Learn to swim in a friendly, caring environment at the Akron Area YMCA, where we have been teaching our community how to swim for more than 150 years. Our swim programs are designed to teach safety, new skills, and how to enjoy water activities for a lifetime.
View updated swim policies here.
During the month of August, we have our annual pool closures for maintenance. Please view our locations page to find a pool near you while your home branch conducts the pool maintenance.
Kohl Family YMCA
All pools down Aug 10-23
Green Family YMCA
All pools down Aug 10-24
Wadsworth YMCA
Rec Pool down Aug 24-30
Lake Anna YMCA
All Pools down Aug 23- Sept 7
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Water Exercise
Water exercise classes are a fun way to use the resistance and buoyancy of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility.
Swim Teams
Akron Area YMCA Swim Teams are competitive programs that focus on the development of all ages and abilities.
Safety Around Water
By learning how to perform a sequenced set of skills over eight lessons, children gain confidence in knowing what to do in and around water. Safety Around Water is tru