Swim Lessons Brad Akins

Swim lesson registration is open for 2026!

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

Group Lesson Pricing
8 lesson sessions – $85 members / $125 non members
Sessions are two weeks
For questions or to learn more email: missyw@gapiedmontymca.org

Session 2: June 15-25

Session 3: june 29-July 09

Session 4: July 13-23

Water Discovery for Infants and Toddlers (Ages 1–3) – Parent/Child Class

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: missyw@gapiedmontymca.org

Adult Group Swim Lessons

Learn to swim with confidence in our supportive, beginner friendly adult swim lessons led by a certified instructor and tailored to your pace. Participants can expect to learn essential skills, such as floating, treading water and basic strokes.

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

Private Swim Lessons (AGES 5 YEAR – 13+)

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 are four 30 minutes lessons $118 member rate, $153 non member rate
Semi-private lessons are four 45 minute lessons $83 member rate, $123 non member rate

Private lesson registration not available online; please register in person at the welcome desk.

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: missyw@gapiedmontymca.org

Angelfish Adaptive Swim Lessons

Discover the water with confidence through our Angelfish Adaptive Swim Lessons—designed specifically for swimmers ages 3 and up who benefit from individualized attention. Each lesson is taught in a supportive one-on-one setting by our certified instructors, ensuring every swimmer can learn and grow at their own pace.

This program provides a safe, encouraging environment that builds water safety skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of swimming—tailored to meet the unique needs of every participant.

Registration is open now at the YMCA Welcome Center.

For more information, contact:
Tina Henderson – V.P. of Aquatics
Email: tinah@gapiedmontymca.org

SWIM BAND POLICY

All swimmers under the age of 14 must take a swim test to receive a colored swim band. These bands indicate a swimmer’s skill level and ensure a safe experience. Swim tests are administered by our lifeguards. MORE INFO