Youth Aquatic Classes - 6 to 12 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.

POLLIWOG - 30106-0__
01 - Tuesday: 5:20pm - 6:05pm
02 - Wednesdays: 4:50pm - 5:35pm
03 - Thursdays: 6:50pm - 7:35pm
04 - Saturdays: 9:30am - 10:15am

GUPPY - 30116-0__
01 - Tuesday: 5:20pm - 6:05pm
02 - Wednesdays: 4:50pm - 5:35pm
03 - Thursdays: 6:50pm - 7:35pm
04 - Saturdays: 9:30am - 10:15am

MINNOW - 30126-0__
01 - Mondays: 6:50pm - 7:35pm
02 - Wednesdays: 6:15pm - 7:00pm
03 - Thursdays: 6:50pm - 7:35pm
04 - Saturdays: 9:30am - 10:15am

FISH - 30136-0__
01 - Mondays: 6:50pm - 7:35pm
02 - Wednesdays: 6:15pm - 7:00pm
03 - Saturdays: 9:30am - 10:15am

FLYING FISH/SHARK - 30146-0__
01 - Mondays: 6:50pm - 7:35pm
02 - Saturdays: 10:55am - 11:40am

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

**Family Members Program Rates**
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 years to 12 years
Your child will progress through the six skill levels described below. Water safety skills are taught in all levels:

Polliwog- Learn water adjustment, floating, blowing bubbles, paddle-stroke, swimming on back and side.
Guppy- Works on longer floating, treading water, front crawl, rotary breathing, back crawl, and swimming 25 meters.
Minnow- Covers front and back crawl, sidestroke, breast stroke, elementary backstroke, treading water, and diving skills.
Fish- Skills include perfecting breast stroke, dolphin kick, elementary backstroke, front and back crawl, longer survival float, treading water, and basic first aid.
Flying Fish- Covers butterfly, breast stroke, individual medley, turns, dives, underwater swimming, and personal growth
Shark- Become a strong swimmer and learn skills for competitive swimming such as racing starts and flip turn. Lifesaving stroke medley and basic lifesaving skills are also taught.

MUSKEGON SWIM TEAM (MYST) - 6 - 12 YRS - 1055-30220
***MUSKEGON FAMILY YMCA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED***
The MYST competes with other YMCAs and USA teams during weekend meets. Participants must be at least 6 years of age and at or above Minnow level.
Orientation for all new and returning members is Monday, Sept. 13th at 6:00pm. Practice begins Monday Sept. 20th. The season runs from September to February.

10 and under: Muskegon YMCA
Mon/Thurs from 4:00 - 5:30pm, Fridays 4:00 - 6:00pm.

TriCities YMCA
Tues/Weds from 4:30 - 6:00pm, Fridays 4:00 - 6:00pm.
NOTE: 10 and under can swim at either location all 5 days if they choose.

11 and up:
Muskegon High School
Mon thru Thurs from 6:00 - 8:00pm
FEES (INCLUDE USA MEMBERSHIP):
10 and under: $235**
11 and up: $265**
**Three-payment-plan available at the front desk**

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - 30390
Swimmers of all ages and abilities can enhance their skills with one-on-one instruction. If you and a friend would like to take lessons together, semiprivate lessons are also available. Advance payment and registration is required for each half-hour session.
FEES:
Members: $15 - Private $9/person - Semiprivate
Nonmembers: $30 - Private $17/person - Semiprivate

WHITE LAKE COMMUNITY EDUCATION SWIM LESSONS
Lessons are held once a week at the Comfort Inn Hotel in Whitehall.
Session Dates: September 22 - October 29
November 3 - December 17
All Classes are ONE day per week for SIX weeks
Register with White Lake Community Ed at 766-3001 or 893-0515.

OPEN SWIM
This is a time for all ages to play and exercise in a free swim environment. Children under 10 years if age need direct adult supervision to ensure the pleasure and safety of all participants. Non-swimming children may wear swim belts or bring a Coast Guard approved life jacket. Children wearing flotation devices must have a parent in the water by them at all times.