YMCA swim lessons introduce and teach children a variety of skills in a values-based environment. Children are encouraged to experience the qualities of water, learn safety and movement skills, and build confidence.
Based on child-development principles, the YMCA recognizes that children learn by experimenting, exploring, imitating, playing and having fun. Our swim instructor’s practice-changing activities throughout the lesson to assist with keeping children’s attention. A 30-minute or longer lesson promotes and supports this learning principle, and the YMCAs continuous registration leads to regular participation.
* Please note that the aquatics schedule is subject to change. For any last-minute scheduling changes please refer to our Facebook page or call Membership Services at 705-949-3133.
Registration Opens: March 16
Sessions Start: April 17
All classes will run on a 10-week session period. Each class will run at the same time every week. You cannot purchase more or less than 10 classes at a time.
Openings: 15
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Click here to register online or stop by Membership Services.
Any questions, please contact Wrae Burkhardt at wrae.burkhardt@ssmymca.ca
The Sault Ste. Marie YMCA has strived to adapt its services to better provide an inclusive environment to our neurodivergent friends.
Sensory Swim will take place the last Sunday of every month, starting Sunday, February 26th.
This event is designed for individuals with sensory processing difficulties or those who feel overwhelmed in a high-sensory setting. To accommodate we will have the lights around the pool turned off as well as the radio.
This swim is for children, youth and adults with Autism and other special needs, as well as their siblings and/or family. Parents and support do not need to register, however, participants and siblings must.
We have tailored this swim to be conductive to the needs of those on the autism spectrum to allow for social and recreational opportunities that may not otherwise be possible for families. This swim is for special needs families only, and our main priority is ensuring those who need these types of activities are able to register and not miss out.
Registration will open online on the first of every month.
Ages: Time:
3-6 12:00-1:00 pm
7-12 1:00-2:00 pm
Teens (13-19) 2:00-3:00 pm
Adults (20+) 3:00-4:00 pm
Members: Free Non-Members: $10 plus tax for the whole family
Click here to register online or stop by Membership Services.
Drop-In Swim Lessons start Monday, March 20th.
This is just experience and getting children in the water. This is not towards their level of swimming test. Grouped by age group not swim level.
Ages: Time: Capacity:
3-5 4:00-4:30 pm Max 6
6-8 4:45-5:15 pm Max 8
9-12 5:30-6:00 pm Max 8
Members: Free Non-Members: $5.00 including tax
- Caregivers are required to bring their children onto the deck and pick them up when they are finished. For the safety of those on deck and in the pool, caregivers are not permitted on the pool deck during lessons for any level. We ask that caregivers watch their swimmer(s) from the Viewing Gallery on the main level.
- A soap shower is required to rinse away dirt, oils and personal care products from the skin’s surface prior to entering the pool (s) and/or whirlpool. (Reg. 565, S.19 (2))
- Endurance is for those who wish to swim continuous lengths for fun and fitness. A YMCA Membership entitles each member to one (1) swim lesson per session.
- Swimmers may not be registered in more than one (1) lesson per session. If a participant misses three classes in a row without notice, he/she will be removed from the program registration and his or her spot will be given to the first person on the waiting list. If your child cannot attend the lesson, please contact wrae.buckhardt@ssmymca.ca to advise of their absence.
- A YMCA Membership entitles each member to one (1) swim lesson per session. Swimmers may not be registered in more than one (1) lesson per session.
- If a participant misses three classes in a row without notice, he/she will be removed from the program registration and his or her spot will be given to the first person on the waiting list. If your child cannot attend the lesson, please contact wrae.burkhardt@ssmymca.ca to advise of their absence.