Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
The YWCA Aquatics Center offers swim lessons for all ages and skill levels! Whether you prefer group classes or one-on-one instruction, we have options to fit every learning style. Lessons are tailored by age and ability to ensure a safe, fun, and effective experience in the water. Scroll down to find the swim lesson that’s right for you or your family!
Welcome To Water: 3 - 36 Months
Group Lessons
Little Swimmers: 24 - 36 months Small Group Lessons.
Must have completed Welcome To Water
Aqua Tots: Ages 3-4
Group Lessons
Learn To Swim: Ages 3 -12
Group Lessons
Adult Swim Lessons: Ages 13 & Up
Group Lessons
Private Lessons: Ages 2 & Up
One on One Specialized Lessons
Stroke Work, Adapted Aquatics
For 3 Months - 36 Months of Age
Welcome To Water
Welcome to Water helps new and expecting parents introduce their infants to swimming in a gentle, force-free way. Learning begins at home through our free online course, which covers the basics of infant swimming and how to get started right in the bath.
FREE Program (Ages 3–6 months): A 5-week series, meeting once a week. This no-submersion program is led by instructors trained in the force-free philosophy, ensuring every baby’s first experience with water is safe, positive, and full of love.
8- or 10-Week Program (Ages 4–36 months): Builds comfort, safety, and early swimming skills through weekly lessons. Parents bond with their child while supporting developmental growth and water confidence—all without forced submersion.
“Great experience taking baby in the water for the first time. Gently introducing them to the water & making it fun! Great instructors, we are confident in their knowledge and experience.”
KRISTY SCHULER
“I personally recommend WtW swim program for your little one. You will always feel happy, safe and confident with your baby in the water, as the teachers will help guide and teach you the correct holds, techniques and strategies for keeping baby happy, safe in the water 😃”
AMANDA FLEMING
Little Swimmers
For Swimmers 24 - 36 Months of Age
This class is designed for swimmers who have completed Welcome to Water and are ready to participate independently, without their caregiver.
With a small group format (2 children per instructor), swimmers gain confidence in a class setting while building on the skills learned in Welcome to Water.
Class Levels:
Little Swimmers 1 – Comfortable in the water, not yet submerging, ready for independent participation.
Little Swimmers 2 – Submerging consistently with cueing.
Little Swimmers 3 – Submerging and swimming short distances independently.
Learn To Swim Program
GROUP LESSONS
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WHO THIS LEVEL FOR: Beginning swimmers Swimmers who typically wear floaties or a PFD in the pool Swimmers who are not going under/holding breath and/or do not like putting ears in the water
GOALS: Water entry and exit Breath control Float on front and back supported Treading with support Arm and leg action on front and back
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WHO THIS LEVEL FOR: Swimmers who easily hold breath and go under water Swimmers who put ears in water, lay back and float, with support from instructor Swimmers who have spent time in the water without a float or PFD.
GOALS : Breath control and rolling to back Float & glide unsupported on front and back Treading unsupported Changing direction and position Combined stroke on front & back unsupported
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WHO THIS LEVEL FOR: Swimmers who have "graduated" from Aqua Tot 2 Swimmers who can swim on front and back 5 body lengths, unassisted.
GOALS: Enter by jumping in and return to wall Frog kick, dolphin kick, and backstroke Front and back float Change direction while swimming on front and back Treading for thirty seconds
Aqua Tots: For Ages 3 - 4
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WHO THIS LEVEL FOR: Beginning swimmers Swimmers who typically wear floaties or a PFD in the pool Swimmers who are not going under/holding breath and/or do not like putting ears in the water
GOALS: Water entry and exit Breath control Float on front and back supported Treading with support Arm and leg action on front and back
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WHO THIS LEVEL FOR: Swimmers who easily hold breath and go under water, will lay back and float with or without support Swimmers who mostly swim underwater and want to start learning the strokes
GOALS : Breath control and rolling to back Float & glide unsupported on front and back Treading unsupported Changing direction and position Combined stroke on front & back unsupported
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WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR: Swimmers who have completed Level 2, Aqua Tot 3, or demonstrated skills Swimmers who can pass a deep end swim test or have extensive water experience (such as surfing), haven't taken lessons, but want to learn swim strokes
GOALS: Rotary breathing Front crawl, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and breaststroke kick for 15 yards Butterfly kick and proper body motion Tread water for one minute
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GOALS: Dive into deep water Back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke and sidestroke for 15 yards Treading water using two different kicks for two minutes Front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
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GOALS: Long shallow dive, deep end and starting block Breaststroke, sidestroke, back crawl and butterfly for 25 yds Front crawl and elementary backstroke for 50 yards Flip turns and tread water for five minutes
Levels 1-5: For Ages 5 - 12
Adult Lessons: Ages 13 & Up
More detailed class descriptions can be found by viewing the aquatic programs brochure
Book your swim lessons here!
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Swimmers who have a fear of the water. Class focuses on comfort in the water, introduction to breath control, floating, gliding, and going from a horizontal to vertical position.
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Swimmers who are comfortable in the water and with breath control. Introduction to kicking, breathing, swimming skills, treading and water safety.
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Swimmers who can get themselves across the pool but want to learn how to swim with "real" swim strokes. Focus on backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle, while introducing concepts of swimming for fitness.
The YWCA offers private and semi-private lessons. These are a great option for families who need flexibility with scheduling or have specific goals outside of group lessons.
These lessons take place at the YWCA Pool. We are unable to provide mobile instructors at this time.
There are two ways to schedule a private lesson.
FEE INFORMATION
YWCA Membership is required. Membership alone does not include use of the pool outside of program times. $25/annually for a youth membership / $55/annually for a family membership
Private Lesson: $30 for 30 minutes / $45 for 45 minutes
Semi Private Lessons: $35 for 30 minutes / $50 for 45 minutes (total fee, not per person
We offer private lessons for all ages and for all swimming ability. Since our instructors/coaches have varying levels of training and experience, we’ve broken down our private lesson offerings into the following categories:
Age 2: Two is a great age to start swimming! But it does require experienced instructors with maximum enthusiasm for our youngest swimmers
Ages 3-12: Most swimmers in our program are in this group. Good for beginners to more advanced swimmers our instructors will help your swimmer improve their swimming - and have fun while doing so!
Teen & Adult: All levels from beginners to expert swimmers our coaches will help you reach your goals, ages 13 & Up
Stroke Work: Lead by YWCA Barracudas Swim Coaches, this is for stroke/skill-specific instruction (ages 6 & Up)
Adapted Aquatics: Lead by instructor certified in adapted aquatics, this private lesson offering is for individuals who have additional needs
SCHEDULE INFORMATION
There are two ways to schedule a private lesson.
1: Book online. You can view instructors and availability. Manage your bookings online!
2: Use Private Lesson Interest form by clicking HERE.
ONLINE BOOKING
Go online and browse instructors and available swim times.
If you’re a current YWCA member, you’ll sign into your membership account and browse the lessons. You will need to “register” for those lessons and put them in your shopping cart in order to view availability. You do not need to complete the transaction if you do not find a time that works for your schedule.
If you are not currently a YWCA member, you will need to create a YWCA membership (a youth-only option is sufficient; membership alone does not include us of the pool) and then browse the lessons. You will need to “register” for those lessons and put them in your shopping cart in order to view availability. You do not need to complete the transaction if you do not find a time that works for your schedule.
Private Lessons Additional Information
Learn To Swim Program
PRIVATE LESSONS