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The Jeep Rogers Family YMCA at Lake Carolina offers a variety of aquatics programs from lessons and water aerobics to open/lap swimming. Have a birthday coming up? The indoor pool is great for special events!

Current Aquatics Programs

Aquatics Schedule

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See open swim times, water aerobics information and more.

Fall Swim Lessons

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Check out our Fall Swim Lesson schedule. We have various sessions starting in August that meet the needs of any swim level.

Water Aerobics

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Take a look at our water aerobics classes for the summer.

Mudcats Swim Team

The YMCA Columbia Swim Club is a non profit club, Here at the YMCA we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for swimmers of all ages. Visit our website for swim club details.

 

Private Swim Lessons
Ages: 3 years and up
One-on-one swim lessons with a trained swim instructor. Each 30 minute session is scheduled between the instructor and the participant. You may register by filling out a Private Lesson Request Form at the front desk.
Member: $20/ 30 minute lesson
Non-member: $80/ 30 minute lesson

Waterbabies Swim Lessons
Ages: 6 months to 36 months
Classes are designed to allow the child to have fun in the water, while the parent guides him or her to learn aquatic skills. The child will be exposed to games that use basic movements such as kicking, arm strokes, and breath control. Registration is open 3 weeks prior to session date start. Information for spring swim lessons will be available 4 weeks prior to session start.
January-April, Saturdays Only, 6 week session
Member: $20 / parent/child
Non-member: $80 / parent/child

Pre-School Swim Lessons
Ages: 3 - 5 years
This is a child’s first experience in the pool without parental assistance. The children are taught the basic skills, pool and boating safety and the use of personal floating devices.
April, Mon-Thurs 2 week sessions, Saturdays only
6 week sessions
Member: $20
Non-member: $80

Youth Swim Lessons
Ages: 6 - 12 years
These lessons follow the YMCA of the USA Progressive Swim Lesson Program. Six levels of progressively challenging YMCA swim classes covering all the strokes, diving fundamentals and safety skills.
Registration is open 3 weeks prior to session date start. Information for spring swim lessons will be available 4 weeks prior to session start.
Jan-April, Mon-Thurs 2 week sessions,
Saturdays only 6 week sessions
Member: $20
Non-member: $80

Adult Swim Lessons
Ages: 13 years and up
The YMCA Adult Lesson plan offers an introduction to the water for those seeking to learn how to swim. The goal of these lessons is to make the adults competent, confident, and successful swimmers.
Registration is open 3 weeks prior to session date start. Information for Spring swim lessons will be available 4 weeks prior to session start.
Jan-April. Saturdays only, 6 week sessions.
Member: $40
Non-member: $100

Masters Swim Team
Ages: 18 years and up
Masters Swim Team is successful blend of fitness and competitive swimming. The regular structure workouts use techniques of interval training in an atmosphere of fun, fitness, friendship and participation. Individuals who find it difficult to stick with a self-imposed, keep-fit routine will find it easier to maintain a Masters Swimming Program.
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30 am or 6:30-7:30 am
Member: $10/month
Non-member: $45/month

Mudcats Year Round Swim Team
Ages: 3 - 18 years (participation depends on ability level)
The YMCA is committed to offering a quality, year-round swim team with emphasis on teaching the value of competition through teamwork, sportsmanship and doing one’s best. The Jeep YMCA program strives to offer a well-rounded, values-centered program for every member, from the youngest and newest members to our veteran senior swimmers. Contact Jennifer McLeod at 803-451-8439.
$85 USA swimming registration fee for all swimmers
Bronze - For a beginning competitive swimmer who can successfully complete the length of a 25 yard pool. Developing freestyle and backstroke.
Member: $55 / month
Silver - Swimmers who are familiar with the four competitive strokes including butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle.
Member: $55 / month
Gold - Swimmers who are very familiar with the four competitive strokes and have intermediate technical ability and endurance.
Member: $65 / month
Junior - High level competitive swimmers with a moderate to excellent understanding of the four competitive strokes and are beginning to develop a high level of endurance.
Member: $75 / month
Senior - High level competitive swimmers with an excellent understanding of the four strokes, a high level of endurance and a competitive drive.
Member: $80 / month

Water Aerobics
Ages: 18 years and up
Water Aerobics is water exercise focused on building strength, mobility and flexibility. Classes are lead by a trained instructor for shallow and/or deep water exercise. Float belts are provided for deep water classes. Please see for schedule and times of classes.
Member: Free
Non-member: $10

Scuba Diving
Ages: 10 years and up (10-14 year olds awarded the Jr. Diver Certification)
Take your first exciting breath underwater! All classroom and pool training for the PADI certification class, which leads to a lifetime of fun, adventure and exploration for the whole family. Certification dives available with Columbia Scuba locally or on Caribbean trips.
Date/Time – check with front desk for dates and times.
Member: $350 Includes study materials
Non-member: $425

Jeep YMCA Summer Swim Team
Ages: 3-18 years (must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted)
The YMCA’s summer recreational swim team helps kids improve stroke skills and learn about friendly swimming competition. Your child will learn proper techniques for all competitive strokes. Compete in city wide meets in July.
Look for Registration information in March. Season May-July
Member: $135
Non-member: $175

 



 


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Jeep Rogers
Family YMCA
at Lake Carolina

900 Lake Carolina Drive Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 451-8439

Hours:
Monday - Thursday
5:00am - 10:00pm

Friday
5:00am - 8:00pm

Saturday
8:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday
1:00pm - 5:30pm