Aquatics

Pool Information

The Downtown Family YMCA features a large pool for lap swimming and general use as well as a smaller warm water pool (3' deep, 89 degrees) that's great for children and also useful for arthritis classes. The large pool provides lap lanes that are 75' in length. Please see large pool schedule and small pool schedule for details about when lap lanes and recreational swim is available.

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Swim Lessons

The YMCA pioneered swimming instruction for the public. YMCA instructors provide a caring, supportive environment with a variety of classes for ages 6 months-adult.

Parent/Child Classes

Offered for children ages 6 months-3 years accompanied by a parent or other trusted adult. The classes provide a friendly way for children to become comfortable with water and practice the basic skills that will prepare them for swimming. Classes are held in the small pool which has an average temperature of 89 degrees and a depth of 3 feet.

For ages 3-adult

The YMCA offers a full progression of YMCA swim lessons that provide a fun, safe way to learn to swim with our specially trained instructors. Swim lessons provide a great way for children as well as adults to gain confidence, have fun, and develop skills in a positive way. In addition the Downtown Family Center offers the Challenged Swim program for those with physical or mental challenges, private and semi-private lessons, and life guarding/first aid classes.

Swim Team

  • Ages: 5-14 years old w/ green band
  • Days: Mon/Wed
  • Time: 4pm-5pm
  • Cost: $45/Member; $65/Non-member per month; $8 uniform fee
  • Need: Swimsuit and Goggles
  • Contact: Noah Bradley at 719 329 7236 or nbradley@ppymca.org

Downtown Challenged Swim Program

The YMCA Downtown Center hosts a swim class designed especially for those with physical and mental challenges. Qualified instructors teach skills from learning to swim to therapeutic types of exercise...all with the element of fun!

Class Information:

  • Mondays 6pm-7pm
  • Downtown YMCA Small Pool
  • This class is free for everyone and you don't have to be a YMCA member
  • The pool is 3 feet deep and is maintained at a temperature of 88-90 degrees. There are stairs with side rails. This is a quiet and secluded swimming environment. Everyone involved will have fun!
  • Registration is limited for maximum participant involvement

To register or for more information call Irene Kjeldsen at 719 495 0348.

Water Wellness Classes

Water Wellness classes provide a fun, relaxing way to get in shape, get to know others and get a great cardiovascular workout. We offer a wide range of classes, from water aerobics in both shallow and deep water to our Moms in Motion class for expectant mothers.

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The Downtown Family Center offers a variety of classes that include:

  • Moms in Motion (for pre-natal exercise)
  • Water Power Aerobics
  • Aqua Kickboxing
  • Deep Water Aerobics
  • Older Adults
  • Arthritis Foundation Aquatics

Moms in Motion

This aquatic class is specially designed to enhance toning, strength and flexibility to areas of the body stressed by pregnancy and to help with postpartum recovery.

  • FREE!/Members
  • $25/Session for non-members
  • $5/Class for non-members
  • Tuesday/Thursday
  • 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Registration required

Walk-in or phone-in sign-up is available through the reception desk Monday-Friday 7am-7pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. The class meets in the large swimming pool and transitions into the small pool. Swimming skills are not required. The program is disigned for session registration or by-class registration, so that you may begin and end at any point during your pregnancy.

Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatics Program (AFYAP)

Don't let pain stop you from enjoying your life! Make new friends, improve your quality of life and learn new water activities in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

  • FREE!/Members
  • $50/Session for non-members $50
  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1pn-1:45pm
  • Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 7:30-8:15am
  • Registration is required.

Sign up for the morning class, the afternoon class or both! Walk-in or phone-in sign-up is available through the reception desk Monday-Friday 7am-7pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. The class meets in the small pool, which is 3 feet deep and is maintained at a temperature of 88 to 90 degrees.

Lifeguard Classes

This course will certify you as a Lifeguard. Other certifications included are: CPR/AED-PR; 1st Aid; Oxygen

  • Dates/Locations: Upcoming Lifeguard trainings will be held in August at Garden Ranch Family Center, in November at Briargate Family Center and in December at the Downtown Family Center.
  • Cost: $100/Members; $125/Non-Members
  • Contact: 719 473 9622

PREREQUISITES: Must be 16 years of age or older; Must be able to swim 500 yards non-stop and tread water with a brick for 1-3 minutes.

BRING: Swimsuit, towel, and appropriate meals. Register at any YMCA or Sign Up Online!