Aquatics - Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA - YMCA of South Hampton Roads

With lap lanes, open swim times, water exercise classes, swim lessons, swim teams and water playgrounds, the YMCA is well equipped to provide an enjoyable outlet of aquatic fun and fitness for the entire family. Our highly trained aquatic associates are nationally certified, holding certifications in CPR, AED, O2 Administration and Lifeguarding.

Swim Lessons: YMCA Swim Lessons are taught by nationally certified instructors with additional safety training in CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 administration. Certified lifeguards are on duty at all times. Our Swim Lessons offer a low student-teacher ratio to help children and adults, ranging in age from 6 months to adult, safely develop their skills and confidence in the water. All classes consist of eight 30-minute lessons. Private Swim Lessons are available.
Water Exercise
Pool Schedule
Certifications
SCUBA
Birthday Parties at the pool

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Adult/Teen Swim Lessons, Sat, 11:55 am
Days: Sat Time: 11:55 am - 12:25 pm Dates: 3/6/10-4/24/10		This course is designed to develop basic swimming skills. Individuals may enter this course with no swimming skills or with the ability to use basic movements in the water. The instructor will personalize the course to meet each individual's swimming needs and goals. Registration Required. Members: 1/1/09-3/6/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 2/6/10-3/6/10. Register Online.

Adult/Teen Swim Lessons, Tues/Thurs, 7:25 pm
Days: Tues, Thurs Time: 7:25 pm - 7:55 pm Dates: 3/2/10-3/25/11		This course is designed to develop basic swimming skills. Individuals may enter this course with no swimming skills or with the ability to use basic movements in the water. The instructor will personalize the course to meet each individual's swimming needs and goals. Registration Required. Members: 1/1/09-3/2/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 2/2/10-3/2/10. Register Online.

Adult/Teen Swim Lessons, Tues/Thurs, 7:25 pm
Days: Tues, Thurs Time: 7:25 pm - 7:55 pm Dates: 3/30/10-4/29/10		This course is designed to develop basic swimming skills. Individuals may enter this course with no swimming skills or with the ability to use basic movements in the water. The instructor will personalize the course to meet each individual's swimming needs and goals. Registration Required. Members: 1/1/08-3/30/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 3/2/10-3/30/10. Register Online.

Adult/Teen Swim Lessons, Tues/Thurs, 7:25 pm
Days: Tues, Thurs Time: 7:25 pm - 7:55 pm Dates: 5/4/10-5/27/10		This course is designed to develop basic swimming skills. Individuals may enter this course with no swimming skills or with the ability to use basic movements in the water. The instructor will personalize the course to meet each individual's swimming needs and goals. Registration Required. Members: 1/1/08-5/4/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 4/4/10-5/4/10. Register Online.

Birthday Parties for All Ages
Days: Sat, Sun Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 am		*Birthday Splash Parties* Have your birthday party at the YMCA in our indoor pool. Party is limited to 20 children (or adults with youthful attitudes) with 1-hour in the pool and 1-hour in a party room. Decorations, cake and snacks may be brought in. *Birthday Interactive Zone Parties* An Interactive Zone coach will lead your party with interactive challenges and competitions on our video-based cardio equipment. "Play with Purpose" is the concept of this unique birthday party theme. Contact our Family Programs Director for more information or to schedule parties.

Lifeguard Certification
Days: Sat, Sun Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Dates: 3/6/10-3/21/10		This 38-hour course will train a participant to be a certified lifeguard with additional certification in CPR and First Aid. Must be 16 years of age or older and be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to swim a continuous 500 yards using several strokes, dive and retrieve weighted objects. Classes will be held at the Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA pool. Monday - Friday, 5 - 10 pm and Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 6 pm $175 Members (CPR included) $250 Participants (CPR included) Registration is available at the Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA Member Services desk. Registration Required. Members: 1/2/08-3/6/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 2/6/10-3/6/10. Register Online.

