Aquatics
Whether you're just getting your toes wet or training for competition, the Dillon Family Aquatic Center has something for everyone. From toddler swim lessons and family open swim to water aerobics, lap swimming, and a competitive swim team, our programs are designed to meet every age and ability level in the water. Come splash around, get fit, or build skills. Whatever brings you to the pool, we're here to make it a great experience.
Opening Hours
Location | Dillon Family Aquatic Center (DFAC) |
DFAC Regular Hours (August 25th-May 16th) | Monday - Friday: 6 AM - 8 PM (pool closes at 7:30 PM) Saturday: 8 AM - 2 PM (pool closes at 11:30 AM) Sunday: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Open Swim (Non-members are charged a day pass fee). | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sundays, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Our Programs
Explore our many aquatic activities for all ages.
Swim Lessons
Adult lessons at all skill levels, taught by certified instructors.
Private Swim Lessons
1-on-1 or 2-on-1 lessons (members only).
Water Aerobics
Low-impact full-body fitness classes in the pool. Mon–Fri, multiple times.
Fremont Area Swim Team
Competitive youth team, YMCA & USA Swimming dual affiliation. All experience levels.
fasters - masters swim team
Our goal is to help adults achieve their swimming and fitness goals.
Toddler Swim Time
Parent & child swim, ages 6 mo–5 yrs. 1st & 3rd Monday, 12–1 pm. Free for members.
Lifeguard Certification
Red Cross lifeguard & CPR courses. Pre-course skills test required.
Swim Lessons
Our swim lessons are designed for all ages and skill levels, from water-shy toddlers to aspiring competitive swimmers. Each class is structured to build confidence, water safety, and technique in a supportive, instructor-led environment. Sessions run seasonally throughout the year and registration opens ahead of each session, so check back often to secure your spot.
Select a lesson type below to learn more about age requirements, skill level, and available class times.
Parent/Tot
Ages 6 months to 3 years old. Tots are in the water with a parent while becoming accustomed to the water.
Class Options:
Mondays: 5:15 PM- 5:45 PM
Wednesdays: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Kinderswim
Ages 3-5 years old. Kids will work on water acclimation without a parent. This is a beginning-level class to work on skills with instructor assistance.
Class Options:
Mondays:
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
5:50 PM - 6:20 PM
6:25 PM - 6:55 PM
Tuesdays:
9:30 AM - 10 AM
Wednesdays:
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
5:50 PM - 6:20 PM
6:25 PM - 6:55 PM
Level 1 & 2 Combo
Home School - Ages 5+. Intro to swimming basics with the assistance of an instructor. This is a combo class for our Home School families.
Tuesdays:
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Level 2
Ages 5+. Work on coordination in the water and adding on the swimming basics with the swimmers becoming independent of the instructor.
Class Options:
Mondays:
5:50 PM - 6:20 PM
6:25 PM - 6:55 PM
Wednesdays:
5:50 PM - 6:20 PM
6:25 PM - 6:55 PM
Stroke School
Stroke School is an advanced series of swim instruction for youth who are interested in stroke proficiency or swim teams
Mondays and Wednesdays:
5 PM - 5:45 PM
6 PM - 6:45 PM
Adult Swim Lessons
Adult Swim Lessons are a series designed for adults. This is an intro level class for adults seeking to learn swim safety and basic skills.
Thursdays:
5:15 PM - 6 PM
Private Swim Lessons
The Fremont Family YMCA offers members the option of enrolling their child(ren) in private swim lessons. These lessons are for Y members only and need to be scheduled directly with the Dillon Family Aquatics Center.
Children of all ages love swimming and we'd love to help them learn to swim and/or improve their technique.
In Private Swim Lessons you will find:
- That a swimmer will proceed at their own pace. When more time is needed, more time will be given. If a swimmer moves more quickly take advantage of this! Group lessons can at times hold a swimmer back.
- A swimmer will have the full attention of the instructor for the entire lesson time. At times, when a swimmer is ready, they will proceed more rapidly because of the individualization, additional practice and repetitions during each lesson.
- An anxious swimmer can relax more due to one on one attention. An easily distracted swimmer can focus more if they are easily distracted in a group setting.
- Private lessons have more flexibility if schedules are less predictable.
Cost
Semi-Private Lessons are with 2 swimmers and 1 instructor at the same time. $225 for 5 thirty-minute lessons. (FFYMCA members)
Private lessons are $150 for five, 30-minute lessons. (FFYMCA members)
Contact Details
Get in touch with the Dillon Family Aquatics Center today! Contact the Y at 402-721-6952 or Miranda Long at mirandal@fremontfamilyymca.org.
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics - Water aerobics at the Y offers a low-impact, full-body workout in the pool. Participants engage in various exercises and movements while partially submerged, benefiting from water resistance to improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness in a joint-friendly environment.
Our Schedules
Monday 8:00 - 8:50 am - AQUA FIT
9:00 - 9:50 am - AQUA STRENGTH AND BALANCE
Tuesday 8:00-8:50 am - AQUA HITT (high-intensity interval training)
5:45-6:45 pm - AQUA BOOTCAMP
Wednesday 8:00 - 8:50 am - AQUA FIT
9:00 - 9:50 am - AQUA STRENGTH AND BALANCE
Thursday 8:00-8:50 am - AQUA MIX
Friday 8:00 - 8:50 am - AQUA FIT
9:00 - 9:50 am - AQUA STRENGTH AND BALANCE
F.A.S.T. (Fremont Area Swim Team)
FAST is a competitive youth swim team with YMCA and USA Swimming dual affiliation. Practice is held year round and the team is open to swimmers of all experience levels. If a swimmer is not ready for membership with FAST, they can join Swim Lessons or Stroke School to develop their skills. Thank you to Sid Dillon Fremont for being our presenting sponsor for the FAST team.
