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The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA Management reserves the right to modify the rules as necessary. Violation of rules may result in loss of Pool and/or Facility Privileges.

The Leisure Pools (exercise pool, lazy river, zero depth/splash zone, and water slide) are available to swim in without a reservation for all members and guests. These pools are also used for our summer day camp kids and swim lessons. 

Senior/Adult only open swim in the Exercise Pools is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am-12pm. Members and guests who are 18+ only will be allowed to swim at that time.

Waterslide Guidelines & Hours
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Pool Information

  • LAP LANES ARE AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION . Should a lap lane not have a reservation, it is open to the public.
  • The lifeguard holds the right to move or reorder lap lane patrons as necessary.
  • Swimming without a lifeguard present is prohibited.
  • Breath–holding activities are not permitted.
  • Proper swimming attire must be worn at all times.
  • Please walk at all times.
  • For the safety of all patrons, throwing objects (footballs, toys, googles, etc.) is not permitted.
  • Food is not permitted on the pool deck. All drinks must have a closing lid.
  • Children under the age of 13 must pass a swim test or be within arms reach of a parent/guardian.
  • Hanging on the float lines is not permitted.
  • Persons with bandages, open cuts, and wounds are not allowed in the pool.
  • Please obey all requests by the lifeguard.
  • Swimming without a lifeguard present is prohibited.
  • Breath–holding activities are not permitted.
  • Proper swimming attire must be worn at all times.
  • Please walk at all times.
  • For the safety of all patrons, throwing objects (footballs, toys, googles, etc.) is not permitted.
  • Food is not permitted on the pool deck. All drinks must have a closing lid.
  • Children under the age of 10 must pass a swim test or be within arms reach of a parent/guardian.
  • Hanging on the float lines is not permitted.
  • Persons with bandages, open cuts, and wounds are not allowed in the pool.
  • Please obey all requests by the lifeguard.
  • Proper swimming attire must be worn at all times. No t-shirts, cut-offs, or gym shorts.
  • No open wounds.
  • Showers are mandatory before entering the hot tub.
  • Do not use body lotions, oils, or suntan preparations before entering the hot tub.
  • Do not submerge to the bottom of the spa.
  • Children under 3 years of age are not permitted.
  • Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) in the hot tub at all times.
  • Fridays: 3:30pm-6:20pm
  • Saturdays: 12:00pm-4:20pm
  • Sundays: 12:00pm-3:20pm
  • Only 1 person/child is allowed on the water slide.
  • Life jackets are not permitted on the water slide.
  • Proper swimming attire must be worn at all times. No t-shirts, cut-offs, or gym shorts.
  • Persons with bandages, open cuts, and wounds are not allowed down the slide.
  • Showers are mandatory before entering.
  • Please walk at all times.
  • Must be at least 48 inches tall or pass a swim test to ride the waterslide.
  • While the waterslide is running, no other patrons are allowed in the splashout pool.
  • Heart Conditions: Individuals with a heart condition should check with their physician prior to using the spa.
  • Pregnant Women: The American College of Obstetricians states that becoming overheated in a hot tub is not recommended during pregnancy.
  • Children 5 and Under: It is highly discouraged and not recommended that children 5 years old and under use the spa.
MONDAY
8:30 AM – 9:15 AMWater Works
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMSenior Splash
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMAdult Swim (Resistance River Only)
12:00 PM – 6:00 PMGamechangers Swimming
5:00 PM – 6:30 PMPreschool Swim Lessons
TUESDAY
7:00 AM – 8:00AMTriathlete Freestyle Clinic
8:30 AM – 9:15 AMAqua Fitness
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMAdaptive Aquatic Exercise
10:30 AM – 11:30 AMBAISD Group Swim
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWashington Elementary Swim Lessons
5:00 PM – 5:30 PMWater Tots
5:30 PM – 6:00 PMWater Babies
6:00 PM – 7:00 PMTydes Swim Club
6:00 PM – 7:00 PMAqua Splash
WEDNESDAY
8:30 AM – 9:15 AMWater Works
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMSenior Splash
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMAdult Swim (Resistance River Only)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWashington Elementary Swim Lessons
1:00 PM – 2:00 PMHome School Swim Lessons
5:30 PM – 6:30 PMPreschool Swim Lessons
THURSDAY
8:30 AM – 9:15 AMAqua Fitness
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMAdaptive Aquatic Exercise
10:30 AM – 11:30 AMBAISD Group Swim
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWashington Elementary Swim Lessons
5:00 PM – 7:15 PMSchool Age Swim Lessons
6:30 PM – 7:30 PMVeva-cise
FRIDAY
8:30 AM – 9:15 AMWater Works
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMSenior Splash
10:15 AM – 11:30 AMDaycare Swim Lessons
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMAdult Swim (Resistance River Only)
1:40 PM – 2:40 PMImmanuel Lutheran Swim Lessons
SATURDAY
8:00 AM – 12:00 PMPreschool and School Age Swim Lessons

The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA Management reserves the right to modify the rules as necessary. Violation of rules may result in loss of Pool and/or Facility Privileges.

