Water Activities

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NOTE: Cross Creek Subdivision community pool is open for Parrish Branch Y members and their guests for the summer. Y members, don't forget to bring your Y membership ID card for admittance into the pool and if you intend to bring a guest, please purchase your Pool Day Pass in advance at the branch!

Family Environmental Snorkeling Classes

New at the Bradenton Branch Y - snorkeling classes for ages 6 & up. $10.00 per person or $30.00 per family. Call the Bradenton Branch Y at 792-7484 and ask for the Aquatic Director to learn more about this program.

Senior Hangout

Meet new friends at our Senior Hang Out! This program includes games, lunch & social time followed by a water exercise class.

Ages:
Active Older Adults
Registration Begins:
Ongoing, Drop in program
Season / Program Dates:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Games and lunch 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Water Exercise class is from 1:00-2:00 pm
Held at the Bradenton Branch Y

Fee:
Members - FREE
All Others - $2.00 per visit

Water Fitness Classes

Jump right in, the water is fine! Enjoy exercise in the water while making friends. Beginner to advanced classes are available! Aqua shoes highly recommended. All classes are drop-in classes with Manatee County YMCA membership and do not require registration (excluding Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program at the Bradenton Branch.

Bradenton Branch - Year Round: Mon/Wed 7am, 8:30am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 5:45pm; Tues/Thurs 9:00am, 10:00am, 5:45pm; Fri 7am, 8:30am, 10:30am, 1:00pm; Sat 9:15am.
Lakewood Ranch Branch - Year round: Mon-Fri 9:00am
Parrish Branch - Seasonal (May-September): Tues/Thurs 10:00am; Wed 6:00pm
Click to right "Schedules" for Water Aerobic Schedule.

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program

This class is approved by the Arthritis Foundation. This is an aquatic exercise program for all individuals who have some form of arthritis. Aqua shoes are highly recommended for this class.

Monthly program: Classes held at the Bradenton Branch Y, Monday/Wed 11:45am - 12:45 pm & Tues/Thurs 12:00pm - 1:00 pm, YMCA members: FREE and all others $34.00 a month.

Lap Swimming

Lap swimming is available year round at the Bradenton Branch (indoor heated pool) and Lakewood Ranch Branch (outdoor heated pool). Free with Y membership. All others will purchase a Day Pass $10.00.