The Jamestown YMCA has started registration for its third session of the Spring Aquatics’ program beginning June 1.

June will see the return of group lessons for all ages, Jets spring camp, lifeguarding and recertifications for lifeguards. Morning Adult lessons and a chance to try the YMCA’s new game, Noodle Ball.

Swim lessons will be for 4-12 year olds, the Y is offering three levels: beginner (non-swimmer), intermediate (can swim width front and back, comfortable in deep water) and swimmer (able to pass deep end test). Participants must be YMCA members and will have to follow all COVID protocols.

For children under 4, the Y has added parent/child lessons on Saturdays. Classes will be offered for children 6 to 18 months, 19-36 months and 2 ¢ to 4 years. These classes require an adult to be in the water with the child following the instructor’s directions.

Adult lessons will be offered for beginners and advanced. Classes will be held in the lower pool on Wednesday mornings.

Jets camp is a once a week swim time for Jets and future Jets. Swimmers who were not part of the Jets 2020-2021 team need to contact Coach Jason or Coach Maria for swimmer placement. Minimum age is 9 and swimmers must be able to complete the deep end test using proper freestyle and backstroke.

Noodle Ball has been moved to Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Noodle ball is game being offered to any swimmer aged 9-14 who is able to pass the deep end test. Two teams try to score by getting the ball into the other team’s goal. Players ride their horses (rescue tubes) while using a pool noodles to advance the ball.

For current or recently expired lifeguards the Y is offering two re-certification classes for lifeguards and two recertification classes for CPR-Pro. Participants taking re-cert classes must show proof of prior certification and cannot be more than three months past expiration.

The Y has also added lap swim three days a week at 6 a.m. and three different Saturday morning lap swim spots. Family swims are available Tuesday through Saturday. All open swim times do require reservations.