The Owensboro Family YMCA has various classes and clinics throughout the summer for kids of all ages.
If your child wishes to further his/her skills in the pool, the YMCA has swimming lessons for kids aged 6 months-12 years. Sessions are offered in June, July, and August and each lasts four weeks.
Parent-tot swim options are available for children aged 6 months-3 years. These are held Saturdays from 8:30-9 a.m. The cost is $30 for members and $50 for non-members for all four weeks.
Preschool group swim options are available for ages 3-5 years. These are held Saturdays from 9:15-9:45 a.m. and cost $30 for members and $50 for non-members for all four weeks.
Group swim options are available for ages 6 to 12 years and vary based on skill level.
Levels 1 and 2 (water acclimation and water movement) meet either from 5-5:45 p.m. on Tuesdays or 6-6:45 p.m. on Thursdays.
Levels 3 and 4 (water stamina and stroke introduction) meet from 6-6:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and 5-5:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The cost is $45 for members and $75 for non-members.
If you or your child is already an experienced swimmer and wants to take things a step further, consider completing the Y’s Lifeguard Certification Course. Participants must be at least 15 years old and pass a swim test on the first day of class to continue with the course. The cost is $190 for members and $240 for non-members, which includes a whistle and a CPR rescue mask.
The YMCA also offers American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid classes for ages 15 and older during summer and beyond. After successful completion, participants get a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED that is valid for two years.
Date options are:
- June 15, 1-3 p.m, registration deadline June 10
- Sept. 14, 1-3 p.m, registration deadline Sept. 9
- Dec. 14, 1-3 p.m, registration deadline Dec. 9
Contact Laura Stephenson, Director of Aquatics, with any questions about the water or safety-based courses at [email protected].
The YMCA also offers a variety of other courses. These include tumbling classes for ages 5-7, a wrestling clinic for kids aged 7-12, and strength training for ages 9-17.
The Little Tumblers clinic is on Saturdays June 4 and 11 from 10-11 a.m. The cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.
The Youth Wrestling Clinic is on Saturdays June 18 and 25 from 10-11 a.m. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
Youth strength training is personalized to each participant. Sessions are about 45 minutes long and are taught by a certified trainer. For members, the cost is $90 for six sessions, $150 for 10 sessions, and $300 for 20 sessions. Non-members add $100 to these prices.
For more information on these classes or to book youth strength training sessions, contact Josh Booker, the Director of Wellness and Program at [email protected].
