Aquatics

The Tillamook YMCA offers a variety of swim programs catering to different age groups and skill levels, from babies as young as 6 months old through adults.

Here’s an overview of what we offer:

 

Ages 6 months to 3 Years: Parent & Tot Classes

  • This class is interactive and social and designed to give the parent tools to help acclimate children 6 months to 3 years to the water. Parents accompany children in the water, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. Using tools like songs and floating toys, your child will gain comfort in the water while starting to build some basic understanding of the language used in all our swim lessons to set them up for success in later years.

Ages 3 to 5 Years: Safety Around Water

  • Safety Around Water is an essential life skill. This is an independent program designed to reach children at risk of drowning and teach them basic water safety skills, but the skills that it develops overlaps with those taught in the YMCA Swim Basics Levels 1-3 program.

    Students who complete Safety Around Water are prepared to transition directly into the rest of our swim lessons to continue learning.

Ages 6 years and Up: Youth Swim Lessons

  • For children in this age range, the YMCA offers more structured swim lessons that build on basic skills, working toward stroke technique, endurance, and water safety. These lessons typically involve different levels, from beginner to more advanced swimmers who may start learning competitive swimming strokes like the freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.

One-on-One Private Youth Swim Lessons

  • Designed for kids ages 6-17, these One-on-One Private Swimming Lessons will help your child gain confidence in the water. Whether your child is aiming for swim team, looking to improve strokes, are just a beginner, or just want to feel more comfortable, these lessons are designed with you in mind.

One-on-One Private Adult Swim Lessons

  • These classes cater to adults who are either beginners or looking to improve their technique. Whether you’re just starting to swim, working on fitness, or refining your stroke technique, these lessons provide personalized instruction in a supportive group setting.

Adult Water Fitness Classes

  • The YMCA also offers water fitness classes, such as water aerobics, for adults looking to stay fit while minimizing impact on joints. These classes are suitable for all levels of fitness and use the resistance of water for a low-impact, full-body workout.

Sharks Swim Team

  • Sharks Swim Team is an opportunity for kids to participate in a team sport under the YMCA club team. Swimmers will build endurance, skill, technique, and teamwork.
 

Each of these programs is designed with a focus on water safety, skill development, and having fun in the water. The YMCA staff typically emphasizes progress at the individual’s own pace, so everyone can feel comfortable and confident in the water.

To register for swim lessons please click here.

Would you like more information on specific classes or schedules for the Tillamook YMCA Aquatics programs? Please contact Chelsea, Mermaid on Duty and Aquatics Director at 503-842-9622 x 108 or [email protected]