Aquatic Fitness

AQUA JOG
A 30 minute deep water workout that improves your range of motion and flexibility. A great class for people with arthritis or other joint injuries since it is non-impact.

AQUA FIT
This is a cardiovascular workout that includes muscle toning and stretching. It's a fun alternative to land aerobics. The resistance of water is greater than that of air so Aqua Fitness provides you with less overall impact and joint strain. Fun and fitness for all ages.

DEEP WATER WORKOUT
Jogging in the water is a valuable exercise option. Using a bouyancy belt to help you move through the water increases its resistance by almost 75% over regular swimming.

ADULT LESSONS
It's never too late to learn how to swim, or improve your technique.

SCUBA DIVING
Offered twice a year it is run by an all volunteer staff who are interested in helping people learn the fun and safety of scuba diving. This 16 week course includes classroom, in pool training (scuba equipment for pool work included), written tests, 1 skin dive and 4 open water dives. Successful completion of the course results in a National YMCA Open Water Scuba Diver Certification. The instructors combine for over 90 years of experience led by Valerie A. Stanley, Nationally Certified YMCA Gold Star Instructor with over 30 years instructing experience. Staff include: Valerie Stanley, Director/Instructor, Dan Carpenter, Instructor, Andre Lawliss, Instructor, Jeff LaBombard, Instructor, Ken Wood, Teaching Assistant.
   

Swim Lessons - [ VIEW SWIM LEVELS AND PREREQUISITES ]

The YMCA has been a leader in providing instructional swimming for more than 100 years. The aquatic program at the Plattsburgh YMCA is dedicated to doing more than simply teaching children or adults swimming skills.

Parent/Child Program (ages 6 mo. - 3 yrs)
We encourage parents to explore and experience the water with their children to help their child develop coordination, strength, fitness, and to just have fun! The SKIPPERS program is a water adjustment program that allows the child to become more comfortable in the water (with flotation device and eventually without).

Preschool Programs (ages 3 - 4 yrs)
For the 3 & 4 year olds, we have three programs called PIKE, EEL and STARFISH. These programs are for children who are ready to have instruction without the parent. The PIKE program is a beginner level class where water adjustment skills are taught, with emphasis on safety, fun and socialization. The EEL program will begin working on basic stroke technique, floating on back and front, and water safety. The STARFISH program is an advanced class for children who can swim the width of the pool in a streamlined position. Emphasis will be on kicking, breathing and crawl stroke.

Youth & Adult (ages 5 to adult)
The ratio of instructors to student is kept low to insure personalized teaching and a safe learning environment. There are six successive levels of achievement for youth from having no water exposure to advanced swimming abilities. The program teaches water safety, all competitive swim strokes, and elementary diving techniques. *Private lessons available for all ages and swim levels.

Pool rentals available for parties, groups etc.



View the Aquatics Program Brochure - (SPRING I 2008) (SPRING II 2008)

View the Pool Schedule - (SPRING I 2008) (SPRING II 2008)