Aquatics
YWCA Central Maine is home to the only college level competition (25 yards), fully-accessible public pool in the Lewiston–Auburn area, serving as a vibrant hub for learning, recreation, and community connection.
Our Aquatics programming offers Red Cross-based swim lessons for all ages 6 months and up, recreational and therapeutic swim opportunities, team activities, and culturally responsive programs that are inclusive to all. Trained instructors and dedicated staff focus on skill development and safety, ensuring every swimmer feels supported. Through strong community partnerships, we make affordable swim lessons accessible to local youth.
From birthday parties to swim meets, rehabilitation to wellness programs, the YWCA pool is more than a place to swim — it’s a true community center.
Pool Schedule
Swim Scholarships
Scholarships for swim lessons are available. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a scholarship, please contact our swim lesson department at swimlessons@ywcamaine.org.
**Please note – Scholarships must be approved. Please plan accordingly and apply at least 6 weeks prior to the session you are hoping to participate in. We will not be able to automatically grant new scholarship applications at the same time as swim lesson registration. Applications acceptance must be completed prior to using a scholarship for registration. To be considered, you need to create a RecDesk account.**
Help the Swim Scholarship Fund
Since the 2023/2024 school year began, we have taught 677 swim lessons! That’s a lot of swim lessons and we are able to do this largely in part to your donation to our “Save a Life Scholarship” fund.
Have you ever wondered how swim lessons may connect to our mission of “eliminating racism and empowering women”? Historically, the BIPOC community has had the least access to swimming and lessons resulting in a higher drowning rate among the community. Creating equity means that everyone, no matter what their circumstance, has the same opportunity, and our swim scholarship fund is a fundamental aspect to our aquatics program. In order to keep offering scholarships we need community support and your help.