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    Williams County Family YMCA

    2.5 (2 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Group fitness

    Multiple children care

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    Virtual fitness classes

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    Shepard Swim School

    Shepard Swim School

    (5 reviews)

    You never learn anything new. My daughter got very bored. Not to mention they are money hungry and…read morewill get you for everything they can.

    Shepard sets the bar high! Their pool is a 30x40 standard educational size pool. It is a saline…read morepool with a mandated chlorine back up. It is one of the only pools in the state that also sports a UV filtration system. The water is mild enough for even the tiniest little ones! As well, they offer an ozone filtration system that removes the chemicals that may evaporate into the air from the room. Their water is always heated to 92 degrees and the room is 94, so there are no shivering kiddos in sight! They also require 2 diapers for extra protection on children under 3. In my experience, they are very upfront with their policies. They're very well worded and thoroughly explained with ample opportunity to review them since they off both paper and digital format. Unfortunately, not everyone is as thorough at reading them as the management was at putting them together! When I signed my child up for classes, I was very aware that they may change class days, time, and even possibly instructors. I was also aware that a 30 day notice to stop billing would be required. Of course, I don't foresee needing to submit that any time soon; my child has gained such a tremendous amount of skill in the few moths we have attended! Their staff has always made me feel welcome and comfortable. All of their instructors have been trained to be incredibly proficient in their craft. They are all CPR certified and many (if not most) are lifeguard certified as well. They do their very best to make children feel comfortable and confident in the water. They introduce gradual breath control, and work at a consistent pace to make sure children progress. They have an iPad in each station and evaluate children daily with a skill tracking program that is second to none. Classes are kept small (4:1 or 6:1 if there is a parent in the water) to make sure all the kids get a good amount of swim time. My child is 2 and can swim 10 feet with at least a 10 second breath control. Consistency is key! As far as the items for sale- we were told upon enrollment that all that was required for class is a suit and a towel. I was also told that if id like to bring goggles, I could purchase any brand I'd like. They provide a wide variety of equipment that is both age and size appropriate for each level to be used in class. I compared the items offered in their swimshop to online prices and they seem to compare (and I don't have to pay shipping!). But, the convienence of not having to run all over makes the price just fine by me! They answer the phone by saying they're the "only certified swim school in Elkhart county", that, alone, speaks for itself! I would certainly recommend their services and clean facility! It may be a very busy place, but busy usually means successful! I'll NEVER trust my child's water safety to any other place! We LOVE Shepard Swim School!!

    Williams County Family YMCA - childcare - Updated May 2026

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