Contact Details
Interested in information about FAST? Please contact Coach Ryan Korthals at ryank@fremontfamilyymca.org.
fasters - masters swim team
Fremont Area Swim Team Masters “FASTERS” Swim Team is for anyone 18 & older. Our goal is to help adults achieve their swimming and fitness goals.
***This program is not for adults learning to swim***
You will be coached in:
- Technique tips
- Adult Fitness Swimming
- Competitive Swimming
- Open Water Swimming
- Triathlon Training Techniques
schedule
Practice schedule (with coach present):
Monday through Friday: 8AM-10AM
Cost
Monthly Program Fee: $30 monthly - YMCA ID membership required
Contact Details
For more information, please contact:
Miranda Long, Masters Head Coach at mirandal@fremontfamilyymca.org
Miranda has been a swimmer her entire life. She swam competitively in high school and college. She has also swum on masters teams and in meets over the last 10 years. Miranda has a wide variety of experiences from beginner lap swimmers to competitive masters swimmers.
Toddler Swim Time
Toddler/Parent Swim is a fun, relaxed opportunity for families with children ages 6 months to 5 years to enjoy the water together in a safe, welcoming environment. Held from 12 PM – 1 PM on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, this free program is open to YMCA members, with non-members welcome at regular day pass rates.
Families will meet at the Dillon Family Aquatic Center, where we’ll provide pool toys and noodles, with life jackets available and access to the splash pad for even more fun. Parents or guardians must accompany their child in the water at all times and may not leave children unattended. It’s a great chance to build water comfort, enjoy quality time together, and simply splash and play.
Contact Details
If you have questions, please email Laura Ayres at lauraa@fremontfamilyymca.org
Lifeguard Certification
Lifeguard and Red Cross Class Dates:
(Members can sign up for CPR classes, they need to pass the pre-course for Lifeguard class, if it is a recertification they will need to show certification, it can be looked up in Find My Certificate | Red Cross)
Fall and winter dates coming soon!
New Candidates
You need to complete a Pre-Course Skills Test: 300-yard swim (continuously demonstrating both front crawl and breaststroke); tread water without using hands for 2 minutes; retrieve a 10lb brick from the 7 to 12-foot deep end in 1 minute 40 seconds.
Pre-course skills tests can be scheduled with
Miranda Long 402-721-6952 ext.1013 Mirandal@fremontfamilyymca.org
Upon successful completion of the pre-course skills test, you are eligible to register for a Lifeguarding Certification course.
Note(s):
Participants must be 15 years of age by the last day of class to be eligible for certification.
Attendance is required during all course-meeting times; breaks will be given for lunch.
Bring appropriate swim attire, a towel, snacks/drinks, lunch, and Lifeguard Manual.
Students can access the manual online. Google search “Red Cross Lifeguard Manual”: download this to your own device. -OR- Books will be available to use for the duration of the course.
Lifeguard RECERT students can take one of the scheduled classes, but you will only be required to attend specific parts of the scheduled class for certification renewal.
Contact Details
All questions should be directed to Aquatics Director, Miranda Long: mirandal@fremontfamilyymca.org
Rules & facilities
Pool Rules
- Patrons 18 and over may use the DFAC facility during the hours of 6 AM - 7:30 AM
- Patrons under 18 may use designated areas of the DFAC facility during Family and
- Open Swim Time.
Patrons must be 13 and over to enter the DFAC facility without an adult. - Patrons between the ages of 8-12 must have an adult accompany them into the facility.
- Patrons must be 8 and over to swim without an adult in the pool. An adult still needs to be on the pool deck.
- Patrons 8 and under may swim without an adult if they have passed the swim test. If they have not passed the swim test, an adult must accompany them into the water.
- Parents cannot leave their children unattended to go into the spa or steam room.
- Children in lifejackets must be within arm’s reach of a parent, while in the water, at all times.
Open Swim
Open Swim is an opportunity for swimmers of all abilities to swim.
Open swim is held on Tuesdays, Thursday and Friday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Sunday 12:30 PM - 4 PM. (Non-members are charged a day pass fee)
If Fremont Public School does not have school on a certain date, there will be open swim from 1-3pm those days.
Age Requirements for Open Swim
Must be over 12 to enter DFAC without a parent
- Must be 8 and over to swim without a parent in the water or have passed a swim test
- Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the water.
- Parents can't leave their children unattended to go into the spa or steam room
- Children in lifejackets must be within arm's reach of a parent in the water
Facility Amenities
Open Swim is an opportunity for swimmers of all abilities to swim.
Open swim is held on Tuesdays, Thursday and Friday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Sunday 12:30 PM - 4 PM. (Non-members are charged a day pass fee)
If Fremont Public School does not have school on a certain date, there will be open swim from 1-3pm those days.
Age Requirements for Open Swim
Must be over 12 to enter DFAC without a parent
- Must be 8 and over to swim without a parent in the water or have passed a swim test
- Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the water.
- Parents can't leave their children unattended to go into the spa or steam room
- Children in lifejackets must be within arm's reach of a parent in the water
Other Programs
Child Care
Safe, nurturing child watch and drop-in care while you make the most of your membership.
Before & After School Care
Quality care before and after school, and during the summer, for working families.
Health & Wellness
Group fitness classes, personal training, and wellness programs for active adults.
Youth Sports
Seasonal leagues and recreational sports that build teamwork, confidence, and fun.
Adult Sports
Recreational leagues in basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and more — for all skill levels.
Active Older Adults
Active older adult programs designed to support strength, balance, and social connection.
Pickleball/
Tennis
Court time, open play, and instructional programs for both sports at the Y.
