Private and semi-private lessons are designed to give adults and kids individualized attention to improve or master their swimming skills.  Contact your Y's Aquatic Director for details. View Y Locations.

Private Lessons—One-to-one instruction. 

Semi-Private Lessons—Two participants and one instructor.

A Typical Class

Our instructors work with participants and parents to determine goals and the curriculum is customized in order to meet the objectives.  Private lessons are 30 minutes in length.

Outcomes/Benefits

• Swimming skill improvement
• Skill mastery

Tips & Preparation

• 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.

Attire and What to Bring

Come to class dressed and ready for the pool.

Clothes, street shoes, diaper bags and other personal items can be stored in the locker rooms; bring your own lock and leave your valuables at home.

• Family appropriate, clean swimsuit and swim attire is required.
• Sandals or flip-flops are permitted in the pool area; No street shoes permitted
• Towel, goggles (if desired)