Aquatics Special Events

Aquatic Special Events are held throughout the year to promote the Edwardsville YMCA or more specifically the aquatics department! Please feel free to look at our website for more information on swim lessons, lap swim times, and MUCH MORE!

Edwardsville YMCA Aquatics Department

Gunnar Kohlbrecher- Aquatics Director

Water Safety Day

Branch: All Locations

Dates: 6/7/25 - 6/7/25

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Help Protect yourself and your loved ones this summer!

Join us for a water safety class on Saturday, April 26th at 12pm (at the Niebur Center) and Saturday, June 7th at 10am (at the Meyer Center). These one-hour sessions will cover essential skills and knowledge to keep you safe around water bodies, including:

Swimming basics: Learn essential swimming techniques for adults and children.
Water awareness: Understand the dangers of currents, riptides, and changing weather conditions.
Pool safety: Learn best practices for safe swimming in different environments.

This class is perfect for:

Adults and children who want basic tips to improve their safety swimming skills.
Parents and caregivers who want to ensure their family’s safety around water.
Anyone who enjoys spending time at the pool, beach, or other water bodies.

Join us for open swim after the water safety demonstrations! Enjoy a free swim afterwards at the pool.

Dates & Times:

Saturday, April 26th: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at the Niebur Center (free swim from 1pm-3pm)
Saturday, June 7th: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Meyer Center (free swim from 11am-12pm)

Cost: FREE

Contact: [email protected] or 618-656-0436 ext. 2216

Registration Information

	Open	Close	Register At	Member	Non-Member
Water Safety Session 3	3/1/25 @ 06:00 AM	7/1/25	Online / Front Desk	$ 0.00	$ 0.00

Available Sessions

	Date(s)
	06/07/25 Meyer Pool - Sa - 10:00 am - 11:00 am	Register