Garden Ranch Family Center Aquatics
Large Pool Schedule (PDF)
Small Pool Schedule (PDF)
Swim Lessons
America's Swimming Instructor Since 1885
In 1998, the YMCA revised its world famous swim instruction program to incorporate the latest research on learning. Whether a person is afraid of the water or eager to learn, caring YMCA Swimming Instructors emphasize safety, fun, and progressive learning success for each student that promotes a lifetime of fitness.
Parent-child classes starting as young as 4 months teach parents how to safely work with their child in the pool through hands on classes. Pre-school through adult classes are arranged by skill level, and some YMCAs also offer private, semi-private and special needs classes.
Looking for work that is very rewarding? If you are caring, good at working with people, a good role model, and age 16 or older, consider becoming a YMCA Swimming Instructor!
Don't forget to enroll your children in swim lessons! If you have any questions, please contact Bret Wiebe at 494.8516.
Swim Lessons Schedule (PDF)
Private Swim Lessons (PDF)
Lifeguard Training and CPR/First Aid
The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is a leader in water safety. Training and managing our lifeguarding program is a top priority for us. To add an extra margin of safety, we recently became the first in our area to install Poseidon drowning detection systems at many of our locations.
The Garden Ranch Family YMCA offer the following American Red Cross Certifications: CPR-PR/AED, Frist Aid, Lifeguard, Babysitting, and Oxygen. We also offer the convenience of coming directly to you through our Outreach Program.
Triathlon Training
The Garden Ranch Triathlon Training program is designed to condition and strength individuals for triathlon competition. Geared initially toward the beginning triathlete, overall emphasis will be on the goal of completing the three disiplines of a Triathlon consecutively; swim, bike and run. The original goal distance will be referred to as a Sprint. The event is comprised of a 500 meter swim, a 12 -18 mile bike and a 3 mile run. Three such events occur locally each year.
Training sessions are month to month and they are led by our very own world class triathlete and certified triathlon coach, Lynne Fonda. Lynne is President of USA Triathlon Southwest and writes for the Monterey Herald and USA Triathlon's National Publication Triathlon Life. For more information call us at 593.9622 or click to download a flyer.
Upcoming Sessions:
- Session: Mar 23–May 13
- Days: Mon/Wed or Tue/Thur
Swim and Gym
Swim and Gym is a combination half hour gym session and half- hour preschool swim lesson. The class begins with basic rolls, balance work and games to help them develop coordination and motor control. Next kids will move to the small pool and be introduced to the water in a fun and safe environment. They will have an opportunity to become more comfortable in the water, learn basic swim techniques and water safety. This program is designed for youth ages 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 years.
Call for session dates and times, 593.9622.
Water Slide
Our water slide is available on Fridays from 5–7pm, Saturdays from 4–6pm and Sundays from 2–4pm. Stop by our facility for a pool schedule.
Swim Team—The Garden Ranch Great White Sharks
The swim team is for children 5-18 years of age. Our goal is to emphasize good sportsmanship and stroke development through fun competition with other YMCA facilities. To be on the swim team the child must be at least 5 years of age and able to swim 25 yards in one of the following strokes; front crawl, back stroke, breast stroke or butterfly. If you have any questions, please contact Bret Wiebe at 494.8516.
- Sign up year round!
- Practices every Tuesday and Thursday
- Monthly Cost: $40 Members; $60 Non-Members
- Times: 4:15–5:10pm Intermediate Level
- Times: 5:15–6:10pm Advanced Level
Water Wellness Classes
Depending on community needs, YMCAs may offer Aquatic Exercise Classes including Water Aerobics and Arthritis classes. These classes can also be ideal for people needing exercise that is especially easy on the joints. Some YMCAs may also offer specialized classes ranging from syncronized swimming to scuba depending on local interest.
Water Wellness Class Schedule (PDF)
Water Wellness Class Descriptions (PDF)
Lap Swimming
Each YMCA has a schedule that allocates times for lap swimming and recreational play based on balancing the needs of all members. When there are many users, lap swimmers may circle swim in a lap lane to share the space. Ask your lifeguard if you have questions.
Large Pool Schedule (PDF)