • tread water
  • be comfortable in deep water

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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:   

  • kick on stomach ¾ width of pool unassisted
  • kick on back ¾ width of pool unassisted
  • 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:   

  • swim front crawl with good form for 1 length of the pool
  • streamline kick on back 1 length of the pool
  • float on front & back
  • tread water for 1 minute
  • 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:   

  • swim 4 lengths of refined front crawl
  • swim 2 lengths of backstroke
  • swim 1 length of breast stroke
  • 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:   

  • swim 6 lengths of front crawl
  • swim 4 lengths of backstroke
  • swim 2 lengths of breast stroke
  • swim 300 yards (12 lengths) any stroke

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Private Lessons 

Any age, any level welcome! Please contact the Meyers Lake YMCA Aquatic Department for more details or to schedule lessons.

  

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Meyers Lake YMCA Manta Rays

 

  • Competitive swim team for youth 1st grade and up
  • Parent informational meeting May 26th at 6:15pm
  • Season runs June 7th- July 31st
  • Practice times will vary depending on age and skill level
  • Must be capable of swimming 2 lengths of pool and approved by Swim Team Coach
  • Coach : Jeff Burrows     Assistant Coach: Jason Taylor

  

Please check the website for updated calendars and meet information.

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Water Fitness

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

  • High Intensity aerobic workout - low impact
    Water resistance tones and strengthens muscles
    FREE to members


Deep Water Jogging

  • High Intensity aerobic workout - no impact
    Water resistance tones and strengthens muscles
    With or without jogging belt
    FREE to members

 
Aqua Flex

  • Low impact, low stress workout
    Designed for strengthening, toning, and improving flexibility
    FREE to members 
     

Silver Splash

  • Low impact, low stress workout
    Designed for strengthening, toning, and improving flexibility in all joints
    FREE to members

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