Sport or play, summer or winter, the Y is the best place to swim. We offer options to suit everyone – water exercise, lap swimming, open and family swims, swim lessons for all ages, as well as our year-round YMCA Sharks Swim Team. Join us in our heated indoor pool and work your way to your wellness goals.
SWIM TEAM
SHARK SWIM TEAM
Winter Swim Team Begins September 4th.
Information will be posted so swimmers can join. There will be a two-week trial for new swimmers. If they pass the evaluation of swimming skills needed, they can sign up for the team after that.
For those who know how to swim and want more opportunities in the YMCA Pool!
For more information on Winter or Summer Swim Teams, contact our Aquatics Director Danielle, 217-245-2141.
For those who know how to swim and want to try something more, the Sharks Swim Team offers the opportunity to join the team for exercise and fun with other kids ages 6 years old through high school.
If other activities are keeping your kids busy during part of the year, the Sharks invite you to come any time during the year.
Summer Swim Team Begins in May
Registration opens in May
Information will be posted in April – check back soon!
ADULT SWIM LESSONS
As the largest provider of swim lessons in the country, there’s no one more qualified than the Y to ensure swimmers build confidence with every stroke.
Swimming is a low-impact sport that works all your muscle groups and builds cardiovascular endurance. It also stretches and lengthens your body, improving your posture. The support of the water and the lack of joint impact make swimming a good choice for people who are unable to undertake high-impact activities.
Whether you are a true beginner wanting to learn to swim, or you have the basic skills and want to take your swimming to the next level with different strokes or flip turns; we have instructors available to meet you at your level and work towards your goals. Tri-athletes can also benefit from lessons as it will strengthen their skills and endurance.
Print out the Private Lesson Request Form or fill it out at the front desk to start your swimming journey. Group lessons are also available with Nancy on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-7:30pm. Call Danielle Schnake, Aquatics Director, at 217.245.2141 for more information.
YOUTH SWIM LESSONS
At the Y, swimming is a life skill. Our swim lessons prepare people of all ages to stay safe and have fun in the water, building strong, and confident swimmers. If you have any questions about any part of our aquatics program at the Bob Freesen YMCA, please call or email Danielle Schnake, Aquatics Director, at 217.245.2141 or dschnake@jacksonvilleymca.org
Click on the button below for days, times, levels, and prices for our youth lessons.
PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Swimming is a life skill. From vacations to parties, exercise and long-term wellness, swimming is a life-long form of exercise that can actually save your life. Our lessons, both group and private, prepare people of all ages to stay safe and have fun in the water.
We understand that sometimes group lessons don’t fit in your schedule or fit your child/teen/adult. Private and Semi-Private lessons are offered throughout the week at times that are convenient for the participant and instructor.
Please fill out the Private Lesson Request Form and return to the front desk or email it to Danielle Schnake dschnake@jacksonvilleymca.org . Any questions can be directed to Danielle Schnake, Aquatic Director, at 217.245.2141.
Private Lesson Fees
4 – 30 minutes lessons
Members: $60; Non-Member: $80
6 – 30 minute lessons
Members: $90; Non-Members: $120
10 – 30 minute lessons
Members: $150; Non-Members: $200
Semi-Private Lesson Fees*
6 – 30 minute lessons
Members: $55; Non-Members: $75
10 – 30 minute lessons
Members: $90; Non-Members: $120
* The fees for Semi-Private Lessons are per swimmer. The Y does not match people up for Semi-Private Lessons. These are for siblings, family, friends, that already know each other and are wanting lessons together.
POOL SCHEDULE
FALL POOL SCHEDULE
Please note that during the holiday break, the pool will have Open Swim and Lap Swim on Thursday, January 2 from 1-3:30pm.
