Swim Lessons

Stay Safe With YMCA Swim Lessons


LEADING THE WAY SINCE 1909

The Y introduced the country to group swim lessons over 110 years ago in 1909. Now, as one of the largest community-based organizations in the country, we teach more than a million children, especially those most at-risk of drowning, invaluable water safety and swimming skills each year. We offer a wide selection of classes for all ages that build strong and confident swimmers. Our approach uses a problem-solving, guided-discovery teaching approach in a positive, caring environment. See below to explore each stage!


All age groups are taught the same skills, but divided according to their developmental milestones.


PRICING FOR GROUP LESSONS SESSIONS

$60 for Member/$90 for Non-Member

CLICK HERE to use the “Lesson Selector” to determine the correct class/level

Our private swim lessons are scheduled based on your availability and your specific goals.  Beginner to Advanced to Master Swimmer.

Lessons offered at Bittner, North, North Scott & Bettendorf.

Register at your favorite branch Welcome Center.  (on-line registration is not available).

OPTION AND FEES:

YMCA Member Pricing is for Household Memberships (Adult + children)

  • YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley Members (1 student)
    • $80 for four 30-minute lessons
  • YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley Members (2 students)     
    • $120 for four 30-minute lessons

**NOTE: (2 students) mean both at same time with same instructor.  Students must have similar skill level.


Diving Lessons

at the YMCA Water Park at The Landing

Ages 5-12

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 

9-9:45 a.m.

Members $40/Non-Members $70

Your kids can now learn the both basics AND advanced techniques in diving! Starting Summer 2025, we will be offering lessons at the YMCA Water Park at The Landing.

Basic

  • Head First entry from side of pool

  • Approach and Hurdle steps to begin dive

  • Proper diving technique from one meter board

  • Proper hand and arm and body placement for entry

  • Introduction of back diving

Advanced

  • Build on and refine front dive technique

  • Review back dive techniques and refine skill

  • Introduce front and back flips

  • Introduce twisting technique

  • Review and refinement of front and back dives

  • Review and refinement of front and back flips

  • Introduce or refine remaining diving categories (reverses, inwards, twisters etc.)

  • Learn how different dives are evaluated and scored