At the Y, swim lessons save lives. They provide kids and teens with the opportunity to set goals and achieve success, learn water safety and enjoy swimming as a form of exercise. Youth learn not only how to have fun learning to swim, they gain lifelong confidence in and out of the water. Trained YMCA staff teach essential swimming and water safety skills to youth ages infant years in a fun and positive environment.
Adult classes are available at select locations. Click on the buttons below to view swim lessons schedules for each pool site. Join us for free public swim at Pearson Park Pool in Anaheim.
YMCA lifeguards are on duty to ensure everyone is safe. Reservations are available up to 3 weeks in advance. Please review Safety Policies before making a reservation:.
This course is designed to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifeguard and professional rescuer. Participants must complete online skills portion of course prior to second class meeting. The course presents information on the skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool.
The comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to lifeguard by anticipating and preventing problems before they occur and by taking action to help those in danger when necessary. Course covers safety skills, accident prevention, scanning, guarding techniques, emergency systems, rescue skills, first aid in aquatic environments, spinal injury management, open water dangers, legal responsibilities, pool management, and information on how to get a job as a lifeguard.
