Learn to Swim!
Based on guidelines from health and government officials, we are offering limited hours and reduced capacity at our branch pools. Please see Greensboro, NC, branch offerings in the table below for more details.
Are you ready to get in the water? Our Y swim lessons are available for everyone starting at 6 months, so you and your entire family can learn to master the skills needed to help you swim safely. Swim lessons require an additional fee and are not included in your Y membership.
With a focus on water safety and skill development, the YMCA offers instructions to help you be safe around water. Our programs fit any swimmer’s ability and comfort level. Our certified lifeguards and swim instructors also ensure that everyone has a safe and nurturing place to learn an important life skill while having fun in our pools. Learn to swim with confidence today!
We can't wait to have you back in the water with us again!
Swim Lesson Registration and Payment
Ages and Lesson Categories
Swim Starters: Children ages 6 months to 3 years old (with parents)
Pre-School: Children ages 3-5 years old
School Age: Children ages 6-12
Teen/Adult: Ages 13+
Cost
Cost Per Session: $42 Members or $66 for Community Guests
Registration Information
Registration for Session 1 opens Monday, May 2, 2022 at 9am.
Registration for Session 2 opens Monday, June 27, 2022 at 9am.
Details and Registration Form (Downloadable PDF)
Questions? Please contact JoJo Williams, Aquatics Coordinator, or (336) 478-9622
Ages and Lesson Categories
Swim Basics: Children ages 3-5 years old OR Children ages 5-12 OR Teens/Adults ages 13+
Swim Strokes: Children ages 3-5 years old OR Children ages 5-12 OR Teens/Adults ages 13+
Registration Information
Group Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons
Private Session Cost: $84 Member or $102 for Community Guest
Semi-Private Session Cost: $138 Member or $156 Community Guest
*Price includes six (6), 30-minute lessons*
Register Online for Private Swim Lessons
Register Online for Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons Details and Registration Form PDF
Group Swim Lessons
Each Session Costs: $42 Member or $66 for Community Guest
Register Online for Group Swim Lessons
Group Swim Lessons Details and Registration Form PDF
Questions? Please contact Chris Carter, Aquatics Director, or call (336) 623-8496
Ages and Lesson Categories
Swim Starters: Children ages 6 months-3 years old (with parents)
Preschool: Children ages 3-5 years old
School Age: Children ages 6-12
Teen/Adult: Ages 13+
Cost
Cost Per Session: $36 Members or $60 Community Guests
Registration Information
Registration now open!
Questions? Kathryn McNerney, Aquatics Coordinator, (336) 272-2131
Ages and Lesson Categories
Swim Starters: Children ages 6 months-3 years old (with parents)
Swim Basics: Children ages 3-5 years old OR Children age 5-12 OR Teens/Adults ages 13+
Swim Strokes: Children ages 3-5 years old OR Children age 5-12 OR Teens/Adults ages 13+
Cost
Each 2 week Mon-Thurs Session: $56 Member or $88 for Community Guest
Each 3 week Mon/Wed or T/TH Session: $42 Member or $66 for Community Guest
Each 4 week Mon/Wed or T/TH Session: $56 Member or $88 for Community Guest
Each 6 week Saturday Session: $42 Member or $66 for Community Guest
Private Swim Lessons
Six Lesson Package per participant: $132 Member or $192 Community Guest
Single Lessons per participant: $25 Member or $35 Community Guest
Please note that registration for Private Swim Lessons is completed at the branch.
Registration Information
Register Online for Group Swim Lessons
Summer 2022 Swim Lessons Printable Schedule & Details PDF
Private Swim Lessons Registration Form - Adult
Private Swim Lessons Registration Form - Minor
Questions? Please contact Justine Intiso, Senior Aquatics Director, (336) 882-9622
Ages and Lesson Categories
Swim Starters: Children ages 6 months-3 years old (with parents)
Swim Basics: Children ages 3-5 years old OR children age 5-12
Swim Strokes: Children ages 3-5 years old OR children age 5-12
Swim Basics: Adults aged 13+
Cost
$36 Member | $48 Community Guest: Reidsville City Residents | $60 Community Guest: Non-Reidsville City Residents
Registration Information
Fall 2021 Swim Lessons - Printable Schedule & Registration Form PDF
Private Swim Lessons
Ages: 3 to Adult
Cost: Members $78 | Community Guests $96
Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Available for up to two (2) children within a three (3) year age difference, or two (2) adults (13+) with similar swimming ability.
Cost (per pair): Members $120 | Community Guests $150
Register Online for Private Swim Lessons
Register Online for Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons - Printable Details & Registration Form PDF
Questions? Please contact Hollie Carlson, Aquatics Coordinator, (336) 342-3307
The Spears Family YMCA offers both private and semi-private lessons. The lessons consist of 6 (six), 30 (thirty) minute sessions. These lessons are offered starting at age three (3) through adult and at any skill level.
Private lessons are done on a one-on-one basis in order to personalize the experience with a qualified swim instructor. Semi-private lessons can be done with a sibling, friend or spouse. Semi-private lessons are a maximum of 2 people.
Group Swim Lessons
Stage 1 - Ages 3-12 years old
Stage 3 - Ages 3-12 years old
Stage 4 - Ages 5-12 years old
Beginning Adults - Ages 13-99 years old
Note: We are temporarily combining separate age levels (ages 3-12 and ages 5-12) into a single 3-12 age group for each Stage.
Cost: $36 Members | $60 Community Guests
Registration Information
Private Swim Lessons
Ages: Age 3 to Adult, any skill level
Cost: $120 Members | $180 Community Guests
Registration Information
Please note that we are currently unable to offer Private Swim Lessons and do not currently have an estimate for when they will reopen. We greatly apologize for the inconvenience.
Questions? Please contact Channah Valkos, Aquatics Director, (336) 387-9622
Porpoise Club
Porpoise Club is a unique swim training program offered at Ragsdale YMCA that includes the instruction to prepare for competitive swimming, such as stroke improvement, starts & turns, and speed and endurance training. Porpoise Club will be offered monthly on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Cost
- Each 3-week Monday or Wednesday ONLY Session: $27 Members or $38 for Community Guests
- Each 3-week Mon/Wed Session: $54 Members or $78 for Community Guests
- Each 4-week Monday or Wednesday ONLY Session: $36 for Members or $48 for Community Guests
- Each 4-week Mon/Wed Session: $72 for Members or $96 for Community Guests
Contacts
Bryan Family YMCA: JoJo Williams, Aquatics Director, (336) 478-9622
Eden Family YMCA: Chris Carter, Aquatics Director, (336) 623-8496
Hayes-Taylor YMCA: Kathryn McNerney, Aquatics Coordinator, (336) 272-2131
Ragsdale YMCA: Justine Intiso, Senior Aquatics Director, (336) 882-9622
Reidsville YMCA: Hollie Carlson, Aquatics Coordinator, (336) 342-3307
Spears YMCA: Channah Valkos, Aquatics Director, (336) 387-9622