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Make a splash with YMCA Swim Lessons!

Learning to swim teaches skills to be safe in the water and so much more. Swimming builds self confidence, develops self-esteem and makes water a safe, fun environment for a lifetime. We are focused on teaching lifesaving skills and developing a generation of strong swimmers and confident kids.

Click below to determine your child's swim lesson level.

SWIM LESSON LEVELS

    Please Note:

    • Sessions: Group swim lessons are offered on a quarterly basis. If the group swim lessons you are interested in are full, please check back in a few months for the next season's lesson information.
    • Waitlist: Group swim lessons fill up quickly. If you are put on a waitlist, a Y staff member will contact you if a spot becomes available.
    • Lesson Refund Policy:  Due to high demand and small class size, we are unable to offer refunds once lessons have started. 
    • Registration: Please register for swim lessons online.

    WINTER 2025 SESSION DATES & COSTS
    Session 1: Swim Lessons
    Class Dates: Jan. 6-30 (4 weeks, 7 or 8 classes)*
    Please Note: There will be NO class Mon, Jan. 20
    Registration OPENS: Mon, Dec. 23 at 9 a.m.

    SESSION 1 COST MEMBER COST COMMUNITY MEMBER COST
    M/W Group Lessons $40 $57
    T/Th Group Lessons $45 $65
    M/W Parent/Child Stages A & B $38 $45
    T/Th Parent/Child Stages A & B $43 $51


    Session 2: Swim Lessons
    Class Dates: Feb. 3 - 27 (4 weeks, 8 classes)
    Registration OPENS: Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 9 a.m.

    SESSION 2 COST MEMBER COST COMMUNITY MEMBER COST
    Group Lessons $45 $65
    Parent/Child Stages A & B $43 $51


    Session 3: Swim Lessons
    Class Dates: March 3 - 20 (3 weeks, 6 classes)
    Registration OPENS: Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 9 a.m.

    SESSION 3 COST MEMBER COST COMMUNITY MEMBER COST
    M/W Group Lessons $34 $49
    M/W Parent/Child Stages A & B $32 $38

    REGISTER HERE

    WINTER SESSION TIMES
    Small Pool: Preschool Lessons
    Stages 1-4 for youth ages 3-5 who are in preschool.
    Please Note: Lesson times and days may be subject to change depending on pool and instructor availability. 

    SWIM LESSON LEVELS

    LEVEL DAYS TIMES
    Parent/Child Stage A Mon & Fri 9:15-9:45a.m.
         
    Preschool Stage 1 Mon & Wed 4-4:30p.m.
    Preschool Stage 2 Mon & Wed 4:35-5:05p.m.
    Preschool Stage 3 Mon & Wed 5:10-5:40p.m.
    Preschool Stage 4 Mon & Wed 5:45-6:15p.m.
         
    Parent/Child Stage A Tue & Thu 4-4:30p.m.
    Parent/Child Stage B Tue & Thu 4:35-5:05p.m.
    Preschool Stage 1 Tue & Thu 5:10-5:40p.m.
    Preschool Stage 2 Tue & Thu 5:45-6:15p.m.

    Lap Pool: School Age Lessons
    Stages 1-6 are for ages 5-12 years who are in elementary school
    Please Note: Lesson times and days may be subject to change depending on pool and instructor availability.

    SWIM LESSON LEVELS

    LEVEL DAYS TIMES
    School Age Stage 1 Mon & Wed 4-4:30p.m.
    School Age Stage 3 Mon & Wed 4-4:30p.m.
    School Age Stage 2 Mon & Wed 4:35-5:05p.m.
    School Age Stage 4 Mon & Wed 4:35-5:05p.m.
    School Age Stage 3 Mon & Wed 5:10-5:40p.m.
    School Age Stage 5 Mon & Wed 5:10-5:40p.m.
    School Age Stage 4 Mon & Wed 5:45-6:15p.m.
    School Age Stage 6 Mon & Wed 5:45-6:15p.m.
         
    School Age Stage 1 Tue & Thu 4-4:30p.m.
    School Age Stage 3 Tue & Thu 4-4:30p.m.
    School Age Stage 2 Tue & Thu 4:35-5:05p.m.
    School Age Stage 4 Tue & Thu 4:35-5:05p.m.
    School Age Stage 1 Tue & Thu 5:10-5:40p.m.
    School Age Stage 3 Tue & Thu 5:10-5:40p.m.
    School Age Stage 2 Tue & Thu 5:45-6:15p.m.
    School Age Stage 4 Tue & Thu 5:45-6:15p.m.

    REGISTER HERE

    For more information:
    Chrystal Jolicoeur, Aquatics Coordinator
    541.686.9622 x206
    chrystal@eugeneymca.org