Swimming at the Y helps people thrive - in and out of the water. Swim lessons provide youth with the opportunity to set goals and achieve success, as well as learn water safety. Youth can take their swim skills to the next level by joining the Sharks Swim Team. Aqua aerobics and lap swimming are excellent ways to stay healthy and is free with your membership. And, open swim is fun for everyone. The Shasta Family YMCA is committed to providing a safe environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
Masters Swimming at the Y is perfect for adults looking to train with purpose, improve technique, and stay race-ready—all in a supportive, competitive environment. Whether you're a former swimmer, triathlete, or just love the grind, our coached workouts will challenge you and connect you with others who share your drive! All levels welcome.
Research finds that more than half of all Americans either cannot swim or they do not have a complete set of basic swimming skills. Furthermore, adults who do not know how to swim are reluctant to learn: either due to lack of access to lessons, embarrassment that they do not know how, or that they think it is too late in life to learn. The Y wants to change that.
Private swim lessons improve or master your swimming skills with individualized attention from experienced Y swim instructors. Instructors, participants, and/or parents work together to determine goals for the session, then lessons are customized in order to meet the established goals. Private lessons are recommended for beginners, anyone with disabilities, those who have had a nega
The Shasta Family YMCA Sharks Swim Team is a year-round, competitive swim team that allows swimmers to continue improving and strengthening their swimming skills after progressing through our year-round learn-to-swim program.
There are no reservations needed when it comes to staying fit and having fun. During our open swim and lap swimming times you can just jump in and get moving.
Aqua exercise promotes greater mobility, is low impact, contributes to reduced pain and stiffness, increases muscle strength, and is a recommended cross-training exercise. Because our aqua classes are held in our heated Indoor Pool, you can stick to your exercise routine year-round, no matter what the weather conditions.
The Shasta Family YMCA was selected as one of the swim lesson providers nationwide to receive a 2025 grant from the USA Swimming Foundation. This funding supports our ongoing commitment to making swim lessons accessible in our community. We are grateful for this recognition and excited to use these resources to expand our Adult Learn to Swim program, helping more adults gain confidence, improve water safety, and enjoy the benefits of swimming.