Aquatics

Aquatics

Swim lessons run Mondays – Thursdays 5pm – 7pm; Please see the class schedule for more detailed times for swim levels.

We offer a wide variety of the best aquatic programming in our region! Whether you are new to the water or an experienced swimmer, we have a program for you. These programs will increase your fitness level and improve your skills. Our staff is friendly and experienced in their areas of expertise.

No refunds will be processed for swim lessons.

Our Programs:

  • Private Swim Lessons (Limited Space)
  • Swim Lessons
  • Safety Around Water
  • Swim Team
  • Family Swim Lessons
  • Adult Group swim Lessons

**NEW SWIM TEST FOR ALL CHILDREN 12 & UNDER DURING ANY OPEN SWIM TIMES**

Swim Test Rules and Instructions

**Enjoy your time at our pool!  The Greater Johnstown Community YMCA reserves the right to limit activities to protect members and guests.  For your safety and the safety of others, please obey all verbal instructions from YMCA Staff.**

Group Private Swim Lessons

All Locations
1/1/25 - 12/31/25
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Overview

These lessons are designed to give participants individualized attention within a group setting, up to 5 people per group,  to improve or master their swimming skills.  Space is limited, so register today.

A Typical Class

Together, the instructor, participant and/or parent determine the goals for the session and the curriculum is customized in order to meet these goals.  Private lessons are 30 minutes in length.

Outcomes/Benefits

  • Swimming skill improvement
  • Skill mastery

Tips & Preparation

  • Please bring photo ID when you visit the Y.
  • Know what you want to work on and achieve and share that with your instructor.
  • Inform the instructor of physical impairments, fear of or bad experiences with the water to ensure a more positive lesson.

Attire and What to Bring

  • Please bring photo ID when you visit the Y.
  • Come to class dressed and ready for the pool.
  • Clothes, street shoes, diaper bags and other personal items can be stored in the locker rooms; bring your own lock and leave your valuables at home.
  • Family appropriate, clean swimsuit and swim attire is required.
  • Sandals or flip-flops are permitted in the pool area; No street shoes permitted.
  • Towel, goggles (if desired).

Get Started

Customized swim lessons can begin at any time, if we have an available instructor. Private lessons are only available during non-peak hours.  Cancellations MUST be done 24 hours in advance.  NO REFUNDS. 

Up to 5 Participants per group!


Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
01/01/25 - 12/31/25
1 lesson
Register  
01/01/25 - 12/31/25
3 Group Private Lessons
$70 - $140 Register  
01/01/25 - 12/31/25
7 Group Private Lessons
$150 - $360 Register  

Private Swim Lessons

All Locations
1/1/25 - 12/31/25
VIEW

Overview

These lessons are designed to give participants individualized attention to improve or master their swimming skills.  Space is limited, so register today.

A Typical Class

Together, the instructor, participant and/or parent determine the goals for the session and the curriculum is customized in order to meet these goals.  Private lessons are 30 minutes in length.

Outcomes/Benefits

  • Swimming skill improvement
  • Skill mastery

Tips & Preparation

  • Please bring photo ID when you visit the Y.
  • Know what you want to work on and achieve and share that with your instructor.
  • Inform the instructor of physical impairments, fear of or bad experiences with the water to ensure a more positive lesson.

Attire and What to Bring

  • Please bring photo ID when you visit the Y.
  • Come to class dressed and ready for the pool.
  • Clothes, street shoes, diaper bags and other personal items can be stored in the locker rooms; bring your own lock and leave your valuables at home.
  • Family appropriate, clean swimsuit and swim attire is required.
  • Sandals or flip-flops are permitted in the pool area; No street shoes permitted.
  • Towel, goggles (if desired).

Get Started

Customized swim lessons can begin at any time, if we have an available instructor. Private lessons are only available during non-peak hours.  Cancellations MUST be done 24 hours in advance.  NO REFUNDS. 


Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
01/01/25 - 12/31/25
3 pack
$85 - $170 Register  
01/01/25 - 12/31/25
7 pack
$185 - $370 Register  
01/01/25 - 12/31/25
single
Register  

Swim Lessons: Swim Basics (Preschool 3-5 years)

All Locations
7/7/25 - 9/25/25
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Stage 1 / Water Acclimation: Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in learning to swim. Child will learn to swim in a horizontal position while encouraging early breathing techniques, pool and water safety, and learn how to rest in the water safely.

Stage 2 / Water Movement: In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Children will learn to swim in a horizontal position while encouraging early breathing techniques, pool and water safety, and learn how to rest in the water safely.

Stage 3 / Water Stamina: In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/5/20 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
07/07/25 - 07/23/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 1 - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
3 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/14/2025
07/07/25 - 07/23/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 2 - Mo,We - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
2 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/14/2025
07/07/25 - 07/23/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 3 - Mo,We - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
4 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/14/2025
07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Tuesday &Thursday - Level 1 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
3 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/15/2025
07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 2 - Tu,Th - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
4 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/15/2025
07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 3 - Tu,Th - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/15/2025
08/04/25 - 08/20/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 1 - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/11/2025
08/04/25 - 08/20/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 2 - Mo,We - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/11/2025
08/04/25 - 08/20/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 3 - Mo,We - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/11/2025
08/05/25 - 08/21/25
Tuesday &Thursday - Level 1 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/12/2025
08/05/25 - 08/21/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 2 - Tu,Th - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/12/2025
08/05/25 - 08/21/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 3 - Tu,Th - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/12/2025
09/08/25 - 09/24/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 1 - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/15/2025
09/08/25 - 09/24/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 2 - Mo,We - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/15/2025
09/08/25 - 09/24/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 3 - Mo,We - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/15/2025
09/09/25 - 09/25/25
Tuesday &Thursday - Level 1 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/16/2025
09/09/25 - 09/25/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 2 - Tu,Th - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/16/2025
09/09/25 - 09/25/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 3 - Tu,Th - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/16/2025

Swim Lessons: Swim Basics (School Age - 6+years)

All Locations
7/7/25 - 9/25/25
VIEW

Stage 1 / Water Acclimation: Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in learning to swim. Encourages different breathing techniques and progression of muscle memory for basic survival skills.

Stage 2 / Water Movement: In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. More in-depth progression from Stage 1, learning how to recognize swimming fatigue and teaches in water resting techniques.

Stage 3 / Water Stamina: In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/5/20 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
07/07/25 - 07/23/25
Monday & Wednesday School Age Level 1 - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
2 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/14/2025
07/07/25 - 07/23/25
Monday & WednesdaySchool Age Level 2 - Mo,We - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
2 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/14/2025
07/07/25 - 07/23/25
Monday & Wednesday School Age Level 3 - Mo,We - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/14/2025
07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Tuesday & Thursday School Age Level 1 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
3 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/15/2025
07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Tuesday & ThursdaySchool Age Level 2 - Tu,Th - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
4 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/15/2025
07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Tuesday & Thursday School Age Level 3 - Tu,Th - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
4 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/15/2025
08/04/25 - 08/20/25
Monday & Wednesday School Age Level 1 - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/11/2025
08/04/25 - 08/20/25
Monday & WednesdaySchool Age Level 2 - Mo,We - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/11/2025
08/04/25 - 08/20/25
Monday & Wednesday School Age Level 3 - Mo,We - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/11/2025
08/05/25 - 08/21/25
Tuesday & Thursday School Age Level 1 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/12/2025
08/05/25 - 08/21/25
Tuesday & ThursdaySchool Age Level 2 - Tu,Th - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/12/2025
08/05/25 - 08/21/25
Tuesday & Thursday School Age Level 3 - Tu,Th - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/12/2025
09/08/25 - 09/24/25
Monday & Wednesday School Age Level 1 - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/15/2025
09/08/25 - 09/24/25
Monday & WednesdaySchool Age Level 2 - Mo,We - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/15/2025
09/08/25 - 09/24/25
Monday & Wednesday School Age Level 3 - Mo,We - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/15/2025
09/09/25 - 09/25/25
Tuesday & Thursday School Age Level 1 - Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/16/2025
09/09/25 - 09/25/25
Tuesday & ThursdaySchool Age Level 2 - Tu,Th - 5:40 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/16/2025
09/09/25 - 09/25/25
Tuesday & Thursday School Age Level 3 - Tu,Th - 6:15 pm - 35 mins
5 / 5 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/16/2025

