"To Watch me Swim is to Watch My Heart Speak” – Anonymous
    
    
Aquatics

With our indoor and outdoor pools, The YMCA of the Capital Area has water fun for everyone.  We have programs for young and old, whether you are a beginner swimmer, competitive swimmer or recreational swimmer.  We have water wellness classes designed for the physically fit person or someone seeking more mobility.  Click Here to download the aquatics brochure. 

The YMCA has been teaching people how to swim for over 100 years.  So why not put this experience to work for you.  There is an opportunity for year round swim lessons for 6 month old children through adults at some of our locations.  Click Here to download the aquatics parent handbook.

Aquatics Programs

▼ Swim lessons
▼ Swim teams
▼ Lifeguard certification
▼ Recreational swim
▼ Lap swimming
▼ Water aerobics
▼ Masters swim

The YMCA of the Capital Area swim lessons are designed to give every participant the chance to learn and succeed. Participants are grouped together based on their age and ability level, and the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are incorporated into every lesson.

Choose from group lessons or private one-on-one instruction.

Group Lessons 

Parent/Child (6-36 months)
Parents accompany their children in the pool to acquaint them with the water environment. Instructors show parents how to work with their child in the pool.

Preschool (ages 3-5)
These lessons offer many children their first experience in the pool without parental assistance. Participants are divided into four levels of skill progression while learning basic pre-swim skills. 

Youth (ages 6-14)
Participants are divided into six levels of skill progression while developing greater swimming ability.

Adults 
Participants are grouped with peers of similar ability while working on improving their swimming skills. 

Group Swim Lesson Fees:

Member: $55
Non-Member: $100

Private Lessons (one-on-one)

Private swim lessons are a great opportunity to learn to swim from a skilled teacher on a one-on-one basis. Lessons are available for all ages at all levels and are set up depending on the availability of instructors. Each lesson is 30 minutes long. 

Private Lesson Fees: 6 Sessions

Member: $180
Non-Member: $300