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. The only exception at present is the Parent and Tot lessons which are available a few months in advance. We appreciate your understanding.

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.

1/2 Water Acclimation & Movement

Tillamook
8/4/25 - 8/29/25
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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.

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/20/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 56.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/04/25 - 08/27/25
Mo,We - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/11/2025
08/05/25 - 08/29/25
Tu,Th - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/12/2025

3 Water Stamina

Tillamook
8/4/25 - 8/28/25
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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

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/20/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 56.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/04/25 - 08/27/25
Mo,We - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/11/2025
08/05/25 - 08/28/25
Tu,Th - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/12/2025

4 Stroke Introduction

Tillamook
8/4/25 - 8/28/25
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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

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/20/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 56.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/04/25 - 08/27/25
Mo,We - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/11/2025
08/04/25 - 08/27/25
Mo,We - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/11/2025
08/05/25 - 08/28/25
Tu,Th - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/12/2025

5/6 Stroke Development & Technique

Tillamook
8/4/25 - 8/28/25
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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.

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/20/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 56.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/04/25 - 08/27/25
Mo,We - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/11/2025
08/05/25 - 08/28/25
Tu,Th - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/12/2025

A&B Parent and Tot Swim Lessons (6 mo-3 yrs)

Tillamook
8/6/25 - 8/27/25
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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.

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.


Registration Information  

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

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/06/25 - 08/27/25
We - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Registration
Closed on
08/08/2025

Children's Safety Around Water (3-5 yrs)

Tillamook
8/4/25 - 8/29/25
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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. 

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/20/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 26.00$ 56.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/04/25 - 08/27/25
Mo,We - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/11/2025
08/05/25 - 08/29/25
Tu,Th - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/12/2025

Dan's One On One Private Lessons For Adults

Tillamook
11/4/24 - 12/31/25
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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, or 8 sessions 1/2 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.

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/16/21 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 125.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/04/24 - 12/31/25
Session is Full

Dan's One on One Private Swim Lessons (age 6-17)

Tillamook
11/4/24 - 8/31/25
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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.

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/26/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 125.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/04/24 - 08/31/25
Session is Full

Dan's Semi-Private Lessons For Adults (2 adults must Register Separately)

Tillamook
5/14/25 - 9/30/25
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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, Semi-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. Bring a friend and enjoy our 30 minute lessons together.

This class is set up for 4 sessions, 1 hour each, or 8 sessions 1/2 hour each with our instructor. Once you purchase this class, and your partner in the semi-private lesson purchases their piece of the class, the instructor will be in touch with both of 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.

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
5/14/25 9/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 50.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/14/25 - 09/30/25
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Shawna's One on One Private Swim Lessons (age 6-17)

Tillamook
5/6/25 - 9/30/25
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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 is primarily available weekdays between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
5/6/25 9/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 125.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/06/25 - 09/30/25
Register  

Shawna's Semi-Private Lessons (2 Swimmers must Register Separately)

Tillamook
8/19/25 - 9/30/25
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Have we got a solution for you! Our , Semi-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. Bring a friend and enjoy our 30 minute lessons together.

This class is set up for 4 sessions, 1 hour each, or 8 sessions 1/2 hour each with our instructor. Once you purchase this class, and your partner in the semi-private lesson purchases their piece of the class, the instructor will be in touch with both of you to find dates and times that work within our pool schedule and your own.

*please note* Our instructor is primarily available before 3 PM

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

For updates and cancellations, please follow on Facebook, ensure your email is accurate in your profile, and sign up for Swim Lesson text alerts by texting MYSWIMLESSONS to 1-855-289-6461.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/19/25 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 50.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/19/25 - 09/30/25
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Swim Team Prep

Tillamook
8/4/25 - 8/28/25
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LIMITED OFFER:

Mid July-Mid August enjoy a class that offers lessons on either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for 4 weeks!

Or join our 2 Week Session Monday-Thursday the first two weeks of August.

This summer we have a unique opportunity to offer a class for students who have completed level 5/6 swim lessons but could benefit from additional coaching before joining the club swim team.

This is also a wonderful opportunity for our high school students who are interested in the High School Swim Team!

This class runs during our normal swim lesson time, but is located in the competition pool.  Group sizes are smaller and the focus is on endurance, technique and refinement.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/1/25 8/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 60.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/04/25 - 08/27/25
Mo,We - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Register  
08/04/25 - 08/27/25
Mo,We - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Register  
08/05/25 - 08/28/25
Tu,Th - 4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
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