Recreational Swim Team

Recreational Swim Team

Our recreational swim team is great for a new swimmer who wants to try a swim team or a more experienced swimmer who is looking for a less competitive option. This recreational swim team helps kids learn competitive swimming skills. Participants will work with coaches on all four competitive strokes, dive starts, and turns.

Requirement: Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.

There are no try-outs for the team, but any participant who is unable to perform the mentioned requirements may be asked to switch to our lesson program until they are prepared for the swim team, at which time they can later join.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

If you are pre-qualified for Financial Assistance, please note that some of our programs have minimum fees in order to cover costs of materials and supplies. This fee may be higher depending on your amount of assistance.

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Blue Marlins Spring Break Beginner Stroke Camp

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
3/17/25 - 3/21/25
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In this Stroke Camp, participants will focus on the four core competitive strokes: Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle. They will work on improving their technique and endurance while having fun and challenging themselves.

All participants must have basic understanding on all four strokes as this camp will focus on improvement, not instruction. If swimmers are still learning the strokes, please look at our swim lesson offerings.

6-10 years old OR beginner swimmers. Must be able to swim 25 yards of each stroke.

While we do not require a try-out for the camp, it is up to the coach’s discretion to suggest another option (such as SPLASH Spring Break swim lessons) for any participant who may need additional stroke development prior to perfecting technique and working on endurance.

For more information, contact Ceci Lucarelli at 208.377.4886 ext. 454.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 35.00$ 35.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
03/17/25 - 03/21/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
20 / 20 Available Registration
Closed

Blue Marlins | Beginner

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
12/2/24 - 3/14/25
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The Blue Marlins are a recreational swim team with an emphasis on stroke development and aerobic exercise. Participants will continue their growth as a swimmer by increasing their endurance through age/skill appropriate workouts in a fun environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

Passed a level 4 in swim lessons OR Beginner swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards Freestyle and Backstroke

While we do not require a try-out for the team, it is up to the coaches discretion to suggest lessons for any participant who may need additional stroke development.

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Program Coordinator: Ceci Lucarelli at [email protected]

NO PRACTICE DAYS: February 7th


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/22/22 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
12/02/24 - 01/31/25
Mo,We,Fr - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
12 / 25 Available $126 - $178.5
Registration
Closed on
12/01/2024
12/03/24 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- $84 - $119
Registration
Closed on
12/02/2024
02/03/25 - 03/14/25
Mo,We,Fr - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
22 / 25 Available $108 - $153 Register  
Closes
02/02/2025
02/04/25 - 03/13/25
Tu,Th - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
17 / 25 Available $72 - $102 Register  
Closes
02/03/2025

Blue Marlins | Intermediate/Advanced

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
12/2/24 - 3/14/25
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The school year Blue Marlins are a recreational swim team with an emphasis on stroke development and aerobic exercise. Participants will continue their growth as a swimmer by increasing their endurance through age/skill appropriate workouts in a fun environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

Have passed a level 5 swim lesson OR swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards of Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, and Breaststroke

While we do not require a try-out for the team, it is up to the coaches discretion to suggest lessons for any participant who may need additional stroke development.

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Program Coordinator: Ceci Lucarelli at [email protected]

NO PRACTICE DAYS: February 7th


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/22/22 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
12/02/24 - 01/31/25
Mo,We,Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
5 / 25 Available $126 - $178.5
Registration
Closed on
12/01/2024
12/02/24 - 01/31/25
Mo,We,Fr - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
11 / 11 Available $126 - $178.5
Registration
Closed on
12/01/2024
12/03/24 - 01/30/25
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- $84 - $119
Registration
Closed on
12/02/2024
02/03/25 - 03/14/25
Mo,We,Fr - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
24 / 25 Available $108 - $153 Register  
Closes
02/02/2025
02/04/25 - 02/13/25
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
15 / 25 Available $72 - $102 Register  
Closes
02/03/2025

Swim Fit - Intermediate Adult Swim

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
12/2/24 - 1/29/25
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This adult program (ages 18+) is for adults who are looking to increase their technical swim skills and endurance. The coaches will provide workouts and technique based feedback on how to improve your strokes to be more a more competitive swimmer. This program is excellent for adults who are training for triathlons, ex-competitive swimmers looking to get back into the pool, and anyone who knows the competitive strokes and wants to incorporate swimming into their workout routine.

Prerequisites:

  • Must be able to swim AT LEAST 100 yards of crawl stroke

NO PRACTICE DAYS: December 23rd-January 3rd

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Program Coordinator: Ceci Lucarelli at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/31/23 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
12/02/24 - 01/29/25
Adult Swim Team - Tu,Th - 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
13 / 16 Available $84 - $119 Register  

Swim Fit - Intermediate Adult Swim

Caldwell YMCA
1/6/25 - 12/17/25
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This adult program (ages 18+) is for adults who are looking to increase their technical swim skills and endurance. The coaches will provide workouts and technique based feedback on how to improve your strokes to be more a more competitive swimmer. This program is excellent for adults who are training for triathlons, ex-competitive swimmers looking to get back into the pool, and anyone who knows the competitive strokes and wants to incorporate swimming into their workout routine.

Prerequisites:

  • Must be able to swim AT LEAST 100 yards of crawl stroke

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2025 - Members 12/2/24 12/8/24 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00-
2025 12/9/24 3/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 114.00
2025 4/1/25 11/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 114.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
01/06/25 - 01/29/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $114 Register  
Closes
01/03/2025
02/03/25 - 02/19/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $85.5 Register  
Closes
01/31/2025
02/24/25 - 03/12/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $85.5 Register  
Closes
02/21/2025
03/31/25 - 04/23/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $114 Register  
Closes
03/28/2025
04/28/25 - 05/21/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $114
Registration
will open on
04/01/2025
06/02/25 - 06/25/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $114
Registration
will open on
04/01/2025
07/07/25 - 07/30/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $114
Registration
will open on
04/01/2025
08/04/25 - 08/27/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $114
Registration
will open on
04/01/2025
09/03/25 - 09/24/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $114
Registration
will open on
04/01/2025
09/29/25 - 10/22/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $114
Registration
will open on
04/01/2025
10/27/25 - 11/19/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $114
Registration
will open on
04/01/2025
12/01/25 - 12/17/25
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
$30 - $85.5
Registration
will open on
04/01/2025