POOL RULES

Aquatic Schedule

The Downtown Y Aquatic Center offers something for every age and skill level. From parent-child classes to youth and adult swim lessons to water fitness classes. It is the Y's goal to provide a safe and enjoyable water experience for you and your family in our year-round indoor facility. Features include a Recreation Pool, Lap Pool, Splash Pad, bleachers for family viewing, and a Sauna and Steam Room. 

Recreation Pool
Our warm-water Recreation Pool features a zero-depth entry and reaches 4 feet at its deepest point. Maintained at a comfortable 86˚–88˚, this pool is perfect for Group Exercise Classes, lower-level swim lessons, and Open Swim. The Splash Pad, located directly adjacent to the pool, provides added fun for young swimmers and families.

Lap Pool
The Lap Pool ranges from 3½ feet to 9 feet deep and spans 25 yards with 6 lanes, maintained at a refreshing 78˚–82˚. It’s the ideal space for Lap Swim, upper-level swim lessons, and YMCA Blue Sharks swim team practices and meets.

• Aquatic Group Ex classes are available to members 18 years and older.

• Lap Swim Requirements: Children 16 and under must pass a swim test. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older)in the pool area and actively supervised at all times. 

• Reservations are no longer needed for Lap Swim

Swim Lesson Classes 6 Months - Adult

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Private Swim Lessons

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Carthage Y FREE Water Aerobics

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Aquatic Group Exercise & Fitness

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Lifeguard Certification

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Masters Swim Program

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Pool Parties

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Blue Sharks

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