YMCA Swim Lessons

Building Strong, Confident Swimmers

We are excited to be one of the first YMCA’s in the country to offer this new curriculum. As an aquatics leader, the Y has built a new swim lesson curriculum that will continue to nurture and build safe, strong swimmers.

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YMCA Fall/Winter Swim Lessons and Safety Certifications: Swim Lessons & Safety Certs Fall-Winter 2026

  • Preschool Session Levels 1-3 (8 lessons):

$81 Members, $114 Non-Members

  • School Age Session Levels 1-6 (8 lessons):

$81 Members, $114 Non-Members

  • Parent & Me – Water Discovery / Water Exploration (4 lessons):

$50 Members, $63 Non-Members

  • Adult Swim Lessons –  (6 lessons):

$70 Members, $90 Non-Members

NOTE: Registration for a given session closes when the rosters are full. There will be no refunds given for absenteeism or cancellations within 3 days of the lessons’ beginning. 

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

These lessons are designed to last 30 minutes.

To register please call The YMCA (701)-775-2586 or come in person.

2026 Fall  Preschool SWIM LESSONS

Tuesday & Thursday

(8 lessons)

  • Choose from: 4:00pm or 4:40pm
  • LEVELS 1-3: Age 3-5

Session Dates

  • August 25-September 17
  • September 29-October 22
  • October 27-November 18
  • December 1-December 17

2026 Fall School Age SWIM LESSONS

Tuesday & Thursday

(8 lessons)

  • Choose from: 5:20pm or 6:00pm
  • LEVELS 1-6: Age 6-12

Session Dates

  • August 25-September 17
  • September 29-October 22
  • October 27-November 18
  • December 1-December 17

PARENT & ME SWIM LESSONS (Fall)

Saturdays

  • 10:00-10:30am
  • LEVELS A & B – PARENT & CHILD (6-36 months)

Session Dates

  • September 12-October 3
  • October 10-October 31
  • November 7-December 5 (Skip Nov 28)

Wednesdays

  • 6:00-6:30pm
  • LEVELS A & B – PARENT & CHILD (6-36 months)

Session Dates

  • September 2-September 23
  • September 30-October 21
  • October 28-November 18

ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS

It’s never too late to learn how to swim. Adult swim lessons provide a place for adults and teens 16 and over to learn how to swim in a friendly group setting. Adult swim lessons are for those individuals who wish to learn to swim or those who want to improve their technique and feel safe and secure in a body of water. Our swimming lessons are designed to meet the individual needs of each participant. Beginners will learn to enjoy the water, work on fundamental strokes, and lap swimming skills. More advanced swimmers will focus on increasing endurance.

Sundays

  • 11:00-11:50 am
  • Ages: 16+

Session Dates

October 25-November 22

About Make a SplashMakeaSplash

The USA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash initiative is a national child-focused water safety campaign, which aims to provide the opportunity for every child in America to learn to swim. Through Make a Splash, the USA Swimming Foundation partners with learn-to-swim providers and water safety advocates across the country to provide swimming lessons and educate children and their families on the importance of learning how to swim. The USA Swimming Foundation has invested millions of dollars to provide grants to qualified Local Partner learn-to-swim programs, to spread national awareness, and to bring together strategic partners to end drowning.  To date, more than 2 million children have received the lifesaving gift of swim lessons through the USA Swimming Foundation Make a Splash Local Partner network, comprised of more than 600 qualified lesson providers across the nation. To learn more, visit: Make A Splash Foundation

The Altru Family YMCA is an official USA Swimming Foundation Swim Lesson Provider. https://www.usaswimming.org/ 

Private Swimming Lessons/Aquatic Fitness Training

One-on-one swim instruction tailored to fit your individual needs and goals. 1/2 hour or one-hour sessions are scheduled at your convenience.

  • 6 Private Swim Lessons- 30 minutes: $118 Members, $134 Non-Members
  • 6 Semi-Private Lessons (2 people)- 30 minutes: $137 Members, $162 Non-Members
  • 6 Private Lessons- 1 hour: $160 Members, $186 Non-Members
  • 6 Semi-Private Swim Lessons (2 people)- 1 hour: $191 Members, $243 Non-Members

Adaptive Swimming Lessons

Through cooperation with East Grand Forks Public School Districts. We are able to provide opportunities for children with special needs to participant in basic swimming skills, fitness activities and games, pool entries/exits and water adjustment. Check with your child’s school for availability during school hours.

Class Times:

TBD

For more information on any of the YMCA aquatic programs, please contact our Youth Development Director at 701-775-2586 or fbrown@gfymca.org