YMCA Aquatics - More Than Just Swim Lessons!

YMCA Aquatics is about water safety, skill development and fun for everyone. At
the YMCA, aquatics include swim lessons for all ages, water exercise, lifeguard
certification, fitness, water safety, and Masters Swim programs. We have an aquatic
program for every skill level and interest. Our programs are about more than just
the techniques and skills; they are about building friendships, developing self-esteem
and creating positive experiences that will last a lifetime.

Swim Lessons: When it comes to swimming and water safety, no one is trusted more than
the YMCA, "America's Swim Instructor". In fact, group swim instruction was developed
by the YMCA in 1906. The YMCA offers a wide range of swimming options for the whole
family. Swimming builds self-confidence and develops the whole person - spirit, mind
and body. Classes are divided into ability groups and trained instructors emphasize
personal safety, swimming skills, endurance and social skills, while guiding students
with praise and encouragement.

Lifeguarding: This certification course is designed to give participants the skills
and knowledge needed to be lifeguards in the pool. The comprehensive course offers
up-to-date information on how to guard, anticipate and prevent problems, and to take
action to help those in danger. It also covers safety and survival skills every swimmer
needs to know, accident prevention, guarding techniques, emergency systems, rescue
skills and first aid in aquatic environments. First to establish systematic certification
in lifesaving, swimming and aquatic\instruction, the YMCA remains the largest organization
for such instruction in the nation. Rigorous YMCA training means that all YMCA aquatics
instructors are qualified experts in their field who provide thousands of children each
year with the highest quality aquatics education. Swimming is an activity you can enjoy
your whole life. Let the Y help your family discover the fun and great exercise of swimming!

Please see the following locations for additional information regarding our programs:

Pawtucket Family YMCA

MacColl Field YMCA