The Lohse Family YMCA has a very unique pool. It's an outdoor pool, so you get to enjoy the fresh air. However, it is also completely covered and walled off, so you are protected from the elements. We also keep it heated so you can enjoy it all year. The pool is 25 yards long, 6' at the deep end and 3' 6" on the shallow side. It features 6 standard size lanes with Keifer lane lines. The pool is handicap accessible. There is a large amount of water fitness equipment available for your use as well.

Pool Schedule Effective January 2, 2010

For a detailed pool schedule, click here.

Group Swim Lessons

The Lohse YMCA provides instructional swimming programs for all ages, ability levels and interests. These programs lay the foundation for a lifetime of safe and healthy activities in any aquatic environment.

Children 3-5 years of age may take a Pike, Eel, Ray or Starfish class based on the following:

• Pikes are children that have never had a lesson and are unfamiliar with an aquatic environment.
• Eels are non-swimmers but are comfortable in the water with supervision.
• Rays are able to paddle around with little or no assistance but may or may not know the fundamentals of swimming strokes.
• Starfish can perform a rudimentary crawl stroke with basic breathing techniques and jump into deep water.

Children 6-12 years of age may take a Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow or Fish class based on the following:

• Polliwogs are children who are non-swimmers and unfamiliar with an aquatic surrounding.
• Guppies are comfortable in the water, but would like to learn the fundamentals of the basic strokes skills.
• Minnows are able to perform rudimentary crawl stroke and are able to dive.

We also offer Parent/Child classes (SKIPs) for ages 6 months to 36 months. A parent must be present and participate in all Parent/Child classes. You can download swim lesson registration forms and schedules for May, June, July and August.

All group swim lessons are sold in packages of 4 half hour lessons. Facility Members pay $30 while Program Members pay $40.

Additionally, we have private swim lessons. We will work with you to find a time for classes that will fit into your schedule. Contact us at 623-5200 for package info and scheduling.

Lohse Swim Team

The Lohse swim team focuses on training youth to be successful in competitive swimming. The team meets Monday - Thursday from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Monthly fees to participate are $35 per child for facility members and $45 per month for program members. Download the registration materials to get started!

Lifeguard Training
Be trained in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and lifesaving skills. Red Cross certifications are recognized countrywide and will prepare you to be a successful lifeguard. The course is 30 hours in length and costs $150. Must be at least 15 years old, be able to swim 300 yards continuously, (100 yards of which must be front crawl with rhythmic breathing to the side, and 100 yards of breaststroke and 100 yards of choice) and swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 6 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick in order to participate. Classes are held every Saturday and Sunday from January 16th – January 30th from 12:00pm – 6:00pm, and participants must attend all classes in order to receive the certification. Register today!

Water Aerobics

At the Lohse Family YMCA we offer water aerobics throughout the week. We have two sessions in the morning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The first a Deep Water Aerobic Class from 9:00am to 10:00am, and the second is a shallow water class from 10:15am - 11:15am.

We also have an evening class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

Pool Safety Council Honor Roll
We are proud to announce that the YMCA of Southern Arizona has received the Gold Seal of Approval and is on the Honor Roll of the Pool Safety Council. This seal of approval certifies that all pools within the YMCA of Southern Arizona are fully compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which protects swimmers from entrapment accidents in the pool. For more information, visit the Pool Safety Council's website or contact Dave Molohon.