Swim

Swim Lessons

Group Lessons

Group lessons are designed for ages 3 and up and consist of 3-6 per group. Participants learn about water safety and basic swimming competency then progress through levels as they develop skills and learn the four competitive strokes. We accommodate students of varying abilities while fostering a sense of achievement and self-confidence.

Preschool (ages 3-5 years) and Youth (ages 6-12 years)

Level 1 – Beginner: No experience
Level 2 – Intermediate: Comfortable putting face in the water, can swim 10ft assisted
Level 3 – Advanced: Can swim 15-20ft unassisted

Group Lessons :

Weekday – M-Th| 2 week sessions | 8, 30 minute lessons
$75 Member | $115 Public

Saturday – 4, 30 minute lessons
$55 Member | $ 80 Public

The YMCA may find it necessary to cancel a class due to unexpected weather or pool issues. Make-up lessons will be delivered on Friday of the week that they are canceled. Makeup lessons will not be rescheduled due to participant absence or no-show.

Alabaster

SUMMER GROUP LESSONS

Preschool Program (ages 3-5)

Levels 1 & 2
Session I

6/7-6/17
– 10a | 10:30a | 5p |5:30p

Youth Program (ages 6-12)

Level 1
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 10:30a

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Downtown

Check back for information on Swim Lessons at our Downtown branch

Greystone

SUMMER GROUP LESSONS

Preschool Program (ages 3-5)

LEVEL 1
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 10a |10:30a | 5p |5:30p
Session II
6/21-7/1
– 10a | 5p |5:30p
Session III
7/5-7/15
– 10a
Session IV
7/19-7/29
– 10a

LEVEL 2
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 10a |10:30a | 5p |5:30p
Session II
6/21-7/1
– 10a |10:30a | 5p |5:30p

Youth Program (ages 6-12)

Level 1
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 10:30a | 11a | 11a:30a | 5p | 5:30ap
Session II
6/21-7/1
– 9a | 9:30a

LEVEL 2
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 11a | 11:30a

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Hoover

SUMMER GROUP LESSONS

Preschool Program (ages 3-5)

LEVEL 1
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 5:15p |5:50p
Session II
6/21-7/1
– 5:15p |5:50p
Session III
7/5-7/15
– 5:15p |5:50p
Session IV
7/19-7/29
– 5:15p |5:50p

LEVEL 2
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 5:15p
Session II
6/21-7/1
– 5:15p
Session III
7/5-7/15
– 5:15p
Session IV
7/19-7/29
– 5:15p

Youth Program (ages 6-12)

Level 1
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 5:50p
Session II
6/21-7/1
– 5:50p
Session III
7/5-7/15
– 5:50p
Session IV
7/19-7/29
– 5:50pLEVEL 2
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 6:30p
Session II
6/21-7/1
– 6:30p
Session III
7/5-7/15
– 6:30p
Session IV
7/19-7/29
– 6:30p

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Mountain Brook

SUMMER GROUP LESSONS

Preschool Program (ages 3-5)

Level 1 & 2
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 8:40a
Session II
6/21-7/1
– 8:40a
Session III
7/5-7/15
– 8:40a
Session IV
7/19-7/29
– 8:40a

Youth Program (ages 6-12)

Level 1 & 2
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 8a
Session II
6/21-7/1
– 8a
Session III
7/5-7/15
– 8a
Session IV
7/19-7/29
– 8a

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Pelham

SUMMER GROUP LESSONS – Coming Soon!

Preschool Program (ages 3-5)

Levels 1-2

Youth Program (ages 6-12)

Levels 1-2

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Shades Valley

SUMMER GROUP LESSONS – Coming Soon!

Preschool Program (ages 3-5)

Levels 1-2

Youth Program (ages 6-12)

Levels 1-2

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Trussville

SUMMER GROUP LESSONS

Preschool Program (ages 3-5)
LEVEL 1 & 2
SATURDAY 10:30a
June 6/5-6/26
July 7/10-7/31WEEKDAY M-Th
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 10:30a | 11a | 4:30p | 5p | 5:30p
Session II
6/21-7/1
– 10:30a | 11a | 4:30p | 5p | 5:30p
Session III
7/5-7/15
– 10:30a | 11a | 4:30p | 5p | 5:30p
Session IV
7/19-7/29
– 10:30a | 11a | 4:30p | 5p | 5:30p

Youth Program (ages 6-12)

Level 1 & 2
SATURDAY 10a
June 6/5-6/26
July 7/10-7/31WEEKDAY M-Th
Session I
6/7-6/17
– 10:30a | 11a |5p | 5:30p | 6p
Session II
6/21-7/1
– 10:30a | 11a |5p | 5:30p | 6p
Session III
7/5-7/15
– 10:30a | 11a |5p | 5:30p | 6p
Session IV
7/19-7/29
– 10:30a | 11a |5p | 5:30p | 6p

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Downtown Youth Center

Offered seasonally. Summer 2021 dates TBD.
Please check back.

Private Lessons

Private Swim Lessons are available for youth and adults. Participants will receive an individualized lesson plan taught by a YMCA swim lesson instructor. Private lessons can be scheduled year-round. Privates are ideal for participants who are not ready for a group lesson setting, participants with special needs, advanced swimmers, and adults.

Private Lessons: 6, 30-minute lessons $125 Member | $175 Public

Once registered, the Aquatics Department will contact you to confirm your start time and date. Please allow 7-10 days to begin lessons once registered. *Please note that all no show lessons will be charged for that lesson.*

Trussville only – Registration Deadline for Private and Semi-Private lessons is the Wednesday before the session starts.

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Semi-Private Lessons

Semi-private lessons are ideal for siblings, friends, relatives, etc. We do suggest that swimmers in a semi-private lesson be similar in age and swimming ability to maximize the amount of hands-on instruction per swimmer.

Semi-Private Lessons: 6, 30 minute lessons $90 Member | $130 Public

Cost listed is per swimmer. Each participant must register for lessons to be scheduled. The YMCA does not decide lesson pairings – please prepare to register together.

Once registered, the Aquatics Department will contact you to confirm start time and date. Please allow 7-10 days to begin lessons once registered. *Please note that all no show lessons will be charged for that lesson.*

Trussville only – Registration Deadline for Private and Semi-Private lessons is the Wednesday before the session starts.

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Parent / Child Classes

Parent Child Swim Lessons are for ages 6 months to 3 years. Lessons introduce basic water safety to parents and provide a positive family aquatic experience. This class focuses on exploring body position in the water, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. We will encourage children to move purposefully in the water.

Parent/Child: 4, 30 minute classes $45 Member | $60 Public