The YMCA Swim Lessons Program develops water skills and confidence. Learning to swim provides valuable aquatic
survival skills to community members and helps to promote positive values. During all swim lessons, participants and instructors find opportunities to learn and demonstrate the YMCA core values, (caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith).
Class offerings range from age 6 months through adult! To see our current swim lesson offering, check out the Branch Programs Page.
"When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need complexion, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live life." - Greg Anderson
Parent/Child Swim Lessons (6 - 36 months)
Parent and Child Swim Lessons offer a positive and fun environment to foster the parent/child relationship through water exploration. You will also meet other parents, expose your child to others her/his age and help teach him/her basic water safety skills. Classes are taught by enthusiastic, caring instructors and emphasize making the child feel comfortable in the water. Class ratios are one instructor to twelve parent/child pairs.
Preschool Swim Lessons (3 - 5 years)
In addition to teaching water safety, our Preschool Swim Lessons cultivate self-esteem, encourage character development and offer long-term fitness benefits. Instructor to participants ratio is 1:6.
Youth Swim Lessons (6 - 12 years)
Youth Swim Lessons consist of instruction based on the National YMCA Program. Stoke development, personal safety, water sports, rescue and personal growth are included.
Teen (13-17 years) & Adult (18+ years) Classes
It's never too late to learn! All classes are based on three basic levels of ability from absolute beginner all the way to stroke refinement and improvement. Class ratios are kept low to maximize your experience and achieve personal goals.
For more information, please contact:
Carol Ann Hoff
Associate Aquatics Director
(704) 716-6853
carolann.hoff@ymcacharlotte.org
Holly Johnson
Senior Aquatics Director
(704) 716-6929
holly.johnson@ymcacharlotte.org
It's never too late to learn! All classes are based on three basic levels of ability from absolute beginner all the way to stroke refinement and improvement. Class ratios are kept low to maximize your experience and achieve personal goals.