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Swim

Swim, Sports and Play

The Y is the starting point for many youth to learn about becoming and staying active, and developing healthy habits they’ll carry with them throughout their lives. And the benefits are far greater than just physical health. Whether it’s gaining the confidence that comes from learning to swim or building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in sports at the Y is about building the whole child, from the inside out.

Golf Simulator

Golf Simulator at Fair Acres YMCA Youth Center

The Kent D. and Mary L. Steadley Memorial Trust, Fair Acres Family YMCA, and Carthage Golf Course have partnered to bring Carthage the best golf simulator in the industry.

When you book your spot, you get a private golf simulator space for yourself and your playing partners. Rentals are available to the public for $25/hour. Fair Acres Family YMCA Members will have special member pricing at $10 per hour.

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Swim Lessons

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GROUP SWIM LESSONS:

8 Lessons
CLASS INFO: Mondays & Thursdays, 30 minute class,
Class size 2-8 students
FEE: Members: $45; Non-Members: $65
Preschool Aquatics | Ages 3-5 | 6:30–7:00pm
Beginner | Ages 5 & up | 7:00–7:30pm
Intermediate | Ages 6 & up | 7:30–8:00pm
Classes must have at least 2 students to take place.


March: 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
April: 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28
May: 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
June: 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26
July: 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
No August Swim Lessons
September: 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29

 

PRIVATE / SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS:

3 30-minute min lessons. Class times are Fridays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm by appointment
COST:
Private Lessons | Members: $60; Non-Members: $75
Semi-Private Lessons | Members: $45; Non-Members: $60
*Semi-Private Lessons are for a group of 2-3 children. Groups must be arranged by the parent/s. We will not pair your child with another.
AGES 3 years+

 

Adaptive Aquatics:

30 min lesson 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
COST: Members: $45; Non-Members: $65 | Swim Scholarship Available
AGES: 5 years+
Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28

 

Parent and Child Aquatics Class Levels 1 and 2:

These group lessons will offer infants and toddlers the opportunity to learn confidence and comfort being in the water along with an understanding of swimming positions. Parents will learn water safety and swimming guidance skills.
AGES: 6 months–2 years
DATE & TIME: October 11th - December 13th Fridays 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
COST: Members: $45; Non-Members: $65

 

Swim Scholarship:

  • Who is providing the funding?
    • A grant from the Missouri Department of Public Safety for Water Safety
  • Who qualifies?
    • All foster children, children with disabilities, and  families that meet the income eligibility criteria
  • What is the cost?
    • For those who qualify the swim lessons are free!
  • How do I sign my child up?
    • Fill out an application at the front desk
  • How long does the scholarship program last?
    • We can offer scholarships from January 2025 through May 2025
  • Limits?
    • 24 group lesson spots and 20 private lesson spots available monthly

If interested in the Swim Scholarship fill out the paperwork at the Fair Acres YMCA

 

**Pool closes with bad weather. You will be contacted before the swim lesson to reschedule

***Participants will be taken on a first-registered, first-served basis depending on the number of participants registered, we may have more than one class per level.

***Swimwear MUST be worn in the pool; street clothes damage our filtration systems.

YMCA Swim Team

Kraken Swim Session

Build confidence and take your skills to the next level with the Fair Acres Family YMCA's Kraken Swim Team! In this program swimmers, coaches, and parents work together to develop first-class swimmers and youth who embody the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

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Youth Sports

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141 E. 3rd Street Carthage, MO

Main Y Location

2600 Grand Ave, Carthage, MO

(417) 358-1070

 

Youth Activity Center

400 S. Maple Street, Carthage, MO

(417) 437-6129

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