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swim lessons poolSwim Lessons & Classes for Everyone 

  • Infant and toddler swimming lessons for kids 6 mos - 4 yrs
  • Small class sizes for kids and adults
  • Private and semi-private swim instruction
  • Certified Instructors and training for more advanced swimmers
  • Pools always have a lifeguard  
  • Daily open and lap swim times
Check the swim listings below or Download your Y's Schedule.  Check the Lap Pool Schedule for open and lap swim times. 
 
Members receive special rates on lessons but you do not need to be a Member to participate.  

Online Registration for Summer swim lessons is closed but there are still spots available! Please contact the YMCA Customer Service Center at 612-230-9622 or your YMCA for more details.


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Parent/Child Water Adjustment
Swim Level Assessment (ages: 0+)
Combined Parent/Child (ages: )

Parent/Child Water Adjustment
Sea Turtle (ages: 0-3)
Semi-Private Swim Lessons (ages: 0+)
Swim Level Assessment (ages: 0+)
Sea Lion (ages: 0-3)
Seahorse (ages: 0-3)

Preschool Learn-To-Swim
Pike (and Pike 2) (ages: 3-12)
Semi-Private Swim Lessons (ages: 0+)
Swim Crew Jr. (ages: 4-10)
Swim Level Assessment (ages: 0+)
Sunfish (formerly Pike 1) (ages: 3-7)
Eel (ages: 0-5)
Ray (ages: 3-5)
Starfish (ages: 3-5)
Ray/Starfish (ages: 3-5)
Combined Preschool (ages: 3-6)

Private/Semi-Private
Private Swim Lessons (ages: 0+)
Semi-Private Swim Lessons (ages: 0+)

School Age Learn-To-Swim
Polliwog (ages: 5-15)
Semi-Private Swim Lessons (ages: 0+)
Swim Crew (ages: 5-17)
Swim Crew Jr. (ages: 4-10)
Swim Level Assessment (ages: 0+)
Goldfish (formerly Polliwog 1) (ages: 6-12)
Trout (formerly Polliwog 2) (ages: 5-12)
Guppy (including Guppy 1 + 2) (ages: 3-12)
Minnow (ages: 5-12)
Fish (ages: 5-12)
Minnow/Fish (ages: 3-12)
Flying Fish (ages: 5-12)
Fish/Flying Fish (ages: 6-12)
Shark (ages: 5-12)
Flying Fish/Shark (ages: 6-15)
Combined Youth (ages: 5-12)

Specialty and Family
Aquatic Special Events (ages: 5-14)
Competitive Stroke/Turn Dev 1 (ages: 5-17)
Competitive Stroke/Turn Dev 2 (ages: 5-17)
Diving Club - Beginner (ages: 9-18)
Diving Club - Intermediate (ages: 11-18)
Diving Lessons - Beginner (ages: 6+)
Diving Lessons - Intermediate/Advanced (ages: 6-18)
Hammerhead (ages: 6-12)
Lap Swim (ages: )
Log Rolling (ages: 6+)
Open/Family Swim/Open Slide (ages: 0+)
Porpoise Club - Swim Instructor Aid (ages: 11-14)
Porpoise Club - Wetball (ages: 6-12)
Porpoise Club: GuardStart (ages: 11+)
Stroke Technique/Clinic (ages: 6-15)
Summer Blitz (ages: )
Swim Crew (ages: 5-17)
Swim Crew Jr. (ages: 4-10)
Swim Level Assessment (ages: 0+)
Swim Team (ages: 5-18)
Synchronized Swimming (ages: 6-18)
Water Triathlon Training (ages: 10+)

