ATHENS YMCA
915 Hawthorne Avenue
Athens, GA 30606

Summer Swim

At the Y, we believe every person should know how to swim. We know confidence in the water leads to confidence outside the pool. We offer swim lessons for ages 6 months and up! REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1 AT 8AM!

Click here for info on how to register online.

 

SUMMER SWIM LESSONS

Description: (3 – 12yrs) From a child’s first experience in the water to intermediate stroke and personal development, basic skills are taught using games that emphasize kicking, arm strokes, and breath control.

Schedule: Classes meet four times a week for two weeks, eight lessons total (40 minutes per lesson). Unless there’s a holiday (Memorial Day), we meet Monday through Thursday. Classes are offered at 12pm, 1pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm.
Summer Camp: Day Campers must be checked-out/in of camp for lessons by a parent/guardian.

Cost: $70 for members / $90 for non-members

Registration closes at 6:00pm the Thursday before the first day of class.

  • May 26 - 29 (Tue - Fri) & June1 - 4 (Mon - Thu) *No Class Mon, May 25th. *No 6PM Class offered this session
  • June 8 - 11 (Mon - Thur) & June 15 - 18 (Mon - Thur)
  • June 22 - 25 (Mon - Thur), [**break for 4th of July week, no class June 29 - July 3**] & July 6 - 9 (Mon - Thur)
  • July 13 - 16 (Mon - Thur) & July 20 - 23 (Mon - Thur)
 
PARENT / CHILD SWIM LESSON

Description: (6 months - 3 years and parent or guardian) This class is designed to get the child and parent comfortable and safe in the water. Instructor-led classes are designed to allow children to have fun in the water while the parent guides them to learn aquatic skills. Children must wear a swim diaper under their swimsuit; regular diapers are not allowed.

Schedule: Classes meet twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday) for four weeks, eight lessons total. Classes are 30 minutes each.Classes are offered at 10 am & 5:30 pm.

Cost: $70 for members / $90 for non-members

Registration closes at 6:00pm the Thursday before the first day of class.

  • June 2 - 25 (Tues & Thurs)
  • July 7 - July 30 (Tues & Thurs)
 
ADULT SWIM LESSONS

Description: (Ages 13+) It's never too late to learn how to swim! If you fear the water, don't worry - we'll move slowly!

Schedule: Classes meet twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday) for four weeks, eight lessons total. Classes are 45 minutes each. Classes are offered at 7 pm.

Registration closes at 6:00pm the Thursday before the first day of class.

  • June 2 - 25 (Tues & Thurs)
  • July 7 - July 30 (Tues & Thurs)