About | Registration & Cost | Make-up & Credit Policy | Session Dates | Pool Schedule | Classes | Special Group Classes
The Jefferson City Area YMCA uses the National YMCA Swim Program, which stresses safety and skill. At each level, participants are involved in activities related to the following five components: Personal Safety, Stroke Development, Water Sports and Games, Rescue Skills, Personal Growth and Fitness. Classes meet for 45 minutes.
Registration will be taken at either YMCA front desk or by calling (573) 761-9000 or (573) 761-9015. You can also register online by clicking on the "Register" link next to each class. Registration begins November 12 for Y-Members and November 26 for Non-Members. Aquatics staff reserves the right to make appropriate changes to class levels based upon the child's demonstration of skills.
| Session | Y-Member Rate |
Non-Member Rate |
| Regular (8 classes) | $40 |
$62 |
| Regular (8 classes) | $40 |
$65 effective June 2008 |
Make-ups are not offered for missed classes. For credit information, please refer to the credit policy listed in the front of the program guide. All credit arrangements must be made through the Aquatics office at (573) 761-9007.
| Session | Dates | Days |
| April #2 | April 1-24 | T/Th afternoon |
| April #3 | April 1-24 | T/Th p.m. |
| May #1 | April 28 - May 21 | M/W a.m. |
| May #2 | April 29 - May 22 | T/Th afternoon |
| May #3 | April 29 - May 22 | T/Th p.m. |
| June #1 | June 2-12 | M-Th am |
| June #2 | June 16-26 | M-th am |
| June #3 | June 2-26 | M/W or T/Th pm |
| July #1 | July 7-17 | M-Th am |
| July #2 | July 21-31 | M-Th am |
| July #3 | July 7-31 | M/W or T/Th pm |
| Aug #1 | August 4-14 | M-Th am |
| Aug #2 | August 4-14 | M-Th pm |
| Sat | June 7-August 2 | Sat am* |
| (*no class July 5) |
Click on the link below for a copy of our pool schedule for the Knowles Indoor Pool and Firley Outdoor Pool.
From November 1 through March 31, the Knowles Indoor Pool will close at 6:00 p.m. on weekends. Beginning April 1, the pool will close at 4:30 p.m. on weekends.
Skips - [Register for Skips]
6 months to 3 years. Parent accompanies child into pool.
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| April #3, June #3, July #3 | T/Th | 6:30 p.m. |
| June #1, July #1, Aug #1 | M-Th | 10:25 am |
| Sat | Saturday | 10:20 a.m. |
Perch - [Register for Perch]
2 to 4 years. Parent accompanies child into pool and class works on Pike skills.
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| May #3, June #3, July #3 | T/Th | 6:30 p.m. |
| Sat | Saturday | 9:30 a.m. |
Pike - [Register for Pike]
3 to 5 years. Beginner swims less than 10 feet with float belt.
April and May Sessions
| Sessions | Days | Times |
April #1, May #1 |
M/W | 10:25 a.m. |
| April #2, May #2 | T/Th | 1:00 p.m. |
| April #3, May #3 | T/Th | 6:30, 7:20 p.m. |
| Sessions | Days | Times |
June #1 & #2, July #1 & #2, Aug #1 |
M-Th | 9:35, 10:25, 11:15 am |
| June #3 & July #3 | M/W | 1:00, 1:50, 2:40 pm |
| M/W | 6:30, 7:20 pm | |
| T/Th | 6:30, 7:20 pm | |
| Aug #2 | M-Th | 6:30, 7:20 pm |
| Sat | Saturday | 9;30, 10:20, 11:10 am |
Eel & Ray - [Register for Eel] - [Register for Ray]
Eel: 3 to 5 years. Swims 10 feet without float belt and with face in water.
Ray: 3 to 5 years. Swims 1/2 length of pool without float belt, using rotary breathing.
April and May Sessions
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| April #1, May #1 | M/W | 10:25 a.m. |
| April #2, May #2 | T/Th | 1:00 p.m. |
| April #3, May #3 | T/Th | 6:30 p.m. |
June-August Sessions
| Sessions | Days | Times |
June #1 & #2, July #1 & #2, Aug #1 |
M-Th | 9:35, 10:25 am |
| June #3 & July #3 | M/W | 1:50, 6:30 pm |
| T/Th | 6:30 pm | |
| Aug #2 | M-Th | 6:30, 7:20 pm |
| Sat | Saturday | 10:20 am |
Ray / Minnow - [Register for Ray/Minnow]
Designed for very strong preschool simmers. Swimmer must be 3 to 6 years old and able to swim a 1/2 length of the pool (37') without a flotation device.
