Aquatics
POOL SCHEDULES:
• DON M SMITH BRANCH SCHEDULE (JUNE-JULY)
• 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.
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 – 7:55 PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:55 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Bradford Branch – Open Pool Times
May 26 – August 9
Monday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Pool only, June–August)
π Summer Pool Events
πSummer Swim Lessons
Fall 2026 Swim Lessons & Swim Team
Whether you're introducing your child to the water for the first time or preparing them for competitive swimming, the Prattville YMCA offers a variety of aquatics programs designed to build confidence, improve technique, and develop lifelong water safety skills.
Our experienced instructors provide a positive, encouraging environment where swimmers of all ages can learn, grow, and succeed.
π Preschool & Youth Swim Lessons
π Prep Team
π Swim Basics Clinic for Teens & Adults
π Prattville Swim League (PSL)
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 Hope Cutler at hcutler@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