Lifeguard Certification
Days: Sat, Sun Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Dates: 4/5/10-4/9/10		This course is designed to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifeguard. It presents information on the basic skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool, lake, river, surf and waterpark environments. The comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to guard by anticipating and preventing problems before they occur and by taking action to help those in danger when necessary. It also covers safety and survival skills, first aid in aquatic environments, spinal injury management and weather and open water dangers. Times: Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Must be 16 years or older and be able to sit for long periods of time. Candidates MUST bring something to write with and takes notes on. Must be proficient in all strokes. Candidates who are not proficient in front crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke will not pass the course. Need help? Consider attending a swim clinic. Non members must sign participant waiver. Times: Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm $175 Members $250 Prospective Members Registration Required. Members: 1/2/08-4/5/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 3/5/10-4/5/10. Register Online.

Lifeguard Certification
Days: Sat, Sun Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Dates: 5/1/10-5/16/10		This course is designed to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifeguard. It presents information on the basic skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool, lake, river, surf and waterpark environments. The comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to guard by anticipating and preventing problems before they occur and by taking action to help those in danger when necessary. It also covers safety and survival skills, first aid in aquatic environments, spinal injury management and weather and open water dangers. Times: Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Must be 16 years or older and be able to sit for long periods of time. Candidates MUST bring something to write with and takes notes on. Must be proficient in all strokes. Candidates who are not proficient in front crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke will not pass the course. Need help? Consider attending a swim clinic. Non members must sign participant waiver. Times: Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm $175 Members $250 Prospective Members Registration Required. Members: 1/2/08-5/1/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 4/1/10-5/1/10. Register Online.

Lifeguard Certification
Days: Sat, Sun Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Dates: 5/29/10-6/13/10		This 38-hour course will train a participant to be a certified lifeguard with additional certification in CPR and First Aid. Must be 16 years of age or older and be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to swim a continuous 500 yards using several strokes, dive and retrieve weighted objects. Classes will be held at the Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA pool. Monday - Friday, 5 - 10 pm and Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 6 pm $175 Members (CPR included) $250 Participants (CPR included) Registration is available at the Mt Trashmore Family YMCA Member Services desk. Registration Required. Members: 1/2/08-5/29/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 4/29/10-5/29/10. Register Online.

Parent/Child Swim Lessons, Mon/Wed, 9:30 am
Days: Mon, Wed Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 am Dates: 3/1/10-3/24/10		(Ages 6-36 months) 30 minute class designed to get both the parent and child comfortable in and around the water. Children work on basic movements in the water while being supported by the parent. This course introduces new skills when the parent and child are ready to learn. Registration Required. Members: 1/1/08-3/1/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 2/1/10-3/1/10. Register Online.

Parent/Child Swim Lessons, Sat, 10:10 am
Days: Sat Time: 10:10 am - 10:40 am Dates: 3/6/10-4/24/10		(Ages 6-36 months) 30 minute class designed to get both the parent and child comfortable in and around the water. Children work on basic movements in the water while being supported by the parent. This course introduces new skills when the parent and child are ready to learn. Registration Required. Members: 1/2/09-3/6/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 2/6/10-3/6/10. Register Online.

Parent/Child Swim Lessons, Tues/Thurs, 9:30 am
Days: Tues, Thurs Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 am Dates: 3/2/10-3/25/10		(Ages 6-36 months) 30 minute class designed to get both the parent and child comfortable in and around the water. Children work on basic movements in the water while being supported by the parent. This course introduces new skills when the parent and child are ready to learn. Registration Required. Members: 1/1/09-3/2/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 2/2/10-3/2/10. Register Online.

Parent/Child Swim Lessons, Tues/Thurs, 9:30 am
Days: Tues, Thurs Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 am Dates: 3/30/10-4/29/10		(Ages 6-36 months) 30 minute class designed to get both the parent and child comfortable in and around the water. Children work on basic movements in the water while being supported by the parent. This course introduces new skills when the parent and child are ready to learn. Registration Required. Members: 1/2/08-3/30/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 3/2/10-3/30/10. Register Online.