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| April #1, May #1 | M/W | 9:35 a.m. |
Polliwog - [Register for Polliwog]
6 to 12 years. Designed for the beginner who swims very little or not at all.
April and May Sessions
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| April #3, May #3 | T/Th | 6:30 p.m. |
June-August Sessions
| Sessions | Days | Times |
June #1 & #2, July #1 & #2, Aug #1 |
M-Th | 10:25 am |
| June #3 & July #3 | M/W | 1:00, 2:40, 6:30 pm |
| T/Th | 6:30 pm | |
| Aug #2 | M-Th | 6:30 pm |
| Sat | Saturday | 9:30 am |
Guppy - [Register for Guppy]
6 to 12 years. Can swim length of pool with a float belt and floats front and back unassisted without float belt.
April and May Sessions
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| April #3, May #3 | T/Th | 7:20 p.m. |
June-August Sessions
| Sessions | Days | Times |
June #1 & #2, July #1 & #2, Aug #1 |
M-Th | 9:35 am |
| June #2, July #2 | M-Th | 10:25 am |
| June #3 & July #3 | M/W | 7:20 pm |
| T/Th | 7:20 pm | |
| Aug #2 | M-Th | 6:30 pm |
| Sat | Saturday | 10:20, 11:10 am am |
Minnow - [Register for Minnow]
6 to 12 years. Can swim one length of pool paddle stroke with rotary breathing.
April and May Sessions
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| April #3, May #3 | T/Th | 7:20 p.m. |
June-August Sessions
| Sessions | Days | Times |
June #1 & #2, July #1 & #2, Aug #1 |
M-Th | 9:35, 11:15 am |
| June #3 & July #3 | M/W | 7:20 pm |
| T/Th | 7:20 pm | |
| Aug #2 | M-Th | 7:20 pm |
| Sat | Saturday | 11:10 am am |
Fish & Flying Fish - [Register for Fish] - [Register for Flying Fish]
Fish: 6 to 12 years. Swims two lengths of pool front crawl and one length back crawl stroke.
Flying Fish: 6 to 12 years. Swims two lengths each, front crawl, backstroke, and elementary backstroke.
April and May Sessions
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| April #3, May #3 | T/Th | 7:20 p.m. (Fish/FF) |
June-August Sessions
| Sessions | Days | Times |
June #1 & #2, July #1 & #2, Aug #1 |
M-Th | 11:15 am |
| June #3 & July #3 | M/W | 7:20 pm |
| T/Th | 7:20 pm (Fish/FF) | |
| Aug #2 | M-Th | 7:20 pm (Fish/FF) |
| Sat | Saturday | 11:10 am am (Fish/FF) |
Shark & Flying Fish - [Register for Shark] - [Register for Flying Fish]
Shark: 6 to 12 years. Swims individual medley. Works on lifesaving, starts, and turns.
Flying Fish: 6 to 12 years. Swims two lengths each, front crawl, backstroke, and elementary backstroke.
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| June #1, & #2, July #1 & #2, Aug #1 | M-Th | 11:15 am (FF/Shark) |
Home School - [Register for Home School]
These classes are offered for children who are members of Jefferson City Home Educators program. Cards must be presented at time of registration.
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| April #2, May #2 | T/Th | 1:50 p.m. (3-5 years) 2:40 p.m. (6-12 Polliwog/Guppy) 2:40 p.m. (6-12 Minnow/Fish) |
Prime Time - [Register for Prime Time]
These classes are offered for children in the YMCA's Prime Time Program.
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| April #1, May #1 | M/W | 9:35 a.m. |
| April #2, May #2 | T/Th | 1:50 p.m. |
Private Lessons
Private swim lessons are offered to YMCA members and non-members. They consist of 6 (six), 30 minute classes (one swimmer per instructor). Lessons are limited to instructor and pool availability. Cancellation or rescheduling of appointments requires 24-hour notice. For additional information or to schedule lessons, please call Pat Gladbach at (573) 761-9007.
| Fee: | $95 Y-Member $135 Non-Member |
High School & Adult Programs - [Register for High School & Adult Programs]
Patient instructors teach correct swimming techniques. There is a low teacher/student ratio for more individualized instruction. These classes are ideal for both beginning and advanced swimmers.
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| April #3, May #3, June #3, July #3 | T/Th | 8:10 p.m. |
| Aug #2 | M-Th | 8:10 p.m. |
T.O.W. (Terrified of Water) - [Register for T.O.W.]
T.O.W. is designed for the high school and adult individual who is fearful of the water. A low teacher/student ratio will help the participant relax and learn to enjoy the water.
| Sessions | Days | Times |
| April #3, May #3, June #3, July #3 | T/Th | 8:10 p.m. |
| Aug #2 | M-Th | 8:10 p.m. |