Woonsocket YMCA

Programs

Swim, dive, splash, get ready to save a life, have fun. These are just some of the activities that the Y offers in our pools. From open to lap swim, Treasure Island, Lifeguard training, and a variety of other activities, the YMCA is all wet.

Member/Family Swim
All members are welcome.
Recreational swim in open area.

Swimming Lessons
(4) 30 Minutes each
Private: $60
Semi Private: $45
Call to schedule day and time.

Download Aquatic Schedule (.pdf)

Below you will find categories and aquatic activities for everyone in the family.

Adults & Teens
Senior Exercise and Swim
Water Aerobics
Deep Water Exercise
Adult Lap
Adult Recreational
Lifeguarding

Youth
Polliwogs
Guppies
Minnows
Sharks

Preschool
Pike/Eel
Ray/Starfish
Water Babies

Celebrate With a Pool Party

Adults & Teens
(Ages 17 and up)

Senior Exercise and Swim	A program that improves cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone and flexibility using a wide variety of exercise and aerobic activity. Floor exercise as well as pool exercise using various light weight hand held equipment are introduced throughout the course. A GREAT way to stay in shape, have fun and meet new friends.

	Spring 2/27/2006
	Monday & Wednesday
	Floor exercise: 8:30 - 9:00 am
	Pool: 9:15 - 9:45 am
	Members: $14
	Non-Members: $70

Water Aerobics	Enjoy a workout designed to increase cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, flexibility and endurance, and at the same time have fun and meet new friends. Beneficial to non-swimmers as well as swimmers. Ideal for both men and women.
	Spring 2/27/2006
	Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:00AM
	Members: $21 Non-Members: $100
	Tuesday/Thursday 6:00PM
	Members: $14 Non-Members: $70

Deep Water Exercise	A class designed to create more resistance and less impact on your knees, back and feet because it is held in the deep end wearing a floatation belt, (aqua jogger).
	Spring 2/27/2006
	Monday & Wednesday 7:00PM
	Members: $14 Non-Members: $70

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Youth
(Ages 6 - 16)

	Polliwogs Level I: This is a beginner level class for non-swimmers and novice swimmers not younger than 6 years old. Recommended for swimmers who have not been through the YMCA preschool swim program or this being their first swim lesson. This class is for swimmers who require a flotation device and are uncomfortable in the water with little or no swimming experience.
	Level II: This is the more experienced class for swimmers not younger then 6 years old who have completed the YMCA preschool swim lessons program and passed from the Ray/Starfish class or have passed the Polliwog I class. This level requires swimmers to be comfortable in the water with a sense of confidence and experience without the dependence of a flotation device.

	Guppies This class is for swimmers with the experience and skills to swim 25 yards totally independent of a flotation device. This class will build on stroke mechanics and introduce more stroke development through the use of lap style swimming.

	Minnows This class is for the developed swimmer with proficiency in all 4 stroke techniques. This class is for swimmers with the interest of being on a competitive swim team. Swimming is approached with the emphasis on racing style form, heart rate monitoring and yardage based swimming.

	Sharks This class is for advanced swimmers mastery of all strokes with competitive style racing techniques will be taught. Emphasis on advanced water safety and life saving skills as a junior lifeguard.

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Preschool
(Ages 6 months - 5 years)

	Pikes (Ages 3 -5) This is a beginner level class for non-swimmers and novice swimmers who require a flotation device. An introduction to the water independent of the parent to help build confidence and gain experience in the water. The fundamental skills are taught through the use of fun and games.

	Eels (Ages 3 -5) This is a mid level class for novic swimmers who require flotation devices, but can swim independent of the instructor. Beginning skills are reinforced. This class is geared more towards swimming without a flotation device.

	Rays/Starfish (Ages 3 -5) This is a more advanced level class for experienced swimmers who are comfortable in the water with little or no flotation assistance required. Swimmers will learn the techniques of the four strokes with a greater emphasis on water safety.

	Water Babies (6 months - 36 months) Parent and child will become familiar with the water and learn skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking, floating, water safety, CPR & First Aid with an emphasis on fun and games.

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