Aquatics

YMCAs have been teaching people to swim for more than a century. In YMCA aquatics programs, children learn to be safe around water and they feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with learning something new.  Aquatics at the Y are designed to teach personal water safety, stroke development, water sports and games, rescue and personal growth skills. Classes are divided by age and by skill levels. Advancing to the next level is dependent on the individual’s completion of required skills. If needed, we will assess your child's swimming abilities, ensuring that your child is placed in an age and level appropriate class.  Adult classes and swim programs are also available.

Developing Champions

Thank you for your interest in our sports programs. Class information and schedules are listed below. Registration for some fall classes is not available until later in the month. Please click here  to provide us with your contact information if you would like to receive a reminder when registration opens.

Youth

Swim Lessons
National YMCA Aquatics programs are designed to teach personal water safety, stroke development, water sports & games, rescue and personal growth skills to children. Our program is divided by age and by skill levels. Advancing to the next level is dependent on the child's completion of required skills. Children learn at their own pace. Session length does not guarantee that all children will advance to the next level. All instructors are trained to work with children. A minimum number of students must be registered for the class to take place. Early registration is encouraged.

Classes we offer:

• S.K.I.Ps
• Pike & Pike Plus
• Eel
• Ray & Starfish
• Polliwog & Polliwog Plus
• Guppy & Minnow
• Fish & Shark
• Pre Teen

Private Swim Lessons
For ages 3 and up. Lessons will be scheduled by appointment during available pool times.Classes meet for 30 minutes once a week, for 6 weeks. Please sign up at the front desk. Classes will occur based on availability of students and instructors. Make up lessons are not available. For more information contact Mara Sexton Steele 314-367-4646 ext. 225.

Check the current session brochures for offerings or the pool schedule for class times and availabilty.

Click Here to register online now for aquatic programs and classes.

Lifeguard Class

Looking for an opportunity to suppport your community?  If you can swim, are competitive and enjoy working with people, become a Y Lifeguard.  Job opportunities are available.  Participants must be at least 16 years old by the end of class.  Cost includes Book and Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid and Oxygen Administration certifications.  For more information contact Mara Sexton Steele at 314.367.4646.

Adult/Active OLDER Adults Programs

Adult Swim Lessons
Patient instruction is provided for non-swimming adults with an emphasis on basic swim skills and personal safety skills.

Adult Water Aerobics
Enjoy the benefits of this mild to medium cardio workout using the properties of water held in the shallow section of the pool. We have classes that benefit all our members from slow moving water movements to high energy hip hop movements. 

Check the current session brochures for offerings or the pool schedule for class times and availabilty.

Click Here to register online now for aquatic programs and classes.

Lap/Rec Swim Times

Outdoor Pool

The Outdoor Pool is open to Y Members and the Community.

Monday - Friday: 12 - 6 p.m. | Saturdays 12 - 5 p.m. | Sundays: 12 - 4 p.m.

Daily Fee: $1 Child / $2 Adult (16 and older) | FREE to Y Members

Pool Usage Policies

We ask our members to program participants to follow these courtesies for the safety and enjoyment of all:

• Please walk on the deck.
• Diving is not permitted.
• Horseplay is not permitted in pool or locker rooms.
• A lined swimsuit must be worn at all times in the pool. Bras, sport bras, undergarments of any kind, biking short, knit shorts or Spandex work out shorts ARE NOT garments that meet the St. Louis City Health Code.
• Patrons with any type of infection are not to use the pool until having taken antibiotics for at least 48 hours or longer. Only waterproof diapers are permissible in the pool. (Depends are not waterproof.)
• Street shoes of any kind are not permitted on the pool deck.
• Food of any kind, including gum, and glass containers are not permitted in the pool area.
• All swimmers must take a soap shower before entering pool and after using the steam room, sauna and/or hot tub if entering the pool.
• Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied in the pool at all times by a responsible adult; if the child is a non-swimmer, an adult must remain within arms’ reach of the child.
• Notify the manager or operator on duty if the main drain is not visible.
• To register a complaint about the condition of this pool, please contact St. Louis City Health Department at 314-612-5100.
• Indication from our lightning detector of severe weather within 6 miles of our location will cause wet areas to close. This will include pools, showers, Sauna, Steam Rooms and Hot Tub.
• Breath holding and long periods of underwater swimming are not permitted.
• The lifeguard on duty is the final authority.
• Bather load capacity for this pool is 100 people.