The John R. Grubb YMCA Aquatics Center offers something for every age and ability. From Waterbabies infant lessons to Water Exercise for Seniors, there's something for everyone in our aquatics facility.
Lifeguards practicing Backboarding Skill during Monthly In-Service on Child
Tips for Water Safety for Your Child
- Let kids know that they should contact the lifeguard or an adult if there's an emergency
- Kids shouldn't run or push around the pool
- Kids should never dive in areas that are not marked for diving
- Always swim with a partner, every time
- Know your limits, don't let your kids go in water that is too deep for them or they can't touch the bottom
- Learning some life-saving skills, such as CPR & rescue techniques, can help save a life
- Above all, supervise your kids at all times
John R. Grubb YMCA Aquatics Programming
Waterbabies
Waterbabies is a water adjustment class that provides a special structured fun time for adults and infants. Objectives of the program are fun, exercise, parent education, water adjustment and safety.
Preschool Swim Lessons
Preschool lessons are for children 3-5 years of age. There are 4 levels available - PIKE, EEL, RAY or STARFISH. We have a 1 to 4 student/teacher ratio. We focus on water safety, water exploration and the basic strokes.
School Age Swim Lessons
School Age lessons are for children 6-12 years of age. There are 6 levels available - POLLIWOG, GUPPY, MINNOW, FISH, FLY FISH or SHARK. We have a 1 to 6 student/teacher ratio.
