Adult Lane Swim – Adult Lane Swim is for those who want to swim continuous lengths at their own pace. Lane swimming provides great cardiovascular exercise and improved muscle strength without stressing your joints. Swimming uses all the muscles in the body so whether you swim a gentle breaststroke or a butterfly, you will get a full body workout during Adult Lane Swim. 

Requirement(s): Available to those 16 years of age or older.  

Cost: Adult Lane Swim is included in a YMCA membership. Community members can access Adult Open Swim through the purchase of a YMCA day pass.

Adult Masters – The Adult Masters program supports and encourages adult swimmers of all abilities while providing an opportunity for them to challenge themselves in a recreational capacity. The emphasis of this program is on the fitness and social side of adult swimming but the structured program will be intense enough to push you outside of your comfort zone. 

Requirement(s): Available to those 16 years of age or older. Community members can access Adult Masters through the purchase of a YMCA day pass.

Adult Open Swim – Adult Open Swim times are for those looking to improve their cardiovascular fitness and muscle tone, or for those that simply want to have some fun in the water! All sessions are supervised by a YMCA certified lifeguard.

Requirement(s): Available to those 16 years of age or older. 

Cost: Adult Open Swim is included in a YMCA membership. Community members can access Adult Open Swim through the purchase of a YMCA day pass.

Family Swim – Family Swim is an unstructured activity that lets the entire family stay active and have fun together. The sessions add variety, cardiovascular fitness, and fun to your family’s fitness routine.  

Requirement(s): Children must be accompanied in the pool by a parent/caregiver 16 years or older. Maximum 1:4 parent to child ratio for children over 6 years old. 

Cost: Family Swim is included in a YMCA membership. Community members can access Family Swim through the purchase of a YMCA day pass.

Lane Swim – Lane Swim is for those that want to swim continuous lengths, at their own pace. Lane swimming provides great cardiovascular exercise and improved muscle strength without stressing your joints. Swimming uses all the muscles in the body so whether you swim a gentle breaststroke or a butterfly, you will get a full body workout during Lane Swim. 

Requirement(s): There are no requirements for this program. 

Cost: Adult Lane Swim is included in a YMCA membership. Community members can access Adult Open Swim through the purchase of a YMCA day pass.

Open Swim – Open Swim times are unstructured and can be used to improve your cardiovascular fitness and muscle tone all while having some fun in the water! A YMCA-certified lifeguard supervises all sessions.
Requirement(s): There are no requirements for this program. 

Cost: Open Swim is included in a YMCA membership. Community members can access Open Swim through the purchase of a YMCA day pass.

Gym & Swim – A registered program that has an active component plus a swimming component.  Let your preschooler or child have some fun on the land and in the water.  

Requirement(s): Registration is required beforehand. 

Cost: Gym & Swim is included in YMCA Classic and Premium memberships.

Junior Lifeguard Club – An action-packed program for kids who love the water and want more than swim lessons. Building on skills they already have, they will develop and improve swimming and other aquatic skills with emphasis on: swimming skills, lifesaving skills, lifesaving knowledge, leadership and teamwork, community education, competition and personal fitness.

Prerequisite(s): Ages 11-15 years; be able to swim 25 metres and tread water 2 minutes

Cost:$126 +HST for Members; $156 +HST for Non-Members.

Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals (Ages 8-11) – This program offers a recreational introduction to lifesaving sport skills while teaching team building, fair play, ethics in sport and personal responsibility. The Fundamentals program is a five-level progression that builds on learn-to-swim skills for kids (approx. 8–12 years). Swimmer goals are individual and vary from skill development to competition.

Prerequisite(s): Passed YMCA Dolphin Level & can swim 50 metres continuous

Cost:$106 +HST for Members; Non-Members must purchase a Day Pass each day.

Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals (Ages 12-15) – This program offers a recreational introduction to lifesaving sport skills while teaching team building, fair play, ethics in sport and personal responsibility. The Fundamentals program is a five-level progression that builds on learn-to-swim skills. The Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals program for ages 12-15 transitions athletes through the fundamentals into Being Active for Life, Learning to Train and preparing them to Learn to Compete. Swimmer goals are individual and vary from skill development to competition.

Prerequisite(s): Passed YMCA Dolphin Level & can swim 50 metres continuous

Cost:$126 +HST for Members; Non-Members must purchase a Day Pass each day.

Aqua Sports & Games Program – The Aqua Sport & Games programs allow your 3-5-year-olds and 6-12-year-olds enjoy playing in the pool with YMCA staff. Each session includes organized games and play time. 

Prerequisite(s):  There are no prerequisites for this program.

Barracudas – The Barracudas program focuses on fitness, stroke improvement, and building endurance in a fun, motivating atmosphere. 

Prerequisite(s): Participants must possess Star 3 certification.

Private Swim Lessons – One-on-one or semi-private swim lessons are a great way to sharpen your skill level in the water by training with friendly, qualified aquatics professionals. Participants in this program will improve their competency, build confidence and have fun! 

Prerequisite(s):  There are no prerequisites for this program.

Synchronized Swimming – Swimmers will be introduced to flexibility, figures, routines and more through the Swim Synchro & Trillium programs. Make new friends, have fun and gain badges. Please wear hair tied back. Nose plugs and goggles are recommended. 

Prerequisite(s):  There are no prerequisites for this program.