Aquatics

Welcome to Aquatics at the Hensel Eckman YMCA! The Hensel Eckman YMCA has been teaching people to swim for more than a fifty years. In YMCA aquatics programs, participants learn to be safe around water and they feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with learning something new. Our aquatics programs use a problem-solving, guided-discovery teaching approach in a positive, caring environment. Kids as well as adults can develop lifelong skills that can help them stay healthy.

Swim lessons are only a small portion of what we do in aquatics. We also strive to keep our community involved with a variety of program and membership choices to get “all wet” in our pools! We also offer

• Water Exercise Classes (free class for YMCA Facility Members)
• PoolCats Swim Team
• Lap/Open Swim 
• Family Time
• Lifeguarding Certification

The participants in our Child Care and After School programs also have the opportunity to swim twice a week for fitness and fun.

So no matter what your age, or your interest, you can always find something fun to do in Aquatics at the Hensel Eckman YMCA.  

Look below for our current pool schedule. Please call the YMCA at (540)980-3671 to inquire about the schedule you are interested in. This includes aquatics and fitness and gym schedules.

The Hensel Eckman YMCA PoolCats Swim Team

Is a YMCA Swimming Program, which follows the strong YMCA competitive philosopy of: "Everybody Swims, Everybody Wins". It is very important to remember that the nature of the sport requires consistency and commitment to achieve a desired level of performance at any age.  The program is designed to focus on stroke technique and drill work. Practices will include drylands and stroke efficiency to get ready for the Swim Team Season.