Programs: AQUATICS

The Ventura Family YMCA would like to thank the Larry Ross Doyle Foundation for their $25,000 grant which will provide brand new paint in the pool area as well as new equipment, a second lifeguard stand, water exercise equipment and a second AED machine for the pools  .

"The Ventura County Community Foundation is a charitable foundation committed to promoting and enabling philanthropy, building long term capital to benefit Ventura County. Its four primary roles are to be a careful steward of the funds entrusted to its care, a long term partner dedicated to donor intent, an effective grantmaker focusing on the needs of nonprofits and of the community, and a community leader and convener, focusing on the common good."

Swim Lessons and Programs

The purpose of the Y Swim Lessons Program is to develop competency in swimming, along with confidence and endurance. The YMCA's Swimming Lessons are an excellent opportunity for your child to build his/her spirit, mind, and body.

Youth Aquatic Programs -Ages 3 - 15 years
We offer 9 different progressive levels of swim lessons for children.

Parent/Child Classes- Ages 6 months - 3 Years
We offer 3 different options for parents who want to participate in swim classes with their children. Classes include singing, water orientation, games and the hokey pokey!

Specialty Classes
For the intermediate swimmer, additional classes including synchronized swimming, water polo (wet ball) and junior lifeguards are available.

Adult Aquatic Classes
There is something for every age and ability in our adult programs: Water aerobics, swim lessons, swim conditioning and Twinges in teh Hinges. All clases are included in a full facility membership.

Swim Team - Ages 6 - 15 years
For the child who has completed all levels of swim lessons and wishes to compete, we offer a novice swim team.

Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for all levels and age groups to accommodate your busy schedule. Contact the Aquatics Department for more information.

Santa Paula Summer Swim Program
Each summer the Ventura YMCA runs summer swim programs at the Santa Paula High School Pool.

Pool Information

• Pool Schedule
• Lap Swimmer Workouts!
  

Lap Swim
The large pool is available for lap swim for a generous amount of scheduled hours. See pool schedule for available times. Outside lanes are for relaxed pace swimmers; middle lanes are for faster paced swimmers.  When more than two swimmers are in a lane, everyone must circle swim.  Please be courteous to other swimmers.  Lanes should be used to swim laps.  Children may use the lanes to swim laps or lifeguard may designate one lane for a recreation lane.  At no time may lap swimmers go over the lane lines.

Open Swim
Open swim is a recreational swim time for all facility members and day guests.

Pool policies and procedures

Pool Rules

• NO clothes allowed in pool. Swimmers must wear a bathing suit.
• NO diving in either pool.
• No climbing or swimming under handrails in the Therapy pool.
• NO running. 
• NO pushing. 
• NO throwing people in the air.
• No wrestling, sitting on others shoulders,  jumping on others or holding someone under water.
• NO throwing of objects.
• All participants must shower prior to entering the pool. 
• Shoulder length hair or longer must be in a swim cap or tied up.

Swimmers Age Policy
Each non-swimmer (swimmer who can't swim across the width of the pool) 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water and in the same pool.  Adults can be directly responsible for only 2 non-swimmers at a time.  Children 8 and under, after completion of a swim test that will be given by the lifeguard, must have direct and continuous supervision at poolside by an adult.  Children ages 9-12 may be in the pool unaccompanied but at no time may the parent leave the building. 

Toy Policy
YMCA toys are reserved for classes.  Members may bring their own lifeguard-approved toys for use in the water.  Members may use our kick boards and noodles, but all toys and fins are used for lessons only. No inflatable items such as water wings or rings will be allowed.   Only coast guard approved life jackets are allowed in the pool.   If at anytime, you would like to use one of our life jackets the lifeguard will be glad to assist you.

Sauna
Children under 13 are not allowed in the sauna.  Proper attire is to be worn in the sauna at all times. Swimsuits that are lined, gym shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops are OK.  Absolutely no street clothes or shoes.  No exercising in the sauna, please. Showers are required after using the sauna and before entering the pool.  No paper of any kind is permitted.  Please do not pour water on the heating element inside of the sauna.

**Please note that the Lifeguard or any YMCA Director has the authority to enforce these rules and may remove any patron who violates them.