Oswego YMCA

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Class descriptions

Social Swim / Family Swim / Rec Swim

Social swim is for adults (18 and up) and is a free swim time. If you love the water and just want to come swim around and enjoy the pool, then these are for you.  It is an unstructured time in the water for socialization and individual exercise.

Family swim is for families to come in the pool and splash around together.  It is for families only.

Rec Swim is for anyone to come into the water and to enjoy just splashing around.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  All these times can be found on the Pool Schedule.

Adult Lap Swim is for adults 18 years of age and older are allowed.  It is a lap swim, kickboards and aqua joggers are allowed.  Each adult swim time is strictly for swimming.  Adult lap times are in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

SWIM LESSONS

Little Dippers: Parent & Child Water Exploration, for children 6 wks to 3 yrs.

Level 1: Beginner swimmers, no experience with lessons or have a fear of water.

Level 2: Acclimated to water, tries new skills with encouragement, can float on stomach and back, puts face in water.  Beginning development of front/back crawl.

Level 3: Can swim front/back crawl, beginnings of  breaststroke development. Can swim 1/2 length of pool.

Level 4: Can swim front/back crawl, breaststroke the length of pool. Diving, stroke refinement and endurance are developed in this class.

Aqua Aerobics

Offer all the benefits of a cardio workout without the stress on your bones and joints

Increase your cardio and your endurance while keeping you cool and relaxed.  All aerobics are performed in chest deep water with certified trainers.

Aqua Tight & Tone

The most vigorous of the aqua classes.  It takes place in the deep end of the pool.  Using aqua jogger belts to stay afloat, the participants work on toning muscle while keeping their cardiovascular system moving.  The class is designed for everyone and you do not need to be a swimmer to take it.

Aqua Fit

For anyone who wants a lower intensity workout than aqua aerobics, aqua fit offers the same benefits, but at an intermediate level.

ADULT SWIM LESSONS

Swim lessons targeted to the adult learner

Women’s Swim Fit

Guided stroke development  with strength, flexibility, and endurance training.

Back/Arthritis Aquatics

This is a water exercise class designed by the Arthritis Association.  Great for those just starting out with those back, knees, joint, and arthritis challenges

We offer swim lessons for all ages from 6 weeks to adults!

Private Swim Lessons are available, please contact the Aquatics Director for more information!