Aquatics
Registration begins soon!
Winter classes begin January 2nd
Check below for more information
Register online!
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or click here to for instructions.
*Click here to download our new Pool Rules
(Note: If you are already in our system, you may need to call the YMCA (856) 845-0720 for your login information).
OTHER AQUATICS PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION:
Splash Birthday Parties
The YMCA of Gloucester County offers a 2-hour party block on Saturdays and Sunday evenings (1 hour for cake, presents, etc. in our studio room and 1 hour in the pool. A party host is provided to help you from the beginning to end. All food, decorations, utensils, etc. are your responsibility. Only for groups with up to 25 swimmers.
Contact Anna (aelson@ymcagloco.org) to schedule.
Full Members & Basic Members: $175.00
Non Members: $225.00
Additional Guests: $5.00
Deposit: $50.00
Boy & Girl Scout Swim
Is your group working on an aquatic merit badge and needs a place to swim? If so, come over to the YMCA pool. Bring a Scout Leader or use one of our certified YMCA instructors. We offer an hour and half of pool time. We do require 3-4 weeks advance notice. Contact Anna (aelson@ymcagloco.org) to schedule. No more than 25 people per visit.
Fee: $5 per scout
$40 for YMCA instructor (if needed)
Pool Rental Information
Are you interested in renting out the pool for a private function? We can offer the entire pool on Saturdays and Sundays in the evenings. We do require 3-4 weeks notice to set-up a function and a $50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE security deposit is required to hold the reservation with the balance of the cost due 2 weeks prior to the function. Contact Anna (aelson@ymcagloco.org) to schedule.
Full & Basic Members: $150.00 per hour
Non Members: $175.00 per hour
Deposit: $50.00
General Information
REMINDERS
• Showers are required for all swimmers prior to entering the pool.
• No shoes, food, drink or strollers are permitted on the pool deck.
• The glass door to the lobby is not to be used while programs are
in session.
• Long hair must be placed in a pony tail before swimming. •
Bandaids and gum must be thrown out.
• Lap Lane Disclaimer: Lap Lanes will be moved 5 minutes before all classes start.
• You must be a full member to utilize the pool during any open, adult open, family; adult lap and/or youth lap swims.
OPEN SWIM POLICY
• Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult IN
THE WATER. No more than 2 children per adult, and must remain within arms
reach at all times.
• Children age 9-12 years must have a responsible adult IN THE POOL
AREA.
• Anyone wishing to swim in the deep end must take a deep end test
first.
DEEP END TESTS
• Anyone wishing to swim in the deep end must take a deep end test.
This is both a YMCA of the USA guideline and insurance requirement.
• The deep end test consists of swimming comfortably on top of the
water 1 length of the pool and then treading water for 2 minutes.
•Upon successful completion, the swimmer’s name will be recorded, a green band will be given which must be worn each time the swimmer comes in.
ADULT SWIM
• Full member swimmers ages 18 and older may utilize the pool during these designated times.
• Adult non-swimmers are not permitted in the deep end, even with flotations devices (as per YMCA guidelines and insurance requirements.)
• Lap Lane Disclaimer: Lap Lanes will be moved 5 minutes before all classes start.
ADULT LAP SWIM
• Anyone age 15 and older and swimming continuously may use the
lap lanes.
• Circle swimming may be necessary during busy times.
• Lap swim is not permitted in the designated open swim areas.
• Lap Lane Disclaimer: Lap Lanes will be moved 5 minutes before all classes start.
YOUTH LAP SWIM
• Full member youth ages 9-14 swimming continuously may use the lap lanes.
• Circle swimming may be necessary during busy times.
• Lap swim is not permitted in the designated open swim areas.
• Lap Lane Disclaimer: Lap Lanes will be moved 5 minutes before all classes start.
SWIM LESSONS
• Parents are allowed to stay on the pool deck on the first and
last day of classes. Parents are requested to wait outside of the pool
area during the rest of the session to allow for optimal learning time
for the children.
• Please do not use the glass doors to the lobby while programs are
in session.
• Lap Lane Disclaimer: Lap Lanes will be moved 5 minutes before all classes start.
• Swim Instructors will NOT allow preschool swimmers into the locker
rooms by themselves. Parents, please be sure to meet your child in the
back hallway after class.
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