MDI YMCA

Family Aquatics . . .

In additional to traditional "family swim", the MDI YMCA offers the following structured programs that are a TON of fun!  For times, dates and prices, please refer to the current program guide.

red cross logoLifeguard Certification Course*
This Red Cross lifeguard certification course focuses on preventing accidents in aquatic environments, CPR and basic first aid training, survival skills, aquatic rescues, handling spinal injuries, lifeguard responsibilities and administrative duties. Lifeguarding techniques, personal safety and employment opportunities will also be covered. Participants must be able to pass a swim test that includes a 500 yard swim, 2 minutes treading water and a 15 foot underwater swim.
*Pay an Additional $50 and also complete the YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course.

 

PORPOISE CLUB

Porpoise Club is for any deep-end swimmer, or the swimmer who has completed the progressive levels of swim lessons. Each session, we try to offer swimmers new water experiences, including log roll- ing, basic water safety, water games, or this session’s synchronized swimming & log rolling!

Synchronized Swimming (Ages 8+)
This sport is a combination of dancing, skating and gymnastics all rolled into one - but performed above and under water. Learn skills like the sailboat, waterwheel, oyster, plank and dolphin as new and exciting routines are created throughout the session. This is a great activity for parents and children to engage in together.

syncro swim
It's not too pretty, but it's a LOT of fun!

Log Rolling (Ages 8+, must be a deep end swimmer)
Come see if you can balance on a log. This class is taught by one of the performers at the Maine Lumberjack Show. There will be lots of log rolling, plenty of falling in the water, and tons of fun!