Local YMCA offers winter swim session

YMCA of VW County information

Registration for the upcoming winter swim session at the YMCA of Van Wert County is going on now through January 3, 2016. Registration fees are $15 for family members, $25 for youth members, and $70 for potential members, with a late fee of $10 for all who register after January 3.

“The Y provides the most up-to-date American Red Cross approved swimming and water safety program,” stated Martha Martin, Van Wert YMCA aquatic director. “It keeps a fun atmosphere, while combining the best in swim instruction with an even stronger emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety — ideal for anyone wanting to enjoy the water safely, regardless of age or skill level.”

All YMCA classes are taught by Red Cross-certified Instructors with over 120 years of combined aquatic instruction experience.

For help placing a child in the appropriate class, contact the Y at 419.238.0443, check out a complete schedule of classes on its website at http://www.vwymca.org or email Martin at mailto:martha@vwymca.org.

This winter swim session will run from January 4 through February 25, 2016. One may register online at the above website, at the front desk of the Y, or by calling the above number.

Open, lap and family swims are also available.  Contact the Y for times.  The YMCA of Van Wert County is partially funded by United Way of Van Wert County and the Van Wert County Foundation.