Session Break: December 16, 2024 thru January 5, 2025
Session: January 6th - February 9, 2025
Member registration: Wednesday, December 4th at 8:00 am (in-house, online & phone)
Non-member registration: Monday, December 9th at 8:00 am
(Members Only: Early Registration: Monday, December 2nd from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm for currently enrolled in Progressive Swim, Progressive Gymnastics, Tiny Tumblers.)
**Policy Reminder: NOTE: It is required that children 9 and under be accompanied by an adult at all times while at our YMCA and during Open Swim times. Children 9 and under must be accompanied to and from programs/classes by a parent/guardian. No Front Entry drop-off or pick-up.**
Open Swim— Open to anyone for recreational or fitness swimming. Adults must accompany children age 9 & under. Children using bubbles, puddle jumpers and/or Coast Guard approved life jackets must be directly supervised by an adult in the water. Noodles, balls, masks/ snorkels/fins, swimsuits with floats inserted and water wings are NOT permitted. 3 lap lanes available. NO Open/Lap Swim if Birthday Party is scheduled on Saturday.
Family Swim— Open for all families to practice skills or simply enjoy the water. Adults must accompany children age 9 & under. Children using bubbles, puddle jumpers or Coast Guard approved life jackets must be directly supervised by an adult in the water. Noodles and balls are permitted. Water wings, swimsuits with floats inserted, and masks/snorkel/fins are NOT permitted. Three lap lanes available
Adult Rec— A time set aside for adults age 18 and older to water walk, swim laps, exercise, or just enjoy the water. Please be considerate of others.
Lap Swim— A time set aside for lap swimming only. We encourage all swimmers, of any age, to circle swim & work together during peak times.
Adult Lap Swim— same as Lap Swim but for adults ages 18 & older (32 laps or 64 lengths = 1 mile)
Held in our indoor pool, REAX rafting combines popular land workout formats like HIIT, Yoga and Functional Fitness moves with the instability of the raft on the water to provide an efficient core, strength, and FUN workout! Class size limited to 8. Register early to reserve your raft!
Instructor: Jill Hunter
FALL:
| Days | Time | Fees | |
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7:00-7:45 pm | $12 members / $25 non-members (5-week session of classes) | |
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Drop-in Fee $5 members / $8 non-members |
An exercise class with a music background performed in the shallow end of the pool. This class consists of aerobic movements and muscle toning. Some equipment is used such as hand weights, noodles, kickboards, and hand paddles, etc.
Instructors: Kathy Bimber (AM classes M,W,F), Pam Nasman (AM classes T,TH) Barb McCullough (PM classes)
| Days | Time | Fees |
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
9:00 - 10:00 am |
$15 members / $45 non-members (5 week session) |
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Tuesday, Thursday |
9:00 - 10:00 am |
$12 members / $40 non-members |
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Monday, Thursday |
7:45 - 8:30 pm |
$12 members / $40 non-members |
This class is for those suffering from arthritis, muscle ailments, or back problems. A certified instructor takes the class through a series of slow, gentle exercises in the water with a concentration on range of motion exercises. Participants do not need to know how to swim, as all exercises are performed in the shallow end of the pool. The hydraulic chair lift and portable steps are available for those who need help in or out of the pool. Held 2x per week on Monday and Wednesday.
Instructor: Kathy Bimber
| Days | Time | Fees |
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Monday, Wednesday |
1:00 - 1:45 pm |
$11 members / $30 non-members (5 week session) |
This class is performed in the deep end of the pool. All participants wear water belts. A great total body workout.
Instructor: Pam Nasman
| Days | Time | Fees |
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
9:00 - 10:00 am |
$15 members / $45 non-members (5 week session) |
Adult swim lessons can teach you to swim, improve your stroke technique and, more important, teach you to perform basic water safety skills. Ages 14 & up.
Instructor: Pam Nasman
| Days | Time | Fees |
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
8:00 - 9:00 am |
$25 members / $50 non-members (5 week session) |
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Tuesday, Thursday |
8:00 - 9:00 am |
$20 members / $40 non-members (5 week session) |
| Monday Not offered Jan/Feb session |
7:00 - 8:00 pm | $16 members / $32 non-members (5 week session) |
At this Easter Egg hunt, participants ages 3-11 years will swim in the pool searching for Easter Eggs above and below the water! Kids will collect eggs in the pool and redeem them for prizes. Children of all swimming abilities are welcome. If child requires a flotation device, he/she is required to have an adult in the water with them. Kids bring your own basket to the ONLY Easter pool party in town! Pre-registration is required.
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 11:30-12:30 pm (see below)
Ages: 3-5 years will swim from 11:30-11:55
Ages: 6-11 years will swim from 12:00-12:30 pm
Registration: Opens December 16th. Must pre-register by March 28, 2025
Cost:
$5/child YMCA Members
$8/child Non-Members
Contact: Dani Mumford, Aquatic Director for more information: dani@warrenymca.org
Have you always wondered what it's like to breathe underwater? If you would like to try scuba diving but aren't quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, then TrY SCUBA is for you! To sign up for a TrY SCUBA experience, participants must be at least 10 years old. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but you need to be in reasonable physical health. Pool attire and a signed swim waiver is required. Class max = 8.
Date: TBA'd 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Cost:
$20 YMCA Members
$30 Non-Members
Contact: Thad Turner, CEO for more information: thad@warrenymca.org
Interested in becoming SCUBA certified? Please contact Dani Mumford, Aquatics Director to be placed on a contact list. If we have enough interest, a certification class will be scheduled. Email dani@warrenymca.org with your interest request.
