Health & Wellness

Getting active is part of healthy living, regardless of your age or abilities. Between our new Aquatics Center, Fitness Center, and Gymnasium, the YWCA Quad Cities offers access to multiple Health & Wellness programs for community members of all ages.

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Aquatics

Reach your health and wellness goals at our indoor Family Aquatic Center, located inside our new state-of-the-art facility. Our center offers a welcoming environment for all fitness levels, featuring a lap pool for endurance training and exercise, aquatic fitness opportunities, a vortex for low-impact recovery, and amenities for the entire family, including a slide, rock climbing wall, and zero-depth entry area. Whether you’re building strength, improving mobility, or staying active year-round, our aquatic center is designed to support healthy lifestyles for every age.

Pool Hours

Pool Schedule

See the current pool hours – from Lap Pool to Lazy River.

Swim Lessons

Dive Into Confidence with YWCA Quad Cities Swim Lessons!

Water Aerobics Classes

Social, low-impact water workouts for all ages and abilities.

Fitness Center

The brand-new YWCA Quad Cities Fitness Center is now open. Located in the Rock Island Center, this state-of-the-art facility includes cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, and more. Access to the basketball court and volleyball courts will be available when they are not being used by other programs.

Our Fitness Center welcomes all fitness levels and abilities. It’s an inclusive space for all to use and feel comfortable wherever they may be on their fitness journey.

The first two personal training sessions are FREE for members. Sign up with our certified trainer.

Fitness Center Hours:

Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Track Your Progress

Schedule and plan your workouts. Track your progress and stay motivated to accomplish your goals. Download the YWCA QC app and take your fitness to the next level.

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Pool Schedule

Lap Pool

2 lanes available for lap swimming or water walking

Monday-Friday
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Saturday-Sunday
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Open/Lap Pool

1 lane available for lap swimmers/water walkers

Monday-Friday
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday-Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Open Pool

Pool available for non-lap, relaxation, play activities, etc.

Monday-Friday
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday-Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:30 pm

Water Walk

Lazy river water walk available

Monday-Friday
6:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Saturday-Sunday
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Float

Tubes available for use in lazy river

Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday-Sunday
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Splash Pad

Splash pad for children

Monday-Friday
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday-Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Slide

Children must be accompanied by adult

Monday-Friday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday-Sunday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Lazy River/Splash Pad/Slide operate based on staff availability

**Schedule is subject to change due to facility/programming needs

Swim Lesson Options

One-on-One Instruction:

Personalized lessons designed to help swimmers build confidence and skills at their own pace.

Packages include five 30-minute lessons

Members: $75
Non-Members: $150

Small Group Lessons (2 or More Swimmers):

Great for friends or siblings with similar skill levels who want to learn together.

Packages include five 45-minute lessons

Members: $125
Non-Members: $225

To sign up for swim lessons, give us a call, stop by our front desk, or email ccarrera@qcywca.org. 

Water Aerobics Classes

Aqua Energy

Tuesday & Thursday
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

An hour full of walking, talking, and aerobic exercise. This class works the entire body from head to toe using noodles, water weights, and wall exercises. A very social, enjoyable, and low-impact workout. 

Aqua Stretch

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

A stretching-focused class designed for all ages. Great for individuals with arthritis while also helping improve breathing and lung expansion. Water weights and noodles are used in shallow water. A wonderful class for movement, wellness, and socializing. 

Aqua Flow*

Tuesday
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursday
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

No experience required, and non-swimmers are welcome. This class focuses on low-impact cardio and core exercises with both upper and lower body workouts in each session. 

Aqua Yoga

Monthly
2nd Wednesday
8:00 AM

A monthly water yoga class focused on strength, mobility, and calmness. Participants move gently through exercises while enjoying relaxing, meditative music in a shallow-water setting. 

Aquasoma

Flexible Times
45-minute Sessions

Aquasoma is an advanced form of aquatic bodywork and somatic therapy that evolved from Watsu. using warm, chest-deep water, the practitioner gently floats, cradles, stretches and works with the body to encourage relaxation and support overall physical and emotional well-being. It incorporates functional anatomy, fascia work and neuroscience to help promote relaxation and support nervous-system regulation.

Try your first session for FREE!

Getting Started

10-Visit Punch Cards:
$20/Members
$40/Non-members

Getting started is easy! Visit the Family Aquatics Center today to purchase a 10-vist punch card to attend aquatic classes at your convenience.

New participants are also welcome to try one class for FREE before purchasing a punch card. 

*Class takes place in the deep end of the pool.

Back to School

Now Enrolling

Fall Preschool

Give your child a strong start at YWCA Quad Cities’ Early Academy! Our engaging preschool program helps children ages 3-5 build the confidence, skills, and curiosity they need to enter kindergarten ready to learn.

Schedule a tour and enroll today!