With summer around the corner, the YMCA of Central Kentucky is gearing up to equip over 250 youth from four Fayette County Public Schools with essential water safety skills through its upcoming Youth Water Safety Day. This even, known as Central Kentucky Swims, will take place on Friday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across four Lexington YMCA locations.
As a result, the following areas will be temporarily closed to accommodate this event:
- C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA
- Aquatic Center (including indoor six-lane lap pool, warm water pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub)
- Gymnasium
- High Street YMCA
- Aquatic Center (including indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub)
- Gymnasium (only if there is inclement weather)
- North Lexington Family YMCA
- Aquatic Center (including indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub)
- Gymnasium (only if there is inclement weather)
- Whitaker Family YMCA
- Aquatic Center (including indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub)
- Gymnasium (only if there is inclement weather)
Since 2014, the YMCA of Central Kentucky has collaborated closely with Fayette County Public Schools to deliver water safety instruction to students. This ongoing partnership underscores the YMCA's commitment to ensuring equitable access to water safety education, particularly in underserved communities.
Youth Water Safety Day will feature hands-on activities and instruction on water safety fundamentals, including proper life jacket usage and basic swimming techniques.
To support the YMCA of Central Kentucky's mission of providing water safety education and swim lessons for all, donations are welcomed. For more information about our swim programs and activities, click here.
Special thanks to Bates Security, Kentucky American Water, and the American Red Cross for making this year's event possible!