Swim Lessons: Swim Starters (Parent-Child - Ages 6-36 months)

All Locations
7/7/25 - 8/21/25
VIEW

Stage A / Water Discovery: Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.  Parents will learn different holds to get their child used to being in the water.  This encourages early muscle memory and reflexes, an early bonding experience for parents and their baby, and parents learn about infant water safety.

Stage B / Water Exploration: In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

Class meet TWICE per week. A parent or guardian must accompany the child in the water at all times. Child must be at least 6 months at date of signup. Registration can be under the parents name.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/5/20 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
07/07/25 - 07/23/25
Monday & Wednesday Stage A/ Water Discovery - Mo,We - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
10 / 10 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/14/2025
07/07/25 - 07/23/25
Monday & Wednesday Stage B/ Water Exploration - Mo,We - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
10 / 10 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/14/2025
07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Tuesday & Thursday Stage A/ Water Discovery - Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
8 / 10 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/15/2025
07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Tuesday & Thursday Stage B/ Water Exploration - Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
10 / 10 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/15/2025
08/04/25 - 08/20/25
Monday & Wednesday Stage A/ Water Discovery - Mo,We - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
10 / 10 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/11/2025
08/04/25 - 08/20/25
Monday & Wednesday Stage B/ Water Exploration - Mo,We - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
10 / 10 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/11/2025
08/05/25 - 08/21/25
Tuesday & Thursday Stage A/ Water Discovery - Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
10 / 10 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/12/2025
08/05/25 - 08/21/25
Tuesday & Thursday Stage B/ Water Exploration - Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 30 mins
10 / 10 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/12/2025

Swim Lessons: Swim Strokes 6+

All Locations
7/7/25 - 9/25/25
VIEW

Stage 4 / Stroke Introduction: Students in stage 4 develop swim stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Stage 5 / Stroke Development: Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

Stage 6 / Stroke Mechanics: In stage 6, students refine their stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. Students learn the different types of swimming events and introduction to Streamline and transitions between swim strokes.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/5/20 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 45.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
07/07/25 - 07/23/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 4 - Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
7 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/14/2025
07/07/25 - 07/23/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 5 - Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
7 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/14/2025
07/07/25 - 07/23/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 6 - Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/14/2025
07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 4 - Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
5 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/15/2025
07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 5 - Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
7 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/15/2025
07/08/25 - 07/24/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 6 - Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
07/15/2025
08/04/25 - 08/20/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 4 - Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/11/2025
08/04/25 - 08/20/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 5 - Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/11/2025
08/04/25 - 08/20/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 6 - Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/11/2025
08/05/25 - 08/21/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 4 - Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/12/2025
08/05/25 - 08/21/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 5 - Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/12/2025
08/05/25 - 08/21/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 6 - Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
08/12/2025
09/08/25 - 09/24/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 4 - Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/15/2025
09/08/25 - 09/24/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 5 - Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/15/2025
09/08/25 - 09/24/25
Monday & Wednesday - Level 6 - Mo,We - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/15/2025
09/09/25 - 09/25/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 4 - Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/16/2025
09/09/25 - 09/25/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 5 - Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/16/2025
09/09/25 - 09/25/25
Tuesday & Thursday - Level 6 - Tu,Th - 6:20 pm - 35 mins
8 / 8 Available $45 - $130 Register  
Closes
09/16/2025

 

The Pool will be close Today at 3:30 p.m, Sunday, June 5. We apologize for any inconvenience.

WEATHER ALERT

The pool will not open until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16!