Swim Lessons: For all ages and abilities.  Swim Lessons run on an 8-week schedule except for summer lessons which wil be announced in the spring.  Lesson fees are based on 1 class per week.  Swimmers may participate more than once per week if desired.  Fees will increase accordingly.  (e.g. one class per week = $30 for an 8 week session, two classes per week = $60 for an 8 week session)  Registration begins the 15th of the month prior to the lesson start date for full members and begins on the 20th until full for non- members).  Scholarships are available for program fees.  Please check the Mission Driven Programs page for more information or call 634.9622 extension 14 for more information. Schedules change for summer months. | Back to top

Parent-Tot Swim Class : For children from 6 months to 3 years old. The instructor works with parents to teach them how to handle their child in the water. Instructor works with parents to acclimate child to water. Sign up for as many classes per week as needed.

Tuesdays or Thursdays 10:00-10:30am or 6:00-6:30pm

Fees:
Full Member: $15 for one class per week for 8-week session
Non-member:
$30 for one class per week for 8-week session

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Preschool Swim Lessons: For ages 3 to 5 years old. 30 minute class

Pike – This class is designed for beginners.

Monday, Wednesday 4:00-4:30 pm
Tuesday, Thursday 10-10:30 am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6-6:30 pm
Saturday 9 - 9:30 am
Fees:
Full Member: $30 for one class per week for 8-week session
Non-member:
$55 for one class per week for 8-week session

Eel – This class is for intermediate-beginners who can swim 5 feet on their front, back and side without a floatation device.

Monday, Wednesday 4:00-4:30 pm
Tuesday, Thursday 10:30-11:00 am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6 - 6:30 pm
Saturday 9:30-10:00 am
Fees:
Full Member: $30 for one class per week for 8-week session
Non-member:
$55 for one class per week for 8-week session

Ray – This class is for intermediate-beginners who can swim 15-20 feet on their front, back and side without a flotation device.

Monday, Wednesday 4:00-4:30 pm
Tuesday, Thursday 10:30-11:00 am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6 - 6:30 pm
Saturday 9:30-10:00 am
Fees:
Full Member: $30 for one class per week for 8-week session
Non-member:
$55 for one class per week for 8-week session

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School Age Swim Lessons: For children 6 to 12 years old

30 minute classes:
Full Member: $30 for one class per week for 8-week session
Non-member:
$55 for one class oer week for 8-week session

45 minute classes:
Full Member: $35 for one class per week for 8-week session
Non-member:
$60 for one class per week per 8-week session

Polliwog – This class is designed for beginners.(30 min)

Monday, Wednesday 4:30-5:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30 - 7 pm
Saturday 9:30 - 10 am

Guppy – This class is designed for intermediate-beginners who can swim 10 feet front, back and side without a floatation device. (30 min)
Monday, Wednesday 4:30-5:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30 - 7 pm
Saturday 10 - 10:30 am

Minnow – This class is designed for intermediate level swimmers who can swim one length of the pool front, back and side without a floatation device.(45 min.)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Saturday 10 - 10:30 am

Fish – This class is designed for advanced level swimmers who can swim one length of the pool front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, backstroke and elementary backstroke. (45 min.)
Tuesday, Thursday 6:30 - 7:15 pm

Flying Fish – This class is designed for advanced level swimmers who can swim two lengths of the pool front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, backstroke and elementary backstroke. (45 min.)
Tuesday, Thursday 6:30 - 7:15 pm

Shark – This class is designed for advanced level swimmers who can swim four lengths of the pool front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, backstroke and elementary backstroke. (45 min.)

Tuesday, Thursday 6:30 - 7:15 pm

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Teen and Adult Swim Lessons:

For ages 13 and up.  These classes are designed for people who have never before had swim lessons.

Members: $30 per class per week per 8-week session
Non-members: $55 per class per week per 8-week session

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Private and Semi-Private Lessons:

For any age or skill level.  These classes are arranged individually by the Aquatics Director.  They are arranged around your schedule, taking the pool schedule into consideration.

Private Lessons:
Members: $18 per person per half hour
Non-members: $20 per person per half hour
Semi-private Lessons:
Members: $16 per person per half hour
Non-members: $18 per person per half hour

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Please note: All members must register to participate in a class.

Lap Swim:

This is an individually paced swim time.  When the pool is crowded circle swimming may be required.

Monday through Friday 5:30-8:30am, 11:30am-2:00pm & 5:00-6:00pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:30-5:00 pm (combined open/lap swim) Saturdays 7:30 - 9 am, 11:30 - 1:30 pm & 1:30-7:30 pm (combined open/lap swim)

Sundays 12:00-1:30 pm

Fees: Full Member: Free / Non-member Daily fee $7

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Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatics Program (AFYAP):

Provides gentle exercise in 86° water to help improve joint flexibility.  This is a shallow only class so it is not necessary to know how to swim.  You must submit a Physicians Release form (pick-up from Membership Services) prior to starting with the class.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30-11:30am

Fees: Full Member: Free / Non-member $85 per 8-week session

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Deep Water Walking:

Water walking, running and exercise with the aid of floatation devices in the deep end of the pool.  Deep Water Walking is a self-guided class (no instructor).

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-10:00am

Fees: Full Member: Free / Non-member $7 daily fee

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Stretch and Flex:

This class is designed to increase flexibility and muscle tone through stretching and light physical exertion.  Stretch and Flex is a shallow only class so it is not necessary to know how to swim.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-9:10am

Fees: Full Member: Free / Non-member $85 per 8-week session

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High Intensity Water Exercise:

This is a high intensity workout designed for a more vigorous workout to improve cardiovascular conditioning and muscle tone muscles.  Most classes stay in the shallow end, some do utilize the deep end, but swimming ability is not required.

Tuesday, Thursday 7:30-8:20am

Fees: Full Member: Free / Non-member $80 per per 8-week session

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Water Exercise:

This is a great workout to improve cardiovascular conditioning, tone muscles and use water resistance for a complete workout.  Most classes stay in the shallow end, some do utilize the deep end, but swimming ability is not required.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:15-9:55am
Fees: Full Member: Free / Non-member $85 per per 8-week session
Monday, Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm
Fees: Full Member: Free / Non-member $80 per per 8-week session

Tuesdays, Thursdays 6 - 7 am, 4:00-5:00pm & 7:15-8:15pm (Deep Water)
Fees: Full Member: Free / Non-member $80 per per 8-week session

Saturdays 9:00-10:00am
Fees: Full Member: Free / Non-member $75 per per 8-week session

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Open Swim:
For all ages.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult and must pass the swim test to swim without a floatation device or in the deep end.  If space permits, a lap lane will be set-up.

Monday - Friday 3:30 - 5 pm
Monday - Thursday 7:15-8:30 pm
Friday 6-8:30 pm
Saturday 1:30 - 7:30 pm (Combined Open /Lap Swim)
Sunday 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Monday - Friday 2:30 - 5pm wehn KCSD #1 has no school days

Fees: Full Member: Free / Non-member Daily fee $7.

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Lifeguard Opportunities:
The YMCA holds life guard training's twice yearly in the spring and in the fall.  These training's are conducted using the YMCA of the USA National standard training method.  For more information on training to be a lifeguard please feel free to call Patty at 634.9622 Ext. 14. | Back to top

Mission Statement of the Cheyenne Family YMCA
The purpose of the Cheyenne Family YMCA is to provide services to youth, adults, and families through physical, mental, and educational programs designed to cultivate physical, mental, and spiritual well being.