Aquatics Center
Group Classes
POLICIES:
1. The Mid-Island Y JCC reserves the right to cancel any activity due to insufficient enrollment and a full refund will be given. You will be notified if we are unable to offer a class. Early registration will ensure full classes and avoid cancellations.
2. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing no later than 2 working days prior to the class or program begins. There will a 25% administrative fee charged to all refunds.
3. Absolutely no refunds will be given once the class/ program begins.
Make-up Policy
– One make-up per session for illness with Doctors note.
– Complete make-up request. Click here for the form.
– Missed class cannot be credit to next session
– Doctor’s note will be required for any student requesting a make-up
– Once the make-up has been confirmed it cannot be rescheduled
– Ideally the make-up will be scheduled in a regularly scheduled class
– If the make-up cannot be scheduled into a regular class, we will schedule a multi-level group
make-up with one instructor and up to 6 children at the end of the session on the weekend.
– We do not guarantee the same instructor for the make-up.
Fall 2026 Group Classes
6 Months To 5 Years
Aqua Babies
(6-18 Months Old)
A parent and child group class for 6 month to 18 month olds to give them an orientation to the water. They will learn basic swimming skills through songs and games.
Aqua Tots
(19 Months-3 Year Olds)
A parent and child group class for 19 month to 3 year old to teach them basic swimming skills and begin separation to prepare them to for instructor only led classes.
Saturdays | 12 Classes | 10:30-11:00 am
September 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19
Fee: $432
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Sundays| 12 Classes | 10:30-11:00 am
September 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22
December 6, 13, 20
Fee: $432
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Swim With Me
A swim program designed for 2 ½ to 4 year olds to get them orientated to the water while also slowly working on the separation from the parent. The program session will start out like a parent/ child class and will slowly transition to an instructor only led program over the session.
Sundays | 12 Classes | 11:00-11:30 am
September 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22
December 6, 13, 20
Fee: $432
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Preschool Level 1/2
This is a beginner level for children with little to no experience in the water. Swimmers may not be putting their face in the water. They may be swimming with assistance for less than 5 yards.
Wednesdays | 14 Classes | 4:30-5:00 pm
September 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16
Fee: $504
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Preschool Level 1
This is a beginner level for children with little to no experience in the water. Swimmers may not be putting their face in the water. They may be swimming with assistance for less than 5 yards.
Saturdays | 12 Classes | 11:00-11:30 am
September 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19
Fee: $432
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Sundays| 12 Classes | 10:30-11:00 am
September 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22
December 6, 13, 20
Fee: $432
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Preschool Level 2
This is a beginner level. Swimmer should be able to put their face in the water. They may be swimming with assistance for less than 5 yards.
Saturdays | 12 Classes | 10:30-11:00 am
September 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19
Fee: $432
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Sundays| 12 Classes | 11:00-11:30 am
September 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22
December 6, 13, 20
Fee: $432
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
5 Years And Up
Level 1 & 2 (6 years old & older)
This is a beginner/advanced beginner level for children with little to no experience in the water. Swimmers may not be putting their face in the water. They may be swimming with assistance for less than 5 yards.
Wednesdays | 14 Classes | 5:00-5:30 pm
September 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16
Fee: $504
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Sundays| 12 Classes | 11:30-12:00 pm
September 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22
December 6, 13, 20
Fee: $432
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Level 2 (6 years old & older)
This is an advanced beginner level for children with little experience in the water. Swimmers can put their face in the water. They should be swimming with assistance for less than 5 yards on their front and back
Tuesdays | 14 Classes | 4:30-5:00 pm
September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15
Fee: $504
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Thursdays | 13 Classes | 5:00-5:30 pm
September 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19 (NO CLASS November 26)
December 3, 10, 17
Fee: $468
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Level 3 (6 years & older)
This is an intermediate level. Swimmers must be able to swim with their face in the water, lifting it to breath, with an alternate arm & leg action for 5 Yards unassisted. They must be able to float on their back and swim on their back with alternate arm & leg action for 5 yards unassisted. Swimmers must be comfortable jumping from the side of the pool as well as retrieving objects off the bottom of the pool.
Tuesdays | 14 Classes | 5:00-5:30 pm
September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15
Fee: $504
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Wednesdays | 14 Classes | 5:30-6:00 pm
September 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16
Fee: $504
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Thursdays | 13 Classes | 5:30-6:00 pm
September 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19 (NO CLASS November 26)
December 3, 10, 17
Fee: $468
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Saturdays | 12 weeks | 11:30 am-12:00 pm
September 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19
Fee: $432
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Level 4 (6 years old & older)
This is an intermediate level. Swimmers must be able to swim front crawl 25 yards using rotary breathing, 25 yards elementary backstroke, 15 yards breaststroke kick, 15 yards dolphin kick and 15 yards scissor kick. They must be able to a headfirst entry in minimally chest deep water.
Thursdays | 13 Classes | 4:30-5:00 pm
September 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19 (NO CLASS November 26)
December 3, 10, 17
Fee: $468
Member Discount: 40% off
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
After School Programs
Gym/Swim Afterschool Program
We are offering gym/swim classes for 3 & 4 year olds at the end of their school day. Your child will have fun in the gym with a teacher and then be brought to the pool where Swim Instructors will work with them for 30 min. You will pick up from the pool. You will need a permission slip on file with the aquatic department to allow your child to be brought to the pool.
Wednesdays | 3:00-4:00 pm (10 Weeks)
September 16, 23, 30, 2026
October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026
November 4, 25, 2026
December 2, 2026
(No class 11/11, 11/18)
Fee: $430*
Member Discounted: 40%
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
UPK/ Pre-K Swim Extension
Are you looking to add swim lessons into your child’s schedule? We are offering preschool swim classes at the end of your child’s school day. Send your child’s bathing suit and towel to school and the teachers will change them into their swim attire and bring them to the pool at the end of their school day. Swim Instructors will work with them for a 30 min. You will pick up from the pool. You will need a permission slip on file with the aquatic department to allow your child to be brought to the pool.
Tuesdays | 2:00-2:30pm (14 sessions)
September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15, 2026
Fee: $504**
Member Discounted: 40%
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Tuesdays | 3:00-3:30 pm (14 sessions)
September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15, 2026
Fee: $504**
Member Discounted: 40%
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Thursdays | 2:00-2:30 pm (13 sessions)
September 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19 *No class 11/26
December 3, 10, 17, 2026
Fee: $468**
Member Discounted: 40%
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Thursdays | 3:00-3:30 pm (13 sessions)
September 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19 *No class 11/26
December 3, 10, 17, 2026
Fee: $468**
Member Discounted: 40%
** A $50 annual service fee applied to all non-members
For more Information, please call Deidra Clark-Towers, x330
Adult Group Classes
Adaptive Aquatics for Adults
A group aqua therapy class serving participants living with M.S, Parkinson’s, Tay Sachs, Arthritis and other neurological disabilities. This class, taught by a certified specialist, is specifically designed to increase balance, muscle tone and overall strength and mobility. In some cases a caretaker must go in the water to accompany a participant.
For further information please contact Barbara Sachs-Traina [email protected] 516 822-3535 ext. 317
Mondays | 10:00-10:45 am | 10 sessions
Fee: $50
Aqua Therapy
This unique personal training option targets the individual with balance issues as well as muscle weakness. Improve tone and strengthen body parts using weights and bands in our heated pool. Motorized Chair access is available for non-mobile participants.
For further information call Barbara ext. 317
Personal training packages available
