Aquatics

EVERYBODY deserves to enjoy water safely!

The YMCA of Pueblo is a charitable organization, so we ensure everybody participates in our programs, regardless of their ability to pay. In our swim lessons, we emphasize safety, confidence, and progressive skill building so that our community is safer for its youth, and so our next generation is healthier and happier than ever.

We offer the highest quality swim lessons in Pueblo for all ages and abilities. We can’t wait for you to experience our Aquatics Center. It’s the best one around!

Click here to view our Pool Schedules and Aquatics Activity Calendar.

YMCA of Pueblo Swim Test Policy

All children under 48" will be issued a green, yellow or red swim band.

Max number of two swimmers for one swim test instructor.

**Please note that the swim test policy is aimed at identifying the swimming capabilities of all children to better ensure their safety. Those who do not take this swim assessment will be considered a non-swimmer and will require further supervision of a guardian who is 16 years or older. If deemed necessary, YMCA Lifeguards may retest any child under 48 inches at any time.

Red Band: Indicates the child has not taken or has not passed the swim test

A red band indicates to lifeguards that a child is a non-swimmer who is under 48”, and that the guardian is responsible for the non-swimmer. Children with a red band are required to be within touch reach of a guardian 16 years or older; with a limit of 2 red banded children per guardian at one time.

Green Band: Indicates the child has passed the swim test

A green band indicates to lifeguards that a child has passed the swim test and is considered a swimmer. Any child listed in our records as a green band may be asked to re-test should a lifeguard deem it necessary. With a green band, a child will be able to swim in any area of the pool that is available for recreational swim.

Yellow Band: Indicates the child can only be in shallow water

A yellow band allows swimmers to use shallow water areas and small slides designated for swimmers who are not yet ready for deeper water and more challenging slides.

Yellow Band Swim Test Criteria

The child will jump feet first into the pool at least 4 feet deep or deeper. (River area)

Surface and tread water for 20 seconds. (Feet will not touch the bottom nor hands touch the wall)

The child will swim the length of the pool using a front stroke with the ability to have their face in the water and take comfortable breaths.

Green Band Swim Test Criteria

The child will jump feet first into the pool at least 4 feet deep or deeper. (River area)

Surface and tread water for forty seconds. (Feet will not touch the bottom nor hands touch the wall)

The child will swim the length of the pool using a front stroke with the ability to have their face in the water and take comfortable breaths.

Once to the other end; the child will roll on their back for 10 seconds, then continue back to the starting place using a resting stroke on their back.

Water Slides

Swimmers must be 48” to go down the water slides. Only one person can go down a slide at a time. Life jackets are not permitted to be used on the water slides.

Therapy Pool

The therapy pool is focused toward our adult and senior population and those with therapeutic needs, including children. The use of this pool is geared toward therapy, relaxing and soaking. We will hold our preschool lessons in the therapy pool as well as an aqua toning class that is great for participants with arthritis, although it's open to anyone 18+. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask!