Fate, TX (March 20, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced a new location in Rockwall County to help accomplish their goal of drowning prevention. Beginning in April, swim lessons will be offered at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy located in Fate, TX. The ability to swim can be taught early to […]
Rockwall, TX (March 8, 2024) – The carnival rolled into our JER Chilton YMCA community on Tuesday, March 5 with games, treats and tons of fun to kick off YMCA Day of Giving. Young and old alike came to participate in the activities with a Swim-a-thon, “axe-throwing”, popcorn, hot dogs and much more! But nothing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2022) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomes families to their Memorial Weekend Swim Lesson Open House, in which participants will receive a free swim skills assessment and learning session. This community event will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at the Rockwall Y, located at 1210 N. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) Pool time is back at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall! The Rockwall Y will begin offering swim lessons to families on June 15th. The decision to re-open swimming lessons comes from the guidance of the CDC, which states that it is safe to swim as the COVID-19 virus […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 16, 2016) Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children age five to fourteen, and approximately three children die every day as a result of drowning. However, swim lessons can reduce the chances of drowning by up to 88%. In 2011 a group of high school swimmers on the […]
(Rockwall) June 15, 2012 – Swim lessons run year round at the the Rockwall Family YMCA, but there are so many more options in the summer! There are two week sessions that run in the mornings and afternoons starting as early as 9 am and running as late as 2:10 pm. They also have evening classes […]
(Rockwall) May 24, 2012 – The Rockwall YMCA is offering a host of water safety classes this summer, including swim lessons, lifeguarding and CPR. Located at 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall, the YMCA’s mission is to put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Financial assistance is […]