At A Glance
The YMCA has a rich history as the pioneer of group swim instruction, opening its first indoor pool in 1885 and creating the nation's first structured swim lesson program in 1909. Today, that legacy lives on through a comprehensive aquatics program that puts water safety at the core of everything we do. Because drowning remains a leading cause of accidental injury and death—especially among young children—learning basic water competency, survival skills, and risk awareness is a crucial life skill.