Summer ’23 – Swimming Programs

The Summer Session runs from the week of June 26 – week of August 27.
All registration takes place in-person at 570 York Street or online.
Policy & Procedures for Aquatics Registered Programs
ALL pool rules* apply during registered aquatics programs (*with the exception of admission standards)
Gym & Swim (2 – 5 years old) (Parent – Child)
With an early years membership, children can sign up for TWO registered programs*. This can include Gym & Swim and a pre-school swimming lesson!
In Gym & Swim, children run, climb, roll, hop, balance and crawl! The fun continues in the warm pool with water skills development through songs and games with their caregiver. This activity is for children and caregivers to do TOGETHER!
*Subject to availability
Program | Day | Time | Location |
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Gym & Swim (2 – 5 yrs.) Parent – Child |
Saturday* | 12:30 – 1:30 PM 1:00 – 2:00 PM 1:45 – 2:45 PM 2:15 – 3:15 PM |
YMCA Gymnasium & Pool |
* First Saturday will be on July 8. No registered programs run on the Canada Day Long Weekend (July 1)
YMCA Preschool Lessons (6 months – 5 yrs.)
In Splashers, Children 6 months – 18 months start in the water with their parents learning basic swimming skills. Children between the ages of 19 months – 2 years old will participate with their parents in Bubblers. Children 3 – 5 years old participate in levels Bobbers through Jumpers where they progress from being comfortable in the water to working on front and back swim endurance and deep water skills. For more information about our swimming programs, visit our website here.
Level | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Saturday | Sunday |
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Splashers (6 – 18 mo.) | 4:30 – 5:00 PM | 4:30 – 5:00 PM | 4:30 – 5:00 PM | – | – |
Bubblers (19 mo. – 2 yrs.) | 4:30 – 5:00 PM | 4:30 – 5:00 PM | 4:30 – 5:00 PM | – | – |
Bobbers (3 – 5 yrs.) | 4:30 – 5:00 PM 5:05 – 5:35 PM |
4:30 – 5:00 PM 5:05 – 5:35 PM 5:40 – 6:10 PM |
4:30 – 5:00 PM 5:05 – 5:35 PM 5:40 – 6:10 PM |
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Floaters (3 – 5 yrs.) | 5:05 – 5:35 PM | 5:05 – 5:35 PM 5:40 – 6:10 PM |
5:05 – 5:35 PM 5:40 – 6:10 PM |
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Gliders (3 – 5 yrs.) | 5:40 – 6:10 PM | 6:15 – 6:45 PM |
6:15 – 6:45 PM | – | – |
Divers (3 – 5 yrs.) | 5:40 – 6:10 PM | 6:15 – 6:45 PM | – | – | – |
Surfers (3 – 5 yrs.) | 6:15 – 6:45 PM | – | 6:15 – 6:45 PM | – |
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Jumpers (3 – 5 yrs.) | 6:15 – 6:45 PM | – | 6:15 – 6:45 PM | – |
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YMCA Learn To Swim Lessons (Ages 6 – 12 yrs.)
The YMCA Learn To Swim program is specifically designed for youth between the ages of 6 – 12 years old. There are 4 levels in this program (Otter, Seal, Dolphin, Swimmer) before swimmers can advance to the Star Program.
Level | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Saturday | Sunday |
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Otter (6 – 12 yrs.) |
5:40 – 6:10 PM |
5:40 – 6:10 PM | 5:40 – 6:10 PM |
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Seal (6 – 12 yrs.) | 6:15 – 6:45 PM | 6:50 – 7:20 PM |
6:50 – 7:20 PM | – | – |
Dolphin (6 – 12 yrs.) | 6:50 – 7:20 PM |
7:25 – 7:55 PM |
7:25 – 7:55 PM | – | – |
Swimmer (6 – 12 yrs.) | 7:25 – 7:55 PM | 8:00 – 8:30 PM | 8:00 – 8:30 PM | – | – |
YMCA Star Lessons (Ages 6 – 12 yrs.)
The YMCA Star program is specially designed for swimmers aged 6+ years who have advanced through our Learn to Swim program. The Star program contains 7 levels, beginning with Star 1.
Level | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Saturday | Sunday |
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Star 1 (6 – 12 yrs.) |
6:50 – 7:35 PM |
6:50 – 7:35 PM | 6:50 – 7:35 PM | – | – |
Star 2 (6 – 12 yrs.) | 6:50 – 7:35 PM |
6:50 – 7:35 PM | – | – | – |
Star 3 (6 – 12 yrs.) | 7:40 – 8:25 PM | – | – | – | – |
Star 4 (6 – 12 yrs.) | 7:40 – 8:25 PM | – | – | – | – |
YMCA Star Leadership Club (10 – 12 yrs.)
Pre-Teen Star Leadership Club is designed for pre-teens (10 – 12 years old) that have completed Star 4 or an equivalent skill level. Please visit us here to learn more about the Star Program.
Level | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Saturday | Sunday |
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Star 5 (10 – 12 yrs.) | – | 7:40 – 8:40 PM | – | – | – |
Star 6 (10 – 12 yrs.) | – | 7:40 – 8:40 PM | – | – | – |
Additional Lessons & Clubs
Tailored and individualized coaching to help teens, adults & seniors improve their skills in the water. Private lessons are also available to anyone. For more information, please contact kathleen.kowalchuk@ymcafredericton.org
Program | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Saturday | Sunday |
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(Semi) Private ($) | – | – | – | – | – |
Teen – Beginner ($) | – | – | 7:40 – 8:25 PM | – | – |
Teen – Interm/Adv. ($) | 8:30 – 9:15 PM | – | – | – | – |
Adult Beginner ($) | – | 8:45 – 9:30 PM | 8:30 – 9:15 PM | – | – |
Adult Interm/Adv. ($) | – | 8:45 – 9:30 PM | – | – | – |
Jr. Lifeguard ($) | – | – | 7:40 – 8:25 PM | – | – |
Synchronized Swimmer Beginner |
– | – | 6:50 – 7:35 PM | – | – |
$ – indicates there is an additional fee for members.
Leadership Courses
Please visit our website under Certification Courses to see all of the upcoming courses!