At the YMCA, we've been teaching people of all ages to swim for over 100 years! Our progressive model of swimming lessons allows any individual to learn fundamentals and build skill gradually. From water adaptation to swim teams and everything in between, let the YMCA become your Swimming Instructor!

 

Aquatics Program

Swimming Lessons

Lap Lanes Schedule

Pool Schedule

FREE Swimming Lessons

The Katelyn Foundation’s mission is to promote child safety through public awareness and education. These lessons, sponsored by the Katelyn Foundation, are separate from all other YMCA swim lessons. We are offering these FREE swim lessons ONLY to members who are on financial assistance as part of the Open Doors program and non-members who qualify for financial assistance through the Open Doors program. These lessons are strictly for beginning swimmers and water safety lessons for non-swimmers.

Saturday Mornings (1 class per week for 4 weeks)
Session Dates: July 24—August 14
Only TWO sessions per participant

Ages 3-5 yrs

Saturday

9:15am—9:45am

Ages 6-10 yrs

Saturday

10:25am—11:05am

Parent/Child (6-36 Months)

Saturday

9:50am—10:20am

CPR/ First Aid Certification Courses

Classes will be held at the Clearwater Branch YMCA.  Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive American Red Cross CPR certification.  Participant must successfully complete all skills and pass written test with 80%, for certification. For more information call 727-461-9622.

Certification Courses Dates


CPR/AED For the Community and Workplace (Adult/Child/Infant)
Fees: $50 Facility Members; $65 Program Members


First Aid for the Community and Workplace (Adult and Pediatric)
Fees: $50 Facility Members; $65Program Members

Lifeguard Training

Prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course:

  • Participants must be at least 16 years of age by the last day of class.
  • Participants must be able to tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, perform a shallow dive, a surface dive (feet first & head first to 9 feet) and swim under water 15 feet.
  • Participants must pass a swim pre-test on the first day of class which consists of a long shallow dive, 500 yard continuous swim with

    100 yards of each of the following strokes:

    • front crawl w/ head up
    • breastroke w/head up
    • side stroke
    • one arm side stroke
    • elementary back stroke kick only 

   This course includes YMCA lifeguard certification, certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration certification and First Aid certification.

Participants should bring swimsuits, towels, pen and paper to each class. Participation and completion of the course does not guarantee certification. Participant must meet all prerequisites and pass all practical skills and written tests for certification.  *Participants must attend all class sessions.

Session Fees: $165 Facility Members; $225 Program Members

Class Dates and Times

Aquatic Bootcamp

Join instructors Victoria Cooper and Mike Morrall for low-impact, high intensity exercise in the pool including treading water, push-ups, sit-ups and cardio aerobics. This program is excellent for those teens and adults looking to shed a few pounds and build muscle using the water’s resistance. Participants must be at least 15 years old & must be comfortable in deep water but do not have to be great swimmers.

Schedule: Monday & Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 pm
Fee/monthly: $30 Facility Members

Piranhas Swim Team

We are a year-round competitive swim program where a positive and supportive environment is established to help improve stroke, technique, skills and goals for each individual swimmer in the program. Piranhas Swim Team will build good people and good swimmers through constant attention to teaching and training.

Each workout group is designed to develop ability levels working toward individual goals which may include reaching Junior Olympic, YMCA Nationals, Sectional or National level qualifying times. We help you become the swimmer you have the potential to be!           

Practice:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm
Attendance is not required at all practices. Swimmers may attend as many or as few practices as they want.

Fee/monthly: $40 Facility Members; $60 Program Members
Prerequisites: Ages 6-17 and must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke.

Porpoise Club

Looking to join our PYP Competitive swim team?  Porpoise Club focuses on swimming techniques, endurance training, and specific strokes that are necessary for joining swim team. Swimmers will work on starts and flip turns as well. Porpoise Club swimmers should be above a Fish ability level and must be able to swim 25 yards continuously with bilateral breathing.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Attendance is not required at all practices. Swimmers may attend as many or as few practices as they want.
Fee/monthly: $20 Facility Members; $30 Program Members

Diving

Welcome to the Piranhas Diving Program at the YMCA of the Suncoast, Clearwater Branch. We are offering both beginner and advanced diving. Session will run month by month and Coach Dianne will be here on Saturday mornings to lead our program. Each session will consist of 1 practice per week for 4 weeks.

