YMCA AQUATICS
Set your goal for the number of miles you want to swim in 2026!
Reach:
75 Miles | Gold Level
50 Miles | Silver Level
25 Miles | Bronze Level
Any Goal You Choose | Bragging Rights!
Each swimmer reaching his or her goal receives a specially designed Goal-Getter T-Shirt! The cost is $10 to join! Sign up at the Welcome Center, write your goal on the spreadsheet posted on the pool wall next to the bulletin board, and off you go!
Record your laps each day on the spreadsheet and watch your laps turn into miles!
As in all YMCA programs, the goal of the National YMCA aquatic program is to develop the whole person, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Teaching methods are designed to help each participant develop his/her fullest potential, encourage awareness of safety, and master skills to the best of their ability. YMCA aquatic programs, offered at the YMCA of Hannibal are not only beneficial in developing a healthy lifestyle, but are also an excellent place for youth and adults alike to make new friends and, most importantly – to have fun!
Private lessons are best for those who prefer individual one-on-one instruction, and give each student the opportunity to swim at their own pace. These are offered to any age swimmer—youth or adult. Times are based on the availability of the individual, instructor, and pool time. The YMCA will contact you if there are any cancellations of classes.
Private single swim lessons with one student and one instructor include 6 lessons.
Price: Member $154; Non-member $184
These are offered for ages 6 months to 10 years. Times are based on age and skill level. Prices are $59 for YMCA members and $89 for non-members. Payment is due at the time of registration. Registration deadline is by the Saturday before the session is scheduled to start. A minimum of 3 individuals is required for the class to run. The YMCA will contact you if there are any cancellations in classes.
Price: Member $59; Non-member $89*
*One session FREE with membership. First session for members 0-9 years old is FREE!
Water Discovery
Age Group: 6 months – 3 years old
Focus: Foundation and safety
Parent Role: You are the “primary teacher.” You’ll learn how to hold your child to encourage natural buoyancy.
Key Safety Skill: Learning the “Reach, Throw, Don’t Go” rule (never jumping in to save someone; using an object instead).
Goal: Child should be comfortable with water on their face and voluntarily submerging.
Schedule:
May 6 – June 10; Tuesdays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
May 3 – June 7; Sundays; 3:00PM – 3:30PM
June 14 – July 19; Sundays; 3:00PM – 3:30PM
June 19 – July 23; Tuesdays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
July 26 – August 30; Sundays; 3:00PM – 3:30PM
July 28 – September 1; Tuesdays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
LEVEL 1: Jellyfish
Introduction to Water Skills
Age Group: 3 – 5 years old
The Goal: Moving from “fearful” to “functional.”
Key Skills: Blowing bubbles through the nose and mouth, opening eyes underwater to find an object, and recovering from a float to a standing position independently.
Safety Milestone: Understanding the role of a lifeguard and the “Buddy System.”
Schedule:
May 2 – June 6; Saturdays; 12:00PM – 12:30PM
May 3 – June 7; Sundays; 1:00PM – 1:30PM
May 4 – June 8; Mondays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
June 13 – July 18; Saturdays; 12:00PM – 12:30PM
June 14 – July 19; Sundays; 1:00PM – 1:30PM
June 15 – July 20; Mondays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
July 25 – August 29; Saturdays; 12:00PM – 12:30PM
July 26 – August 30; Sundays; 1:00PM – 1:30PM
July 27 – August 31; Mondays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
LEVEL 2: Starfish
Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Age Group: 4 – 7 years old
The Goal: True independence. Your Child should now be swimming without any physical contact from the instructor.
Key Skills: Floating on front and back for 15 seconds, treading water using arm and hand movements, and swimming five yards using combined arm and leg movements.
Safety Milestone: “Look Before You Leap:” checking water depth and submerged objects before entering
Schedule:
May 2 – June 6; Saturdays; 12:30PM – 1:00PM
May 3 – June 7; Sundays; 1:30PM – 2:00PM
May 4 – June 8; Mondays; 7:00PM – 7:30PM
June 13 – July 18; Saturdays; 12:30PM – 1:00PM
June 14 – July 19; Sundays; 1:30PM – 2:00PM
June 15 – July 20; Mondays; 7:00PM – 7:30PM
July 25 – August 29; Saturdays; 12:30PM – 1:00PM
July 26 – August 30; Sundays; 1:30PM – 2:00PM
July 27 – August 31; Mondays; 7:00PM – 7:30PM
LEVEL 3: Turtles
Stroke Development
Age Group: 6 – 10 years old
The Goal: Combining breathing with movement.
Key Skills: Rotary breathing (turning the head to the side to breath during freestyle), survival floating, treading water for one full minute, and swimming 15 yards of Front Crawl.
Safety Milestone: Learning the “Reach, Throw, Don’t Go” rule: how to help someone using a pole or towel without jumping in.
Schedule:
May 2 – June 6; Saturdays; 1:00PM – 1:30PM
May 3 – June 7; Sundays; 2:00PM – 2:30PM
May 7 – June 11; Wednesdays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
June 13 – July 18; Saturdays; 1:00PM – 1:30PM
June 14 – July 19; Sundays; 2:00PM – 2:30PM
June 18 – July 22; Wednesdays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
July 25 – August 29; Saturdays; 1:00PM – 1:30PM
July 26 – August 30; Sundays; 2:00PM – 2:30PM
July 29 – September 2; Wednesdays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
LEVEL 4: Seahorses
Stroke Improvement
Age Group: 6 – 12 years old
The Goal: Efficiency and stamina. Moving from “splashing” to “gliding.”
