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YMCA Swimming

Swimming is central to the Y's mission to build up our community and help members stay active. The YMCA teaches people of all ages to swim and enjoy the water because we know that swimming is not just a life-saving skill, but a way to remain active and healthy for a lifetime.

From swim lessons for all ages to youth swim teams and adult swimming challenges, we have something for swimmers of all levels.

If you know what swim program you're looking for, you can select from the list below and go directly to your program.

Creating A Safe Environment

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Swimming Programs

  • Swim Lessons

    The YMCA is the nation's favorite swim instructor. We teach people of all ages and from all backgrounds that water can be fun — not feared — if you...
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    Swim Testing

    Research shows that 75% of beginner-swimmer drowning injuries happen in the shallow end. Swim testing is a great way to improve children's swim skills...
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    Swim Team

    You don't need to be an advanced swimmer to take part in the YMCA's local swim teams! At the Y, we teach swimmers of all abilities swimming skills...
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    100 Mile Swim Club

    Do you like to swim? Do you frequently find yourself swimming laps at the YMCA pool, no matter rain, shine or snow? Are you looking for a new...
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    Safety Around Water

    Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with standing water. By equipping kids and adults with the tools they need to be safe and confident in and around...
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    Lifeguard Training

    Here at the Y, we've been the nation's leader in all things swimming for over 100 years. And because of that, we offer renowned lifeguard training...
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    Swim Camps

    Develop swimming skills while learning confidence, resilience and teamwork with our seasonal swim camps.
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    Swimming Challenges

    Are you looking to add competition and fun to your aquatic workouts? Swimming challenges are offered throughout the year to help improve your well...
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    Women's Only Swim

    Join us at the Y for our Women's Only Swim events! This private event is just for women and girls and a full female staff will be available to ensure...
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    Sensory Friendly Swim

    Sensory Friendly Swim is an open swim time for those with adaptive abilities an their families.
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    Homeschool Swim

    We open our family pool once a month during the week to provide field trip opportunities for homeschool co-ops.

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