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Aquatics
Aquatics at the Barco-Newton Family YMCA
Our Fall and year round aquatic programs
offer a variety of Family FUN at the Barco-Newton Family
YMCA. It is THE place to spread your water wings.
From swimming lessons to aqua aerobics to competitive year
round swimming to our Masters swim program …it's all here
for your enjoyment.
The YMCA provides
instructional swimming programs for all ages, ability levels
and interest. These programs lay a foundation and instill
guidelines for a lifetime of safe, healthy participation in
any aquatic environment. All YMCA instructional aquatic
programs are led by trained, certified YMCA instructors.
Winter Pool
Hours
Monday – Wednesday –
Friday 5:30am – 7:00am
Monday – Wednesday – Friday 9:00am –
12:00pm
Monday – Friday 3:30pm –
7:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Please note
the following changes:.
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We will be
closing at 5:00pm on Saturday.
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The pool will
be CLOSED on Sundays during the winter months.
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The pool will
close when the outside air temperature is below 40 degrees.
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We will try to
keep the pool temperature between 78-82 degrees, but if it
falls below 76 degrees we will close the pool.
Please check our pool schedule for program information
Aqua Aerobics
(Free to
Members!)
The Y's way to water exercise
- designed to encourage people of all ages to utilize the
buoyant qualities of water to enhance their physical
fitness. It's an ideal form of exercise for all ages and
increases physical strength and endurance without putting
stress and strain on joints. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike
can take part in this type of aquatic activity.
A wonderful low impact
aerobics class that emphasizes range of motion, strength and
flexibility. Great for all levels and ages. Come and enjoy a
dip in our heated pool.
Fall Aqua
Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday,
Friday & Saturday 10:00AM – 11:00AM Tuesday & Thursday
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Learn to Swim Programs
Sign up for Lessons
today!
Private
Lessons (All Ages) $125
Members; $200 Non-Members
Our Learn to Swim program
involves five different components: personal safety, stroke
development, water sports and games, personal growth, and
rescue. Individual private swim lessons are available.
Classes are Monday through Thursday for one week. Four
30-minute classes comprise a session and three out of the
four are guaranteed.
Individual Private Lessons
are available. All private lessons are scheduled through the
Aquatics Director, Laura Burk (904) 278-9622.
Year Round Competitive
Swimming
Experience competitive swimming all year long with the YMCA
of Florida’s First Coast year round swim program. The Flyers
are a USA Swimming/YMCA club that trains year round in NE
Florida. The YMCA program provides developmental to highly
competitive training programs for swimmers ages 5 to 18
years of age. Program Dates: Year Round
Monthly Program Fees:
$45 per month for Members $80
per month for Program Participants
Quarterly Assessment Fee ($30
Members, $50 Program Participants)
Yearly Registration Fee:
USA Swimming Fee $55 for the
2008-2009 Season (Required)
YMCA Swimming Fee $50 for the
2008-2009 Season (Required)
Masters Swimming
The Barco-Newton Family YMCA
aquatics facility offers swim conditioning and competitive
swimming for swimmers and tri athletes 18 years of age and
older. Practices are Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings
from 5:30am-6:30am. This is a fee based program. Monthly
dues are $20 for YMCA Members, $40 for Program Participants.
Pool Parties
The Barco-Newton
Family YMCA aquatics facility is the ideal place to host
your party! Semi-Private and Private party times are
available. Contact the front desk to book your party today!
Swim Test Policy
Attention
Members! The Barco-Newton Family YMCA and the YMCA’s of the
Florida’s First Coast have a Swim Test Policy and Aquatic
Youth Age Guidelines. The policy and age guidelines have
been put into effect for your child’s safety while swimming
at our facilities. Please familiarize your family with these
policies and check in with our aquatics staff upon entering
the pool deck. We hope this will help to ensure a safe and
pleasant experience while visiting our pools.
For more information on our Swim Test
Policy and Pool Rules, please download our policies from the
download center.
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