Aquatics
Pool InformationThe Northwest Family YMCA has an outdoor pool available during the summer. Children 6 and under must be actively supervised by an adult.
Swim Lessons
Since the early 1900s, the YMCA has been a pioneer in aquatics safety and instruction. In 1907, the first group swim lessons were taught at the Detroit YMCA. Since then, the YMCA movement across the United States has lead the industry in providing excellence in swim instruction. At the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, every swim lesson participant has the opportunity to learn and succeed. Our program divides participants by age group and ability. It incorporates into every lesson our four character development values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Levels:
Parent/Child (6-36 months) Ratio 8:1
In parent/child classes, parents accompany their children in the pool to acquaint them with the water environment. Parents are guided in how to work with their children in the pool.
Preschool (3-5 years)
Youth (6-14 years)
Ratio 4:1
Beginner — Beginner level classes are designed for those with no previous swimming experience, or participants that cannot swim without a flotation device.
Intermediate — Intermediate level classes are designed for those swimmers who are able to enter the water with no assistance. They will also be introduced to basic swim strokes.
Advanced — At the advanced level, participants will be given instruction on treading water and will increase their development of competitive skills, including freestyle, side, butterfly and elementary back strokes.
Adult (15 and older)
Beginner — This level is designed for adult swimmers who have no previous swimming experience or have a fear of the water.
Intermediate/Advanced — This level is for adults who are comfortable in the water and would like to work on stroke development and endurance.
Prices:
Private Lessons
Facility Member — $20 per 30 minute lesson
Program Member — $25 per 30 minute lesson
Semi-Private Lessons
Facility Member — $15 per child per 30-minute lesson
Program Member — $20 per child per 30-minute lesson
Group Lessons
Facility Member — $30 per session (4 classes per session)
Program Member — $40 per session (4 classes per session)
Program Member — Annual Fee
Individual — $20 per year
Family — $30 per year
Policies for Classes & Private Swim Lessons
Three (3) participants must sign up for a class to continue as scheduled. If only 2 participants register for a class, we may combine with another class. If only 1 person registers for a class, the class will be canceled.We maintain a 6:1 ratio for Preschool and Youth classes.We maintain a 12:1 ratio for Parent/Child lessons and 10:1 ratio for Teen/Adult lessons.All participants must sign up at the front desk one (1) week in advance to the class date.In the event of poor weather or pool problems, we will have a water safety day.Make-up days are provided only if the YMCA cancels a class.If registered for private lessons, make-ups will be offered only if the Aquatic Director receives a 24-hour advanced notice. You will receive a free lesson if you do not receive a 24-hour notice for a class cancellation. Water Aerobics
Let the water do the work for you, and obtain the benefits of aerobic exercise with less stress on your joints. Water Aerobics provides a therapeutic environment for therapy, pre and postnatal classes, sports-related injuries, cross training for runners, high intensity workout without joint stress, or just a relaxing stretch class. Water is the ultimate workout! The schedule for water aerobics is available at the courtesy counter. This is FREE to members!