Age: 6-18
Fee: $25 Facility Members; $35 Program Members
Schedule: Saturdays, 10-11:00 am

Suncoast SwimFit Masters Swim Team

Suncoast SwimFit is a diverse swimming program for all adults. It is designed for adults from all walks of life and a wide range of ages from 18-100 years old. Whether you are a competitive swimmer, a tri-athlete looking for a low impact exercise program or cross-training—this program could be the one for you. Coached work-out days/times at the Clearwater YMCA:

Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30-8:30 pm
Fees: Monthly: $25 Facility Members
This program runs in month-long sessions with practice 2 times a week. A minimum of 8 participants is required for this program to run.

Water Exercise Schedule

Mondays-Water Aerobics (Kieran)
10:30 - 11:30 am

Tuesdays-Water Aerobics (Victoria)
10:30 - 11:30 am

Water Aerobics (Karen)
4 - 5:00 pm

Wednesdays-Deep Water Aerobics (Maureen)
9:30  - 10:30 am

Water Aerobics (Maureen)
10:30  - 11:30 am

Thursdays-Water Aerobics (Katherine)
10:30  - 11:30 am

Water Aerobics (Karen)
4 - 5:00 pm

Fridays-Deep Water Aerobics (Katherine)
10:30  - 11:30 am

Saturdays-Water Aerobics (Karen)
8 - 9:00 am

 

 

Swim Lessons

Classes meet twice a week for 4 weeks or once a week on Saturday for four weeks. Please Click here for a schedule or call the Clearwater Branch YMCA at (727) 461-9622 for session dates.
Fees/Session:
Weekday Classes—$38 Facility Member; $58 Program Member
Saturday Classes—$19 Facility Member; $29 Program Member

Each class must have a minimum of 3 participants registered to continue. Transfers, credits or refunds will be granted to participants who are registered for classes which are cancelled due to low enrollment.

Space is limited so remember to register early.

Teen/Adult Swim Lessons

Each class must have a minimum of 3 participants registered to continue. Transfers, credits or refunds will  be granted to participants who are registered for classes which are cancelled due to low enrollment.

Beginner/Advanced Beginner – Tuesday & Thursday, 6:15 – 6:50 pm
Schedule: July 19 – August 13
August 16 – September 10
September 13 – October 8

Fees/Session: $38 Facility Member; $58 Program Member

Parent/Child swim

Age: 6 - 36 months

This course is designed to help children develop a sense of comfort and familiarity with the water. This course is taught through group instruction utilizing songs, games, and other fun educational activities. Children work on basic movements in the water while supported by the parent. This course introduces new skills when the parent and child are ready to learn. The parent must be in the water with child.

 

Pike/Eel

Beginner/Advanced Beginner

Age: 3-5 years

This course is an introduction to basic swimming skills for children with little or no water experience. This course also serves as a continuation for students developing basic swimming skills.

 

 

Ray/Starfish

Intermediate/Advanced

Age: 3-5 years

This course is an introduction to stroke development skills. Children enter this level with the ability to swim 20 feet independently. The instructor refines strokes and encourages children to swim 40 feet independently. This class is a continuation of stroke development skills.

 

Polliwog/Guppy

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner

Age: 6-12 years

This course is an introduction to basic swimming skills for children with little or no
water experience. The instructor helps the child develop a sense of comfort in the water and the ability to swim 15 yards independently.

Minnow/Fish

Intermediate/ Advanced

Age: 6-12 years

This course is an introduction to stroke development skills. Children enter this level with the ability to swim 15 yards independently.

Private Swim Lessons

Learn to swim in a more private format with one-on-one time with a certified swim instructor. Register for one lesson, or a package of 3, 5 or 10! Once registered, an instructor will call you and set up days and times for your lessons to fit your needs and the availability of the instructor. Each lesson is 30 minutes in length.

Number of Lessons
Facility Members
Program Members
1
$20
$30
3
$55
$83
5
$80
$120
10
$150
$200

 

FAMILY lessons are also available. Up to 2 children and 2 adults may be in a 30 minute lesson. Or split the package of lessons between family members.

Number of lessons Facility Members Program Members
1
$30
$45
3
$81
$122
5
$115
$173
10
$195
$292

 

  
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