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YMCA announces fall swim session

YMCA of VW County information

Registration for the upcoming fall swim session at the YMCA of Van Wert County is going on now through September 13.  Registration fees are $15 for family members, $25 for youth members and $60 for potential members, with a late fee of $10 for all who register after September 13.

Instructor Karen Mengerink teaches valuable swim skills to an excited participant during a previous swim session. (YMCA photo)
Instructor Karen Mengerink teaches valuable swim skills to an excited participant during a previous swim session. (YMCA photo)

“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 the YMCA website at www.vwymca.org, or email Martin at martha@vwymca.org.

This spring swim session will run September 22 through November 15. One may register online at the website above, at the front desk of the Y or by calling the previously listed telephone number.

The YMCA of Van Wert County is a partially funded by United Way and the Van Wert County Foundation.

POSTED: 07/03/14 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports