Youth Swim Programs
Kids & Teens
We offer a variety of youth swim programs throughout the year in our indoor pool at the downtown branch. Please view the program descriptions for more detail. You can also download a program guide for a list of our current programs.
Registration options:
- Over the phone by calling 724-658-4766
- Stop by either location to register in person
- Register online
- Silver Sharks Season Expectation & Safety Plan
Program Descriptions
Children become comfortable with water play through skills, games songs. Ages: 6 months - 3 years
When: Tuesdays 11-11:40 am OR Saturdays 9:45-10:30 am OR 10:30-11:15 am
Where: Downtown
Cost: Family Members: $40 / Youth Members: $55 / Non-members: $75
*cost per 7 week session
Beginning swimmers learn to stay afloat and have fun in the water.
Ages: 3-5 years
When: Tuesdays 1-1:45 pm; Thursdays 4-4:45 pm OR Saturdays 9-9:45 am
Where: Downtown
Cost: Family Members: $40 / Youth Members: $55 / Non-members: $75
*cost per 7 week session
Beginning lessons for first time swimmers age 6 and up.
Ages: 6-14 years
When: Mondays 5:15-5:55 pm; Wednesdays 5:15-5:55 pm OR Saturdays 9:45-10:25 am
Where: Downtown
Cost: Family Members: $40 / Youth Members: $55 / Non-members: $75
*cost per 7 week session
Children learn life-saving skills and water fun. Progressive lessons are for swimmers age 6+ who have completed Swim Basics.
Ages: 6-14 years
When: Mondays 4:30-5:10 pm; Wednesdays 4:30-5:10 pm OR Saturdays 10:30-11:10 am
Where: Downtown
Cost: Family Members: $40 / Youth Members: $55 / Non-members: $75
*cost per 7 week session
This is time set aside for YMCA members to enjoy open pool time and for adults to lap swim. 2 laps lanes will be open for adult members. Ages:All Location: Downtown Cost:Free for Members
Join the New Castle Community YMCA Silver Sharks swim team! Participants learn competitive strokes and skills while staying healthy. Get ready for a great season of competitive swimming. To learn more contact the Silver Shark Swim Team coach Anita amurphy@lawcoymca.org.
Ages: 6 - 18;*Participants must be able to swim a lap on their front and back without assistance before joining the team.
Location: Downtown