Aquatics

The YMCA has been America's leading swim instructor for more than 100 years. We provide recreational and specialty aquatics programs for all ages and abilities, including parent-child classes, water exercise and therapy, and water safety and rescue classes.
Swim lessons begin at age 6 months to teach children how to have fun in the water while feeling comfortable and being safe. At age 3, children begin to learn to some of the basics of swimming, including a variety of strokes, breathing techniques, and length swimming. At each level, Y instructors build on what each child already knows. The same individualized instruction can help adults who haven't learned to swim, through private or group lessons.

But YMCA aquatics isn't all about instruction. Our pools are open regularly for lap swimmers and family swim times. Aquatic group exercise classes are designed to increase strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness and are ideal for people with muscle or joint impairment.

Individuals with special needs can get one-on-one attention in the water. Areas off the pool decks provide changing facilities for people with special needs, and chair lifts are available to assist swimmers into and out of the water.