Water Activities
Adult classes are offered for ages 16 and up. Age exceptions can be made with permission of the Aquatics Director.
Adult I
This class is designed for new swimmers and those who wish to improve their basic swimming skills. The goals are to increase comfort level and learn/improve on basic swimming skills such as floating, front and back crawl, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke.
Adult II
Designed for adults who are comfortable in the water and have some basic stroke knowledge. Students will be introduced to intermediate and advanced swimming skills.
Private/Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Private/ Semi-Private Swim Lessons are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Semi-private swim lessons are limited to two (2) participants. All lessons are 30 minutes long, and they begin and end with the session for which they were purchased.
When registration begins for classes, it also begins for Private/Semi-Private Lessons. Interested patrons should complete and/or submit a request for Private Lessons form. Please be aware that it may take up to 14 business days to schedule a lesson, and that registration ends the second week into classes. Please click the following link to submit a Request for Private/Semi-Private Lesson
Applications are not accepted over the phone. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kira Collins, Swim Lessons Coordinator, at 661-8045 or at kcollins [at] annarborymca.org.
Active Older Adults (AOA) Water Exercise
A warm water exercise class designed to help increase range of motion and cardiovascular fitness in older adults.
Arthritis Water Exercise
A warm water class utilizing arthritis water exercises to increase range of motion and strength.
Aqua Aerobics 1, 2, 3, 4
Get the perfect start to your day with this overall fitness workout that blends cardiovascular and toning moves to get you going.
Power for an Hour
Experience the benefits of water exercise and improve your strength, flexibility, endurance, range of motion and agility. During the last two classes of every month, we will be “Going Deep” to enjoy the benefits of deep water exercise.
The Works
This fast-paced, high-intensity class takes advantage of the deep and shallow water of the lap pool! Forty minutes are spent focusing on your cardio workout with twenty minutes dedicated to muscle toning using a variety of equipment. This class is for participants who aren't afraid to work hard, feel the burn and break a sweat in the water!
50 Mile Club
Join many of our members in the challenge to swim 50 miles. Log your miles on our 50 Mile Club poster located next to the lifeguard office. Upon completion, you will earn a wonderful prize.
Barracudas Platinum
Not getting enough out of your lap swim workout, or looking for tips on your swimming without participating in a formal class? Join us for Barracudas Platinum, our adult swim club! Coaches are available to assist you with a new and exciting workout. Morning swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle, 50 yards of backstroke and 50 yards of breaststroke comfortably. Evening swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle, 25 yards of backstroke and 25 yards breaststroke comfortably.
CPR/First Aid
This class will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to respond in an emergency situation until more advanced medical help arrives. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive certifications for CPR PR/AED, valid for one year, and for FIRST AID, valid for three years. All class sessions must be attended to receive certifications. Books and materials will be provided.