Introduction to Competitive Diving is a 5-week course designed to familiarize new divers with the 5 basic positions for 1-meter springboard diving. Participants will learn how to safely execute all the same dives they see in High School, College, and Olympic athletes. It is recommended to have a background in aerial sports (gymnastics, cheer, etc.), but is not required. This course will involve both dry land exercises and pool work. Participants will be divided by grade levels: 5th - 8th and 9th -12th.
Students MUST have attained Stage 4 of YMCA Progressive Swim Level. A minimum of 4 divers are needed to run this program. Brandon Gregg, WAHS Diving Coach, will lead this program. Swim waiver is required prior to registration.
Sessions:
March 22nd - April 19, 2025
Days: Saturday
*Grade Levels:
Grades 5th-12th
Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Cost:
$20.00 YMCA Members
$40.00 Non-Members
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Register with the 5-week session registration dates.
Instructor: Brandon Gregg, WAHS Diving Coach
This program is for anyone age 16 and older. Participants must be able to do the following swimming skills in order to pass the water pre-test: front crawl stroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, front dive, surface dive to bottom at 12 feet and retrieve an object, treading water and underwater swimming.
The course consists of ASHI Basic Life Support, ASHI Emergency Oxygen Administration, ASHI First Aid, YMCA Lifeguard e-lessons, and the YMCA Lifeguard course. After successfully completing all these, the participant is qualified for a lifeguard position anywhere in the United States.
**Begins with a water pre-test on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 6:00-7:00 pm. After successful completion of water pre-test, classes will be held on Saturday, March 29th and Sunday, March 30th.
If interested, please contact Dani Mumford by emailing dani@warrenymca.org or call 726-0110, ext. 1116. Financial assistance and/or payment plan options are available. Contact Dani for more information.
| Days | Time | Fee |
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Sat/Sun - March 29th/30th |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
$180 YMCA Member / $210 Non-member |
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Water Pre-test: Tues., March 11th |
6:00 - 7:00 pm |
(FOR COMPLETE SWIM TEAM DETAILS...SEE 'SWIM TEAM' UNDER THE AQUATICS MENU)
A competitive swim team for boys and girls ages 5-18. Major emphasis is on stroke development, teamwork, and the development of the YMCA's four core values. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool without stopping, using the crawl stroke. Must be a YMCA member to register. See "Swim Team" tab for complete program details.
Fees:
Days: Practices are Monday-Thursday beginning Monday, October 7, 2024. Meets are on Saturdays throughout the season. (Season runs October - March)
Registration: Now Open! Click here for online registration
Payment is due by Monday, October 14, 2024.
Contact: Email Dani Mumford, Aquatics Director at dani@warrenymca.org
For anyone with a physical or mental handicap. This program run by the YMCA and the Don Mills Achievement Center is held on Friday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 pm September through mid-May each year. Swim time is split between lessons and fun swim. Sue Nielsen is the coordinator. Volunteers are always needed to help. The YMCA ADA /Family Locker Room is available for those needing assistance.
NOTE: There will be NO classes during December.
** For more information on this program or to register/volunteer, contact the Don Mills Achievement Center at 723-5730.
| Day | Times | Fees |
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Friday (Sept 13th -May) |
6:00 - 7:00 pm |
FREE for anyone eligible |
Held Sunday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 pm from November through May. See 'Programs' tab then 'Youth & Family' tab for Birthday party link for available dates and detail.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience being a Mermaid! Certified instructor, Jill Hunter will teach swimmers how to swim like a mermaid, complete an obstacle course and pose for an underwater photo shoot. Cost of class includes the rental of a mermaid tail, mono-fin and a photo shoot in and above water. Participants will safely be taught how to use a mermaid tail, dive for treasure, blow bubble kisses, dive and roll.
(Must be able to swim the length of the pool, tread water for 1 minute and float on back. Level 3-4 of Progressive Swim Lessons qualify. Ages 6 & up. Swim waiver required. )
Cost: $60.00 for 1.5-hour session/per person
Registration: Please email Dani Mumford at dani@warrenymca.org if interested in scheduling a Mermaid Swim Session/Birthday Party.
Ages: 6 & up
Instructor: Jill Hunter
The Warren County YMCA manages the outdoor Warren Municipal Pool located at 7 Pool Street, Warren, Pa.
Season pass applications are available to purchase directly through the City of Warren at the Tax Office at the Municipal Building, 318 W. Third Avenue, Warren, Pa. You may also download the application, check fees, and read pool rules and regulations by visiting: https://www.cityofwarrenpa.gov/pool
Season Pass Application:
Download here: 2024 Season Pass Application
Season Pass forms are also available at the YMCA Front Welcome Desk.(Submit completed form at the City Municipal Building.)
The Outdoor Municipal Pool is a great place to hold a birthday party! Parties may be scheduled AFTER HOURS from 6:00-8:00 pm.
To book a party, please email carpool@warrenymca.org with your party date inquiry. Parties MUST be reserved in advance. Once approved, complete and return Private Party Contract to the City Municipal Office with payment:
Private Party Contract and Rates: 2024 Private Party Form and Rates
The private party form is also available at the YMCA Front Desk.(Submit completed form at the City Municipal Office.)
*For special pool events see the Warren City Car Pool Facebook page.
Please email Dani Mumford, Aquatics Director at dani@warrenymca.org with any questions/comments.