Aquatics
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The Salem Family YMCA has been the leader in aquatics programs and education in the Salem community for nearly a century. Our pools are staffed by friendly, certified lifeguards and experienced instructors teach lessons using the YMCA of the USA’s Swim Lesson Guidelines – THE standard in the industry. In addition, our pools are home to a wide variety of aqua fitness classes, leisure and open swim times, plus lap swimming and family swim times
YMCA aquatics programs are held in two pools located in the basement of the building. The Large Pool is 20 yards long with four lanes and a depth range of four to nine feet. The pool is heated to 82-84 degrees. The Small Pool is 15 yards long by 40 feet wide, and is three to four feet deep. The small pool, also known as the warm pool, is heated to 90-93 degrees.
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Swim Lessons:
Youth Swim Lessons are offered in five week (two lessons per week) or 10 week (one lesson per week) sessions. Please download the YMCA Swim Lessons Brochure for dates and times. Please download the YMCA Swim Lessons Brochure......
Parent/Child Lessons
Parent/Child is the YMCA of the USA program for young children ages 6 months to three years and their parents. Instructors are caring and enthusiastic, placing emphasis on safety, water adjustments, movement, exploration, songs games and fun! An adult accompanies each child into the pool.
Preschool (PERS) Lessons
Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish (PERS) is the YMCA of the USA’s program for three to five year olds. Children advance through the four levels and can then move up to Progressive Lessons. The teacher/student ratio is 1:5 or better.
Progressive Lessons
This program is for 6 to 14 year olds of all swimming abilities. Children progress through six levels: Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish & Shark. The teacher to student ratio is 1:8 or better.
YMCA Sharks Youth Swim Team
Provides kids with instruction on stroke refinement, provides exercise and teaches kids about teamwork. The Sharks swim team also provides kids with the chance to make friends and build self-esteem. For boys and girls ages six and up. Tryouts are not required, but pre-requisites apply. YMCA membership is required to participate. Visit http://salemysharks.wordpress.com for more information.
Wet-n-Wild
A class for special populations designed to accommodate individual needs with an emphasis on health, fitness, self-esteem and having FUN!