Swim Lessons

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Private/Semi-Private Lessons

Private lessons are for individuals. Semi-Private lessons are for 2 individuals with similar swimming skills (please note matches will not be made by the YMCA). The instructor will make the final decision regarding the compatibility of the two swimmers. Each lesson is 30-minutes in length. Private lesson request forms are located at the front desk. A phone call will be made to match your child with an instructor within 3 business days of receiving your form AND payment. Please be aware there is a possibility of being on a wait list. Instructors have swim lessons certifications as well as years of experience. Please call Laura at ext. 17 or lrudie@elginymca.org with questions.

Private Fee:

Member: 5 lessons/$105, 7 lessons/$135
Program Participant: 5 lessons/$155, 7 lessons/$203
Gilberts Member: 5 lessons/$120, 7 lessons/$169

Semi-Private Fee:

Member: 5 lessons/$60 per child, 7 lessons/$85 per child
Program Participant: 5 lessons/$100 per child, 7 lessons/$127 per child
Gilberts Member: 5 lessons/$85, 7 lessons/$106 

Small Group Private Lessons

Small Group Private lessons are for 3-4 individuals with similar swimming skills. Small Group is for kids at swim team level and/or preparing for high school swimming, Boy Scouts, etc. Each lesson is 45-minutes in length and time of lesson will be decided by group and instructor. Private lesson request forms can be located at the front desk. Upon receiving your form AND payment a phone call will be made within 3 business days to match you with an instructor. Please be aware there is a possibility of being on a wait list. Instructors have swim lessons certifications as well as years of experience. MATCHES WILL NOT BE MADE BY THE YMCA BUT WE WILL ATTEMPT TO FIND GROUP PLACEMENT WHEN AVAILABLE. Please call Laura at ext. 17 or lrudie@elginymca.org with questions.

Fee:

Member: 5 lessons/$55, 7 lessons/$69 (per person)
Program Participant: 5 lessons/$84, 7 lessons/$103 (per person)
Gilberts Family Branch: 5 lessons/$72, 7 lessons/$87 (per person) 

Preschool Swim Lessons (3-5 yrs. old)

Class Ratio: 6 students to 1 instructor. This program offers children their first experience in the water without a parent present. The children are taught basic skills that are the building blocks of swimming. The child is also taught pool safety, boating safety, and the use of personal flotations devices. Children may be reassigned on the 1st day of class to an appropriate level if needed. All instructors are certified or training for certification.

Youth Swim Lessons (6-12 yrs. old)
 

Class ratio: 7 or 8 students to 1 instructor. This program follows the YMCA of the USA’s guidelines to swim lessons. There is a focus on five main points: personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, and rescue.

Fee: $49 Member $69 Program Participant $59 Gilberts Member

• Please make it a point to get to know your instructor. Instructors are subject to change during and in-between sessions.

• The YMCA reserves the right to move children to different levels if needed.

• Pre-testing can be done by appointment.

• Do not assume that your child will move to the next level.

It often takes several sessions before a child is ready to progress