Swimming at the Y

The Warm Water Pool is kept at 90-92 degrees and has jets to be used for those seeking water therapy. The schedule in warm pool offers family swim, along with different options for water exercise classes and swim lessons. Please see below and click for schedule information for each of the pools.

The lap pool is a 25-meter, 6-lane pool. We offer lap swim daily, as well as open and family swim times. Lap lanes should be reserved for those members who are swimming laps. The open area can be used for free swim and water exercise. 

Dive into Excellence with our YMCA Swim Team and embark on a journey of skill, teamwork, and personal growth in the world of competitive swimming. Our program is designed to nurture the potential of all swimmers from novice (able to swim 25 yards) to elite athletes. With expert coaching in Henderson’s only indoor aquatic facility and a supportive community, we’re here to help you reach your full aquatic potential. Whether you dream of winning championships or simply want to stay fit and have fun, the YMCA Swim Team provides a platform for swimmers to thrive both in and out of the water. Join us today and make a splash with a team that values character, perseverance, and personal achievement!

SUMMER SWIM TEAM – The summer session will run from May 26 through August 1st. Practice will be Monday through Thursday each week from 3:00-4:00.

Private Swim Lessons are available for all ages and abilities, 3 years old and up. Lesson times are scheduled to fit your needs with instruction available during the day, evening, or weekends. Each 30 minute, one on one lesson is conducted with a trained instructor and can be held in the Main Pool or Warm Water Therapy Pool. Please click below for more information and to register.

Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.

A/WATER DISCOVERY – Introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

B/WATER EXPLORATION – Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

*Parent/Guardian must get in the water with the child*

1/WATER ACCLIMATION – Swimmers 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 swimming.

2/WATER MOVEMENT – Swimmers 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.

3/WATER STAMINA – Swimmers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

4/STROKE INTRODUCTION – Swimmers in Stage 4 develop 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.

5/STROKE DEVELOPMENT – Swimmers in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and the sidestroke.

6/STROKE MECHANICS – In stage 6, swimmers refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

This course teaches the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Courses include First Aid, AED training, water rescue skills, and CPR for the professional rescuer. After successful completion of the course, the individual will be a certified lifeguard who can apply for employment at the YMCA, the City of Henderson, or any other aquatics facility that accepts American Red Cross certifications.

Lifeguard training classes are complete for the summer. If you want to become lifeguard certified, please get in touch with Heather Polley at hpolley@hcfymca.org for more information.