Swim Lessons
Swim lessons at the Y help children, teens, and adults build confidence, develop essential water skills, and become safer, more comfortable swimmers in a supportive environment.
Find the Right Swim Lesson
Teen & Adult
Not Sure Which Lesson Is Right?
Not sure where to start? Take a look at our Lesson Selector to help you determine which class your child would fit best. Still unsure? Not a problem! Contact our Member Services, and they will be happy to help you. If your first choice is not available, ask Member Services to add you to the waitlist.
Building Skills for a Lifetime
- Water Safety - Learn essential skills that can help swimmers become safer and more confident around water.
- Swimming Skills - Develop swimming techniques, coordination, endurance, and comfort in the water.
- Confidence - Build confidence through learning new skills and reaching new milestones.
- Progress - Give swimmers the opportunity to learn, practice, and grow at their own pace.
Parent Child Swim Lessons for Ages 6 Months - 3 Years
Parent and Child Stage A/B: Water Discovery/Exploration
Infants and toddlers are introduced to the aquatic environment, accompanied by a parent in the water for each lesson. The class focuses on strengthening the parent-child relationship while teaching the fundamentals of movement in water and water safety.
Preschool Swim Lessons for Ages 3-5 Years
Preschool swim lessons allow children to progress at their own rate. Each level incorporates stroke development, endurance, and personal safety. Successful completion of the previous level is required to register for the next level. Lessons are once a week for 35 minutes, ending with 5 minutes of free play.
Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation
New swimmers are introduced to the pool and will explore floating, kicking, blowing bubbles, and pool safety with an instructor’s assistance. This level also incorporates underwater exploration and basic self-rescue skills performed with support.
Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement
The beginner swimmer continues to adjust to chest-deep water while swimming 10 yards independently. Swimmers continue progress on forward movement, floating, kicking, and blowing bubbles independently. This level also incorporates the basic self-rescue model of “jump, swim, turn, swim, grab.
Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina
Swimmers strive to improve their existing stroke skills with exposure to treading water, rhythmic breathing, and underwater swimming. Additionally, the basic self-rescue model of “jump, swim, turn, swim, grab” is performed at longer distances than in previous stages.
Youth Swim Lessons for Ages 6-13 Years
Your child will learn personal safety, stroke development, and rescue skills.
Youth Stage 1: Water Acclimation
New swimmers are introduced to the pool and will explore floating, kicking, blowing bubbles, forward motion, and pool safety with an instructor’s assistance. This level also incorporates underwater exploration and basic self-rescue skills performed with support.
Youth Stage 2: Water Movement
Swimmers continue to build on their floating, kicking, and gliding skills without assistance. This level also incorporates the basic self-rescue model of “jump, push, turn, grab” in deep water as well as introducing treading water. Those that just passed out of Youth Stage 1 should enroll in Water Movement.
Youth Stage 3: Water Stamina
Swimmers strive to improve their existing skills from Stage 2. Independent swimming of 15 yards on both front and back will be introduced. Additionally, the basic self-rescue model of “jump, swim, turn, grab” is performed at longer distances than previous stages.
Youth Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
Swimmers strive to improve their existing stroke skills of front and back crawl, in addition to learning dolphin and breaststroke kick. This level reinforces water safety through treading water. Additionally, the basic self-rescue model of “jump, swim, turn, swim, grab” is performed at longer distances than previous stages.
Youth Stage 5: Stroke Introduction
Swimmers strive to improve their existing stroke skills of front and back crawl, in addition to learning dolphin and breaststroke kick. This level reinforces water safety through treading water. Additionally, the basic self-rescue model of “jump, swim, turn, swim, grab” is performed at longer distances than previous stages.
Youth Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics
Swimmers refine stroke technique on all major strokes and swimming is encouraged as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Adult/Teen Beginner Swim Lessons for Ages 16+
Adult/Teen Beginner Swim Lessons are designed to help participants gain basic aquatics skills and learn swimming strokes to improve proficiency. Individuals choosing Beginner Swim Lessons may have little to no swimming skills and are ready to take the first step toward learning to swim. You will work toward your own personal goals as well as water adjustment, gaining confidence, floating, basic swimming skills, and personal safety skills.
Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons for All Ages
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons are one-on-one, 30-minute sessions available for all ages and ability levels. Lessons are scheduled to fit your availability, based on pool and instructor scheduling. Participants focus on swimming skills appropriate for their ability and aligned with their individual goals. Water safety is stressed to all participants.
To register, fill out a private swim lesson request form here.
An aquatic staff member will contact you to arrange times that fit your schedule. Payment must be received before the first scheduled lesson. Participants must bring their receipts to each lesson as proof of payment. Please be aware that it may take several weeks to find an instructor and even longer if you have limited availability.
Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Semi-private swim lessons are 30-minute sessions available for all ages and skill levels. The two participants must be close in swimming abilities and will split the cost. Due to instructor availability and pool usage, private lessons from 4:30 to 6:40 PM Monday through Thursday may take longer to schedule.
To register, fill out a private swim lesson request form here.
An aquatic staff member will contact you to arrange times that fit your schedule. Payment must be received before the first scheduled lesson. Participants must bring their receipts to each lesson as proof of payment. Please be aware that it may take several weeks to find an instructor and even longer if you have limited availability.