Things to Do At The Y

Swimming & Water Fitness

Building Strength + Confidence

The Y offers a variety of ways to enjoy the water—including lap swim and family swim times, swim lessons, and water fitness classes for adults. Check our Pool Schedule for times.

Pool Guidelines

Our indoor pool is maintained at about 84°F year-round for your comfort, and we provide equipment such as flotation devices, kickboards, and other items—just ask a lifeguard if you need assistance.

Pool hours are subject to change due to weather, maintenance, or lifeguard availability, so please view the current pool hours on our Pool Schedule or check our online reservation system for the most up-to-date information and closures.
For safety reasons the pool will close during inclement weather. The pool closes for ½ hour following an incident of thunder.

To help keep the pool area safe and clean for everyone, please follow these guidelines:

Check In/Out: Sign in and out at the front desk each visit.
Proper Swim Attire: Street clothes are not permitted.
Shower Before Entering: Rinse off to help keep the water clean.
Health & Illness: Stay home if you’re sick.
Children & Flotation: Children under 12 must be supervised. A limited number of flotation devices are available—ask the lifeguard for help.
Waiver: All members are required to sign a waiver at their first visit.

Swim Times

Check our Pool Schedule for times.

FAMILY SWIM

Family Swim is available to YMCA members and day-pass visitors, with non-members subject to day-pass rates. Family Swim is free for members, non-members will be charged day-pass rates.

Children under 10 will be swim tested by lifeguard staff.
No reservation is required to join Family Swim.

HOME SCHOOL SWIM

Home School Swim is designed specifically for school-aged children during weekday daytime hours. Home School Swim is free for members, non-members will be charged day-pass rates.

Children under 10 will be swim tested by lifeguard staff.
No reservation is required to join Home School Swim.

Lap Swim Times

The Y offers Lap Swim times several times a day.

The pool has three swim lanes. The two lanes closest to the interior wall may be reserved in 40-minute blocks, while the third lane is open on a first-come, first-served basis. If another swimmer is already in the shared lane, please make eye contact before joining them and be ready to circle swim.

You can reserve a lane through our online system (below) or by calling the front desk.

Lap Distance

11 Laps (Up/Back) = ¼ Mile
22 Laps = ½ Mile
33 Laps = ¾ Mile
44 Laps = 1 Mile

Reserve a Lap Swim Lane

Learn to Swim

Swimming is one of life’s most essential skills. The ability to swim can help save your life or someone else’s life, while introducing you to a lifetime of healthy, enjoyable activity in the water. At the Y, our swim lessons help kids develop the skills they need to become strong, confident swimmers.

Group Swim Lessons

Students learn basic strokes, water safety, and increased confidence in the pool.

Registration

Summer Sessions: Check back for exact dates for summer 2025.
Registration: Register at the front desk. Pay in full is due upon registration. Schedule your day/time via email memberservices@elkinymca.com.

Private Swim Lessons

Book private one-on-one lessons witha swim instructor. Each lesson is 30 minutes, typically sold in packs of six.