Swim Lessons

What is the makeup policy for Group Swim Lessons?

• Limit
  • 1 Makeup Group Lesson per month, unless the class was canceled by the YMCA
  • Makeup classes will not carry over into the new swim season
  • The swim season runs from September to August each year
• Eligibility
  • You must be currently enrolled in the swim lesson program to schedule and attend a makeup group lesson
• Scheduling & Expiration
  • Makeup group lessons must be scheduled and completed within 30 days of the missed class
  • After 30 days, the opportunity for a makeup class will expire
  • No drop-ins allowed-you must contact Samantha or Renee to schedule
  • Missed makeups will result in forfeiture of that class
  • To help us better assist you with booking a makeup class, please include the swim larticipant's first and last name and their current swim lesson day/time in all emails. This ensures a timely and efficient response.

Makeup Cancellation

• When canceling swim lessons, all makeup classes must be used before your final swim lesson
• Makeups cannot be used after your last scheduled class

Why we limit Makeups? Maintaining consistent student-to-teacher ratios ensures a productive class environment and supports each child’s steady progression. Excessive makeup can disrupt group dynamics and the learning process.

What are the YMCA Approved Holiday Makeup Classes 2026-2027? YMCA Approved Holiday Makeups: Makeup lessons are approved if your class falls on any of the following YMCA holiday closures

• Thanksgiving Break-November 26-29
• Winter Break-December 23-January 3
• Easter-March 27 & 28
• Memorial Day-May 28-31
• Fourth of July-July 2-5

By signing up for swim lessons, you are committing to ongoing monthly payments. Payments will continue automatically each month until you submit a written cancellation notice via email: aquaticinfo@wmaymca.org

Cancellation Policy:

• Written notice must be sent by the 15th of the month prior
• If notice is not received in time, your next month's payment will be processed
• Do not request swim lesson cancellations through the Welcome Center
• The system is set up for monthly payment only
• Do not prepay for multiple months in advance

We do not offer refunds or credits for any reason. This includes but is not limited to:

• Missed classes due to vacations, holidays, school or other activities
• Illness, injury or health reasons
• Pool closures
• Not giving written notice when stopping the program

CREDITS: We do not issue credits to accounts for weather closings, missed closings, or other facility closings. The cancelled lesson will be available as a makeup lesson. Please see our makeup lessons policy for more information.

CHANGE FEES: You can change your child's day/time slot 1 time every 3 months. If the change request is shorter than 3 months, a $10 fee will be charged to your account.

*Due to our annual facility maintenancem the months of August and September have less lessons offered. We auto pro-rate those months.*

Age 18+ 

Adults learn the fundamentals of swimming and are introduced to the water in a safe and comfortable environment. Each lesson is tailored to fit each individual’s needs. All classes are held in our Warm Water Pool (3.5 ft to 5 ft) .

3-6 participants per class. 

Ages 18+

Strengthen techniques and endurance in front crawl and back crawl. As well as getting comfortable with different depths. When ready the introduction to breaststroke. Each lesson is tailored to fit each individual’s needs. All classes are held in our Main Pool (3.5 ft to 10 ft).

3 to 6 participants per class.

Ages 6 months-1.5 years

THIS IS A PARENT/CHILD CLASS. Introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment.

6 participants per class. 

Ages 1.5-3 years

THIS IS A PARENT/CHILD CLASS. Focuses on exploring body positions, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

6 participants per class. 

Increases comfort with underwater exploration and introduces basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance (Arm movement, rolling to back, kicks on back, back floats, and elementary backstroke.)

6 participants per class.

Encourages forward movement in the water to be performed independently, (Arm movement, rolling to back, kicks on back, back floats, and elementary backstroke.) 

6 participants per class.

Introduces basic stroke technique in the front crawl and back crawl with the reinforcement of water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.

6 participants per class.

Ages 6-14

Strengthen techniques and endurance for 25 - meter front crawl and back crawl. Introduction to breaststroke.

6 participants per class.

Ages 6-14

Strengthen front crawl and back crawl with 50 - meters distance to build endurance. Continuing to learn and strengthen breaststroke.

6 participants per class. 

Ages 6-14

Strengthen front crawl and back crawl with 100 - meters distance to build endurance. Introduction and strengthening butterfly. 

6 participants per class.

Ages 6-17

In this class, swimmers will improve their skills in front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. This class is also a great way to stay in shape as well as focus on racing skills, endurance, and fitness.

Requirements: Must be able to do 100 meters of front crawl and backstroke and 25 meters of breaststroke and butterfly, non-stop. 

12 participants per class.

• Private Lessons: One-on-One (1:1) instruction
• Semi-Private Lessons: Two swimmers with one instructor (2:1)
• Lessons are 30 minutes 
• Can be held in the Warm Water Pool or Main Pool, depending on skills level and availability

• Semi-Private lessons require you to bring your own swim partner (YMCA does not pair participants)
  • ​If one child attends a semi-private lesson and the other doesnt, the lesson will still run
  • The absent child may schedule a makeup in a group lessons (if canceled with proper notice)
  • If both children cancel with at least 2 hours notice, credits return to their accounts
  • If both cancel late, credits will be forfeited

Open to all ages

How to Schedule:

• Email Samantha and Renee at aquaticinfo@wmaymca.org to request a lesson time
• After confirmation of day and time, you can purchase a package (1, 5 or 10 sessions) online or at the Welcome Center

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel, notify us at least 2 hours before the scheduled lesson
  • ​If cancellation notice is given in time, the credit will be returned to the participant's account and can be used to reschedule the lesson at a later date
  • Late cancellation (less than 2 hours notice) will result in the loss of that credit

Additional Information:

• All credits expire 1 year from the date they are issued
• All private and semi private swim lesson credits are nonrefundable
• If you choose to purchase lesson credits at the membership rate, the individual using the credits must have an active membership at the time of the lesson
• If someone upgrades from a Community Member to a WMY Member after payment, the membership rate will begin the next full month
• Credits cannot be transferred between individuals or shared. Each participate must have their own credits in order to participate in private or semi-private swim lessons

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