Aquatics

Test Out Our Water

Whether you are a beginner swimmer or on your way to the Olympics, we are a great place to make a splash. Our indoor aquatic programs provide members a comfortable environment for exercise, water aerobics, swim lessons, family time, birthday parties and more.

Swimming Lessons

When it comes to swimming and water safety, no one is trusted more than the YMCA, America’s swim instructor. In fact, group swim instruction was developed by the YMCA in 1906.

The YMCA swim lesson curriculum is designed to teach this lifelong skill to participants of all skill levels in a safe environment. We offer individual and group swim lessons, refer to our calendar for group session dates.

Healthy Living Swim Lessons 2017

Pool Schedule

SUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY
Open Swim

5:30am - 7:45am		Open Swim

5:30am - 6:30pm		Open Swim

5:30am - 7:45am		Open Swim

5:30am - 4:00pm		Open Swim

5:30am - 7:45am
Open Swim

1:00pm - 4:30pm		Water Aerobics

7:45am - 8:45am
8:45am - 9:45am		Water Aerobics

7:45am - 8:45am
8:45am - 9:45am		Water Aerobics

7:45am - 8:45am
8:45am - 9:45am		Open Swim

8:00am - 4:30pm
Open Swim

9:45am - 12:00pm		Open Swim

9:45am - 12:00pm		Open Swim

9:45am - 12:00pm
CLOSED
12pm - 3pm
After School Program		CLOSED
12pm - 3pm
After School Program		CLOSED
12pm - 3pm
After School Program		CLOSED
12pm - 3pm
After School Program		CLOSED
12pm - 3pm
After School Program
Open Swim

3:00pm - 4:00pm		Open Swim

3:00pm - 4:00pm		Open Swim

3:00pm - 9:30pm		Open Swim

3:00pm - 4:00pm		Open Swim

3:00pm - 9:30pm
Lap Swim Only
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Swim Lessons		Lap Swim Only
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Swim Lessons
CLOSED
Water Aerobics & Swim Team

6:30pm - 7:30pm		CLOSED
Water Aerobics & Swim Team

6:30pm - 7:30pm		CLOSED
Water Aerobics & Swim Team

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open Swim

7:30pm - 9:30pm		Open Swim

7:30pm - 9:30pm		Open Swim

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Meet Darcey

At the age of 8 Darcey joined a private synchronized swim club where she traveled on their nationally competitive team for 12 years. With a passion for aquatics she went on to become a Red Cross certified lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor. As a swim instructor she trained and mentored under the owner of Desert Swim School, Janice Jaicks. Over the years Darcey has taught hundreds of young children and adults how to be water safe through her water safety swim lessons.
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Swim Lessons

The Y is your source for Progressive Swim lessons for children and adults.
Swim lessons at the Y are specifically tailored to the participant’s age, swimming ability, level of physical development and confidence in the water.  The Y ensures a low instructor-to-student ratio (4:1) to ensure our kids get plenty of personal attention.

$40 – 2 Week Session (4 Lessons total)

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Swim Team

Our trained coaches work to improve swimmers’ skill level, endurance and to promote a healthy lifestyle. Our program embraces the YMCA core values and promotes progression at an individual level.

The YMCA Swim Team offers up to five practice times a week for beginning swimmers and more for advanced groups.  Swimmers are encouraged to attend at least two practices a week.

$35/mo – 1 Time Weekly

$50/mo – 2 Times Weekly

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Water Aerobics

Increase strength and improve flexibility! All levels of swimmers and non-swimmers are welcome.

Aquatic exercise classes are a valuable and effective alternative to “land” programs. Aquatic exercise reduces the impact on joints, increases strength and improves flexibility. All fitness levels of swimmers and non-swimmers are welcome!

Included w/Y Membership – New Classes Coming Soon

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Certifications & Training

Lifeguard Certification: 35 hour class through the American Red Cross that certifies the individual in CPR, AED, First Aid and Lifeguarding for the professional rescuer.

$150 – Y Members | $180 – Non-Members

First Aid Class: 7 hour class through the American Red Cross that certifies the individual in CPR, AED and First Aid.

$45 – Y Members | $65 – Non-Members

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Masters Swim Program

Training for a triathlon or just want to get back into the swim of things?

Looking for a challenge? Join masters, a swim training group for adults! Masters swim focuses on training and stroke refinement. Practices are challenging for everyone’s individual level, yet fun too!

$25 per month

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Water Safe Baby

The water safe baby class is a private one-on-one lesson. These lessons focus on water safety skills and are the building blocks to our learn to swim program. This class is open to children ages 6 month to 3 years old. There are no pre-requisites for this class.

$70/session (2 week session/4 lessons total)

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Water Babies Introduction Class

Parent participation class – this class is highly recommended for babies age 4 months thru 12 months as a pre-requisite for the water safe baby program.

Parents DO get in the water with their swimmer for this class.

$25/session (2 week session/4 lessons total)