Swim Lessons
YMCA swim lessons provide important life skills that could save a life and will benefit you for a lifetime. Swim lessons nurture swim skills, develop self-esteem and create positive experiences that leave a lasting impression. Group swim instruction was developed by the YMCA in 1906 and we continue to serve as America's Swim Instructor.
Class time: 8-30 minute classes
Tuesday / Thursday
11:15 - 11:45 am
6:15 - 6:45 pm
MONETT AREA YMCA AQUATIC PROGRAMS
Parent/Child
Ages 6 months-3 years
Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers ages 6-36 months learn to be safe and comfortable in the water. This class focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles and fundamental swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences.
Preschool
Ages 4-6 years
This class for kids ages 3-5 encourages safe water exploration through the introduction of basic self-rescue skills. Preschoolers learn
the swim-float-swim sequence in addition to the jump-push-turn-grab safety sequence.
School Age
Ages 6-14 years
Students ages 6-14 continue to master the fundamentals of swimming and build stroke technique. Kids work on treading water, learn the front and back crawls, breaststroke and butterfly to build confidence in the water and cultivate a passion for aquatic activity.
Program Fees
This price is based on the actual cost for us to offer this program.
$75
Non-Member Rate:
$30
Family Member Rate:
Family membership at the YMCA includes many great free activities, as well as program discounts.
If your child receives free or reduced lunch at school, he or she may participate at this rate.
Please bring current Free Lunch Letter to the Monett Area YMCA to receive this rate
$35
Financial Assistance:
Private Swim Lessons
Private lessons are a great way to swim year-round and are set up to meet your scheduling needs. Students receive one-on-one teaching resulting in faster learning. Adult or Youth private lessons (ages 3+) are available. Parents will be contacted to set up appointments.
Individual Private Lessons
6 lessons, 30 minutes each
Cost: $90/Members; $125/Non-Members
Semi-Private Lessons
6 lessons, 30 minutes each
Cost:
Members: $125 for up to 3 from the same family
Non-Members: $175 for up to 3 from the same family
See our policy on staff conduct with minors.
Swim Team
Swimmers ages 4-21 will work on all 4 strokes developing proper technique and training for competitive opportunities. Monthly swim meet opportunities will exist and are encouraged, but not required.
No previous competitive swimming experience is required, but participants must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 yards) confidently on both the stomach and back. Proper technique is not required, but strong forward motion without stopping is.
For more information contact Julie Browning at 417-235-8213 or jbrowning@orymca.org
See our policy on staff conduct with minors.
WHEN
When:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday Mornings
Session dates:
September 14 - December 19
Class times:
Purple group (Ages 10 and under)
6:00-7:00 pm
Purple group (11 & Older Beginners)
6:45 - 7:45
White group (Ages 13+, plus returning 11-12s): 6:45-8:00 pm
Saturday Practice: 9:30 -11:30 am
PROGRAM FEES
$75 for 2-day practices (Monday / Wednesday)
$125 for 4-day practice
$20 for required competitive fins
*YMCA Family Membership is required for participation on the swim team, meet fees are extra.