Swimming

Swimming offers Swim Lessons for all ages, from infants to adults. The lessons are progressive and teach swimming skills, stroke technique, and water safety skills. Private and semi-private swim lessons are also available. It also offers Swim Team for swimmers who want further instruction, along with Summer Day Camp, which includes swimming, crafts, sports, and field trips.

Programs

• Swim Lessons — all ages, from infants to adults · Progressive program teaching swimming skills, stroke technique, and water safety skills. Private and semi-private swim lessons are also available.
• Swim Team — Competitive swim teams for swimmers who develop a love of the water and want further instruction. Local competitive swim teams are mentioned.
• Summer Day Camp — Campers enjoy activities like swimming, crafts, sports, field trips and more.
• After School — After School program provides youth with a safe place to go before or after the bell.
• School's Day Out — Full-day out of school time child care offered on school closure days.
• Center for Children — 6 weeks - 5 years · Full-service early care and learning program offering full-time care.
• Parents' Night Out — Three hours of safe, affordable child care with fun games and activities; monthly event offered for YMCA members.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Facility hours: Mon - Fri: 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

About the provider

The swimming programs are led by trained instructors who are certified in CPR and First Aid in addition to their formal swim instructor training. The YMCA of Central Kentucky has focused on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities since 1853.

• Swim Test Requirements — 12 and under
• Lifeguard Training Courses — Training course on how to lifeguard by anticipating and preventing problems before they occur and by taking action to help those in danger when necessary.
• CPR/First Aid/Oxygen for the Professional Rescuer — Certifies Adult/Child/Infant and two-person CPR and includes instruction in fundamental skills for respiratory and cardiac emergencies.

No make-ups for missed classes, whether the swimmer is sick, out of town, unable to attend, or lessons are cancelled due to inclement weather. If there is lightning within 10 miles, or if thunder is heard, there will be immediate closure of the pool deck for no less than 30 minutes from the last lightning strike or sound of thunder. Children progress at their own speed and may remain at the same level for a complete year of classes, even with perfect attendance.

Last updated September 2, 2026.