Preschool Swim Lessons, Mon/Wed, 5:00 pm
Days: Mon, Wed Time: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Dates: 3/1/10-3/24/10		(Ages 3-5 years) 8 lessons/30 minutes Pike - Children with no previous water experience, afraid to put their face in the water or won't lie on their back. Eel - Must be able to jump into the water comfortably, float on their back and submerge their whole head in the water. Ray - Can swim the length of the pool using the front and back crawl, knows breast stroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Starfish - Can swim the length of the pool using the front and back crawl, knows breast stroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Registration Required. Members: 2/1/09-3/1/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 2/1/10-3/1/10. Register Online.

Preschool Swim Lessons, Mon/Wed, 10:00 am
Days: Mon, Wed Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Dates: 3/1/10-3/24/10		(Ages 3-5 years) 8 lessons/30 minutes each Pike - Children with no previous water experience, afraid to get face in the water or won't lie on the back. Eel - Must be able to jump into the water comfortably, float on back and submerge the whole head in the water. Ray - Can swim the length of the pool using the front and back crawl, knows breast stroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Starfish - Can swim the length of the pool using the front and back crawl, knows breast stroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Registration Required. Members: 1/1/09-3/1/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 2/1/10-3/1/10. Register Online.

Preschool Swim Lessons, Mon/Wed, 6:10 pm
Days: Mon, Wed Time: 6:10 pm - 6:40 pm Dates: 3/1/10-3/24/10		(Ages 3-5 years) 8 lessons/30 minutes Pike - Children with no previous water experience, afraid to put their face in the water or won't lie on their back. Eel - Must be able to jump into the water comfortably, float on their back and submerge their whole head in the water. Ray - Can swim the length of the pool using the front and back crawl, knows breast stroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Starfish - Can swim the length of the pool using the front and back crawl, knows breast stroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Registration Required. Members: 1/1/09-3/1/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 2/1/10-3/1/10. Register Online.

Preschool Swim Lessons, Mon/Wed, 6:10 pm
Days: Mon, Wed Time: 6:10 pm - 6:40 pm Dates: 3/29/10-4/28/10		(Ages 3-5 years) 8 lessons/30 minutes Pike - Children with no previous water experience, afraid to put their face in the water or won't lie on their back. Eel - Must be able to jump into the water comfortably, float on their back and submerge their whole head in the water. Ray - Can swim the length of the pool using the front and back crawl, knows breast stroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Starfish - Can swim the length of the pool using the front and back crawl, knows breast stroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Registration Required. Members: 1/1/08-3/29/10. Register Online. Non-Members: 3/1/10-3/29/10. Register Online.

Private Swim Lessons
Days: All Time: 6:00 am - 9:30 pm		Private 6 or 8, 30-minute lessons. Beginner Polliwog - Can swim one length of the pool using front crawl, back crawl and tread water for 30 seconds. Guppy - Must be able to jump in water unassisted and float comfortably on back. Swims underwater. Can perform front crawl with breathing. Treads water for 20 seconds. Minnow - Can swim one length of the pool using front crawl, back crawl and tread water for 30 seconds. Advanced Fish - Must swim one length of pool using front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, side stroke, elementary back stroke and tread water for 1 minute. Focuses on stroke development. Flying Fish � Introduction to advanced swimming skills. The instructor refines previously learned strokes, encourages students to swim a distance of 100 yards and introduces the butterfly. Shark � Must be able to swim 50 yards continuously in each stroke, and the instructor encourages students to swim a distance of 200 yards. Members ONLY 6 Classes $120 8 Classes $160 Registration Required. Members: 2/16/07-12/31/10. Register Online.

Swim Team, Porpoise Club 2010, Tues, Thurs, Sat, 7:30pm
Days: Tues, Thurs, Sat Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dates: 1/1/10-12/31/10		Different from a swim team, the Porpoise Club will allow the children to experience many aquatic activities such as conditional swimming, lifeguarding skills, kayaking, and water polo. Through these activities we will work to grow self-confidence, goal setting, and team building. New participants must try-out before registering for this program. The Porpoise Club is for ages 5-14 years. 5-14 years old. Swimmer must pass Minnow Level swim lessons or equivalent, which includes swimming continuously one length of the pool with rotary breathing. Registration Required. Members: 1/1/10-12/31/10. Register Online.

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