Swimming Lessons for All Ages
Swimming is more than just a recreational activity, it’s a vital life skill that builds confidence, promotes fitness, and encourages lifelong safety in and around the water. At the Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount, NC, we offer a range of swim lessons and aquatic programs designed for every age and ability level.
Serving families across Nash and Edgecombe counties, our YMCA swim lessons are available for children, teens, and adults. Whether you’re looking for beginner instruction or advanced stroke development, our certified instructors are here to help you or your child feel strong and secure in the water.
Competition Pool with Handicapped Pool Lift:
- 25 yards in length
- Pool temperature: 82-83 degrees
- Four feet deep in the shallow end to nine feet in the deep end
Recreation Pool with Pool Slide and Handicapped Pool Lift:
- 20 yards in length
- Pool temperature: 86-87 degrees
- 30” wide with 6” riser steps across the entire shallow end
- Three feet in the shallow end to 6 feet in the deep end
Spa with Handicapped Pool Lift: 103 degrees: Minimum age of 14
Sauna: Minimum age of 14
Looking for a personalized way to learn how to swim? Our Private Swim lessons at the YMCA offer one-on-one instruction tailored to your skill level. Whether you're just starting or refining your strokes, our certified swim instructors provide a structured, supportive environment to help you gain confidence in the water.
Swimming is more fun with others! Our YMCA Group Swim Lessons provide a structured, social setting where swimmers of all ages learn essential techniques and water safety skills. Led by certified instructors, these classes focus on stroke development, endurance, and confidence in the water.
Stay active with Water Fitness Classes at the YMCA! These low-impact aquatic workouts improve cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility. Whether you’re looking for aqua aerobics, deep-water exercises, or gentle senior water fitness, our programs provide an effective way to stay fit while being easy on the joints.
Get certified as a lifeguard with American Red Cross training and learn essential skills in water rescue, CPR, AED use, and first aid. Whether you're starting your career or need recertification, this course prepares you to respond confidently to aquatic emergencies.
Take your swimming to the next level with the RMY Racers Swim Team! Our competitive swim program helps young athletes build endurance, refine strokes, and develop teamwork. With professional coaching and regular swim meets, swimmers gain the skills and confidence to compete. The Racers Swim Team is a member of USA Swimming, the national governing body of the most successful Olympic sport in history, as well as the Greater Sunbelt Swim Association and the East Carolina Swim League.
Learn More About Our Swim Team
Introduce your little one to the water with the YMCA Infant Swim Class. Designed for infants and toddlers, this engaging program helps young swimmers develop water confidence, learn basic safety skills, and enjoy special bonding time with a parent or guardian.
WELCOME TO ALL
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
Financial Assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Annual Campaign Funds are raised by the Y each year to help provide this benefit to the community. The Y recognizes that some individuals and families struggle to pay the rent, put food on the table and buy clothes for their kids due to unforeseen circumstances. They need financial assistance to come to the Y, to stay healthy, to be active and to thrive in life. Through the annual campaign, we make sure that our doors are open to all. Donor support helps thousands of youth and families live healthier and happier lives. They do better in school. They manage their illnesses. And kids get a good square meal!
If you feel that you are in need of assistance to become a Y member or program participant, please ask for a financial assistance form at the front desk. You may also download and print from this page. For more information, contact dzastenchik@rmymca.org
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