Aquatics
POOL SCHEDULES:
• DON M SMITH BRANCH SCHEDULE
• BRADFORD BRANCH SCHEDULE
• ADULT AQUATICS CLASS SCHEDULE
Click here for Adult Aquatics Class Descriptions. Please note that due to pool space at our Don M Smith Branch, our Lap Swim & Water Aerobics classes are for Prattville only members.
๐โ๏ธ Fall Swim Programs at the Prattville YMCA
Whether your child is learning to swim, refining their strokes, or ready to dive into competitive swimming, we have a program to fit every skill level!
๐ถ PRESCHOOL & YOUTH SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Small class size = more attention and quicker progress!
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Ages: 3–12
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Location: DMS Branch (600 East Main St.)
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Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
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Times: 4:00 PM • 4:30 PM • 5:00 PM • 5:30 PM
4-Week Sessions:
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Feb 3–26 (no 5:00 PM or 5:30 PM slots)
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March 3–April 2 (no classes March 24–26)
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April 7–30
๐ฒ Fee: $120 / $78 for Prattville Y Members
๐ง 1-ON-1 PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Personalized instruction for faster results.
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Ages: 3–12
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Location: DMS Branch
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Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
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Times: 6:00 PM OR 6:30 PM
4-Week Sessions:
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March 3–April 2 (no classes March 24–26)
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April 7–30
๐ฒ Fee: $130 / $100 for Prattville Y Members
๐ฌ PREP-TEAM
An intermediate swim program for kids who can swim 25 yards and want to build endurance and technique—no meets, just fun! Must be approved to register.
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Ages: 6 & up
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Location: DMS Branch
2 Days a Week:
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Days: Tues & Thurs • 4:30–5:00 PM
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Sessions:
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Feb 3–26
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March 3–April 2 (no classes March 24–26)
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๐ฒ Fee: $97 / $52 for Prattville Y Members
3 Days a Week:
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Days: Mon, Wed, Fri • 5:30–6:00 PM
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Session: April 6–May 1
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๐ฒ Fee: $119 / $77 for Prattville Y Members
๐ Contact the DMS Member Services Desk at (334) 365-8852 for more information.
๐ PRATTVILLE SWIM LEAGUE (PSL)
Summer swim team is just around the corner! โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ
Looking for the most fun sport of the summer? This is it.
Step one: Get evaluated.
All evaluations will be held at the Bradford Branch on the following dates:
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 18, 19, or 21 — just pick the day that works best for you!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun, make friends, and make a splash this summer ๐ฆ
๐ Contact the DMS Member Services Desk at (334) 365-8852 for more information.
Team Unify website:
https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/ymca-0124/page/home
SECOND GRADE WATER SAFETY
The Y and the Autauga County Board of Education have partnered together to provide a week-long water safety class to every second grader in Autauga County. These children learn the basics of being safe in and around the water through classroom instruction and in-water activities.
Location: Bradford Branch
Call (334) 358-9622 for more information.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
The YMCA offers American Red Cross Blended Learning trainings to all employees. These trainings consist of 6 hours of online training and 21.5 hours of intensive in-classroom and water training. To be eligible to complete training to become a certified Lifeguard:
1. Contact David Creamer at dcreamer@prattvilleymca.org to schedule a pre-requisite swim test. The swim test consists of a 150 yard continuous swim, 2 minutes of treading water, 50 yard continuous swim, and 10 pound brick retrieval from the deep end.
2. Complete the 8 hours of online pre-course work. We will provide you with a link to start your online training through the Red Cross website. You must complete it before your first class day.
3. Complete an in-person certification class:
- March 23-27 from 9 AM-4 PM
- May 26-29 from 9 AM-4 PM
If you are a YMCA employee, we will pay for your training fees! Ask how you can become a YMCA employee to get your fees covered.
Fee: $250 Members/$300 Non-members