Aquatics
POOL SCHEDULES:
• DON M SMITH BRANCH SCHEDULE (APRIL-MAY)
• BRADFORD BRANCH SCHEDULE (APRIL-MAY)
• 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.
Pool Schedules ๐ฆ
Make a splash this summer! Check out open swim times at both of our branches below.
Don M. Smith Branch – Open Pool Times
Dates: June 6 – July 25
Outdoor Pool
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Indoor Pool
Monday: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:55 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Bradford Branch – Open Pool Times
May 9
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
May 16 & 23
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
May 26 – August 9
Monday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Pool only, June–August)
Important Notes:
- Pools will be closed on June 8, June 15, and June 20 for Prattville Swim League swim meets.
- Pools will open at 12:00 PM on June 10, 12 & 17 due to ACBOE Summer Enrichment Camp Water Safety programming.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR SUMMER POOL EVENTS ๐
Build confidence, learn water safety, and have fun all summer long with our swim lesson programs at the Don M. Smith Branch.
๐ฆ Toddler Swim Lessons
Location: Don M. Smith Outdoor Pool (365-8852)
Ages: 2–3 years
Days & Times:
Monday & Wednesday: 11:10 – 11:30 AM
Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 – 5:20 PM
Session Dates:
June 1 – 25
July 6 – 30
Fee Per Session:
$120 | $78 Prattville Y Members
๐ง Preschool 2-on-1 Swim Lessons
Location: Don M. Smith Outdoor Pool (365-8852)
Ages: 3–5 years
Session Dates:
June 1 – 11
June 15 – 25
July 6 – 16
July 20 – 30
Days: Monday – Thursday
Times:
8:45 – 9:15 AM
9:20 – 9:50 AM
10:00 – 10:30 AM
10:35 – 11:05 AM
5:30 – 6:00 PM
6:05 – 6:35 PM
Fee Per Session:
$120 | $78 Prattville Y Members
๐โ๏ธ Youth 2-on-1 Swim Lessons
Location: Don M. Smith Outdoor Pool (365-8852)
Ages: 6–12 years
Session Dates:
June 1 – 11
June 15 – 25
July 6 – 16
July 20 – 30
Days: Monday – Thursday
Times:
8:45 – 9:15 AM
9:20 – 9:50 AM
10:00 – 10:30 AM
10:35 – 11:05 AM
5:30 – 6:00 PM
6:05 – 6:35 PM
Fee Per Session:
$120 | $78 Prattville Y Members
๐ฌ Prep-Team at the Y: A Clinic Made for Champions!
Location: Don M. Smith Branch Indoor Pool (365-8852)
Prep-Team at the Y is designed to prepare young and new swimmers for summer swim team. While not required, most participants have completed intermediate-level swim lessons and are comfortable swimming unassisted in both deep and shallow water.
This clinic focuses on building confidence and technique, with an emphasis on Freestyle and Backstroke, plus additional swim tips to help swimmers succeed.
Dates:
May 4 – 15
Days & Times:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 – 5:30 PM (Returning Prep-Team)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:30 – 6:00 PM (New Swimmers)
Ages:
5 & up
Fee:
$145 | $95 Prattville Y Members
๐ Contact the DMS Member Services Desk at (334) 365-8852 for more information.
๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ Summer Swim League
The YMCA and the Prattville Parks & Recreation Department have teamed up to offer one of the best summer competitive swim programs in the state. The Prattville Swim League (PSL) is a YMCA/ARPA/USA Swimming team focused on fun, skill development, and team competition.
Come join the YMCA and Parks & Rec for a summer full of fun in the sun!
Registration:
Begins April 14 at the Don M. Smith Branch
Season Begins:
May 11
Location:
Bradford Branch Pool
New Swimmer Evaluation Dates:
Pick a day to come get evaluated for the swim team! Evaluations will be held at the Bradford Branch.
May 5 • May 7 • May 12 • May 14 • May 18 • May 19 • May 21
Time: 5:15 – 6:15 PM
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
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: $300/$250 Prattville Y Members