Swim Lessons Brad Akins

Man and girl swimming

Swim lesson registration is open for 2025!
Not sure which swim lesson level to sign your child up for? Use our Swim Lesson Selector Guide to help.

For all Lessons (offered year round) - Items Needed: Bring a towel and suit. Goggles are also recommended. Children under the age of 4 or not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. No regular diapers please.

All parents are responsible for the safety of their own children during swim lessons. Participants ages 12 and under must have a parent on deck at all time.


Group Swim Lessons

For questions or to learn more email: emma@gapiedmontymca.org

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Water Discovery for Infants and Toddlers

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In this program, children will learn to be confident and comfortable in the water and develop swim-readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences.Parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention and the importance of supervision. 
For questions or to learn more email: emma@gapiedmontymca.org


Adult Group Swim Lessons

One of our newest programs, adult group swim lessons are offered to swimmers ages 18+. Our certified instructors will lead participants in a four-on-one setting. Learn everything from drowning prevention tips to stroke development.For questions or to learn more email: emma@gapiedmontymca.org

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Adaptive Swim Lessons

One of our newest programs, adaptive swim lessons are offered to swimmers ages 3 and up in a one-on-one setting with our certified instructors. Registration is available now at the YMCA Welcome Center. 


Private Swim Lessons

Would you prefer one-on-one instruction? Our swim instructors are trained and ready to spend quality time with your child, from beginner to advanced. Sign up at the Welcome Center. An instructor will contact you within 48 hours of payment to schedule your first lesson. Private lessons are one on one. Semi-private lessons are two on one and participants are responsible for finding their own partners.

Private Lessons - Four 30 minute sessions: $115 for members / $150 for non-members
Semi-private Lessons - Four 45 minute lessons: $80 per child for members / $120 per child for non-members

Each session of Private and Semi Private Swim Lessons must be completed within one month of being contacted by the instructor.
For questions or to learn more email: emma@gapiedmontymca.org


We are now a proud partner of USA Swimming
Make A Splash program as a swim lesson provider!