Key Skills: Breastroke (25 yards), sidestroke (15 yards), back crawl (15 yards (15 yards), and feet-first surface dives to recover objects from the bottom.
Safety Milestone: Recognizing the signs of a swimmer in distress vs. a drowning victim.
Schedule:
May 2 – June 6; Saturdays; 2:30PM – 3:00PM
May 3 – June 7; Sundays; 2:30PM – 3:00PM
May 7 – June 11; Wednesdays; 7:00PM – 7:30PM
June 13 – July 18; Saturdays; 1:30PM – 2:00PM
June 14 – July 19; Sundays; 2:30PM – 3:00PM
June 18 – July 22; Wednesdays; 7:00PM – 7:30PM
July 25 – August 29; Saturdays; 1:30PM – 2:00PM
July 26 – August 30; Sundays; 2:30PM – 3:00PM
July 29 – September 2; Wednesdays; 7:00PM – 7:30PM
LEVEL 5: Sharks
Stroke Refinement & Pre-Tream Prep
Age Group: 7 – 14 years old
The Goal: Mastery and pre-team prep.
Key Skills: 50-yard continuous swim of Freestyle and Backstroke, 25 yards of Butterfly and Breaststroke, and flip turns and streamlined starts.
Safety Milestone: Learning how to use professional rescue equipment, like a ring buoy or throw bag.
Schedule:
May 2 – June 6; Saturdays; 12:00PM – 12:30PM
May 8 – June 12; Thursdays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
June 14 – July 19; Saturdays; 12:00PM – 12:30PM
June 19 – July 23; Thursdays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
July 25 – August 29; Saturdays; 12:00PM – 12:30PM
July 30 – September 3; Thursdays; 6:30PM – 7:00PM
We are excited to offer a swim lesson program that emphasizes safety in, on, and around the water. Our team is committed to offering high-quality swim lessons that are backed by science! Many of our instructors are now certified by the American Red Cross as Water Safety Instructors. This allows us to provide you with superb, science-based learning for students of all ages and abilities!
Learning to swim takes time and practice. That’s why we hold swim lessons year-round and design them to be taken multiple times – so the swimmer can master each skill set we teach. Plan to begin lessons months in advance. Learning through play in a safe environment fosters positive feelings that help students want to come back!
Goggles: We highly encourage using goggles that cover the eyes only. We discourage the use of masks that cover both the eyes and nose, as they impede work on breath control.
The Y offers a variety of aquatic programs/activities for our adult and older members to enjoy!
100-MILE SWIM CLUB
Swim 100 miles in 12 months to receive a shirt!
$10 fee
WATER AEROBICS
Group Exercises Classes (Free to Members)
We are pleased to offer a variety of different water aerobics and arthritis classes for our members. Step into the pool and surround yourself with resistance you can use in your workout–WATER! Moving in the water is a fantastic low-impact option for those with back issues, and or joint pain. The majority of class time is in the shallow end where you stand in chest-deep water. Deep-water aerobics are an option for those comfortable going in water over their head with floatation.
Water Aerobics
Monday/Wednesday/Friday; 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Classes are at a medium pace
Aqua Ease
Monday/Wednesday/Friday; 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Arthritis–Range of Motion; Classes are at a slower pace
Aqua Fit
Tuesday/Thursday; 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Classes are at a moderate pace
H20 Fitness
Monday/Wednesday; 6:05 pm – 7:05 pm
Classes are at a moderate to fast pace
Do you want to help save lives? Come train as a lifeguard!
Open to everyone from ages 14 to 100, this lifeguard course is complete with 30 hours of in-person instruction, activities, and skill sessions. Participants must be 15 years old by the completion of the course. 3 prerequisite skills will be tested on the first day:
1. Swim 300 yards continuously using freestyle and breaststroke.
2. Tread water for 2 minutes with legs only.
3. Timed brick swim–retrieving a 10-pound object from deep water and returning to the shallow end in 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Upon successfully completing the course, participants will receive a certification for Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid from the American Red Cross, which is valid for 2 years and accepted nationwide!
All classes of the course must be attended. If there is a conflict, please contact the YMCA to see if arrangements can be made.
Is your Lifeguard certification expiring? Look no further!
Lifeguard Recertification Courses are held as needed.
Cost: $72
Contact Faith Cummings for more information.
HANNIBAL HURRICANES
Join the Head Coach as they train our Hannibal Hurricanes Swim Team. The team is for swimmers aged 5 through college. We provide a progressive instructional program staffed by professional coaches that will teach water safety, confidence, and competitive skills in a fun and educational environment. In order to join the team, swimmers should be able to swim 25 yards on their belly and be comfortable getting their faces wet, and 25 yards on their back. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in home and away meets at a range of levels according to their ability. Must be a YMCA member.
Purple
Red
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
For more information:
Check out the team page!
Pick up a Hurricanes brochure at the front desk
Email us to try out!
