Program Descriptions

Kindergarten – 6th grade · Monday – FridaySafe, fun care after the school day ends. Kids are bussed from their school to the Y, get a daily snack, and spend the afternoon playing, moving and swimming (Fridays) with our youth staff.

6 months – 4 years · parent in the waterA first step into the pool for you and your little one. Stage A (Water Discovery) is for ages 6–24 months; Stage B (Water Exploration) is for ages 2–4. Kids learn water comfort, floating and basic safety skills with a parent by their side. Stage A isn’t required before Stage B.

Teens & adultsTrainings hosted at the Y, including lifeguard training precourse help to get you ready for certification.

Parties & gatheringsHost a birthday party or get-together at the Y. Choose a private pool rental or a basketball gym rental; both include the party room. Pool rentals must be requested at least two weeks ahead.

Ages 4 – adult · 8-lesson packagesOne-on-one or semi-private (two swimmers) 30-minute lessons, scheduled around your calendar. Great for first-time swimmers, building skills, or getting ready for competitive swimming.

Fall, Winter & Spring Break · 7am – 6pmFull-day care at the Y on school break days, with gym time, swimming and activities. Registration is due two weeks before the break begins.

Holiday family event · ages 8+ can try scubaSanta and his helpers from Beyond the Reef Scuba take the holidays underwater. Try scuba gear, snap underwater photos with Santa, and enjoy cocoa, cookies and caroling. Free for members.

Ages 6+ · month-long lap challengePick a distance (1, 5, 10 or 20 miles) and swim it during lap swim hours over the month. Each challenge is tied to a local Washington business, and finishers earn a Y water bottle and a special prize.

Ages 6 – 17 · swim test requiredOur winter swim club helps swimmers refine their strokes, build endurance, and learn sportsmanship through practices and meets. Swimmers should be able to swim 25 meters unassisted.

Holiday family eventSanta trades the snow for our pool! Enjoy aquatic reindeer games, hot cocoa, cookies and caroling. Free for members; children 5 and under need an adult in the water.

Youth leagues · volunteer coachedA league that puts skills, teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship ahead of the scoreboard. Every player plays half of each game. Volunteer coaches and siblings receive discounts.

Ages 5 – 17 · Tuesdays & ThursdaysMartial arts that builds confidence, discipline, focus and respect, along with fitness and self-defense skills. Billed every four weeks, with a 10% sibling discount.