Lesson Info
All Group Swim Lessons register by the session. Sessions have 8 Classes, each being 30 min. long.
All Indoor Group Swim Lessons are held at the YMCA.
*YMCA indoor pool is not affected by unfavorable weather.
Bring to lesson:
- swimsuit on (locker rooms available if needed)
- towel
- Slides/flip flops (shoes that are easily put on / off when feet are wet)
- long hair pulled back
- goggles if appropriate
Lesson Cost
- Y Member: $45.00/per Session
- Non-Y Member: $90.00/per Session
*There is a $25.00 administration fee on all refund requests. No refunds will be issued after each session's final day of registration.
*Group Lessons are not refundable or rescheduled if missed by the participant.
Lesson Registration
Winter & Spring registrations open now!
Indoor Swim Lesson Registration
Registration closes at 3 pm the Friday before the session begins.
*Group Lessons are not refundable or rescheduled if missed by the participant.
Lesson Dates and Times
Indoor YMCA lessons are two days a week for four weeks (8 total lessons)
- January 5 - January 29 Registration closes Jan. 2nd @3pm
- February 2 - February 26 Registration closes Jan. 30 @3pm
- March 2 - April 2 Registration closes Feb. 27 @3pm
*No Lessons over BPS Spring Break week; March 16-20* - April 6 - April 30 Registration closes April 3 @3pm
- May 4 - May 14 Registration closes May 1 @3pm
*2 week session. Classes Monday through Thursday* - June 8 - July 2 Registration closes June 5 @3pm
- July 6 - July 30 Registration closes July 3 @3pm
- September 8 - October 1 Registration closes Sept. 4 @3pm
- October 5 - October 29 Registration closes Oct. 2 @3pm
- November 2 - December 3 Registration closes Oct. 30 @3pm
*No Lessons Thanksgiving week*
Days Available per Session
Indoor group lessons start at 5:30pm
- Monday & Wednesday
- Tuesday & Thursday
*Swim Strokes is only offered on Tuesday & Thursday
Lesson Groups
- Parent/Child 6months-3yrs
- Group 3yrs - 17yrs (Must be able to stay on the wall)
- Youth Swim Strokes
- Adults Learn to Swim 18+
- Adult Stroke Development 18+
Children will be evaluated and placed in Swim Basics or Swim Strokes for group lessons based on these criteria. We do our best to work with parents to keep siblings together whenever possible. Please speak to the aquatics director or swim instructors if you have further questions about your child's level.
YOUTH SWIM BASICS
Level 1: Will the student go underwater voluntarily?
Level 2: Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own?
Level 3: Can the student swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back?
YOUTH SWIM STROKES
Swim Strokes is a stroke development and mechanics class that builds endurance. Participants must be able to swim a lap independently and be comfortable with rotary breathing (rhythmic breathing to the side). Strokes include: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, Side Stroke, and Butterfly.
Level 4: Can the student swim 15 yards front crawl (face in the water) and back crawl?
***Must be able to swim the width of the pool independently, any combination of strokes. Level 4 focuses on rotary breathing.
Level 5: Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke the length of the pool?
***Must be comfortable with rotary breathing and able to swim a lap any combination of strokes to be in Swim Strokes, they may build up to 10+ laps.
Level 6: Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke the length of the pool?
ADULT LEARN TO SWIM
For adults who are new to swimming or not yet confident in the water. This class takes place primarily in the shallow end and focuses on building comfort, water safety, and basic swimming skills. Whether you're overcoming a fear of water or have never had formal swim instruction, this supportive class will help you gain confidence and competence in aquatic environments.
ADULT STROKE DEVELOPMENT
For adults who can already swim and want to improve their technique and endurance. Participants will work with a YMCA Swim Instructor to refine strokes, improve breathing and efficiency, and build stamina through lap swimming. To enroll, participants must be able to swim the length of the pool without stopping or touching the bottom.
Adult Swim Lessons
Indoor YMCA lessons are two days a week for four weeks (8 total lessons)
SESSIONS DATES
- January 5 - January 29 Registration closes Jan. 2nd @3pm
- February 2 - February 26 Registration closes Jan. 30 @3pm
- March 2 - April 2 Registration closes Feb. 27 @3pm
*No Lessons over BPS Spring Break week; March 16-20* - April 6 - April 30 Registration closes April 3 @3pm
- June 8 - July 2 Registration closes June 5 @3pm
- July 6 - July 30 Registration closes July 3 @3pm
- September 8 - October 1 Registration closes Sept. 4 @3pm
- October 5 - October 29 Registration closes Oct. 2 @3pm
- November 2 - December 3 Registration closes Oct. 30 @3pm
*No Lessons Thanksgiving week*
LESSON DAYS & TIMES
Adult Swim Lessons are held on Tuesday & Thursday
- Learn to Swim: 6:05-6:50pm
- Stroke Development: 7:00-7:45pm
ADULT LESSON COST
- Y Member: $45.00/per Session
- Non-Y Member: $90.00/per Session
*There is a $25.00 administration fee on all refund requests. No refunds will be issued after each session's final day of registration.
*Group Lessons are not refundable or rescheduled if missed by the participant.
ADULT LEARN TO SWIM
For adults who are new to swimming or not yet confident in the water. This class takes place primarily in the shallow end and focuses on building comfort, water safety, and basic swimming skills. Whether you're overcoming a fear of water or have never had formal swim instruction, this supportive class will help you gain confidence and competence in aquatic environments.
ADULT STROKE DEVELOPMENT
For adults who can already swim and want to improve their technique and endurance. Participants will work with a YMCA Swim Instructor to refine strokes, improve breathing and efficiency, and build stamina through lap swimming. To enroll, participants must be able to swim the length of the pool without stopping or touching the bottom.
