Wapsie Swim Lessons
Camp Wapsie offers lessons in our heated outdoor pool for 1–15-year-old youth. Ages 6 months 4 years will sign up for Swim Starters-Parent/Child Lessons. Ages 3 1/2-5 will sign up for Swim Basics -Preschool Lessons. Ages 6-15 may sign up for Swim Basics- Youth Lessons. Lessons run Monday-Thursday all 3 weeks. Fridays will be used as Make-up days. A Skills Report will be presented to each child upon completion of their session.
Parents are asked to select the best lesson for their child’s swim abilities based on the descriptions provided during registration. If help is needed to select the appropriate lesson please contact camp.
For stroke development (more advanced) lessons please see the Marion and HGN YMCA Locations.
Please arrive at the pool early enough to be dressed and ready at the start of the lesson. Shower and changing rooms are located next to the pool. Please park in the pool parking lot off of Pool Road.
There will be no lessons July 4th.
Swim Basics - Preschool
Swim Basics – Preschool Lessons
- Stage 1 – Water Acclimation
- Ages 3-5
- To be in level 1 kids must be comfortable in the water by themselves and be at least 3 1/2 years old (Just kids and teachers will be in the water. Parents can watch on the deck).
- This is an entry level swimming class and focuses on going under water, kicking, and floats with support.
- Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
- Stage 2 – Water Movement
- Ages 3-5
- To be in level 2 you must go underwater independently (bob) and float on your back and front with your face in the water while the instructor provides support.
- In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
- Stage 3 – Water Stamina
- Ages 3-5
- To be in level 3 you need to be able to do the following by yourself: front float (with face in), back float, front and back glide 10 feet, and swim float swim 5 yards.
- Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
Parents should be prepared to get in the water as needed if requested by the instructor during your child’s session.
Lessons run Monday – Thursday each week with Friday being a make-up day if needed due to weather or other challenges.
Please arrive at the pool early enough to be dressed and ready at the start of the lesson. The shower and changing rooms are located next to the pool. Please park in the pool parking lot off Pool Road.
There will be no lessons on July 4th.
COST:
$69.00 per child per session
PAYMENT:
Full payment is due at the time of registration.
CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES:
Cancellations: Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email. Cancellations less than 10 days before the session start date forfeit half the registration fees. No-shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.
Changes: To request a session change, you must email camp at [email protected], and please include the child’s name, birthday, what session they are changing from, and what session you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. A $25.00 change fee will be charged.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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Preschool Swim Registration | 4/25/25 | 8/15/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 69.00 | $ 69.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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06/16/25 - 07/04/25
Stage 1 Water Acclimation - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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4 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 06/09/2025 |
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07/07/25 - 07/25/25
Stage 2 Water Movement - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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3 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 06/30/2025 |
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07/28/25 - 08/15/25
Stage 1 Water Acclimation - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:30 am - 10:15 am
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2 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 07/21/2025 |
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07/28/25 - 08/15/25
Stage 2 Water Movement - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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5 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 07/21/2025 |
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07/28/25 - 08/15/25
Stage 3 Water Stamina - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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4 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 07/21/2025 |
Swim Basics - Youth
Swim Basics – Youth Ages 6-15
- Stage 1 – Water Acclimation
- Ages 6-12
- To be in level 1 kids must be comfortable in the water by themselves. (Just kids and teachers in the water) Parents can watch on the deck. This is the entry level swimming class and Focuses on going under water, kicking, and floats with support.
- Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
- Stage 2 – Water Movement
- Ages 6-12
- To be in level 2 you must go underwater independently (bob) and float on your back and front with your face in the water while the instructor provides support.
- Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
- Stage 3 – Water Stamina
- Ages 6-15
- To be in level 3 you need to be able to do the following by yourself: front float (with face in), back float, front and back glide 10 feet, and swim float swim 5 yards (Youth Level 3 is in the lap pool).
- Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
Lessons run Monday – Thursday each week with Friday being a make-up day if needed due to weather or other challenges.
Please arrive at the pool early enough to be dressed and ready at the start of the lesson. The shower and changing rooms are located next to the pool. Please park in the pool parking lot off Pool Road.
There will be no lessons on July 4th.
COST:
$69.00 per child per session
PAYMENT:
Full payment is due at the time of registration.
CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES:
Cancellations: Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email. Cancellations less than 10 days before the session start date forfeit half the registration fees. No-shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.
Changes: To request a session change, you must email camp at [email protected], and please include the child’s name, birthday, what session they are changing from, and what session you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. A $25.00 change fee will be charged.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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4/25/24 | 8/15/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 69.00 | $ 69.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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06/16/25 - 07/04/25
Stage 1 Water Acclimation - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:30 am - 10:15 am
|
4 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 06/09/2025 |
|
06/16/25 - 07/04/25
Stage 2 Water Movement - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:30 am - 10:15 am
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6 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 06/09/2025 |
|
07/07/25 - 07/25/25
Stage 2 Water Movement - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:30 am - 10:15 am
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3 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 06/30/2025 |
|
07/07/25 - 07/25/25
Stage 3 - Water Stamina - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:30 am - 10:15 am
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1 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 06/30/2025 |
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07/07/25 - 07/25/25
Stage 1 Water Acclimation - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
|
3 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 06/30/2025 |
|
07/28/25 - 08/15/25
Stage 3 - Water Stamina - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:30 am - 10:15 am
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2 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 07/21/2025 |
Swim Starters - Parent/Child
Swim Starters – Parent/Child – Open to ages 6 months to 4 years old. This class focuses on getting your child comfortable in the water with you, with songs, floating, kicking, jumping in and more It’s all about having fun and getting them used to being in the water. A parent or guardian will be getting in the water with their child for this class! If not yet potty-trained, children need to wear swim-type diapers.
Lessons run Monday – Thursday each week with Friday being a make-up day if needed due to weather or other challenges.
Please arrive at the pool early enough to be dressed and ready at the start of the lesson. The shower and changing rooms are located next to the pool. Please park in the pool parking lot off Pool Road.
There will be no lessons on July 4th.
COST:
$69.00 per child per session
PAYMENT:
Full payment is due at the time of registration.
CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES:
Cancellations: Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email. Cancellations less than 10 days before the session start date forfeit half the registration fees. No-shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.
Changes: To request a session change, you must email camp at [email protected], and please include the child’s name, birthday, what session they are changing from, and what session you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. A $25.00 change fee will be charged.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/25/25 | 8/15/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 69.00 | $ 69.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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06/16/25 - 07/04/25
Session 1 Parent/Child - Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
|
7 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 06/09/2025 |