What would the Y be without water? Water exercise, masters level swimming, and adult swim lessons (it’s NEVER too late) are just some of the water-based activities you’ll find at the Y.
Lap Swim – Downtown Branch
All ages
The Attleboro Norton YMCA offers indoor lap swimming seven days a week at our Downtown Branch!
To view our Lap Swim Schedule, please go to attleboroymca.org/schedules or check the Y’s Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.
Cost: Free for Attleboro Norton YMCA Members. Non-Members must purchase a Day Pass ($12 per adult, $8 per senior, $10 per young adult).
Lifeguard Certification Course
Are you whistle worthy?
MON-THU APR 17-20 | 9:00AM-5:00PM*
*Must attend all four days.
Cost
$250, Y Members
$350, Non-Members
Register by FRI APR 14.
Register Online.
This course is desigend to provide participants the knowledge and skills necessary to be a [pool or waterfront] lifeguard and professional rescuer.
4 Certifications Achieved
• YMCA Lifeguard (valid 2 years)
• ASHI Basic Life Support (CPR-Pro) (valid 1 year)
• ASHI Basic First Aid (valid 2 years)
• ASHI Emergency Oxygen Provider (valid 2 years)
Water Skills Assessment (Swim Test)
To qualify for the class, you must be able to pass a water skills assessment on day one. It consists of the following:
• Tread water for 2 minutes
• Swim 100 yards front crawl
• Swim 50 yards front crawl with head up
• Swim 50 yards sidestroke
• Swim 50 yards breaststroke
• Swim 50 yards breaststroke with head up
• Swim 50 yards elementary backstroke kick with hands on chest
• Perform a feet first surface dive and swim along the bottom 15 feet
• Swim rapidly 60 feet, perform an arm-over-arm surface dive and pick up an object from the bottom; tread water for 1 minute, legs only, holding the object; dive down and return the object to the bottom; swim to the end of the pool, get out and perform 100 compressions on a CPR manikin
There is a rest break, between the 100-yard swim and the 50’s and another break between the 50’s and the last two.
The instructors is able to work with you after class to correct your stroke or endurance as needed and is happy to do a swim assessment prior to the class.In addition to the Water Skills Assessment, you will be expected to demonstrate competence in all of the rescue skills and pass a written test.
Online Pre-Work
There is a significant amount of online pre-work. Approximately 6 hours must be completed before the first meeting and an additional 2 1/2 hours must be completed across the remaining three days.
For More Information & Details Re: Online Pre-Work, please contact:
Joe Winston, Aquatics Director
jwinston@attleboroymca.org
508.409.0765
Register Online.
Senior Swim Lessons
It’s never too late to learn to swim! Our swim instructors are specially trained to teach adults to learn to swim. Whether you have a fear of the water or have just never had the opportunity to learn proper strokes, our swim instructors create a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment to help you develop this important skill.
There are many benefits to swimming as a senior:
- Lowers the Risk of Falls
- Relieves Physical Discomfort
- Supports Cardiac Health
- Improves Mental Health
- Promotes sleep quality
Tuesdays
9:35 AM-10:15 AM
Downtown Branch
Cost:
$60/Month, Y Members
$90/Month, Non-Members
Register Online
Now Enrolling: Winter Swim Lessons
Sign Up Today for Winter Group Lessons!
Be sure to browse our Youth and Adult Swim pages for current program updates. For questions, or additional information, contact Joe Winston, Aquatics Director a jwinston@attleboroymca.org or call (508) 409-0765.
Download our Winter 2022/2023 Youth Swim Schedule
Adult Beginner Swim Lessons
Ages: 18 and older
It’s never too late to learn to swim! Our swim instructors are specially trained to teach adults to learn to swim. Whether you have a fear of the water or have just never had the opportunity to learn proper strokes, our swim instructors create a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment to help you develop this important skill.
Lessons run on a monthly basis beginning the week of September 7th.
TUE 6:30 PM
THU 6:30-7:10 PM
SAT 8:50 AM
SUN 8:50-9:30 AM
Members: $60/month
Non-Members: $90/month
Register online or call (508) 222-7422.
Adult Intermediate Swim Lessons
Looking to improve your strokes or build endurance? Then this class is for you! Our Intermediate Class focuses on technique, so you can become a stronger, more efficient, and confident swimmer.
Lessons run on a monthly basis beginning the week of January 2nd.
WED 6:30-7:10 PM
SAT 9:40-10:20 AM
Members: $60/month
Non-Members: $90/month
Register online or call (508) 222-7422.
