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The Jerry Long Family YMCA offers swim lessons, water fitness classes, and the TYDE Swim Team. View our Youth Swim Guidelines For more information,please contact: Lori Andrews, Aquatics Director, or Sandy Thomerson, Aquatic Coordinator / TYDE Lead Site Coach, at (336) 712-2000. |
Pool HoursMon – Thur: 5:00am – 9:45pm |
You choose the party. We’ll do the work. All parties include decorations, a host, planned activities, all paper products, four pizzas and juice. We ask that you book your party at least two weeks prior to the event.
Themed party decorations are available, for more details please ask the birthday party host. If you would like to choose your own theme, you may bring the decorations prior to the party and our party staff will incorporate your theme with our decorations. We do not provide cake, but time for cake and presents can be made available during the party.
If special arraignments or requests are needed please ask.
Splash and Fun Party
This two hour party includes 45 minutes pool time (15 minutes of change time) and 1 hour of activity in the party room.
Party times are 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Saturday or Sunday.
Pricing Includes 15 children, any additional children will be $5 per child.
Cost: $250 for members, $300 for potential members.
Sports or Gymnastics Party
This one and a half hour long party can include 30 minutes of basketball, jump ropes, hula hoops, soccer, gymnastics, parachute games, or dodge ball and an hour of fun in the party room.
Party times are 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm on Saturday or Sunday.
Pricing Includes 15 children, any additional children will be $5 per child.
Cost: $200 for members, $250 for potential members.
Contact: Julie Peache, Youth and Family Services Director at j.peache@ymcanwnc.org
No matter your age or ability, you can learn to swim at the Jerry Long YMCA. Our YMCA trained and certified instructors cover swimming skills, stroke technique, water safety and boating safety in a friendly and encouraging environment. With small instructor to student ratio, our swim lessons provide personal instruction while providing a fun atmosphere. Classes are offered mornings and afternoons. The cost is $40 for members and $85 for potential members. Participants should bring a towel and wear a swimsuit. Goggles are strongly recommended for preschool, youth and adult classes. If your child is not fully potty-trained, it is required that they wear a “swimmy” diaper.
Water adjustment and water acclimation, entering and exiting water with and with out parent’s help, Shipping and expelling water on cue, breath control and submerging, Learning balance and proper body positions, Buoyancy and back floating, Towing on front and back, Kicking and moving arms on command and moves towards a wanted object such as toy, and side of pool, Prone launch and prone gliding, Safety Tips and handouts for Parents.
Download our Winter Parent/Child Swim Lesson Registration Form
Download our Spring Parent/Child Swim Lesson Registration Form
Download our Summer Parent/Child Swim Lesson Registration Form
Beginner (Pike, Eel) Advanced (Ray, Starfish)
This class introduces children to their first experience swimming without a parent. It is a great way for kids to learn how to be independent and have fun in the pool. This class follows a skill progression designed for the maturity and coordination of preschool age children. This class offers an excellent socialization and play period as well as an opportunity to establish and develop good water safety skills.
Download our Winter Preschool Swim Lesson Registration Form
Download our Spring Preschool Swim Lessons Registration Form
Download our Summer Preschool Swim Lessons Registration Form
Beginner (Polliwog, Guppy), Intermediate (Minnow, Fish), Advanced (Flying Fish, Shark)
This class consists of six skill levels, progressing from beginning water adjustment skills and basic swimming strokes to advanced rescue and water sports skills and competitive swimming strokes. Each level concentrates on stroke development, personal safety and rescue skills, student’s personal growth, and increasing student’s endurance and self-confidence in the water.
Download our Winter Youth Swim Lesson Registration Form
Download our Spring Youth Swim Lesson Registration Form
Download our Summer Youth Swim Lesson Registration Form
Classes are small and informal which allows students to receive individual instruction and extra practice time. This class focuses on water adjustment, water safety, and proper stroke mechanics.
Download our Winter Adult Swim Lesson Registration Form
Download our Spring Adult Swim Lesson Registration Form
Download our Summer Adult Swim Lesson Registration Form
Other helpful forms:
Aquatics Parent Orientation
Swim Rules & Proper Attire
Contact Lori Andrews or Sandy Thomerson, Aquatic Coordinator / TYDE Lead Site Coach, at (336) 712-2000 for any additional information.
These lessons are for those individuals who are interested in one-on-one instruction. Sessions are 30 minutes long. Participants should bring a towel and wear a swimsuit. Goggles are strongly recommended for preschool, youth and adult classes. If your child is not fully potty-trained, it is required that they wear a “swimmy” diaper.
Download our Private Swim Lesson Registration Form
Other helpful forms:
Aquatics Parent Orientation
Swim Rules & Proper Attire
Contact Lori Andrews at l.andrews@ymcanwnc.org for any additional information.
During this class, participants will learn life-saving rescue skills for an Aquatic Environment. Once a participant takes the classes and passes the skills and written test, they will be certified as a YMCA Lifeguard for 2 years.
Download the Lifeguard Registration Form
Lifeguard Course Prerequisites:
Must be able to accomplish these tasks:
In most of our branches they each CPR/First Aid & O2 Adm. as part of the course. They have to have these certifications in order to be certified as a YMCA Lifeguard.
Upcoming Classes:
| Date | Location | Contact | Special Notes |
| 3/10 – 3/27 | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Lori Andrews l.andrews@ymcanwnc.org (336) 712 – 2000 |
Lifeguard Class Information & Registration Form |
| 4/13 – 5/1 | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Lori Andrews l.andrews@ymcanwnc.org (336) 712 – 2000 |
Lifeguard Class Information & Registration Form |
| 5/11 – 5/29 | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Lori Andrews l.andrews@ymcanwnc.org (336) 712 – 2000 |
Lifeguard Class Information & Registration Form |
| 6/19 – 6/20 | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Lori Andrews l.andrews@ymcanwnc.org (336) 712 – 2000 |
Lifeguard Crossover Registration Form |
| 10/5 – 10/23 | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Lori Andrews l.andrews@ymcanwnc.org (336) 712 – 2000 |
Lifeguard Class Information & Registration Form |
Ages: open to all ages who meet the prerequisite
TYDE is a USA Swimming and YMCA swim team offering a full range of competitive programming for all ages. Originally started in 1973 as WSY, we have grown to become one of the largest and most respected swim teams in North Carolina and across the country. Whether you are looking for a gentle introduction to competitive swimming, a nationally ranked training program or anything in between, TYDE has what you’re looking for!
Learn more at swimtyde.org.