POOL HOURS
SIMI VALLEY YMCA
Please see policies below for updates on age current age requirements for our pools.

YARROW FAMILY YMCA
Please see policies below for updates on age current age requirements for our pools.

POOL POLICIES
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Lap Swimming and Aqua Classes are available for members 12+.
- Family Swim is available for ALL ages.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PARENTS: Please read the section labeled Youth Swim Policies.
- YOUTH POLICIES:
- General Youth Supervision Policy:
- Children ages 8 and under must have a parent or guardian in the water within arm's reach at all times regardless of swimming ability.
- Children between the ages 9 to 11 must have a parent or guardian on the pool deck at all times regardless of swimming ability.
- Children 12 and above may swim without a parent or guardian present.
- Lifeguards may swim check any child with questionable swimming ability and limit them to specific areas of the pool.
- Lap Swimming:
- Youth are allowed to participate in lap swim as long as they are swimming continuously and do not cause a disturbance to other swimmers
- At this time, children under the age of 12 are not allowed to participate in lap swim.
- Lifeguards reserve the ability to swim test any member, at any time.
- Aqua Fitness Classes:
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Youth ages 12 and up may participate in aquatic group fitness classes.
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Lifeguards reserve the ability to swim test any member, at any time.
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Swim Testing Policies
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Lifeguards reserve the ability to swim test any member, regardless of age, who we question whether or not may have the ability to be safe in the pool independently.
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Lifejackets and puddle jumpers are available to any one that we feel may need additional support in the water.
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Swim Tests will include the following:
- Swim the length of the pool using a strong and consistent forward stroke without stopping.
- Climb out of the pool without using a ladder.
- Jump in feet first and tread for 30 seconds.
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- General Youth Supervision Policy:
Reservations are no longer required on our app for lap swimming and all Aquatic Classes.
- Locker rooms are now open.
- Showers are now available for use.
Only members are allowed in our pools at this time. Please check back for updates. Thank you.
- Bring your own water bottle
- Bring your own towel
- Bring your membership card/key tag
- Restrooms are available
AQUATICS GROUP X CLASSES
We are thrilled to offer Aquatics Group X Classes in both the Lap Lane Pools and the Warm Water Pools. To view our current offerings at both Simi Valley YMCA and Yarrow Family YMCA, please click on the button.

FAMILY SWIM
Family Swim is available at Simi Valley YMCA and Yarrow Family YMCA! Please review policies for more info.
