Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons at the YMCA are a wonderful way to get your kids engaged in an activity that will serve them for years to come. Whether your child is a beginner or ready to tackle more advanced stroke techniques, we have something for everyone.

Our instructors all work from the same curriculum to help with consistency between lessons. Using the same ‘language’, we are able to effectively communicate water safety strategies as well as important swim skill instruction.

Please note: Safety Around Water is intended for the 3-5 year old age group, and levels 1-6 are for the 6+ age group.

Check out the many offerings below and feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

**Please Note** Due to the Availability of Instructors, lessons for each month are posted between the second and last weeks of the current session. For example: Lessons for September are made available the last week of August. We appreciate your understanding.

1/2 Water Acclimation & Movement

Tillamook
9/30/24 - 10/24/24
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Students will develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming. A parent/guardian does not need to be in the water with their child, but a parent/guardian needs to remain in the pool area during the duration of the swim lesson. 

Goggles and Towel recommended.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/16/21 1/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 56.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/30/24 - 10/24/24
Mo,We - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Registration
Closed on
09/30/2024
09/30/24 - 10/24/24
Tu,Th - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
09/30/2024
09/30/24 - 10/24/24
Tu,Th - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Registration
Closed on
09/30/2024

3 Water Stamina

Tillamook
9/30/24 - 10/24/24
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In stage three, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

A parent/guardian needs to stay in the pool area at all times during their child’s lesson.

Goggles are recommended

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/16/21 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 56.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/30/24 - 10/24/24
Mo,We - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
09/30/2024
09/30/24 - 10/24/24
Tu,Th - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
09/30/2024
09/30/24 - 10/24/24
Tu,Th - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Registration
Closed on
09/30/2024

4 Stroke Introduction

Tillamook
9/30/24 - 10/24/24
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In stage 4, students learn basic stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl. We reinforce water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke. Components of breaststroke and butterfly will also be introduced at this stage.

A parent/guardian needs to stay in the pool area at all times during their child’s lesson.

Goggles are recommended

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/16/23 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 56.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/30/24 - 10/24/24
Mo,We - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
09/30/2024

5/6 Stroke Development & Technique

Tillamook
9/30/24 - 10/24/24
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Students in stage 5/6 work on stroke techniques and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. The goal in this level is refinement of stroke technique and endurance in building distance swimming. Kids will be aiming to swim 50-100 yards steady without stopping by the end of this level.

Parent/Guardian needs to stay in the pool area during the duration of the lesson.

Goggles are required for this level.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/16/22 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 56.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/30/24 - 10/24/24
Mo,We - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Registration
Closed on
09/30/2024

One On One Private Lessons For Adults

Tillamook
6/17/24 - 10/31/24
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Are you part of the “Sink or Swim” generation? You know the ones. Dad threw you in the water, yelled “Sink or Swim!” and you just sank or barely swam? And now you stay where you can touch the bottom of the pool if you get in at all?

Have we got a solution for you! Our Adult, One-on-One Private Swimming Lessons are just the ticket to help you gain confidence in the water. Whether you are looking to improve your strokes, are just a beginner, or just want to feel more comfortable, we have the class for you.

This class is set up for 4 sessions, 1 hour each, with our instructor. Once you purchase this class the instructor will be in touch with you to find dates and times that work within our pool schedule and your own.

*please note* Our instructor does work another job and is primarily available in the afternoons after 4 and on Saturday mornings.

Thank you so much for trusting us to help you on this next step.


Registration Information  

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12/16/21 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 125.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/17/24 - 10/31/24
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One on One Private Swim Lessons (age 6-17)

Tillamook
8/26/24 - 10/31/24
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Designed for kids ages 6-17, these One-on-One Private Swimming Lessons will help your child gain confidence in the water. Whether your child is aiming for swim team, looking to improve strokes, are just a beginner, or just want to feel more comfortable, these lessons are designed with you in mind.

When you purchase this class the instructor will be in touch with you to find dates and times that work within our pool schedule and your own.

*please note* Our instructor does work another job and is primarily available in the afternoons after 4 and on Saturday mornings.

Thank you so much for trusting us to help you on this next step.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/26/24 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 125.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/26/24 - 10/31/24
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Parent and Tot Swim Lessons (6 mo-3 yrs)

Tillamook
10/2/24 - 6/25/25
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This class is interactive and social and designed to give the parent tools to help acclimate children 6 months to 3 years to the water.

Parents accompany children in the water, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

Using tools like songs and floating toys, your child will gain comfort in the water while starting to build some basic understanding of the language used in all our swim lessons to set them up for success in later years.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/16/21 1/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 14.00$ 24.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/02/24 - 10/23/24
We - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Session is Full
11/06/24 - 11/27/24
We - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Register  
Closes
11/08/2024
12/04/24 - 12/18/24
We - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
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Closes
12/06/2024

Safety Around Water (3-5 yrs)

Tillamook
9/30/24 - 10/25/24
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Safety Around Water is an essential life skill. This is an independent program designed to reach children at risk of drowning and teach them basic water safety skills, but the skills that it develops overlaps with those taught in the YMCA Swim Basics Levels 1-3 program.

Students who complete Safety Around Water are prepared to transition directly into the rest of our swim lessons to continue learning.

This program is geared towards our 3-5year old children.

Parents are not required to get in the water but must remain on the pool deck for the duration of the lesson. 

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/16/23 1/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 56.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/30/24 - 10/24/24
Mo,We - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
09/30/2024
09/30/24 - 10/24/24
Tu,Th - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
09/30/2024
10/01/24 - 10/25/24
Tu,Th - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Registration
Closed on
10/01/2024

Teen Swim Lessons (13-17 yrs)

Tillamook
9/30/24 - 10/24/24
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Does your teen, 13-17, need help with their swimming? Never learned? Want to improve strokes? Join this class for teens to improve their swimming skills.

Our instructor will work with you at your skill level and help you gain confidence in the water.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
5/29/24 10/1/24 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 56.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/30/24 - 10/24/24
Mo,We - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Registration
Closed