Swimming and Aquatics

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When it comes to swimming and water activities, safety is our first priority. All of our swim programs are intended to power your purpose and to enrich the lives of everyone in our communities. Swimming – no matter your age —provides a lifetime of enjoyment and benefits your overall health and wellbeing. For more than 120 years, our pioneering programs have included swim lessons, water aerobics, competitive swimming & diving, rehabilitation programs and lifeguard training. Our swim programs emphasize sportsmanship, foster positive relationships, and celebrate achievement.

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Youth Swim Lessons

Our Youth Swim Lessons teach personal water safety and basic swimming competency — including safe water habits, underwater exploration, and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

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Adult Swim Lessons

We believe everyone, at any stage and ability in life, deserves the opportunity to learn to swim and enjoy activities around water safely. Our adult swimming programs teach aquatic skills every person needs to build confidence, be safe and have fun.

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A lifeguard sits at a lifeguard stand wearing a red shirt and holding a red life preserver. He looks purposefully out, presumably toward water.

Lifeguard Training

When you choose to become a lifeguard, you are taking a stand to be a lifesaver, to protect others, and to serve your community. Whether you are looking for a great summer job or career, the Y Lifeguard Certification program is the place to begin!

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Swim Team

Our Swim Teams put purpose into action. Competitive aquatics builds character, instills discipline, provides leadership, enhances self-esteem, promotes physical fitness and teaches teamwork, all of which create benefits for a lifetime.

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