We are proud to offer American Red Cross swimming lessons at our YMCA at Pabst Farms branch. The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program stresses water safety skills and knowledge alongside swimming skills at every level. We offer two levels of Parent/ Child, three levels of Preschool, and five levels of Learn-to-Swim, Teen and Adult Lessons.
SWIM LESSONS
2022 Summer Session: June 12th - August 20th
Registration:
- Y Members begins Wednesday, May 25th
- Community Participants begins Wednesday, June 1st
Summer Swim Lesson Chart
Not sure where to start?
- Swimmers will be told toward the end of the session which class we recommend for them to enroll in for the next session.
- For swimmers who are new to our lessons, evaluations are available by appointment to assist you in selecting the proper level.
Parent/Child Swim Lessons
(6 months - 36 months) Parent and child are in the water together. Children are required to wear swim diapers under snug fitting suit if not toilet trained.
Click HERE to read about the skills you will practice with your child in all levels of the Parent/Child Aquatics program.
Preschool Swim Lessons
(Ages 3-5k) Classes are taught without a parent in the water. Children must pass each level to move to the next level. Parents must stay in pool area during class.
Click HERE to read about the skills you will practice with your child in all levels of the Preschool Aquatics program.
Learn-to-Swim School Age Swim Lessons
(Grades 1-5) Positive, fun activities that build athletic, social and interpersonal skills.
Click HERE to read about the skills you will practice with your child in all levels of Learn-to-Swim School Age Swim Lessons.
Private Swim Lessons
(Ages 3 through Adult)
- Lessons are available in packages of 5, 10 or 15 half-hour lessons.
- All lessons in a package are to be completed within six months of purchase.
- Swim Package must be paid in full prior to scheduling with an Instructor.
- It can take anywhere from 7-10 business days to be paired with an instructor.
- In general, the more flexible your schedule the sooner you can get started. If you’re looking for a very specific day and time we may still be able to accommodate you, but it might take more time to find an instructor.
5 Private Lessons: $125 Y Member • $200 Community Participant
5 Semi-Private Lessons: $75 Y Member • $120 Community Participant (each)
Private Swim Lesson signup with reopen in Summer 2022
Click here to register for Private Swim Lessons
Pre-Team Swim Lessons
Interested in swim team, but not sure about the commitment? These pre-swim team lessons are a great place to start! Your child will train with an instructor/coach that has a swim team background for 45 minutes once or twice a week, focusing on the fundamentals of all 4 competitive strokes.
- Prerequisites: participants must be able to swim 25 yards of front crawl with rotary breathing, 25 yards of back crawl, and be comfortable in deep water (10 feet).
Pre-Team Swim Lessons is currently unavailable. Please check for future offerings.