Starfish Swimming
YWCA Pekin is proud to offer the internationally recognized program, Starfish Swimming, year-round in our heated pool… perfect for those learning to swim!
Swim Lessons
CURRENT SESSION
begins May 2
8 week session
Group Lessons
$80
**We reserve the right to cancel any class for low registration numbers.**
Private
$130
Fees must be paid prior to session to register your spot.
StarBabies™ (Adult and infant ages 6 months - 18 months)
and StarTots™ (Adult and toddler ages 18 months - 3 years)
The purpose of these courses are to develop in very young children a high comfort level in the water while at the same time training the adults who accompany them in the water safety and drowning prevention. These courses do not teach children to become accomplished swimmers or to survive in the water; however they do provide a confidence-building, fun, and loving experience. One adult must be in the water with each child. Swim diapers required.
Wednesday
10:00am - 10:30am
Saturday
11:20am - 11:50am
Starfish Swim School®
for Youth (Ages 4-12)
Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies using age-appropriate learning activities. Learning is self-paced but challenging.
Thursday
Red & White
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Yellow
5:35pm - 6:05pm
Blue & Green
6:10pm - 6:35pm
Saturday
Blue & Green
9:35am - 10:05am
Red & Yellow
10:10am - 10:40am
Red, White & Yellow
10:45am - 11:15am
Starfish Stroke School
This course is designed for students of any age who have achieved the Green Swim School benchmarks. In Stroke 1 class, students learn stroke technique for freestyle and backstroke. In Stroke 2 class, students learn technique for butterfly and breaststroke.
Thursday
Stroke 1
5:35pm - 6:05pm
Saturday
Stroke 1
9:00am - 9:30am
Stroke 2
9:00am - 9:30am
Private Lessons
Private swim lessons provide one-on-one instruction to allow advancement at the student’s own pace.
Private lessons available for ages 4 through adult!
Offered
Monday - Thursday evening
Saturday morning
Call us to schedule!
Adaptive Aquatics
Adaptive Aquatics is designed for individuals with physical or learning disabilities. All ages welcome. Multiple instructors and volunteers in a large, less structured group format. Maximum of 10 participants per session. $20 per month and must be a current YWCA member to participate.
Monday
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
The YWCA Pekin also hosts a Special Olympics swim team. Please contact Bethany, our program coordinator, if you are interested in one of these classes or participation on the team.