Teen/Adult
Basic Water Adjustment (ages: 15+)
Combined Teen/Adult (ages: )
Fitness Swimming (ages: 18+)
Group Water Personal Training (ages: 10+)
Personal Training: Water One-on-One (ages: 10+)
Private Swim Lessons (ages: 0+)
Semi-Private Swim Lessons (ages: 0+)
Stroke Development (ages: 15+)
Stroke Technique - Front + Back Crawl (ages: 17+)
Stroke Technique- Breast-, Side- & Backstroke (ages: 18+)
Swim Crew (ages: 5-17)
Swim Level Assessment (ages: 0+)
Teen Beginner (ages: 11-18)
Water Triathlon Training (ages: 10+)
Teen Intermediate (ages: 12-17)
Fear of Water (ages: 18+)
Adult Beginner (ages: 18+)
Adult Intermediate & Advanced (ages: 18+)

Swim Academy Progression Order

Swim Academy lessons are offered for all ages. Check the progression order below to find your spot.

Parent/Child Water Adjustment (ages 6-36 months)
Sea Turtle, Sea Lion, Sea Horse

Preschool Learn-To-Swim (ages 3-5 years)
Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish

School Age Learn-To-Swim (ages 6-12 years)

Teen/Adult (ages 12+ years)
Teen Beginner, Teen Intermediate Fear of Water, Adult Beginner, Adult Intermediate & Advanced

Pike (and Pike 2)

 

Polliwog

 

Ray

This class is for swimmers who are ready to begin developing endurance as well as improving stroke skills. Rays are taught treading water, rhythmic breathing, and rescue skills. They also learn more about personal water safety. Rays enjoy individualized attention with one instructor per four swimmers. Prerequisite: Pass Eel skills.
Starfish

 

Minnow

 

Fish

 

Flying Fish

Swimmers in this advanced level focus on stroke enhancements and more endurance. Open turns and treading water with a rotary kick are introduced at this level. Flying Fish enjoy individualized attention with one instructor per six children. Prerequisite: Pass Fish or equivalent skills.
Teen Intermediate

Ages 13-17, ratio 1:6. For teens who have some swimming experience and want to improve their strokes. Refine lead-up stroke skills, begin developing endurance through swimming strokes and treading water and learn more about basic rescue and safety skills. Prerequisite: Teen Beginner or equivalent skills.
Adult Beginner

Adults with little or no swimming experience will learn about water safety and the fundamentals of stroke development. Adults will receive individualized attention and work on the skills needed to meet individual goals.
Shark

Swimmers focus on perfecting their strokes and further increase their endurance with open and flip turns. Swimmers are introduced to the inverted breaststroke, the trudgen crawl and the overarm sidestroke. Sharks enjoy individualized attention with one instructor per six children. Prerequisite: Pass Flying Fish or equivalent skills.
Teen Beginner

This class is for teens who have not had swimming lessons or are not comfortable in water.  Teens learn fundamental swim skills, including stroke development, rotary breathing, and water safety as they adjust and develop proficiency in the pool. Class sizes are small: one instructor per four swimmers.
Fear of Water

Helps adults who are afraid of the water overcome their fear in a safe and positive environment. Adults will develop confidence as they learn basic swimming skills such as floating, paddling and rhythmic breathing. The small class size enables the instructor to provide individual instruction in order to meet each person’s needs.
Adult Intermediate & Advanced

Adults who are very comfortable in water and want to work on improving swimming skills and techniques will work with instructors to meet individual goals and expectations.
Guppy (including Guppy 1 + 2)

 

Eel

 

Sea Turtle

In this water adjustment program, certified instructors guide parents in teaching their children fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Parents accompany children at all times during class. Prerequisite:  Able to control head movement and be at least 6 months old.
Seahorse

This class teaches water safety, paddle strokes, kicking skills, blowing bubbles with face in the water, and floating.  The class serves as a transition from the parent/child to the preschool swim program.  Parents begin the session in the water with their children until they become more independent. Prerequisite:  Jump on cue (on land).
Sea Lion

In this advanced water adjustment program, a certified instructor will guide parents in teaching body position, blowing bubbles, floating and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Parents will accompany the child at all times during the class. Prerequisite:  Comfortable in the water and walk 3 steps independently.
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