Class & Event Schedule

From oceans to lakes to streams to swimming pools, water is everywhere; 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in it! And while water can be an irresistible place for kids to explore, play and enjoy splashing fun, it can be risk for those who haven't yet developed their water smarts. And being that May is National Water Safety Month, the YMCA is excited to partner with the Yakima Valley Sheriff’s Department for a water and boating safety event.

Location: YMCA & Yakima Rotary Aquatic Center

Scheduled Events:

1pm-4pm: Inside the Aquatic Center, there will include two water safety demonstrations led by the Sheriff’s Dept., FREE lifejacket giveaway (limit #) plus lifejacket fitting. There will also be water safety information for families, coloring books and chances to win free rec swim passes, and more!

11am-5pm: The Sheriff's Department will assist in water safety demonstrations and provide FREE Water Vessel Safety Inspections in the Yakima Rotary Aquatics Center parking lot (3800 River Road) from 11am-5pm.

From oceans to lakes to streams to swimming pools, water is everywhere; 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in it! And while water can be an irresistible place for kids to explore, play and enjoy splashing fun, it can be risk for those who haven't yet developed their water smarts. And being that May is National Water Safety Month, the YMCA is excited to partner with the Yakima Valley Sheriff’s Department for a water and boating safety event.

Location: YMCA & Yakima Rotary Aquatic Center

Scheduled Events:

1pm-4pm: Inside the Aquatic Center, there will include two water safety demonstrations led by the Sheriff’s Dept., FREE lifejacket giveaway (limit #) plus lifejacket fitting. There will also be water safety information for families, coloring books and chances to win free rec swim passes, and more!

11am-5pm: The Sheriff's Department will assist in water safety demonstrations and provide FREE Water Vessel Safety Inspections in the Yakima Rotary Aquatics Center parking lot (3800 River Road) from 11am-5pm.

Drop the kids off for 2 hours of fun and entertainment at the YMCA & Yakima Rotary Aquatic Center! You can have a date night, catch up on your to-dos, or just take a break while our caring YMCA Staff supervise the kids. Kids have lots of fun with games, basketball, swimming, and more, all while experiencing our community and learning the values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Ages: Boys & Girls 5th-8th Grade