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 Test Policy Help Me Figure Out the Right Class

Safety Around Water (SAW) Classes

Swim Lesson Registration and Payment

Bryan YMCA

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

Eden YMCA

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*

Private Swim Lessons Details and Registration Form PDF

Group Swim Lessons

Each Session Costs: $42 Member or $66 for Community Guest

Group Swim Lessons Details and Registration Form PDF

Questions? Please contact Chris Carte r, Aquatics Director, or call (336) 623-8496

Hayes-Taylor YMCA

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!

Swim Lessons Interest Form

Questions? Kathryn McNerney, Aquatics Coordinator, (336) 272-2131

Ragsdale YMCA

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

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

Reidsville YMCA

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

Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons - Printable Details & Registration Form PDF

Questions? Please contact Hollie Carlson, Aquatics Coordinator, (336) 342-3307

Spears YMCA

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 Carte r, 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