There is no organization more qualified in swim instruction than the Y, who invented swim lessons in 1903. The Y teaches water safety, a critical life-saving skill for all children and adults, and how to swim. These skills build confidence and make it possible to safely enjoy pools, water parks, and the outdoors.
People of all ages can learn fundamental swimming skills from nationally certified instructors while fostering a life-long appreciation for physical activity and wellness.
Not sure where to begin? Use the tool below to determine which swim lesson level is right for you or your child.
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2025
May Registration Dates:
Members: March 25
Non-Members: April 1
Registration Closes: April 29
June Registration Dates:
Members: April 29
Non-Members: May 6
Registration Closes: May 27
July Registration Dates:
Members: May 27
Non-Members: June 3
Registration Closes: June 24
August Registration Dates:
Members: June 24
Non-Members: July 1
Registration Closes: July 29
Accompanied by a parent, infants 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.
Session Dates: November 4-20 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 2-18 (pro-rated 3-week session) January 6-30, February 3-27, March 3-27, April 7-May 1, May 5-22
(pro-rated 3-week session), June 2-26, July 7-31, August 4-28
Mon/Wed 5:25 - 5:55pm Parent/Child
Overview
These lessons are designed to give participants individualized attention to improve or master their swimming skills.
A Typical Class
Together, the instructor, participant and/or parent determine the goals for the session and the curriculum is customized in order to meet these goals. Private lessons are 30 minutes in length.
Outcomes/Benefits
Customized swim lessons can begin at any time, if we have an available instructor. Private lessons are only available during non-peak hours. Please let us know at the time of registration what your preferred lesson time and we will contact you as instructors are available
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming
Session Dates: November 4-20 (pro-rated 3 week session), December 2-18 (pro-rated 3 week session) January 6-30, February 3-27, March 3-27, April 7-May 1, May 5-22
(pro-rated 3 week session), June 2-26, July 7-31, August 4-28
PRESCHOOL YOUTH
Mon/Wed 5:25-5:55 pm 5:00 - 5:45pm
Tues/Thurs 5:00 - 5:30pm 5:00-5:45pm
In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Session Dates: November 4-20 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 2-18 (pro-rated 3-week session) January 6-30, February 3-27, March 3-27, April 7-May 1, May 5-22
(pro-rated 3-week session), June 2-26, July 7-31, August 4-28
PRESCHOOL YOUTH
Mon/Wed 5:25 - 5:55pm 5:00 - 5:45pm
Tues/Thurs 5:00 - 5:30pm 5:00 - 5:45pm
In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
Session Dates: November 5-20 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 3-18 (pro-rated 3-week session) January 6-30, February 3-27, March 3-27, April 7-May 1, May 5-22
(pro-rated 3-week session), June 2-26, July 7-31, August 4-28.
PRESCHOOL YOUTH
Tues/Thurs 5:40 – 6:10pm 5:00-5:45pm
Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Session Dates: November 5-20 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 3-18 (pro-rated 3-week session) January 6-30, February 3-27, March 3-27, April 7-May 1, May 5-22
(pro-rated 3-week session), June 2-26, July 7-31, August 4-28YOUTH
Tues/Thurs 6:00 - 6:45pm
Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
Session Dates: November 5-20 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 3-18 (pro-rated 3-week session) January 6-30, February 3-27, March 3-27, April 7-May 1, May 5-22
(pro-rated 3-week session), June 2-26, July 7-31, August 4-28YOUTH
Tues/Thurs 6:15:7:00 pm
Stage 6 is an advanced class designed to refine the four basic strokes: freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly while encouraging swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle. This class will be held in the 25-yard, First Interstate Bank Shallow Pool to ensure stroke proficiency with distance.
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Session Dates: November 5-20 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 3-18 (pro-rated 3-week session) January 6-30, February 3-27, March 3-27, April 7-May 1, May 5-22
(pro-rated 3-week session), June 2-26, July 7-31, August 4-28YOUTH
Tues/Thurs 6:15-7:00pm