Junior Turtle Swim Team (ages 6-14) -

This club is designed for those wanting the experience of the TurtleSwim Team, but without competition.  This program focuses on the four competive strokes, flip turns, and refining swim strokes.  It will improve swimmers' technique, ability and endurance.  Must be at least Minnow A level for this swim club.

Friday   5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

$175 Members        $250 Non-members

Turtle Swim Team (ages 7-14)

For the experienced swimmer who is looking for more of a challenge than our regular swim classes.  Taught by our caring and experienced coaches, this program will enhance your speed, coordination, technique and ability. Must be at least Fish level for this swim club. Our swim teams will compete in the Chicago Metro League. 

This summer we will be splitting the team up to allow for you to pick a time that is most convenient for you. Saturdays will be dry land practice/training for all teams. We will also be participating in the Northern Illinois Swim Conference with meets being held on Wednesdays. Meets will be for Turthles and Jr. Turtle Teams.

Silver Team
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30-7:30 pm

$600* Members only - due to YMCA league participation rules, all participants must be Members of the Central Lake YMCA

Gold Team
Mondays & Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm
Saturdays 12:00-1:00 pm

$600* Members only - due to YMCA league participation rules, all participants must be Members of the Central Lake YMCA

Green Team (By placement only)
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm
Fridays 6:00-7:30 pm
Saturdays 12:00-1:30 pm

$800* Members only - due to YMCA league participation rules, all participants must be Members of the Central Lake YMCA

*Pay up front and save $50 or Pay in 3 installments. (Fall 1, Fall 2 and Winter session registrions.) Does not include Junior Turtles

If you are unsure of your child's level, please call the Aquatics Department to schedule an appointment to have your child tested before registration.  Practices may be 2-3 times week.

 Dolphin Parent/Child Lessons (ages 12-36 months)

Parents and their child, participate in music and water activities to facilitate their child's comfort in the water, muscle strengthening, muscle movement, and beginning swim skills. An experienced Pediatric therapist will be in the water.

Children participate in swim lessons with their peers. Caring, patient YMCA swim coaches facilitate swim skills, water safety awareness and water recreation activities. An experienced Pediatric Therapist is on site to support the individual needs of the child.

Fridays - $62

3:30 - 4:15 p.m.      Ages 3-6
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.      Ages 7-15

These lessons are for those who have graduated Dolphin Club Swim Lessons, but need a little extra support, will fit well in this group. The childten will be taught in small groups by the same caring, patient swim coaches that participate in the Dolphin Club swim lessons, however there will be no therapist on site. The children must be able to follow simple directions, be able to wait for their turn independently, and demonstrate good water safety awareness.

Wednesdays -  4:15 - 5:00pm - $62