POOL GUIDELINES & HOURS

See Waterslide Guidelines & Hours

OPEN SWIM

The Leisure Pools (exercise pool, lazy river, zero depth/splash zone, and water slide) are available to swim in without a reservation for all members and guests. These pools are also used for our summer day camp kids and swim lessons. 

Senior/Adult only open swim in the Lazy River is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am-12pm. Members and guests who are 18+ only will be allowed to swim at that time.

Lap Lane Reservation
  • LAP LANES ARE AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION . Should a lap lane not have a reservation, it is open to the public.
  • The lifeguard holds the right to move or reorder lap lane patrons as necessary.
  • Swimming without a lifeguard present is prohibited.
  • Breath–holding activities are not permitted.
  • Proper swimming attire must be worn at all times.
  • Please walk at all times.
  • For the safety of all patrons, throwing objects (footballs, toys, googles, etc.) is not permitted.
  • Food is not permitted on the pool deck. All drinks must have a closing lid.
  • Children under the age of 13 must pass a swim test or be within arms reach of a parent/guardian.
  • Hanging on the float lines is not permitted.
  • Persons with bandages, open cuts, and wounds are not allowed in the pool.
  • Please obey all requests by the lifeguard.
  • Swimming without a lifeguard present is prohibited.
  • Breath–holding activities are not permitted.
  • Proper swimming attire must be worn at all times.
  • Please walk at all times.
  • For the safety of all patrons, throwing objects (footballs, toys, googles, etc.) is not permitted.
  • Food is not permitted on the pool deck. All drinks must have a closing lid.
  • Children under the age of 10 must pass a swim test or be within arms reach of a parent/guardian.
  • Hanging on the float lines is not permitted.
  • Persons with bandages, open cuts, and wounds are not allowed in the pool.
  • Please obey all requests by the lifeguard.
  • Proper swimming attire must be worn at all times. No t-shirts, cut-offs, or gym shorts.
  • No open wounds.
  • Showers are mandatory before entering the hot tub.
  • Do not use body lotions, oils, or suntan preparations before entering the hot tub.
  • Do not submerge to the bottom of the spa.
  • Children under 3 years of age are not permitted.
  • Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) in the hot tub at all times.
  • Fridays: 3:30pm-6:20pm
  • Saturdays: 12:00pm-4:20pm
  • Sundays: 12:00pm-3:20pm
  • Only 1 person/child is allowed on the water slide.
  • Life jackets are not permitted on the water slide.
  • Proper swimming attire must be worn at all times. No t-shirts, cut-offs, or gym shorts.
  • Persons with bandages, open cuts, and wounds are not allowed down the slide.
  • Showers are mandatory before entering.
  • Please walk at all times.
  • Must be at least 48 inches tall or pass a swim test to ride the waterslide.
  • While the waterslide is running, no other patrons are allowed in the splashout pool.
  • Heart Conditions: Individuals with a heart condition should check with their physician prior to using the spa.
  • Pregnant Women: The American College of Obstetricians states that becoming overheated in a hot tub is not recommended during pregnancy.
  • Children 5 and Under: It is highly discouraged and not recommended that children 5 years old and under use the spa.
MONDAY
8:30 AM – 9:15 AMWater Works
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMSenior Splash
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMAdult Swim (Resistance River Only)
12:00 PM – 6:00 PMGamechangers Swimming
5:00 PM – 6:30 PMPreschool Swim Lessons
TUESDAY
7:00 AM – 8:00AMTriathlete Freestyle Clinic
8:30 AM – 9:15 AMAqua Fitness
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMAdaptive Aquatic Exercise
10:30 AM – 11:30 AMBAISD Group Swim
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWashington Elementary Swim Lessons
5:00 PM – 5:30 PMWater Tots
5:30 PM – 6:00 PMWater Babies
6:00 PM – 7:00 PMTydes Swim Club
6:00 PM – 7:00 PMAqua Splash
WEDNESDAY
8:30 AM – 9:15 AMWater Works
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMSenior Splash
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMAdult Swim (Resistance River Only)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWashington Elementary Swim Lessons
1:00 PM – 2:00 PMHome School Swim Lessons
5:30 PM – 6:30 PMPreschool Swim Lessons
THURSDAY
8:30 AM – 9:15 AMAqua Fitness
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMAdaptive Aquatic Exercise
10:30 AM – 11:30 AMBAISD Group Swim
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWashington Elementary Swim Lessons
5:00 PM – 7:15 PMSchool Age Swim Lessons
6:30 PM – 7:30 PMVeva-cise
FRIDAY
8:30 AM – 9:15 AMWater Works
9:30 AM – 10:15 AMSenior Splash
10:15 AM – 11:30 AMDaycare Swim Lessons
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMAdult Swim (Resistance River Only)
1:40 PM – 2:40 PMImmanuel Lutheran Swim Lessons
SATURDAY
8:00 AM – 12:00 PMPreschool and School Age Swim Lessons
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  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the MEMBER SERVICE DESK or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

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Reservation Reminders:

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.
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  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.

Financial AsSistance Programs

Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.

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