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!
Each session is 6 weeks and can be group, private or semi-private format.
Session 6: Aug. 19 - Sept. 29
Session 7: Sept. 30 - Nov. 6
Session 8: Nov. 11 - Dec. 21
Group Lessons $39
Semi-Private $102
Private $72
(classes overlapping a holiday closure will have prorated pricing)
StarBabies™ (Adult and infant ages 6 months - 18 months)
and StarTots™ (Adult and toddler ages 18 months - 36 months)
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 (StarBabies)
Wednesday
10:30am - 11:00am (StarTots)
Saturday
9:00am - 9:30am (combined)
Starfish Swim School® for Pre-schoolers (Ages 3-5)
Designed to meet the needs of children ages 3 to 5, this course will develop a high comfort level in the water and a readiness to swim, and for those children who are developmentally ready, it will teach functional swim skills. This class teaches swimming techniques through fun and creative activities in the water. Students work toward developing the five competencies and progress toward achieving the benchmarks at their own pace in a small group setting.
Monday
10:00am - 10:30am
Tuesday
5:15pm - 5:45pm
Saturday
9:30am - 10:00am
Starfish Swim School® for Youth (Ages 6-12)
Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies using age-appropriate learning activities. Learning is self-paced but challenging.
Tuesday White & Red
5:15pm - 5:45pm
Tuesday Red & Yellow
5:50pm - 6:20pm
Tuesday Blue, Green & Yellow
6:25pm - 6:55pm
Saturday White
9:30am - 10:00am
Saturday Red & Yellow
10:00am - 10:30am
Saturday Blue & Green
10:30am - 11:00am
Starfish Swim School® for Teens and Adults (Ages 13 and older)
This course is designed to improve comfort and skill in the water, regardless of past swimming experience. Students work toward developing the five basic core swimming competencies using principles of adult learning.
Classes are offered in private or semi-private format - call us for availability!
Starfish Pre-Swim Team
This course is designed for students of any age who have achieved the Green Swim School benchmarks. Students refine freestyle stroke and learn stroke technique for backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, and develop endurance.
Tuesday
5:50pm - 6:50pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00am
Private and Semi-Private Lessons
Private swim lessons provide one-on-one instruction to allow advancement at the student’s own pace. Semi-private allows two students with one instructor.
Monday
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:30am
11:30am - 12:00pm
Don’t see a time that suits your schedule? Contact the Director of Aquatics and Fitness for more lesson times.
Adaptive Aquatics
Adaptive Aquatics is designed for individuals with physical or learning disabilities requiring more individualized instruction. There are limited scholarships available. All ages welcome. Lessons are available in both group and private format.
Thursday Level I
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Thursday Level II
5:05pm - 5:35pm
Thursday Level III
5:40pm - 6:10pm
Thursday Level IV
6:15pm - 6:45pm
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.