Skips is a water program for ages 6 months to 3 ½ years. It introduces water awareness and safety in a fun atmosphere. A parent must participate.

Our preschool swim classes are for children ages 3 ½ to 5 years old. Beginning water adjustment and swimming skills are introduced. Parent does not participate, but must stay and watch from pool observation room. No swimming skills are needed to participate.

Youth ages 6 - 13 are taught personal safety and growth, stroke development, water sports and games. Children are divided by skill level during the first class.

(monthly fee paid by the first of the month)

If your child can swim the length of the Fox pool and you are looking for more endurance work with a little stroke work, this class may be for you.

Where swim lessons have 6 kids per instructor, this class is set up more like swim team. There will be more kids per instructor but they will be learning the basics of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. We will also be working on starts and turns.

This class will meet 4 days a week Monday through Thursday.

This class can be a great bridge into swim team.

This class is used as physical education for home schooled children. Youth ages 6-13 are taught personal safety and growth, stroke development, water sports and games. Children are divided by skill level during the first class.

This program is designed for those with physical and or mental impairments to provide them the opportunity to participate in a swim program designed for their personal needs. Pool skills will cover water adjustments, safety and stroke development.

The class will also help those individuals who are water adjusted and ready to learn additional strokes and skills work on distance/endurance swimming. The ultimate goal is helping individuals with Special Olympics competition.

Water exercise program using water as resistance. Water exercises are done in the shallow end of the pool. No swimming skills required. Light water weights are used.

An Arthritis Foundation/YMCA Water Program, this class is for those with arthritis or those preferring a less strenuous workout. No swimming skills required.

See the Fitness Page.

These classes are now called AQUAFit and AQUANatal.

This class is for the beginner lap swimmer or the tri athlete that is looking to better their stroke.

The class will meet 2 times a week and we will be working on your strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly). The goal is to help increase the yards you can swim and to make your stroke healthier and more efficient.

Prerequisite for this class is being able to swim the length of the Wendel Pool.

During the hour class you will swim from 200 yards up to 2000 plus yards depending on your level.

Available for both adults and children, each 30-minute session will provide skills to accomplish what students are trying to learn. A great opportunity for swimmers who need to improve they're stroke technique. To schedule private lessons, contact Stacy McQueary at 654-0616, ext. 239 for specific day & time.

In order to enjoy your swim time please note the following:

1. Lap swim in the morning includes snorkelers, individuals with kick-boards and unaided swimmers. Any ability level is welcome. This time is reserved for continuous swimming of the length of the pool for exercise.
2. Lap Swim/Water Walking is a time where the above mentioned, as well as water walkers may use the pool.

Please refer to swim schedule available at the Welcome Center.

Fox Pool Schedule
Wendel Pool Schedule

Our competitive swimming program is for children 6-18. All participants must be Family Y members and compete in the Southeast Ohio/West Virginia YMCA Cluster. During home swim meets it is necessary to close both Fulton Gymnasium and Wendel Pool. Pool closings (due to home meets) will be posted.

Annual Swim Team Registration Fee: $25.00 per swimmer

Regular Season Monthly Fees October - February:

May (Wendel Pool)

Those wanting to prepare or stay in shape for the summer swim season will want to register for spring conditioning. Head coach Heather will help you get your feeling for the water with lots of endurance building sets and tips to improve stroke technique and strength.

Levels 1 - 6 TBA