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YMCA Swim Lessons Are Fun & Life Saving

Learning to swim isn’t just fun—it’s essential for safety. YMCA swim lessons teach kids and adults the water safety skills they’ll use for life.

Our certified instructors follow a research-based curriculum designed to build confidence, teach crucial safety techniques and make swimming a fun, rewarding experience.

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What will you learn?

YMCA Swim Lessons

Water Safety Skills

Build a foundation for safe swimming with life-saving skills like floating, safe water entry and exit, and breathing techniques.

YMCA Swim Lessons

Swimming Strokes & Techniques

Learn fundamental strokes including freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke.

YMCA Adult Swim Lessons

Rescue Skills

Discover how to assist others in distress and respond in emergencies.

YMCA Swim Lessons

Confidence in the Water

Develop the skills to feel safe and self-assured in any water environment.

The Y is America's swim instructor.

YMCA Swim Lessons

1 million children learn to swim at the Y each year. Be part of the growing community with swim lessons!

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, swim lessons are year-round with classes starting on the first of each month. Register your child–or yourself today.

Group Lesson Rates

  • $59/Month – Y Members, YMCA Before & After School particpants and YMCA Early Learning participants
  • $88/Month – Non-Members

Private lessons are also available. For more information on private lesson availability and rates, click here.

 

From dipping your toes in the water to refining your backstroke, the YMCA has the perfect swim lesson for you or your child. Our expert instructors provide personalized guidance in a welcoming, safe environment for swimmers of every age and ability.

  • Beginner? Build water confidence with our introductory classes.
  • Ready to learn strokes? Master the essentials like freestyle, backstroke, and more.
  • Want to perfect your technique? We offer advanced training to take your skills to the next level.

 

One of the best parts of swim lessons at the YMCA is that you have many locations to choose from! Check out our great locations below:

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Get started with our swim lessons today! The YMCA’s safe, supportive and engaging lessons offer a perfect place to grow confidence and water skills.

Find the right class for you or your child at one of our many YMCA locations in central Indiana.

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