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!
Our sessions are monthly and can be group, private or semi-private format.
Group lessons are available in twice per week
or once per week sessions.
Group Lessons
$60 (twice weekly) or $30 (once weekly)
Semi-Private
$80
Private
$52
Fees are due at the beginning of each month or can be paid in seasonal installments to guarantee your spot.
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
10:15am - 10:45am
Tuesday/Thursday (choose once or twice a week)
5:20pm - 5:50pm
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/Thursday (choose once or twice a week)
White, Red & Yellow
5:20pm - 5:50pm
Tuesday/Thursday (choose once or twice a week)
Blue & Green
5:55pm - 6:25pm
Tuesday/Thursday (choose once or twice a week)
Red & Yellow
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Saturday (meets once a week)
White, Red & Yellow
9:30am - 10:00am
Saturday (meets once a week)
Blue & Green
10:00am - 10:30am
Saturday (meets once a week)
Red & Yellow
10:30am - 11:00am
Starfish Stroke School
This course is designed for students of any age who have achieved the Green Swim School benchmarks. Students learn stroke technique for freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke.
Tuesday/Thursday (choose once or twice a week)
Stroke 1 (freestyle & backstroke)
5:55pm - 6:25pm
Tuesday/Thursday (choose once or twice a week)
Stroke 2 (breaststroke & butterfly)
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Saturday (meets once a week)
Stroke 1 (freestyle & backstroke)
10:00am - 10:30am
Saturday (meets once a week)
Stroke 2 (breaststroke & butterfly)
10:30am - 11:00am
Starfish Pre-Swim Team
This course is designed for students of any age who have achieved the Green Swim School benchmarks and have completed Stroke 1 and Stroke 2 Swim School. Students refine swim strokes and develop endurance.
Tuesday/Thursday (choose once or twice a week)
5:55pm - 6:55pm
Saturday (meets once a week)
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.
Tuesday
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:05pm - 4:35pm
4:40pm - 5:10pm
Wednesday
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:05pm - 4:35pm
4:40pm - 5:10pm
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. All ages welcome. Lessons are paid at a monthly cost of $19.75.
Monday
Level I
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Monday
Level II
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Monday
Level III and IV
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.