Swimming is a great way to exercise and have fun simultaneously, and lots of kids choose swimming as their preferred sport. Additionally, as warmer weather approaches and we all prepare to be outside more, water safety is a big deal for little ones! Our area has a variety of options for both fledgling flippers to seasoned swimmers, we’ve rounded them up for you below!
Bloomsburg YMCA
SWIM LESSONS:
Session I: Levels 1-4 (ages 4+) April 25-May 11th; 6:00pm-6:45pm, Tue/Wed/Thu
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Session II: Levels 1-4 (ages 4+) May 16th-June 1st; 6:00pm-6:45pm, Tue/Wed/Thu
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Lesson Cost for levels 1-4: $65 for members, $80 for non-members
Session I: Parent & Me (ages 3months-3years) April 25-May 11th; 7:00pm-7:45pm, Tue/Thu
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Session II: Parent & Me (ages 3 months-3years) May 16-June 1; 7:00pm-7:45pm, Tue/Thu
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Lesson Cost for Parent & Me: $60 for members, $75 for non-members
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Contact: Collin Q. Benfield or 570-784-0188
TAKE YOUR MARK:
Take Your Mark is intended to help swimmers transition from swim lessons to the Swim Team.
Session I: April 25-May 11; 7:00-7:45pm, Tue/Wed/Thu
Session II: May 16-June 1; 7:00-7:45pm, Tue/Wed/Thu
Location: Bloomsburg Middle School Pool
Cost: $65 for members | $80 for non-members
**Sign up for 1 session of Take Your Mark- receive 10% off the Swim Team fee.
**Sign up for 2 sessions of Take Your Mark- receive 15% off the Swim Team fee.
**Must be a current member of the Bloom YMCA to participate in Swim Team.
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Contact: Collin Q. Benfield or 570-784-0188
Central Columbia Aquatics Club
CCAC, Inc. is a competitive age-group swim team providing high quality, experienced coaching, and technique instruction for student ages 5-18 years, from the developing swimmer to the advanced competitor.
Contact: Jen VanNostrand
LEARN TO SWIM LESSONS:
Session 1: Monday-Thursday, April 17-20 and Monday-Thursday, April 24-27; 5:30-6:15pm
Session 2: Monday-Thursday, April 17-20 and Monday-Thursday, April 24-27; 6:30-7:15pm
Cost: $80/Swimmer
Location: Central Columbia Middle School Pool (4777 Old Berwick Rd. Bloomsburg)
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MAY STROKE CLINICS
Freestyle Week: May 1 – May 4
Backstroke Week: May 8 – May 11
Breaststroke Week: May 15 – May 18
Butterfly Week: May 22 – May 25
Session 1: (less experienced swimmers) 5:30-6:30pm
Session 2: (more experienced swimmers) 6:45-8:00pm
Cost: $20/per week; $80/4 weeks
Location: Central Columbia Middle School Pool (4777 Old Berwick Rd. Bloomsburg)
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2023 SUMMER SWIM TEAM
Begins June 5; Ends July 30
Group 1: Monday-Thursdays; 5:30-6:30pm
Group 2: Monday-Thursdays; 6:30-8:00pm **After the end of the school year, Group 2 practices will end at 8:30pm
Cost: $120/1 swimmer; $220/2 swimmers; $320/3 swimmers (for the entire season)
Location: Central Columbia Middle School Pool (4777 Old Berwick Rd. Bloomsburg)
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Bloomsburg University
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM:
Level I: Novice (young children still learning to be comfortable in the water)
Level II: Intermediate (children who have completed Level I skills)
Lessons held at 4:00-4:40pm (both levels) OR 4:50-5:30pm (both levels)
Week 1: April 3-6
Week 2: April 10-13
Week 3: April 17-20
Week 4: April 24-27 (optional)
Cost: $80/child per week
Location: Bloomsburg University; Nelson Pool (Upper Campus)
Contact: Bridget Hilferty or 570-389-4155 or 610-551-3615
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Danville Area Community Center (DACC)
SWIMMING LESSONS
During the school year months:
Sunday afternoons at 4:00 pm (Intro – Level 3)
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm (Intro – Level 3)
Saturday mornings (Adults at 8:00am, Baby Fish at 9:30 am, Intro – Level 3 at 10:00am)
Cost: based on how many are offered in a month; Each lesson is 30 min.
Example: If there are 4 Saturday lessons, cost would be $45/members and $55/non-members.
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During the summer months:
8 lessons within a two-week span; Monday – Thursday; 10am OR 6pm
Cost: A summer package, $90/members and $100/nonmembers (each lesson is 45 min)
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SECOND GRADE SWIM
The DACC has partnered with the Danville Area School District to provide swimming lessons for all second grade students starting in the spring of 2023.
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JUNIOR DOLPHINS
The Junior Dolphins program is for children who want to be introduced to a swim team experience. Junior Dolphins is a perfect transition between swim lessons and the Dolphins Swim Team. It is not a substitute for swim lessons. Children should be ready to learn more about their strokes, learn to dive into the water, and be at least close to swimming 25 yards without stopping.
The current season began March 4 and is almost over (ends April 29); this information is for parents who may want to register their child(ren) next year!
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STROKE CLINIC
Coach Sticklin’s clinic is a great opportunity for students in grades 6-12 to get coaching around their strokes, turns, and fitness as they prepare for the winter swim season.
Late summer/fall 2023 dates and times will be announced in summer 2023.
Cost: $200.
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Berwick YMCA
Berwick YMCA has a heated, zero ramp entry pool perfect for children and parents alike.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Offering various levels of instruction including:
Preschool (Level I: 3-6 years old; Level II: 3-6 years old)
Youth (Level I: 6-12 years old; Level II: 6-12 years old)
Adult Learn to Swim
Coach’s Squad (pre-competitive swimming clinic)
Private Lessons (ages 3-adult)
Family Swim
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Contact or 570-752-5981
Sunbury YMCA
SWIMMING LESSONS
Offering various levels of instruction- both private and group private- including:
Water Discovery; Water Acclimation; Water Movement; Water Stamina (for younger, more inexperienced swimmers)
Stroke Introduction; Stroke Development (for older, more experienced swimmers)
Contact: Kristy Reichner- Email or 570-286-5636
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Family Swim is also available; Register here
SWIM TEAMS
Age and skill requirements for various levels of swim team/competitive swimming
Novice (Ages 7-8)
Cadet (Ages 9-10)
Prep (Ages 11-12)
Juniors (Ages 13-14)
Seniors (Ages 15-18)
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Contact: 570-286-5636
Private Lessons
Offered by Matt Marvin (Bloomsburg University Swim Captain); see below for more information