Swimming Lessons
Group swimming lessons are available during the summer months.
Private lessons are available year-round at the Downtown YMCA.


Group swimming classes and private swimming lessons are offered at all YMCA branches during the summer months.   During cool weather months, private swimming lessons are offered in our heated, indoor Downtown pool for children and adults.  
All swimming instructors hold certifications in CPR and Red Cross Lifeguard.

Class Descriptions:
Preschool Class:  for ages 3-kindergarten
Minnow:  This class is for beginners.  The child must have been in the first grade to be in this class.  Ages 6-16
Progressive:  Fish:  Can swim 25 years using the Front Crawl.  They will learn to do the Back Crawl                   
                      Flying Fish:  Can swim 50 years using the Front Crawl, and 25 yards using the Back Crawl.  They will learn to do the Breaststroke.                    
                      Shark: Can swim 100 years Front Crawl, swim 50 yards using the Back Crawl and 25 yards using the Breaststroke.  They will learn the Butterfly Stroke.
Adult: The class is for adults, age 17-99
Downtown YMCA New Hope YMCA
Caledonia YMCA  
Private Lessons:
  • By appointment
  • Taught by Certified Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
  • YMCA member, child:  $20.00/hour, $15/half hour

    YMCA member, adult:  $30/hour, $25/half hour

    Non-member, child:  $30/hour, $25/half hour

    Non-member, adult:  $40/hour, $35/half hour

Group Class Fees:
  • Members: $40
  • Non-Members: $50