Preschool Aquatics

Parent/Child and Preschool Swim Lessons - 6 months to 5 years
If a class is full please register on the waiting list. New classes will be opened whenever possible. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment will be cancelled and participants moved to another class. All missed classes must be made up within the same session. If you need to make up a class, please call 722-9622 ext 227 to speak with Jeannette.

PARENT/CHILD - 30000-0__
01 - Monday: 6:15pm - 6:45pm
02 - Thursday: 9:15am - 9:45am
03 - Saturday: 10:20am - 10:50am

KIPPERS - 30005-0__
01 - Thursday: 6:15pm - 6:45pm

PIKE - 30015-0__ OR EEL - 30035-0__
01 - Mondays: 9:00am - 9:30am
02 - Mondays: 6:15pm - 6:45pm
03 - Tuesdays: 4:45pm - 5:15pm
04 - Wednesdays: 4:15pm - 4:45pm
05 - Thursdays: 6:15pm - 6:45pm
06 - Saturdays: 10:20am - 10:50am

PIKE ONLY- 30015-0__
07 - Fridays: 9:00am - 9:30am

EEL ONLY - 30035-0__
07 - Fridays: 9:35am - 10:05am

RAY - 30045-0__
01 - Mondays: 9:35am - 10:05am
02 - Mondays: 6:15pm - 6:45pm
03 - Tuesdays: 5:20pm - 5:50pm
04 - Saturdays: 10:55am - 11:25am

STARFISH - 30055-0__
01 - Mondays: 9:35am - 10:05am
02 - Mondays: 6:15pm - 6:45pm
03 - Tuesdays: 5:20pm - 5:50pm
04 - Saturdays: 10:55am - 11:25am

Family Members: $15.00** Members: $25 Nonmembers: $50

This is a rate special for those with a Family YMCA membership. If you have a Family YMCA membership at the Muskegon YMCA, you may receive a reduced rate on select program fees beyond what is given to other YMCA members when noted! Please speak with the front desk for more information on how you can upgrade your membership to take advantage of this opportunity! (This offer does not apply to financially discounted family memberships.)

Swim Level Descriptions - 6 months to 5 years
Parent / Child Classes - Ages 6 months - 3 years
Parents guide their child under the direction of a trained instructor. Goals include acclimation to the aquatic environment, development of gross motor skills and having fun!

Kippers - Ages 1-1/2 years - 3 year
For children who are adjusted to the water, will jump in and go under water, and are ready to move independently of parents.

Pike - Ages 3 years - 5 years
This is the first plunge into group swimming lessons without Mom and Dad. Course covers floating, safety, and breath control.

Eels - Ages 3 years - 5 years
This level is for children who can float unaided without a flotation device, swim five feet, and are comfortable going under water. Children will learn the paddle stroke and other elementary skills.

Rays - Ages 3 years - 5 years
This class works on the child’s stroke development and ability to swim longer distances on both front and back side.

Starfish - Ages 3 years - 5 years
This class works on stroke refinement and endurance, as well as rotary breathing, under water swimming, backstroke and deep end water safety.