Aquatics

The Newman YMCA  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.

Our warm-water pool is four lanes by 25 meters; shallow (3.5 feet to 5 feet); and is an impaired-accessible facility.


Some of our fun aquatics programs are:

• Parent/Child and Preschool Swim Lessons
• Youth Swim Lessons
• Teen/Adult Swim Lessons
• Swim Team, ages 6-18
• Swim Clinic 
• Water Exercise
• Pool Rentals
• When Can I Swim?
• Other Aquatic Programs
• Swim Lessons
• The “Swim Stroke Doctor”
  
   
  
  

• Parent/Child and Preschool Swim Lessons

  Parent/Child and Preschool Swim Lessons for children ages 6 months to 5 years.
  Parents are given guidance on how to develop their children’s abilities and how to protect their children from harm. Children are given the chance to explore a new environment and to build skills that add to their self-confidence. Lessons are developmentally appropriate and designed to quickly and effectively teach swimming skills.
  
  

• Youth Swim Lessons

  Youth Swim Lessons for children ages 6 to 12.
  Youth lessons are oriented toward student-centered learning, build a foundation for lifelong appreciation of aquatic sports and activities, incorporate character development, and increase safety awareness for participants.
  
  

• Teen/Adult Swim Lessons

  Teen/Adult Swim Lessons for children 13 and older.
  Participants are involved in activities relating to personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water sports and games, and elementary forms of rescue. 

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  Swim Team - ages 6-18

• Our Newman Barracuda Swim Team works with youths who are comfortable in te water. Swimmers learn competitive strokes, starts, turns, and teamwork through drills, games, and progressively challenging training.
  
  

• Spring Swim Clinic
  

This program focuses on stroke technique and mechanics to improve swimmers strokes and stamina. After the sessions are over, participants may wish to join the Newman Barracudas Swim Team or

• Water Exercise

Water Exercise classes are offered in Water Aerobics and Water Arthritis Exercise. These popular classes are enhanced by the fact that they can be performed by people of all ages and fitness levels.

• Pool Rentals

  Our pool is available for birthday parties and to outside groups. Please contact our Aquatic Director for details.
  

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• When Can I Swim?
  

  Lap swim and family swim are offered every day of the week. Please consult the aquatic schedule for times.
  
  

• Other Aquatic Programs
  

  Pool Palooza is a program, which is offered several times per week, makes for a fun family experience. Come play in the pool with fun toys basket ball rims and blow up floats.
  
  

• Swim Lessons
  

  Private Swim Lessons are available for children ages 3 and up who want one-on-one instruction.
  
  

• The “Swim Stroke Doctor”
  

  One-on-one half-hour sessions with our aquatic director to help cure stroke “ailments.”  This program is ideal for triathletes, competitive swimmers, and lap swimmers.