Swim Lessons

Classes are offered weekday afternoons, early evenings, and Saturdays.

The National YMCA offers its Swim Lesson Program as a vehicle to deliver our unique mission of putting Christian principles into practice to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  This program expands on YMCA philosophy, aquatic program concepts, and incorporates recent research relating to learning how to swim.  The program is designed to: ensure the student's safety, enhance the student's enjoyment of the learning process and provide consistent, progressive success for the student.  The program focuses on student-centered learning.  Students are encouraged to explore and are guided through their discovery process.  Components of the YMCA Swim Lessons Program are: The YMCA's Character Development program (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility); personal safety; personal growth; water adjustment, stroke development; water games, sports, and rescue. 

For more information regarding YMCA Swim Lessons, please contact Cindy Cavett at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 309-833-2129.

Late registration accepted only with the approval of the Aquatic Director/Coordinator.

If the pool is closed due to unsafe conditions, classes may be cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

Effort will be made to hold classes on deck if necessary

Please see brochure for more information under the

Schedules and Brochures tab.