Columbus Family YMCA Youth Programs

Columbus Family YMCA Youth Programs includes the Little Bobbers class for ages 6-24 months, where children are in the warm water pool with a parent, and the Little Swimmers class for ages 2-3 years, where parents may observe from the pool deck or join in the water if extra support is needed. It also offers the Youth Swim Team (CYSC), Youth Swim Team Clinic, Youth Group Lessons, Adult Group Lessons, Private Swim Lessons, and free water aerobic classes including Ai Chi, Aqua Mat HIIT, Aqua Zumba, and Aquacise.

Programs

• Little Bobbers class — Ages 6-24 months · Thursdays, 5:40 PM-6:10 PM · $31–$42 · Held in the warm water pool; parents join their child in the water.
• Little Swimmers class — Ages 2-3 yrs · Thursdays, 6:15 PM-6:45 PM · $31–$42 · Parents are encouraged to observe from the pool deck, but may join in the water if their child needs extra support.
• Youth Swim Team (CYSC) — Youth 5 years old to 8th Grade; high school student pricing also listed · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday · Competitive swim team with weekly practices and monthly meets. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards using freestyle and backstroke.
• Youth Swim Team Clinic — Youth 5-18 years · August 17-20, 2026, 4:30 PM-5:30 PM · $40–$50 · For youth interested in swim team who have not previously joined the team.
• Youth Group Lessons — Saturdays, 9:30 AM-10:15 AM · $52–$74 · Each full session is 8 days for 30 minutes/lesson. Small groups are offered.
• Adult Group Lessons — Saturdays, 9:30 AM-10:15 AM · $40–$50 · Whether you are new to swimming or want to improve your swimming skills, instructors guide students step by step.
• Private Swim Lessons — $25–$130 · Lessons can be purchased as a single 30-minute lesson or as a package of 4, 30-minute lessons.
• Aqua Fitness — Free water aerobic classes offered, including Ai Chi, Aqua Mat HIIT, Aqua Zumba, and Aquacise.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Price range: $25–$130
• Current session: Session 1 (Aug 24–Dec 10, 2026); Session 2 (Jan 4–Mar 25, 2027)
• Facility hours: Monday-Thursday: 5 AM-10 PM; Friday: 5 AM-9 PM; Saturday: 5 AM-7 PM; Sunday: 12 PM-7 PM

About the provider

The program’s mission is dedicated to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

• Registration deadline for Session 2 — Swim Team Session 2 registration deadline

All non-member youth (18 & under) must have waivers signed by their parent to use the facility. Youth (under 19 yrs) are not allowed in the facility after 9 PM.

Last updated September 27, 2026.