LEARN MORE ABOUT AQUATIC PROGRAMS
Select your home branch to learn about aquatic programs near you.
Salinas Family YMCA Salinas Aquatic Center Watsonville Family YMCA Baler Aquatic Center
Aquatic Programs
Swim Lessons
Dive into the world of swimming and discover the ultimate life skill that everyone needs: being water-safe! At the YMCA, we believe that swimming is more than just a cannonball contest or a chance to perfect your belly flop. It's vital to help kiddos of all ages to explore the joys of swimming while developing a healthy respect for water safety.
Our swim lessons are available all year round, so you can jump in at any time! We offer a range of classes that cater to swimmers of every level, from Water Discovery all the way to Stroke Development. As your child masters each skill, they'll rise up through the ranks, building confidence, and unlocking new abilities. The outcome? Better safety, a stronger sense of self, and a lifelong love for the sport of swimming.
Water Fitness
Get an amazing workout with fun, low-impact water fitness classes. The pool water provides the perfect setting for a versatile and comfortable workout, ensuring everyone achieves healthy benefits.. Regardless of age, fitness level, existing injuries or disabilities, aquatic fitness classes offer you a place to reach your fitness goals and achieve better health.
For a healthy water workout, explore these classes and more. get started with these member favorites.
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Swim Team
Dive into our Watsonville swim club and watch your child's swimming skills soar to new heights! Our coach is an expert in strokes, turns, and speed, teaching the art of good sportsmanship and being a true team player. Our swim squad lives and breathes the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
APPLY FOR A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
At the Y, our mission is to strengthen the community by promoting collective efforts in investing in our children, health, and neighbors and through our core values of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With that in mind, we proudly provide financial assistance scholarships, of up to 50%, granting qualifying families, children, and adults access to quality health and wellness services, youth programs, and child care.
If you'd like to find out if you qualify for assistance with membership and/or program fees, please complete our application and return to your home branch.
Assistance is available for members and non-members of the YMCA.