Parent/Child

Ages 6 months- 3 years
Parent/Tot offers a golden opportunity to introduce your baby/ infant to the water. Parents participate with their child in the water during familiarization activities. The class consists of various water games, songs, and movement in the water.

Youth Lessons

Ages 6 – 14
Youth swimming lessons is for all levels of ability, from the total beginner to the pre-swim team member. There are six different levels for your child to achieve, including water safety, diving, and a host of other skills.

Water Aerobics (Aquacise)

Ages 15 and older
(Members Only)
Aquacise is aerobics in the water at varied levels of intensity. It offers a wonderful way to keep fit while not impacting heavily on joints. It uses natural resistance from the water to help tone and develop muscle strength.

Prenatal Exercise

(Members Only)
Prenatal Exercise is a course that helps expectant mothers maintain a certain level of fitness. It uses specific exercises that tone and strengthen the body during pregnancy.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Ages 17 and older
This Red Cross course will instruct the participant on how to teach swim lessons for all different ages and levels of ability.

Self-Motivated Exercise

Ages 15 and older (Members Only)
Self-Motivated Exercise allows adult participants, who do not want a structured class, to walk and swim across the pool, or workout alone.

Water Walking

Ages 15 and older
(Members Only)
1 mile walked in the water is equivalent to 3 miles on land! Great for people with joint trouble.

Private Swim Lessons

Private lessons are for those who may need extra help with learning to swim. These lessons are conducted on a 1 to 1 ratio. Please call 817-7665 to schedule.

Pool Parties

The YMCA can host celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Come and have fun in the pool before feasting in the multi-purpose room. Book early; there is limited space.

Open Swim

(Members Only)
During open swim, the pool is open to all members for fun of any kind. Children under age 12 must be accompanied at all times by a parent.

Swim Team

The Rock Hill Rays are a competitive swim team for kids interested in swimming year round. Swim Team is packed with fun, individual goal setting and team building, all within a Christian environment. For more information about Swim Team pricing and practice
schedules please contact Merv at 803-817-7665.

Lifeguard Certification

Ages 16 and up
The lifeguarding course instructs participants in both lifeguarding and CPR for the professional rescuer. Successful completion will gain the participant certification by the Red Cross.

All classes Saturday
9:00-6:00, Sunday 1:00-4:00
Schedule: January 27th-February 3rd
March 1st-March 9th
March 23rd-May 30th
April 12th-April 20th

Preschool Lessons

Ages 3 – 5
Preschool lessons offer the first steps to learning how to swim. This class has three different levels for children to achieve. It is a great way to introduce your child to aquatic safety.

Adult Lessons

Ages 15 and older
Adult lessons help those who have an acute fear of the water up to those that need advanced stroke development. The course is fun and low key, with the participant setting the pace of the course.

Swim Technique Clinic

Ages 5 – 18
The Clinic takes the child from swim lessons into more refined techniques of swimming adding all different strokes. It is a pre-swim team course that introduces the child to coaching rather than just teaching.

Year Round Swim Team

Ages 4-18
Year Round Swim Team is the next level following the summer program. It offers a great opportunity for all participants to practice through the year and improve their skills. This team competes in the YMCA league and USS swimming against other teams from South Carolina and neighboring states. If interested, please call 329-9622 or visit www.swimrays.com

Arthritis Aquatics

Ages 15 and older (Members Only)
Find relief by taking this course, which puts you through specific exercises to alleviate some of the aches and pains caused by arthritis. A doctor’s note is required in order to take this class.

Lifeguarding

Ages 16 and older
The Lifeguarding course instructs participants in both lifeguarding and CPR for the professional rescuer. Successful completion will gain the participant certification by the Red Cross.

CPR/ FPR

Ages 15 and older
This Red Cross course will instruct the participant on how to handle certain life threatening situations. This course is the next step up from basic CPR and includes more skills and techniques.

Family Swim

All ages (Members Only)
Family Swim offers a special time for families to enjoy the pool. A parent must accompany children.