Aquatics
Aquatics at the Y are designed to teach water safety, stroke development, and personal growth skills. Aquatics at the Y are divided by age and by skill levels and advancing to the next level is dependent on individual completion of required skills. While we are known across the nation for our progressive Youth Swim Lesson program, we also offer many Water Fitness classes for adults, and Private lessons for all ages.
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Water Safety
We ask our members and program participants to follow these courtesies for the safety and enjoyment of all:
• Please Walk
• Street Shoes are not allowed on the deck
• Children between the ages of 6-7 must be accompanied by an adult in the pool are. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the pool.
• Swimmers must take a swim test to enter the deep water
• Rough play is not permitted
• Showers must be taken before entering the pool
• Food and drink may be consumed only in the lobby
• Emergency equipment is for lifeguard use only
• Diving is not permitted
• Breath holding for long periods of under water swimming is not permitted
• Persons with sore or inflamed eyes, colds, nasal or ear discharges, boils or other acute or obvious skin or body infections, or cuts shall be excluded from pool
• If incontinent, wear tight fitting rubber or plastic pants or a swim diaper
• Observe all safety regulations
Thank you for you cooperation
Lap Lanes
A minimum of one lap lane is available at all times. Lap lanes are reserved for members 13 years and older. When more than two people are in a lane, please swim on the right side of the lane, counterclockwise (circle swim).
Family Swim & Water Slide
The Water slide at our branch is a favorite with kids and parents alike. To accomodate all members, our slide is operated during Family Swim time. Please visit our Schedules page and download our Pool Schedule for upcoming Family Swim times.
Swimmers must be at lease 48’’ tall to use the slide.
Weather Policy
If lightning activity is within 6 miles of our facility, the pool and shower areas will close for 30 minutes from the last sighting. If this time overlaps a planned program time, every attempt will be made to contact participants, but advance notice of cancellation is not guaranteed. In order for us to keep our program prices as low as possible, we will not be able to make up programs due to weather related cancellations.
Water Fitness
Water Fitness classes are a great way to exercise in a group setting, and are FREE for members. Choose from classes such as Aqua Boot Camp, Aqua Dance, Super Aquacise, Deep Water Conditioning, or Fit with Fins to give your joints a rest and get healthy in the water.
Visit our Schedules Page to find a complete list of Water Fitness classes, what time they're offered, and which description best meets your needs.
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Youth Swim Lessons
Youth Lessons at the O'Fallon Family YMCA are a great way to get your child involved in structured educational fun that will help establish discipline in their daily life. With lessons for children starting at just 6 months old, the Y can teach aquatic fundamentals that will stay with swimmers their entire life. Swim level testing is available by appointment. Please call us to set up a time with us.
Visit our Schedules Page to find our current Youth Swim Lessons schedule, or download our Current Program Brochure to read more about Youth Swim Lessons options and skill development.
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Private & Semi Private Swim Lessons
Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons are offered to members and guests of all ages, and run for 30 minutes at a time. Semi-Private Lessons can include a maximum of three participants. All Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons can be scheduled through our Service Center.
For more information contact our Physical Director, Sarah Christian, at the O'Fallon Family YMCA.
2012 Aquatics Calendar
Member Registration Begins: February 11
Program Registration Begins: February 18
Session Starts: Week of February 25
Session Ends: April 14
Aquatics Contact Information
Sarah Christian - Physical Director
Through 17 locations in St. Louis City and County, St. Charles, Jefferson, Warren, Lincoln and Franklin Counties; Camp Lakewood and Trout Lodge in Washington County; and more than 400 program sites, the YMCA serves more than 700,000 participants--building healthy spirits, minds and bodies.
