Aquatics
We offer a wide variety of the best aquatic programing 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, experienced, and certified in their areas of expertise.
Our Programs:
- Swim Lessons
- Masters Swim Team
- Triathlon & Swim Clinics
- Safety Around Water
- Swim Team
Safety Around Water (SAW) 2022
71% of the World is Water Children are 100% Curious
The Greater Johnstown Community YMCA is dedicated to making swim safety accessible to all children of our community. We believe that teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it is a necessity. We are proud to offer the YMCA’s Safety Around Water program to the children of Johnstown and surrounding areas. This FREE program can help you make sure your children learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely.
What Is Safety Around Water?
Through learning how to perform a sequenced set of skills over four lessons of 30 minutes each, the risk of drowning is reduced, giving your child confidence in and around water. SAW lessons are for children ages 3-12.
A typical session includes:
- Exercises to help kids adjust to being in water
- Instruction in “Jump, Push, Turn, Grab” and “Swim, Float, Swim,” two skill sets kids can use if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water
- Specific safety topics, like what to do if you see someone in the water who needs help
- Fun activities that reinforce skills
Eastin Charles Foundation Partnership
In 2020 the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA partnered with the Eastin Charles Foundation in an effort to make swim lessons and water safety available to more children in our region. Through the tragic loss of young Eastin on June 12 due to a drowning that occurred on June 8, Eastin has become a true hero and his foundation is doing great work to prevent childhood drownings.
With the generous help of the Eastin Charles Foundation we are able to provide free swim lessons to any child who attends all SAW lessons in April or May 2022.
PARENTS: KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE
Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with standing water. But, as a parent or caregiver, you can’t keep your children sidelined. You need to equip them with the tools they need to be confident in and around water so they don’t lose out on the health benefits of exercise, the opportunities to bond with family and friends and the sense of accomplishment when they learn new skills. The Y encourages parents to take an active role in their child’s safety by ensuring they learn how to swim and by practicing these safety tips when in and around the water:
REGISTRATION FOR THE APRIL 11 SESSION BEGINS ON MARCH 21
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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3/21/22 | 12/31/22 | Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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08/22/22 - 08/25/22
Tu,We,Th,Fr - 5:00 pm - 30 mins
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15 / 15 Available |
Registration will open on 08/01/2022 |
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08/22/22 - 08/25/22
Tu,We,Th,Fr - 5:35 pm - 30 mins
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15 / 15 Available |
Registration will open on 08/01/2022 |
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08/22/22 - 08/25/22
Tu,We,Th,Fr - 6:10 pm - 30 mins
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15 / 15 Available |
Registration will open on 08/01/2022 |
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08/22/22 - 08/25/22
Tu,We,Th,Fr - 6:45 pm - 30 mins
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15 / 15 Available |
Registration will open on 08/01/2022 |
Swim Lessons: Adult Swim Skills 1
Adult Swim Skills is a class meant to teach basic swim skills to adults who wish to become more proficient swimmers. We will work on front crawl/freestyle, backstroke, survival strokes, and treading.
This class will help those who wish to become lifeguards, enter the military, or just want to become better swimmers.
Class is for ages 14 and up
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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6/21/22 | 7/19/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 44.50 | $ 89.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
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07/12/22 - 08/16/22
Tu - 5:00 pm - 45 mins
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$38.5 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/19/2022 |
Swim Lessons: Swim Basics (Preschool ages 3-5 years)
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 swimming.
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.
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
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12/5/20 | 12/31/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 44.50 | $ 89.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
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06/11/22 - 07/07/22
Saturdays - Level 1 - Sa - 10:00 am - 30 mins
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- | $30 - $60 |
Registration Closed on 06/18/2022 |
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06/11/22 - 07/07/22
Saturdays - Level 2 - Sa - 10:00 am - 30 mins
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2 / 6 Available | $30 - $60 |
Registration Closed on 06/18/2022 |
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07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Mondays - Level 1 - Mo - 5:00 pm - 30 mins
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3 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/18/2022 |
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07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Mondays - Level 2 - Mo - 5:00 pm - 30 mins
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- | $38 - $76 | Waiting List | |
07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Mondays - Level 3 - Mo - 5:00 pm - 30 mins
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5 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/18/2022 |
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07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Wednesdays - Level 2 - We - 5:00 pm - 30 mins
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5 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/18/2022 |
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07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Wednesdays Level 1 - We - 5:00 pm - 30 mins
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1 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/18/2022 |
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07/16/22 - 08/18/22
Saturdays - Level 1 - Sa - 10:00 am - 30 mins
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- | $38 - $76 | Waiting List | |
07/16/22 - 08/18/22
Saturdays - Level 2 - Sa - 10:00 am - 30 mins
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5 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
Swim Lessons: Swim Basics (School Age - 6+years)
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 swimming.
