Aquatics

Make a Splash at the Y

Dive right into one of our aquatic programs at the Owensboro Family YMCA in Owensboro, KY

Swimming has the ability to tone your muscles and reduces stress. By signing up for one of our aquatic programs at the Owensboro Family YMCA, you get the opportunity to build confidence in the water whether it's through lap swimming, water aerobics, or swim lessons for all ages.

Our swim lesson programs help children and adults learn about water safety, develop water stamina, and discover stroke mechanics. Developing these lifelong skills helps people learn to swim but most importantly, keeps them safe in and around the water.

Scroll down to see aquatic program options. Register 24/7 online or at the Owensboro Family YMCA Monday-Friday from 3-6pm or Saturdays 9am-12pm. For questions, contact Courtney McKearin, Director of Aquatics, at 270-663-8209 or aquatics@owensboroymca.org.

Parent Tot Swim Lessons

Parent Tot Swim Lessons

Ages: 6 months - 3 years

Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experience, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.

Preschool Swim Lessons

Preschool Swim Lessons

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs

Increase comfort with underwater exploration and introduce basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance and independently. Encourages forward movement in the water. This class reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.

School Age Swim Lessons

School Age Swim Lessons

Ages: 5-12 years

Increase comfort with underwater exploration and introduce basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance and independently. Encourages forward movement in the water.

Develop intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances. Introducing basic stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl.
This class reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Private Swim Lessons

Private Swim Lessons

Ages: Youth ages 4 yrs -Adult

Lessons will be customized to cover water safety skills, swim strokes, and more.
You will be one-on-one with the instructor and receive six, 30- minute lessons.
Morning, evening, and Saturday lesson times are available. After registering, you'll be contacted for scheduling.

Teen/Adult Swim Lessons

Teen/Adult Swim Lessons

Ages: 12+ years

Increase comfort with underwater exploration and introduce basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance and independently. Encourages forward movement in the water.

Develop intermediate self-rescue skills performed at longer distances. Introducing basic stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl. This class reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Barracuda Swim Team

Staff will use drills and fun activities to fine-tune stroke technique, build endurance and speed, improve flip turns and streamline racing dives. Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly will be taught and tuned!

We offer full summer season as well as fall & spring Boot Camps (mini seasons).

Swim Clinics

BASIC: Covers water safety and stroke basics for elementary backstroke, freestyle (front crawl), back crawl, and breaststroke. Basic diving will also be covered.

EXPERIENCED: Work on techniques for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, flip turns, and more. These are great for those new to the swim team environment and competitive swimmers looking to refine their skills that help win the race!

Lifeguard Certification

This official Blended Learning American Red Cross course provides a 2-year certification in lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED. Course is designed to give participants the basic and knowledge needed to be lifeguards in the pools and aquatics environments and offers up to date information on how to guard; anticipate and prevent problems; and take action to help those in need. Participants must pass a swim test on the first day of class (Pre-course) to remain registered and complete all online work before the first session of the course.

Jr Lifeguard/Jr Swim Instructor

Jr Lifeguard/Jr Swim Instructor

Minimum age: 12 yrs of age

Jr Lifeguard-Encourages leadership development in aquatic safety with the goal to prepare and motivate participants to eventually become lifeguards through a separate certification. In water time will be spent reviewing topics, learning rescues and building endurance. Minimum age: 12 years of age.

Jr Swim Instructor- Encourages leadership development in the area of aquatic safety with the goal to prepare and motivate students to become swim instructors. Students will learn how to deliver the YMCA Learn To Swim program, instruct in group and private settings, engage learners, communicate with parents/caregivers, prevent emergencies and respond to emergencies, utilize swim lesson aids, and practice swimming skills.

Aquatic Miler's Club

Aquatic Miler's Club

Ages: 8 yrs and up

  1. Print your name in the chart in the hallway between the locker and fitness rooms and the pool.
  2. Track your water exercise.
  3. After you complete your row, see a lifeguard to pick a prize from the Treasure (Swag) Chest.
  4. Print your name on a new row and get ready for another set!

Aquacise Water FItness

Aquacise is a slow to medium-paced, low impact water aerobics class designed to enhance mobility and flexibility. Classes run year-round and are open to men and women of all fitness levels.

Monday-Thursday: 10-11am
Monday-Thursday: 1-2 pm
Monday and Wednesday: 7-8 pm

Learn TO CLASSES

Specialty aquatic classes such as Learn To Kayak, and other aquatic sports and interests.

Masters Swim Team

Ages 18 years and up
This is a swim training group for individuals who are interested in improving their stroke technique and development. Structured practices are led by a swim coach and teams may compete locally among other masters swim groups.

Adapted Swim Lessons

Ages 3-18
Recreational swim program that focuses on water safety skills for youth ages 3 & up with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Swimmers will have the opportunity to participate in swim lesson activities, water activities, and games with an instructor.