Swim Lessons Walton County

SWIM LESSONS – WALTON COUNTY YMCA

Registration for 2025 is now open!

The Y’s swim lesson program is designed to teach safety, confidence, and skill development in a supportive environment. Lessons are offered year-round and open to all skill levels.

GROUP SWIM LESSONS

Our certified swim instructors focus on water safety, skill progression, and building confidence in every swimmer.

What to Bring:

Swimsuit and towel
Goggles (recommended)
Swim diaper for children under 4 or not potty trained (no regular diapers)

Parental Supervision:
Parents are required to remain on the pool deck for all lessons involving children ages 12 and under.

WATER DISCOVERY (AGES 1 YEAR – 3 YEARS)

This introductory parent-child class helps young children become comfortable in the water while teaching parents essential water safety and drowning prevention skills. This stage builds swim-readiness through fun and confidence-building experiences.

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons (Ages 13+)

Starting June 2, we are excited to offer private and semi-private swim lessons for teens and adults aged 13 and older. These lessons provide personalized attention to help improve skills, build strength, and increase confidence in the water.

Note: We encourage children under the age of 13 to join our group swim lessons.

The Y’s swim lessons prepare kids of all ages to stay safe and have fun in the water, building confidence and life-long skills. Our certified swim instructors focus on safety, technique, and confidence in a supportive environment.

Swim Lessons Available at Walton County YMCA
• Water Discovery (ages 3–5) – introduces infants and young children to the water in a safe and playful way.
• Water Acclimation (ages 3–5) – helps swimmers adjust to the pool, learn to float, and get comfortable with face in the water.
• Water Movement (ages 3–5) – builds endurance, teaches forward movement, and strengthens floating skills.
• Water Stamina (ages 3–5) – develops stroke introduction and longer distances for young swimmers.
• Stroke Introduction (ages 6–12) – focuses on learning the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
• Stroke Development (ages 6–12) – improves stroke efficiency and builds endurance across multiple strokes.
• Stroke Mechanics (ages 6–12) – advanced stroke refinement for strong, confident swimmers.

NOT SURE WHICH LEVEL TO CHOOSE?

Use our Swim Lesson Selector Guide to find the right level for your child before registering.

Other Amazing Aquatics Programs!

Adaptive Swim Lessons – Angelfish Program
Our Angelfish Adaptive Swim Lessons provide one-on-one instruction for swimmers ages 3 and up who benefit from individualized attention. Certified instructors create a safe, supportive environment that builds water safety, confidence, and a love for swimming.
For more information, contact:
Tina Henderson – V.P. of Aquatics
Email: tinah@gapiedmontymca.org

Special Olympics Swim Team
The YMCA is proud to host a Special Olympics Swim Team for athletes ages 8 and up. This program is designed for swimmers with intellectual or developmental disabilities who meet certain basic swimming requirements. Practices focus on building skills, confidence, teamwork, and preparing for competition.
Evaluations are required before registration to ensure readiness. Space is limited.
Contact:
Tina Henderson – V.P. of Aquatics
Email: tinah@gapiedmontymca.org

Swim Team – YMCA Ducks
The YMCA Ducks Swim Team operates during spring and summer, with practices at both Walton County and Brad Akins branches. This competitive swim program helps swimmers refine skills, build endurance, and enjoy the team environment.
The Ducks are a Safe Sport recognized program, demonstrating our commitment to athlete safety and a positive environment.

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

QUESTIONS?

Contact: mollie@gapiedmontymca.org

READY TO REGISTER?

Walton County YMCA Contact Information
Walton County Branch
1101 Double Springs Church Road Connector
Monroe, GA 30656
Phone: 770-267-9622