Aquatics

The Casco Bay YMCA Aquatic Department is dedicated to offering exciting current and new programs in a safe, clean, and fun aquatic environment for children, adults and families with well trained staff who are caring, responsible, respectful and honest.We have two pools; an 8 lane 25 yard Lap Pool and a warm water Therapy Pool, both equipped with a lift and a staff trained by the Arthritis Foundation. We also have a very active Swim Team.

Aquatics

Swim Lessons & Swim Team

YMCA Youth Swim Lessons

Dates:  Fall I session classes take place September 7 - October 25
Click here for a complete list of sessions
Days: Monday through Thursday and Saturday mornings
Times: Times vary, Click here for complete list or ask at the front desk
Ages: 6 months – 13 years
Fees: Family Members: Free; Youth/Youth Program Members: $55
Members only
Pre-registration required
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At the Casco Bay YMCA, our goal is to reach out to all members of our community to provide lessons to as many people as possible. With large and small pool options we provide a safe, comfortable place for children to experience the water, from the first time out of the tub through eight progressive levels. Our trained instructors teach personal safety tips, swim strokes, and enrich lessons with character building activities and values.  Please review the swim lessons handbook prior to registering.

Preschool and Youth Swim level Breakdown:

Infants - 3 Year Olds

Parent/Tot:  Ages 6 months to 2 years with Parent
Pike with Parent:  Ages 2 1/2 to 3 with Parent

Ages 4 - 5

Pike:  Beginner non-swimmer.  Must be at least 4 years old or have participated in Pike with Parent class.
Eel:   Intermediate.  Must be at least 4 years old and completed the Pike level.
Ray/Starfish:  Advanced level.  Must be at least 5 years old and have completed Eel level.  Class is primarily held in the big pool.

Ages 6 and Up

Polliwog:  Beginner non-swimmer.  Ages 6 and up.  Classes held in the small pool.
Guppy:  Beginner/Intermediate level.  has passed Polliwog.  Ages 6 and Up.  Small pool and introduction to the big pool.
Minnow/Fish:  Intermediate level.  Must be at least 7 years old.  Big Pool.
Flying Fish/Shark:  Advanced level.  Must be at least 8years old.  Big Pool.

Adult Recreational and Competitive Stroke Classes

Dates:  September 7 - October 25
Day:   Wednesday
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00  pm
Ages:  18 and up
Fee:  $90
Members Only
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These classes are designed for the swimmer who wants to improve their strokes for their personal fitness to those who would like to compete. They are run by certified coaches, Coach Dan or Aquatics Director Brian Townsend. A group lesson with a private lesson feel. Call with any questions. 865-9600 x109

Private and Semi-Private lessons

Dates:  Ongoing
Day:  by appointment
Time:  by appointment
Ages:   all ages
Fee:   $47 for a half-hour private lesson;
         $31 for a half-hour semi-private lesson (per person)
Members Only

Private and semi-private lessons are available on an ongoing basis to members of all ages and can be scheduled in the aquatics office.  Please call us at 207-865-9600 x 109 for details.

Stripers Developmental Swim Team

Dates:  September 7 - October 25
Days:  Tuesday and Thursday
Time:  4:00 - 4:45 pm
Ages:  9 - 13 years
Fee:   $63
For members
Pre-Registration Required
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Do you like to swim but are a little unsure about competition?  Would you like to improve your swimming skills and learn more about the competitive rules without competing?  Then Developmental Swim Team is the right place for you!

Casco Bay YMCA Stripers Winter Swim Team

Dates:  September 20 - mid-March
Days:  Practice:  Monday - Friday; Meets:  Saturday Afternoons
Time:  4:00 - 7:30 pm; times vary by age group
Ages:  7 -18 years
Fee:   Ages 10 and under:  $325; Ages 11 and up:  $437
Members only
Learn more about Swim Team here
Pre-Registration Required

The Casco Bay Stripers swim team prides itself on its commitment to the development of the whole child.  Teamwork, character development, and hard work ethic are just a few of the values we strive for while working on swimming skill improvement and enjoying competitive swim meets.  The best part is you will have lots of fun while doing it!  For more information call Coach Dan at 207-865-9600 x 305.

Aquatic Group Fitness

The Six-Pack (Just Abs Water Workout)

Dates:  Ongoing
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Times:  8:30 - 9:00 am
Ages:  Adults
Fees:  Free
For members

Supplement your dry-land activities with water training this summer.  This class "hits the spot" with a variety of Ab-friendly exercises.  Whetehr you want to improve core balance, trim your waistline, or join us for a quick half-hour crunch workout, this class can support and improve the quality of land activities as the body ages and changes.  Class is held in our heated pool.

Water Aerobics

Dates:   Ongoing
Days:  Monday - Friday
Times:  See schedule for detailed times (scroll to bottom of page)
Ages:  Adults
Fees:  Free
For members

Get Fit & Get Wet! Your heart will be pumping and the water will help cool off some of that winter stress. Join us for a variety of water exercises that focus on the whole body. Multiple instructors mix things up a bit to keep you on your toes with shallow & deep water, use of music, aqua barbells, noodles, and stretch cords. The water helps to support joints, promotes balance, and working against the current gives you just the right amount of resistance. Class is held in the large pool.

Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program

Dates:  Ongoing
Days:  Monday - Friday
Times:  See schedule for detailed times (scroll to bottom of page)
Ages:   Adults
Fees:  Free
For members

Work on everyday range of motion skills in our heated small pool. Enjoy an active group of adults that work on both their wellness in the pool and socialize outside the pool.