Aquatics

You don't have to wait until summer to swim. Four of our locations have indoor pools, and each location has its own Aquatics program and schedule to suit its members needs.

And we have swimming lessons and other aquatics programs designed for everyone in the family, no matter their age or athletic ability.

 6 Months - 3 Years | 3 Years - 5 Years | 6 Years & Older | Adults


Swimming Lessons Save LivesSwimming lessons are for kids and adults!

Here's a staggering statistic: Researchers found that participating in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent among children 1-4 years old. That study in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine underscores the need for everyone to get swimming lessons.
 
The Y has been called "America's Favorite Swim Instructor" for more than 100 years. Last year, the Greenville Y taught about 2,000 people how to swim and be safe in the water. At the Y, not only will you learn to swim, you'll learn about yourself, about safety and rescue skills, and about water activities you can enjoy for a lifetime.  Lots of class times are available to meet your family's busy schedule.  Water safety is our highest priority in all aquatics programs, and classes are taught by trained instructors. Classes are also divided into age and ability groups, so not only are our swimmers learning swimming skills and improving overall health, they're practicing positive social skills.

CLASS DATES

Member registration

Non-member registration

 FREE Swim Lesson Week

April 1-6 (Open to everyone)

 

 April 8-May 4

 March 21

 March 28

 May 6-June 1

 April 18

 April 25

June 3-28

May 16

May 23

June 3-14

May 16

May 23

 June 17-28

May 30

June 6

July  8-Aug. 2

June 20

June 27

 July 8-18

June 20

June 27

 July 22-Aug. 2

July 4

July 11

 Aug. 5-30

 July 18

 July 25

 Aug. 5-16

 July 18

 July 25

 Aug. 19-30

 Aug. 1

 Aug. 8

 

YMCA Youth Swim Leagues

Young competitive swimmers can keep their edge between SAIL seasons by  swimming in YMCA Swim Leagues. Swim leagues are offered at the Caine Halter Family YMCA, Eastside Family YMCA, and GHS Family YMCA. Swimmers get expert coaching, make friends, and sharpen their swim times with the help of friendly competition. 

 

2012-2013 YMCA Swim League


Session 1
Aug.27-Oct. 20

Session 2
Oct. 22-Dec. 22

Session 3
Jan. 7, 2013-March 2

Session 4
March 4-May 4

YMCA Swim League sessions are $124 for members and $204 for non-members.


Splash Masters

YMCA Masters Swim program is an adult fitness swimming program, offering anyone 18 years of age or older a fun, safe way to improve physical and mental wellbeing through swimming.

All practices have an experienced Masters coach on deck who provides expert assistance in training technique, stroke mechanics, and fitness goal-setting. Each workout is an hour long and can accommodate all skill levels from beginners to advanced triathletes. Splash Masters classes are open to all Y members as part of their membership. Interested? Check out the Splash Masters workout schedule.

Water Fitness

Feel intimidated by the gym? Need to get out of a workout rut? Try one of the Y's Water Fitness classes. Being immersed in water makes you buoyant, which makes some movements possible that would be too difficult on land. These classes are ideal for all fitness levels and can increase strength and endurance without putting stress on your joints. Not a swimmer? Not a problem. Our instructors teach a variety of Water Fitness classes for all levels. As with any of our aquatics programs, water safety is a priority.

Classes offered:  Shallow Water, Senior Water Fitness, Stretch and Flex, Move and Flex, Deep Water and Combo. Each Y pool is different, so please checkyour branch’s aquatics schedule for for class details, days, and times.

Lifeguard Training

The American Red Cross has been training lifeguards since 1914, and the Y has been training lifeguards for more than 90 years. Now the Red Cross and the YMCA of Greenville are teaming up for an intense training course for tomorrow's lifesavers. The course is perfect for teens looking toward getting a summer job or anyone 15 years old and older who would like to learn valuable lifesaving skills. Classes begin in February. Sign-up brochures are available at the Caine Halter Family Y, or you can print it out here.  

Eastside Family Y 2013 Spring Lifeguard Classes

GHS Family Y 2013 Lifeguard Classes

Caine Halter Y 2013 Lifeguard Classes