Each class is limited to 8.  Ages 6 mos. – 3 yrs. of age.  A parent is in the water with the child.

Water Discovery – A This class introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment.

Water Discovery – B   This class focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety.  Recommended for ages 1-3.

Each class is limited to 6.  Ages 3 years & up.

A large percentage of children drown within 6-10 feet of safety.  Most of these drownings happen because of a lack of basic water safety knowledge and skills.  If children possess even the most basic swimming skills, their risk of drowning decreases substantially.  Learning basic skills outlined in these lesson plans builds a sense of accomplishment in children and helps prevent drownings.

1. Water Acclimation – “Starfish”:
   Each group is limited to 5.  Ages 3 years & up.
   This class increases comfort with underwater exploration & introduces basic self-rescue skills performed independently.
2. Water Movement – “Turtles”:
   Each group is limited to 5.  Ages 3 years & up.
   This class encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently.
3. Water Stamina – “Stingrays”:
   Each group is limited to 5.  Ages 3 years & up.
   This class develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances than in previous stages.
4. Stroke Introduction – “Barracudas”:
   Each group is limited to 5.  Ages 3 years & up.
   This class introduces basic stroke technique in front & back crawl.  We will reinforce water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke. 
5. Stroke Development – “Sharks”:
   Each group is limited to 6.  Ages 4 & up.
   This class introduces breast-stroke & butterfly.  We will reinforce water safety through treading water and the sidestroke.
6. Stroke Mechanics – “Dolphins”:
   Each group is limited to 6.  Ages 4 & up.
   This class refines stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and encourages swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Ideal for people of all ages and swim abilities.  Lessons are 30 minutes in length.  Sign up at the Courtesy Counter.

Private Swim Lesson Fees:

Members:   

3 for $46.00            5 for $70.00               

7 for $94.00            10 for $130.00

Access Members:     

3 for $66.00      5 for $96.00

7 for $126.00      10 for $170.00

Semi-Private Lesson Fees:

Members:     

3 for $70.00      5 for $110.00

7 for $150.00      10 for $190.00

Access Members:     

3 for $110.00      5 for $166.00     

7 for $210.00      10 for $270.00

If you have any questions, please reach out to Wendy Baldwin at wbaldwin@wapakymca.org or 419-739-9622, or you can print a Form request and turn it in to the Courtesy counter for an instructor to contact you.  Click here for Form

Open Friday, May 22, 2026

NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION*:

The Splash Pad  

Sunday Noon to 6p

Monday  10am – 7p

Tuesday 10am-7p

Wednesday 10am-7p

Thursday 10am-7p

Friday 10am-7p

Saturday 10am-6p

*Air temperature must be 65 degrees to open the Splash Pad.  Splash Pad will CLOSE during inclement weather.

ADMISSION RATES:

Wapakoneta Family YMCA Members – No charge.

Non-Wapakoneta Family YMCA Members/Guests/Nationwide Reciprocity:

Family Pass – $15.00/visit (limit of 5 per family; individual rate for each additional person).

Ages Under 1 – FREE

Ages 1-18 – $3.00/visit

Ages 18 + – $5.00/visit

The admission rate is the same whether you are participating in the Splash Pad water park or just watching from inside the Pad.

After Hours Rental:

Rent the Splash Pad for your Private group, great for younger children and families.

Contact the YMCA Member Services to reserve your Date. 

You can bring your own food for your party. 

RULES:

1. Children under the age of 8 must have a parent or guardian (18 years or older) with them at the Splash Pad.
2. Children who are not toilet-trained must wear swim diapers.
3. Please take children on frequent restroom breaks (every 30-60 minutes is recommended) and change diapers in restrooms.
4. Patrons, especially children, who are experiencing diarrhea must not use the Splash Pad.
5. The following activities and items are not permitted in the Splash Pad area:

• Climbing, sitting, and playing on Splash Pad equipment.
• Drinking Splash Pad water, spitting, and spouting of water from the mouth.
• Pushing, shoving, running, rough play, and profanity.
• Inflatable pool toys, athletic, and other recreation equipment.
• Food, candy, gum, alcoholic beverages, or glass containers.
• Animals, except service animals.
• Personal speakers.
• Changing diapers.
• Radios and other acoustical devices.
• Skateboards, skates, rollerblades, scooters, bicycles, and similar recreation equipment.
• Smoking, or the use of tobacco products, is prohibited on the YMCA campus

6. Proper swim attire is required.  Cutoffs are not permitted.
7. Chairs, pavilion, and picnic tables are available for general use on a first-come, first-served basis unless reserved or during a YMCA program.  Groups with a reservation have priority use of
   the pavilion and picnic tables.
8. Restrooms (with diaper changing stations) are drinking foundations are accessed at the Splash Pad restroom building.
9. Patrons must was hands after using restrooms or changing diapers.
10. Slides should be used feet first; no walking up the slide.
11. In the event of inclement weather, please follow the directions of the Splash Pad staff to ensure safety.  In the event of thunder or lightning, the Splash Pad will close for 30 minutes after the last time it was seen or heard.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please call the YMCA at 419-739-9622 or email us at info@wapakymca.org.