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.
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
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12/5/20 | 12/31/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 44.50 | $ 89.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
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06/08/22 - 07/04/22
Wednesday School Age Level 1 - We - 5:35 pm - 40 mins
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- | $30 - $60 |
Registration Closed on 06/15/2022 |
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06/08/22 - 07/04/22
Wednesday School Age Level 2 - We - 5:35 pm - 40 mins
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1 / 6 Available | $30 - $60 |
Registration Closed on 06/15/2022 |
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06/11/22 - 07/07/22
Saturday Level 1 - Sa - 9:00 am - 40 mins
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6 / 6 Available | $30 - $60 |
Registration Closed on 05/16/2022 |
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06/11/22 - 07/07/22
Saturday Level 2 - Sa - 9:00 am - 40 mins
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1 / 6 Available | $30 - $60 |
Registration Closed on 06/18/2022 |
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06/11/22 - 07/07/22
Saturday Level 3 - Sa - 9:00 am - 40 mins
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5 / 6 Available | $30 - $60 |
Registration Closed on 06/18/2022 |
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07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Monday School Age Level 2 - Mo - 5:35 pm - 40 mins
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2 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/18/2022 |
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07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Monday School Age Level 3 - Mo - 5:35 pm - 40 mins
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1 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/18/2022 |
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07/13/22 - 08/15/22
Wednesday School Age Level 1 - We - 5:35 pm - 40 mins
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- | $38 - $76 | Waiting List | |
07/13/22 - 08/15/22
Wednesday School Age Level 2 - We - 5:35 pm - 40 mins
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- | $38 - $76 | Waiting List | |
07/16/22 - 08/18/22
Saturday Level 1 - Sa - 9:00 am - 40 mins
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1 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
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07/16/22 - 08/18/22
Saturday Level 2 - Sa - 9:00 am - 40 mins
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2 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
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07/16/22 - 08/18/22
Saturday Level 3 - Sa - 9:00 am - 40 mins
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6 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Registration Closed on 06/23/2022 |
Swim Lessons: Swim Starters (Parent-Child - Ages 6-36 months)
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.
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 once per week on Mondays at 5:00, Wednesdays at 5:00 or Saturdays from 10:00-10:30. 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 | Member | Non-Member | |
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12/5/20 | 12/31/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 29.00 | $ 58.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
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07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Monday Stage A/ Water Discovery - Mo - 5:00 pm - 30 mins
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- | $25 - $50 | Waiting List | |
07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Monday Stage B/ Water Exploration - Mo - 5:00 pm - 30 mins
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5 / 5 Available | $25 - $50 |
Register Closes 07/18/2022 |
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07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Wednesday Stage A/ Water Discovery - We - 5:00 pm - 30 mins
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4 / 5 Available | $25 - $50 |
Register Closes 07/18/2022 |
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07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Wednesday Stage B/ Water Exploration - We - 5:00 pm - 30 mins
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4 / 5 Available | $25 - $50 |
Register Closes 07/18/2022 |
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07/16/22 - 08/18/22
Saturday Stage A/ Water Discovery - Sa - 10:00 am - 30 mins
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- | $25 - $50 | Waiting List | |
07/16/22 - 08/18/22
Saturday Stage B/ Water Exploration - Sa - 10:00 am - 30 mins
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5 / 5 Available | $25 - $50 |
Register Closes 07/23/2022 |
Swim Lessons: Swim Strokes (School Age - 6+years)
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.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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12/5/20 | 12/31/22 | Online / Front Desk | $ 44.50 | $ 89.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
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06/08/22 - 07/04/22
Wednesday - Level 4 - We - 6:20 pm - 40 mins
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2 / 6 Available | $30 - $60 |
Registration Closed on 06/15/2022 |
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06/08/22 - 07/04/22
Wednesday - Level 5 - We - 6:20 pm - 40 mins
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6 / 6 Available | $30 - $60 |
Registration Closed on 06/15/2022 |
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07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Mondays - Level 4 - Mo - 6:20 pm - 40 mins
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5 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/18/2022 |
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07/11/22 - 08/13/22
Mondays - Level 5 - Mo - 6:20 pm - 40 mins
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5 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/18/2022 |
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07/13/22 - 08/15/22
Wednesday - Level 4 - We - 6:20 pm - 40 mins
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5 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/20/2022 |
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07/13/22 - 08/15/22
Wednesday - Level 5 - We - 6:20 pm - 40 mins
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5 / 6 Available | $38 - $76 |
Register Closes 07/20/2022 |