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Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons Overview
Our YMCA swim lessons are designed to build confidence, develop skills, and create a fun, safe experience for every swimmer. Each session runs for 3 weeks, with 2 classes per week (6 total lessons).
To ensure a focused and safe environment:
- Only participants are allowed on the pool deck during lessons.
- Children under 12 must be dropped off and picked up by an adult, including check-in at the front desk and with aquatics staff.
Classes require a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum is not met, participants may be asked to switch class times or move to the next session.
Please note:
- Missed lessons are not rescheduled unless cancelled by the YMCA.
- Lessons may be postponed due to weather, including lightning within 10 miles. The pool will reopen 30 minutes after the last strike.
Parent & Tot Classes
A parent is not required to attend. A sibling, babysitter, or approved adult (age 16+) may participate. If an adult is unavailable, private toddler lessons can be arranged.
Pre-School Level 1 –Children become independent in the water, build confidence and focus on the skills of the basic freestyle stroke such as kicking and pulling, comfort putting their face in the water and blowing bubbles. Goal is to swim 5 yards without fear or assistance. Safety self-recue skills are introduced.
Pre-School Level 2 – Can perform a front glide and swim 10 yards without assistance. Can blow bubbles for 10 seconds. Emphasis is on stroke development for freestyle and forward movement in water. Basic self-rescue skills performed independently.
Learn to Swim Level 3 – Can confidently swim freestyle with rotary breathing for 10 yards. Children refine their freestyle and complete backstroke. Elementary backstroke is introduced. Treading water and develops intermediate self-rescue skills at longer distances.
Learn to Swim Level 4 – Introduces basic stroke technique in freestyle and backstroke with endurance and reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke. Breaststroke kick is introduced. Complete freestyle and backstroke for 25 yards. Diving.
Thanks to the Jameson Corder Memorial Fund we are now offering Youth Swim Lessons free of charge to qualifying youth. Membership is not required to receive lessons. Please contact Saesha at the McCook YMCA to obtain more information on how to qualify or stop by and pick up our financial assistance application.
Learn to Swim Level 2
All Locations
6/1/26 - 7/31/26
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Pre-School Level 2 – Can perform a front glide and swim 10 yards without assistance. Can blow bubbles for 10 seconds. Emphasis is on stroke development for freestyle and forward movement in water. Basic self-rescue skills performed independently.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/25/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 75.00 |
Available Sessions
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
Learn to Swim Level 3
All Locations
6/1/26 - 7/31/26
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Learn to Swim Level 3 – Must be able to comfortably swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke with correct technique. Strokes are refined with a strong emphasis on proper stroke mechanics. Build endurance in freestyle and backstroke and complete breaststroke. Introduce butterfly. Reinforce safety through treading water and sidestroke. Diving.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/26/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 75.00 |
Available Sessions
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
Learn to Swim Level 4
All Locations
6/1/26 - 7/31/26
VIEW
Learn to Swim Level 4 – Introduces basic stroke technique in freestyle and backstroke with endurance and reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke. Breaststroke kick is introduced. Complete freestyle and backstroke for 25 yards. Diving.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/26/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 75.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 10:45 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
Parent & Tot
All Locations
6/1/26 - 7/31/26
VIEW
Swim Starters (Parent – Tot) – This class offers an introduction to the aquatic environment for infants. Toddlers and parents work on independent skills, including body control and balance. Children work with and without their parents to master the skills of kicking, pulling and blowing bubbles together to form basic stroke and body position. Fundamental safety and aquatic skills are also introduced.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/26/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 75.00 |
Pre-School Level 1
All Locations
6/1/26 - 7/31/26
VIEW
Pre-School Level 1- Children become independent in the water, build confidence, and focus on the skills of the basic freestyle stroke, such as kicking, pulling, comfort putting their face in the water, and blowing bubbles. The goal is to swim 5 yards without fear or assistance. Safety self-rescue skills are introduced.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/26/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 75.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 12:00 am - 12:30 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 11:15 am - 11:45 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 10:15 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 11:15 am - 11:45 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 10:15 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 11:15 am - 11:45 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
Pre-School Level 2
All Locations
6/1/26 - 7/31/26
VIEW
Pre-School Level 2- Can perform a front glide and swim 10 yards without assistance. Can blow bubbles for 10 seconds. Emphasis is on stroke development for freestyle and forward movement in the water. Basic self- rescue skills.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/31/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 75.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 10:15 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 11:15 am - 11:45 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/19/26
Tu,Th - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 05/28/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 10:15 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 11:15 am - 11:45 am
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 07/10/26
Tu,Th - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 06/18/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 9:15 am - 9:45 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 10:15 am - 10:45 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 11:15 am - 11:45 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/31/26
Tu,Th - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 07/09/2026 |
Private Lessons
All Locations
6/1/26 - 12/31/26
VIEW
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 160.00 |
Available Sessions
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06/01/26 - 12/31/26
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Register |
Toddler Private Lessons
All Locations
6/1/26 - 12/31/26
VIEW
This class offers an introduction to the aquatic environment for infants. Toddlers work on independent skills, including body control and balance. This program offers an introduction to the aquatic environment for infants. Focuses on water safety, comfortability, and floating
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/25/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
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06/01/26 - 12/31/26
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