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AQUATICS / SWIM LESSONS
Knowing how to swim is a lifelong skill benefiting ones overall health and wellbeing. With YMCA swimming classes, children learn to be safe around the water and gain confidence that comes with learning and perfecting a skill. YMCA preschool and youth swimming classes boast low teacher to child ratios and plenty of individual attention. YMCA adult classes help tone, shape and increase strength and endurance. In all classes, skills are taught in an enjoyable, supportive environment by aquatic professionals.
The YMCA has been teaching and encouraging swimmers – of all ages, abilities and interests – for more than 100 years! But one thing never changes: we’re still dedicated to helping people grow in skill and confidence – for a lifetime of fitness and water safety. We focus on the key elements of aquatics: stroke development, personal safety, sports and games plus personal growth and development.
Pool Locations:
Princeton Family YMCA:
Located in the heart of downtown Princeton on the corner of Route 206 and Paul Robeson Place.
West Windsor-PTSP (Princeton Theological Seminary Pool):
Route 1 South past the Princeton MarketFair to Emmons Dr. (Pep Boys is on the corner). Turn right and follow Emmons Dr. to the end. The pool is on the left.
Swimming Notes and Information
- Please bring your receipt on the first day of class.
- Classes require a minimum number of swimmers and are subject to combining, cancellation, or rescheduling. Classes with fewer than 3 participants may be cancelled or combined. If a class is cancelled, you will be notified by phone or email following the first week of lessons.
- Swimmie diapers are required for children not potty trained.
Pool Rules:
Adults must be with youth the entire time if the child is dependent on a flotation device or below Fish level. Fish level and above or children 12 and older who can swim continuous laps may swim during Seminary lap times at the Princeton Theological Seminary Pool (PTSP). Children 14 years of age and younger must have a parent present in the pool area. The lifeguard has the right to ask the child to perform a swim test which entails one lap of backstroke and freestyle plus treading water for one minute.
Policy for Missed Classes / Make-ups / Credits / Refunds / Class Transfers:
Because the YMCA is a volunteer-led not-for-profit organization that relies on fees and charitable contributions, we work very hard to manage our limited resources thoughtfully and prudently. For each program series, classes are carefully planned according to the number of participants – staff/participant ratios are determined for safety, program supplies are purchased and prepared, and staffing is finalized. Once a program series begins, these expenses are incurred by the organization.
The refund and system credit policy is intended to maintain the overall fiscal health of the organization and YMCA community.
- Program fees are non-refundable after the first day of the program session. Please note that the first day of the program session is not always the first class of the session. NO Credits, Refunds, or Make-Up classes will be issued for classes missed due to personal reasons. Please take into account all vacations, holidays, religious observances, and other personal activities prior to registering for classes. Joiners' fees, gift certificates, guest passes, and membership fees are non-refundable.
- A YMCA system credit will be issued when a medical excuse is presented and accompanied by a doctor's note.
- Refund requests can only be made during the current session; credits will not be issued once the session is over. YMCA system credits are applicable toward any YMCA program, are valid for one year from the date of issue but are not redeemable for cash. Returned checks will incur a $34 processing fee.
Unforeseen Pool Closings Refund Policy: A system credit will only be given for unforeseen pool closings due to sanitary concerns as mandated by the New Jersey Bathing Code. NO refunds or credits will be given for weather related closings.
Progressive Class Schedule and Fees
Specialty Classes Schedule and Fees
Skills and Drills Schedule and Fees
Associate Aquatics Director
Kristin Leung, 609-497-9622, x223