Swim Lessons
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.
Attire and What to Bring:
- Come to class dressed and ready for the pool.
- Family appropriate, clean swimsuit and swim attire is required.
- Sandals or flip-flops are permitted in the pool area
- Towel
*There is a $20 late fee for signing up after registration is closed*
2026
November Registration Dates
Members: September 29
Non-Members: October 6
Registration Closes: October 27
December Registration Dates
Members: October 27
Non-Members: November 3
Registration Closes: November 24
2027
January Registration Dates
Members: November 24
Non-Members: December 1
Registration Closes: December 29
February Registration Dates
Members: December 29
Non-Members: January 5
Registration Closes: January 26
March Registration Dates
Members: January 26
Non-Members: February 2
Registration Closes: February 23
April Registration Dates
Members: February 23
Non-Members: March 2
Registration Closes: March 30
May Registration Dates
Members: March 30
Non-Members: April 6
Registration Closes: April 27
June Registration Dates
Members: April 27
Non-Members: May 4
Registration Closes: May 25
July Registration Dates
Members: May 25
Non-Members: June 1
Registration Closes: June 29
August Registration Dates
Members: June 29
Non-Members: July 6
Registration Closes: July 27
September Registration Dates
Members: July 27
Non-Members: August 3
Registration Closes: August 31
October Registration Dates
Members: August 31
Non-Members: September 7
Registration Closes: September 28
November Registration Dates
Members: September 28
Non-Members: October 5
Registration Closes: October 26
December Registration Dates
Members: October 26
Non-Members: November 2
Registration Closes: November 23
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: October 5-28, November 2-18 (pro-rated session), December: November 30-December 16 (pro-rated 3-week session), January 4-27, February 1-24, March 1-24, April 5-28
This is a new class time:
Mon/Wed 5:15- 5:45pm
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
- Skill mastery
- Swimming skill movement
- Know what you want to work on and achieve and share that with your instructor.
- Inform the instructor of physical impairments, fear of or bad experiences with the water to ensure a more positive lesson.
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: October 5-29, November 2-19 (pro-rated session), December: November 30-17 (pro-rated 3-week session), January 4-28, February 1-25, March 1-25, April 5-29
PRESCHOOL YOUTH
Mon/Wed 5:15-5:45 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 2-19 (pro-rated 3-week session), December: November 30-17 (pro-rated 3-week session), January 4-28, February 1-25, March 1-25, April 5-29
PRESCHOOL YOUTH
Mon/Wed 5:15 - 5:45pm 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: October 6-29, November 3-19 (pro-rated session), December 1-17 (pro-rated 3-week session), January 5-28, February 2-25, March 2-25, April 6-29
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: July 7-30, Aug 4-27, September 15-Oct 1(pro-rated 3-week session), October 6-29, November 3-19 (pro-rated3-week session)
YOUTH
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: October 5-29, November 2-19 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 1-17 (pro-rated 3-week session), January 5-28, February 2-25, March 2-25, April 6-29
YOUTH
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: October 5-29, November 2-19 (pro-rated 3-week session), December 1-17 (pro-rated 3-week session), January 5-28, February 2-25, March 2-25, April 6-29
YOUTH
Tues/Thurs 6:00-7:00pm