To register for a class or schedule an appointment for your Aqua Fitness needs, please stop by the Member Services Desk or call (561) 738-9622.  For information about the Sea Dragons Swim Team, please visit their web site.

Vivienne and Harry Parness Aquatic Center

• Enjoy swim lessons, aqua fitness, lap swimming, and fun in aquatic center.

• The Aquatic center contains two pools – a fitness pool and a recreational/family pool.

• Water attractions include a 50 -foot serpentine slide, rain tree fountain and zero-depth entry area.

• The Aquatic Center opens 30 minutes after the facility opens and closes 30 minutes before the facility closes.

Fitness Swim
Lanes are available for swimmers throughout the day. Swimmers may be asked to share a lane and/or circle swim during busier times.

Aqua Group Fitness
Reduce weight-bearing effects on your body while building endurance and toning muscles.
Classes:

Personal Aquatic Fitness Instruction
Aquatic fitness instructors create a one-on-one program for cardiovascular workouts, strengthening and toning.

Group Swim Lessons
Pre-registration is required for all classes. You must register the month prior to the session.

The YMCA of the USA’s swim lesson program provides students with over 350 swimming and safety skills, such as personal safety, stroke development and knowledge of water sports. Our programs teach aquatic safety while allowing the student to adjust to the water at their own pace.

Preschool (3-5 years old)
The YUSA preschool swimming program is divided into 4 levels: Pike, Eel, Ray & Starfish.  We have lowered our ratios to a maximum of 4 students per 1 instructor.  Program teaches water acclimation through introduction of strokes for 5 year olds.

Youth (6 years and Older)
The YUSA youth and adult swimming program has 7 levels to help your swimmer learn basic stroke and water safety skills.  The classes are designed to progress your child from beginner through advanced techniques.

Private Swim Instruction
One-on-one instruction for adults and children. Students may start as early as 3 years old.

Aquatic Activities

Sea Dragons’ Swim Team
Competitive swim team for youth, ages 5-18 years.
Visit the Sea Dragon's web site for more information.

Sea Dragons' Swim Team Information

Special Needs Swimming Program
The main goal of the special needs small group program is to teach an individual with a disability how to safely enjoy the aquatic environment. Instruction in aquatic skills facilitates safe enjoyment of the water and we hope that instruction and activities will improve the person' well-being. All of our instructors are certified YMCA lifeguards, and have gone through over 24 hours of special YMCA certification trainings in working with people with disabilities and teaching them to swim. For more information contact Barbara Bertram, 561-5836-1406 or bbertram@ymcaspbc.org.

Splash and Swim Parties
Your party planning worries are over when you host your child’s birthday party in our YMCA Aquatic Center. Pool, party room, refreshments and decorations are all provided.

Synchronized Swimming
Introduction level course, exploring the benefits of synchronized swimming for overall health and wellness.  Improve your swimming skills by learning to scull, control your breathing and improve your strokes.  Develop your creative side by participating in group choreography.  For class times and fees contact the Aquatics Department.

Prerequisite:  Must be able to swim in 7 feet of water without flotation assistance and submerge under the water.

Water Polo Program
The Water Polo program is open to boys and girls, age 6 through 19. All ability levels are welcome, providing the prerequisite requirements are met. Fundamentals of the game will be taught and developed through drills at each practice. Participants will focus on cooperation and team building while learning developmental skills. Inter and Intra YMCA Competition will be introduced throughout the year.

YMCA and American Red Cross Lifeguard
Classes offered monthly February - November. Contact Barbara Bertram Bbertram@ymcaspbc.org for dates, times and fees for ARC Lifeguard Classes.

To register for a class stop by the Member Services Desk or call (561) 738-9622.