Learn to Swim! Open to All Ages.
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!
Swim Test Policy Help Me Figure Out the Right Class
Safety Around Water (SAW) Classes
Swim Lesson Registration and Payment
Bryan YMCA
Bryan 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+
Bryan Cost
Cost Per Session: $42 Members or $66 for Community Guests
Bryan Registration Information
Questions? Please contact JoJo Williams, Aquatics Coordinator, or (336) 478-9622
Eden YMCA
Eden 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+
Eden Registration Information
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
Private Swim Lessons
- Private Session Cost: $84 Member or $102 for Community Guest (Price includes six, 30-minute lessons)
- Semi-Private Session Cost: $138 Member or $156 Community Guest (Price includes six, 30-minute lessons)
- Register Online for Private Swim Lessons
- Register Online for Semi-Private Swim Lessons
- Private Swim Lessons Details and Registration Form PDF
For questions, please contact Ashley Therrell, Aquatics Director, or call (336) 623-8496
Hayes-Taylor YMCA
Hayes-Taylor Ages and Swim 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+
Hayes-Taylor Cost
Cost Per Session: $36 Members or $60 Community Guests
Hayes-Taylor Registration Information
For questions, please contact Larry Burnett, Executive Director, (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
January 2023-March 2023 Cost
Each 3-week Mon/Wed or T/TH Session: $54 Member or $78 for Community Guest
Each 6-week Saturday Session: $54 Member or $78 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.
Express Lesson Sessions
An Express Session includes four classes, and it's a great way to keep the skills participants have learned all year! Registration is open now through December 13!
Cost: $25 for Member or $36 for Community Guest
Don't miss this discounted rate over the Holiday Break!
Registration Information
Register Online for Group Swim Lessons
Fall Swim Lessons Printable Schedule & Details PDF
January 2023-March 2023 Swim Lessons Printable Schedule & Details PDF
Express Lesson Session Details PDF
Private Swim Lessons Registration Form
For 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
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
For 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.
Spears 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
Spears 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.
For 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
NOTE: This program will only be offered on Saturdays starting in 2023. If you have any questions, please contact the Senior Aquatics Director, Justine Intiso.
Each 6-week Saturday session will cost $72 for Members or $90 for Community Guests.