Be Water Smart - Save the Date!
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May 16, 2026
Be Water Smart: Safety Around Water Community Swim Lesson
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9 - 11 AM
Where: Aurora YMCA, 6100 Kewaunee Way, Aurora, CO
Cost: FREE for up to 150 youth ages 3 to 12
Bring the whole family for the festivities including dry-land water safety activities!
Community Swim Lesson
From first splash to water safe, our community-centered event gives youth a hands-on introduction to essential water safety skills, building confidence and life-saving abilities aligned with YMCA Swim Basics.
To celebrate 150 years of impact and the 5-year anniversary of our Aurora YMCA, we’re partnering with the Wheatlands Metropolitan District to offer 150 youth a FREE Community Swim Lesson.
Safety Around Water at the Y
The Y wants to ensure all families are ready for a fun and safe summer. To do that, we're helping families become "Water-Ready" by developing water safety skills that help reduce the risk of drowning and build confidence and competence in and around water.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
With more than 110 years’ experience equipping people with the skills they need to stay safe in and around water, the Y is America’s most trusted swim instructor. Each year, the Y teaches more than one million kids life-saving swimming and safety around water skills.