Aquatics

The YMCA of Greater Providence Aquatics Program offers an opportunity for individuals to become immersed in much more than water. The therapeutic benefits of water-based activities, coupled with increased self-esteem gained from exceeding the expectations of oneself, keeps people coming back to enjoy a lifetime of fun and good health.

YMCA Aquatics is not simply a way to have fun. Learning how to swim and other water-safety activities are wholesome community activities that help prevent drownings and water-related deaths. Please contact our Aquatics Coordinator if you have questions or would like for information.

Some of our fun aquatics programs are:

• Parent/Child
• Preschool Swim Lessons
• Youth Swim Lessons
• Teen/Adult Swim Lessons
• Stroke Club
• Aquatics Trainings
• Water Exercise
• Facilities
• Birthday Parties/Pool Rentals
• Pool Rentals
• When Can I Swim?
• Water Fitness
• Adult Leisure
• Family Swim
• Jacuzzi
• Other Aquatic Programs
• One-on-One Swim Lessons
  
  
  

• Parent/Child Swim Lessons

  We offer a chance for parents and children to take swim lessons together beginning at 6 months old through 5 years old. Instructors teach parents to guide their children to become independent and learn basic paddle and kicking skills. SKIP and PIKE with Parent - Children ages 6 months to 4 years, under their parents' guidance, learn independent movement and basic paddle and kicking skills.
  
  Please click here to access our program brochure to view the complete list of class days and times. We also have our swim lessons member guide available to download.
  
  

• Preschool Swim Lessons
  

  Beginner to advanced-level swim lessons are also offered for children ages 3 to 5. The YMCA’s swim lessons progress from one level to the next, beginning with Pike, then Eel, Ray and ending with Starfish. Classes are made to be developmentally and physically appropriate for each level.
  
  Please click here to access our program brochure to view the complete list of class days and times. We also have our swim lessons member guide available to download.
  
  

• Youth Swim Lessons

  Once children turn 6 years old, they move into our youth-age swim classes. The YMCA’s swim lessons progress from one level to the next. Classes are made to be developmentally and physically appropriate for each level. For children to get the endurance they need, we only offer Polliwog, Guppy and Minnow levels.
  
  Please click here to access our program brochure to view the complete list of class days and times. We also have our swim lessons member guide available to download.
  
  

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• Stroke Club

  Due to the small size of our swimming pool, the West Bay Family YMCA does not offer a Swim Team. Instead, If your child is interested in being on a swim team but needs to work on strokes and endurance, our Stroke Club may be the perfect class, for ages 5 to 12 years.
  
  

• Water Fitness

  Our Aquatic Department offers several different types of Water Fitness Classes. See our pool schedule for classes and times. Classes include: Low, Medium, and High intensity levels, Therapeutic Workout, and an Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program. Members Only: FREE
  
  Please click here to download our Pool and Jacuzzi schedule for class days and times.
  
  

• Facilities

  Our pool is 34 feet long by 16 feet wide. The shallowest part of the pool is 4 feet deep and goes to 5 feet deep at the other end. The pool temperature is maintained at approximately 87°.
  
  The Jacuzzi is 6 feet long by 16 feet wide. It is approximately 3 feet deep. The temperature of the Jacuzzi is maintained at approximately 102°.
  
  Please click here to view our virtual tour.

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• Birthday Parties/Pool Rentals

  As part of the programs offered to the community, the YMCA may rent out the pool for a birthday party or a rental group. Remember, many of these participants are first-time users.  Before the start of every swim, lifeguards should go over pool rules and check swimming ability.  Please visit our program brochure for specifics on birthday parties or contact the Welcome Center for more information on pool rentals.
  
  

• When Can I Swim?

  Please click here to download our Pool and Jacuzzi Schedule.
  
  

• Adult Leisure

  The pool is available during specific times for members of the YMCA of Greater Providence to use for swimming, water walking and water exercise.

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• Family Swim

Come enjoy a swim in our pool with your family!  Family swim is open to all family members of the YMCA. The YMCA can provide bubbles and noodles, but all other pool equipment is not allowed in the water during Family Swim. Please check our pool schedule for available days and times.

• Children under 7 years old must be accompanied into the water by an adult.
• Children 7 to 10 years old must have an adult in the pool area.
• Children 11 and over must have an adult in the building.
• Children between the ages of 7 and 15 years old will be swim tested by the lifeguards to determine whether they can swim in the pool without an adult.
• Regardless of age, children who are non-swimmers or need a floatation device to swim must be accompanied into the water by an adult
  
  
  

• Jacuzzi

The Jacuzzi is available to all members of the YMCA of Greater Providence during the times specified on the Pool and Jacuzzi Schedule. Please note that Jacuzzi users must be at least 16 years old and not have any pertinent health issues. Please view all regulations prior to use.

Please click here to download all of the Pool and Jacuzzi Rules and regulations.

• Other Aquatic Programs
  

  Backyard Learn to Swim and Safety Program
  

  During the summer, the West Bay Family YMCA offers Swim Lessons that utilize outdoor swimming pools owned by members of the community. The program is designed to develop aquatic skills and promote safety. All instructors are trained in the National YMCA of the USA’s Swim Lesson Programs and are accompanied by a Certified Lifeguard.
  
  Please contact Krystina Winsor, kwinsor@gpymca.org, for more information or download or Backyard Learn to Swim brochure.
  
  

• One-on-One Swim Lessons

Have a West Bay Family YMCA swim instructor work on specific skills with your child or children! Private and semi-private swim lessons are offered only during school vacation weeks.  Please contact Krystina Winsor, kwinsor@gpymca.org, for more information.

        Members 

½ hour private lesson: $30.00 for 1 or 3 lessons: $75.00
½ hour semi-private lesson ( 2 children): $45.00 for 1 or 3 lessons: $100.00        

        Program Members

½ hour private lesson: $45.00 for 1 or 3 lessons: $100.00
½ hour semi-private lesson ( 2 children): $60.00 for 1 or 3 lessons: $125.00