With one of the top swim programs in the country, the AMA YMCA has a profound impact on our community
No matter your age, swimming is an activity that you can continue for a lifetime. Whether you’re looking for a cool summer activity to do with the family, a way to get healthy, the chance to join a team to compete, or to learn a life-saving skill, the Y offers something for everyone. Swimming teaches confidence, endurance, determination, teamwork and much more. We are committed to your safety. All YMCA aquatics programs are conducted under the supervision of certified lifeguards and trained swim instructors.
Swim Lessons
The YMCA has long been America’s favorite swimming instructor. In Y swim lessons, students learn water safety skills, build stroke technique, develop skills that prevent chronic disease, decrease high blood pressure, increase cognitive well-being and foster a lifetime of physical activity. Swim lessons are available for infants, youth, teens and adults at times designed to fit your busy schedule. Group and private options available to ensure success for each person’s learning style.
Swim Team
Our Competitive swim team program focuses on the development of all ages and abilities. Trained coaches work to improve swimmers’ skill level, endurance and promote a healthy lifestyle. Teams are organized by ability and designed to help members improve and refine the four competitive strokes, sets, starts and finishes. Our swim teams compete with the other Ys and swim clubs at area meets. The YMCA’s Bettas competitive swim team practices four days a week with swim meets throughout the year.
Lifeguarding Classes
When you choose to become a lifeguard, you are taking a stand to be a lifesaver, to teach lifesaving skills and to be there to make a difference in the Greater Houston community. Whether you are looking for a fun summer job or a rewarding career, the YMCA is the place to start! Our YMCA lifeguarding certification course gives participants the skills and knowledge needed to become certified lifeguards. If you want to make a difference at the YMCA, training is available for individuals ages 16 and up.
Drowning Elimination
The world is 71% water. Are your children 100% prepared? Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 14 in Texas. According to the Center for Disease Control, formal swim lessons can reduce drowning by 88%. Teaching children how to swim and be safe around water is one of the most important life skills parents can help their children learn. The YMCA partners with apartment complexes, school districts and other community organizations to ensure that kids learn the swimming skills necessary to be safe around water.
