Aquatics

Swim lessons, water aerobics, & specialty programming.

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Monthly Swim Lessons

Registration opens:
2 weeks before each month for members
1 week before each month for nonmembers

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Olivia
Hi, I’m Olivia! I grew up just north of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and am just putting roots down in Ohio. I’ve always loved the water and was a competitive swimmer for five years.

Before joining the Williams County Family YMCA, I spent about a year teaching at Foss Swim School in Minnesota, a program known for producing confident swimmers and even a few Olympic medalists! While there, I developed a strong foundation in technique, safety, and helping kids build comfort and excitement in the water.

Since joining the YMCA aquatics team in 2025, I’ve continued to share that passion through group swim lessons. My favorite moments are seeing a child’s face light up the first time they go underwater or jump into the deep end on their own - it’s pure joy!

Olivia
Hello! I’m Emily! I grew up in Montpelier, Ohio, where my lifelong love of the water began as a teenager. My first job was as a swim instructor and lifeguard in my hometown, where I also taught water safety classes. I’ve been passionate about helping others feel confident in the water ever since.


After taking time away to raise my family, I returned to teaching swim lessons in 2019 and have loved every minute back in the pool. I truly enjoy working with swimmers of all ages. For me, the best moments are when a child or adult “gets it” and floats for the first time, overcomes their fear, or otherwise make progress.


I always remind my swimmers that I’ll be in the water with them, helping them stay safe and learn proper body positioning. My goal is to help every swimmer develop a healthy respect for the water and the skills to keep themselves safe while also discovering how much fun swimming can be.


Outside the pool, I enjoy spending time with my grandkids, volunteering with Bread of Life Community Center, and being a Zumba instructor.

Private Swim Lessons
Ages 4+, adults too!
Schedule varies
30 minute 1-on-1 swim lessons with our long-term swim instructor Emily Ebaugh. Student’s progress will begin with whatever level they are currently at.

Swim Starter – Water Exploration
Ages 1 to 3
Tues 5:30-6pm
Parent / guardian will be in water with child. Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

Stage 1 – Water Acclimation
Ages 4 to 12
Tues 6-6:30pm
Increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance.

Stage 2 – Water Movement
Ages 4 to 12
Thurs 5-5:30pm
Encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently.

Stage 3 – Water Stamina
Ages 4 to 12
Thurs 5:30-6pm
Develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages.

Stage 4 – Stroke Introduction
Ages 4 to 12
Thurs 6-6:30pm
Introduces basic stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Water Aerobics

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Silver Splash! – Helen Fisher
Mon, Weds, & Fri 9-9:45AM
This is a great water aerobics class that encourages older adults to get up and move. It uses kickboards as resistance and is high energy, but low impact designed to get you moving!

Deep Water AM – Helen Fisher
Mon, Weds, & Fri 10-10:45AM
Belt up and take a no-impact way to exercise. Join us for this progressively challenging, upbeat cardio resistance workout.

Arthritis Aerobics – Helen Fisher
Mon, Weds, & Fri 11-11:45AM
Shallow water class designed to keep those with arthritis active and mobile. There is little or no stress on the joints and the water temperature is just right!

Water Cardio – Deb Mack
Mon 6:30-7:30PM, Weds 6-7PM
A high energy, shallow water class that combines cardio with resistance training for a great overall and low impact workout!

Specialty Aquatics Programming

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LITTLE WAVES SWIM CLASS
Wednesdays 5-6PM
10/01/25 to 11/19/25
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Gain swimming strength, endurance, and confidence!

A great opportunity to learn the different strokes associated with swim team with no obligation to join the swim team!

Before registering, swimmer must be able to swim the width of the pool, above water, using a basic stroke (freestyle / front crawl).



WAVES SWIM TEAM
Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool to qualify for this friendly, but competitive swim team.
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LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASSES
Lifeguard certifications are American Red Cross: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, & First Aid
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