Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
Having trouble registering online? Are you currently in our system? If not, please stop in during facility hours to fill out a waiver or give us a call at 262.248.6211 to put your information in our system. Once you are in our system, you will be able to register online for future programs.
Help! How do I know what swim class to select for my child? No worries...use the Swim Lesson Selector as your guide.
Parent/Child Classes (beginning at 6 months)
Accompanied by a parent, infants (beginning at 6 months) and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision. Swim diapers required if not potty-trained.
Preschool Classes (beginning at 2 1/2 years)
Students learn independence from parents, basic swimming principles and safe water habits while increasing swimmer’s confidence in the water through activities, games and songs.
Youth Classes (beginning at 5 years)
Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency including safe water habits, underwater exploration, and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Activities, games and drills, geared to reinforce learning, are utilized heavily as students’ progress in this skill-based approach to swimming.
Adult Classes (18+)
We live in an area surrounded by lakes, ponds, streams, rivers and pools. Being comfortable in and around water is an essential skill we ALL must have! Nearly 37% of adults in the United States cannot swim the length of a pool, putting them at risk of drowning, and this problem is generational. When an adult learns to swim, it becomes far more likely that the person's children will learn, breaking the cycle of non-swimming families. To avoid adding to these statistics, see how the YMCA can help! Throughout the year, the YMCA offers both adult beginner and adult progressive lessons. Contact us to see when the next session will be offered.
Homeschool Classes (beginning at 2.5 years)
These day classes are geared towards kids learning from home. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency including confidence around water, safe water habits, underwater exploration, and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Activities and games geared to reinforce learning are utilized heavily, as students’ progress in this skill-based approach to swimming. We also offer Preschool Levels 1-3 class for ages 2.5-4 years old. Register for them under the Preschool button found above. Please note that Homeschool classes will start up in the fall again.
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Beginner or advanced swimmers who love the water and want to build confidence are welcome to work with our certified swim instructors. We do offer private (one-on-one instruction) lessons and Semi-Private (two-on-one instructions with same level swimmers) lessons. Five, 30 minute sessions for both private and semi-private can be scheduled. If you are interested in signing up for a semi-private or private lesson, please complete the online form by clicking below. Our Aquatics Director will then contact you to further discuss your needs and schedule a time.
Private: Member: $139 | Community: $192
Semi-Private (2-3 participants) Member: $70 | Community: $97
Adaptive Private Lessons | Special Needs
Designed for children (three and older) and adults with neurological, developmental and cognitive challenges, this program teaches students how to be comfortable in the water, swimming actions and water safety. All classes are adapted to work with each participant. Classes are held throughout the year in the YMCA indoor activity pool. To help us design a class that specifically meets the needs of your child, please complete the "Participant Care Form" below. Once you complete and submit online, it automatically is sent to our Aquatics Director for review. You will then be contacted to set up a time to schedule lessons.
Private classes consists of five, 30 minute sessions
Member: $112 | Community: $166
Swim Lesson FAQs
Help! I have more aquatic questions. Who do I contact?
Please contact our Aquatics Director at [email protected] or call 262.248.6211.