Aquatics

The Downtown YMCA's historic pool is original to the building constructed in 1925.

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.  Click here for the Water Aerobics schedule. Free for members, $40 for non-members per session.

Adult Classes
Patient instruction is provided for non-swimming adults with an emphasis on basic swim skills and personal safety skills.
$35 for members, $65 for non-members per session.

Classes must have at least 3 participants after two weeks of the session starting or class will have to be canceled.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Family Rec Swim Times
The pool is available for family rec swim during most of its hours of operation. Between the hours of 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, the pool is reserved for lap lane swimming priority.  You may swim if there is space available.

SKIPS
The SKIPS classes are taught as a combined class for ages 6-36 months with parent accompanying the child in the water. Skills are introduced at the child’s developmental level and build on each other as the child progresses.
$35 for members, $65 for non-members per session.

Pre-school Child Classes
Comprehensive pre-school swim lessons based on skill level. We will asses their skill level and determine which class is right for them.
$35 for members, $65 for non-members per session.

• Pike: Children adjust to the water and develop independent movement.  Teaches basic stroke and kicking skills, floating, pool safety and games.

• Eel: For children who are comfortable in the water and are able to swim 5 feet with faces in the water and no flotation. Children are taught to float, kick, and perform progressive arm movements across the pool.

• Ray: For children who can swim 15 feet with faces in the water and no flotation. Reviews and improves stoke skills on front, back and side, builds endurance, teaches treading water and progressive skills.
   

Youth Classes
Comprehensive grade school swim lessons based on skill level. We will assess their skill level and determine which class is right for them.
$35 for members, $65 for non-members per session.

• Polliwog: Beginner level for those uncomfortable or inexperienced in the water. Teaches basic water skills with flotation including gliding with face in water, floating and kicking.

• Guppy: For children who can swim 15-20 feet without flotation. Teaches swimming on front, back, side and getting a breath while swimming.

• Minnow: For children able to swim 25 feet on front and back with or without flotation device.

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