Aquatics Classes
For up-to-date information on our classes, please view the Program Guide. To register, click on the program registration link. As with all Y programs & membership, financial assistance is available.
YMCA Aquatics Program
The Duluth YMCA Aquatics Program is divided into several different levels and is oriented toward student-centered learning. It is designed to insure the student's safety, provide for regular, progressive success, and make the learning process more enjoyable. Personal growth, stroke development, water games and sports, personal safety and rescue are incorporated into each level.
Children / Youth Aquatics
Parent / Tot (Ages 6-36 months)
This program is a water orientation class designed for parent and child participation. The class encourages the bond of trust between parent and child and teaches parents how to guide and supervise their children around the water. The child will be exposed to basic movements.
Pre-School (Ages 3-5 Years)
The preschool swim program has four levels designed to help children progress and build elementary swimming and safety skills. Children are placed in small groups with the YMCA trained instructors. Class emphasis is on developing the coordination, endurance, and self-confidence of the preschooler.
Pre-School Classes Offered:
- Pike - Beginner
- Eel - Advanced beginner
- Ray - Low Intermediate
- Starfish - High Intermediate
Youth (Ages 6-12 Years)
The progressive swim program has six levels designed to help children grow personally and develop strokes and safety skills. Emphasis is on endurance, personal safety, skill development, and lifesaving techniques.
Youth Classes Offered:
- Polliwog - Beginner
- Guppy - Intermediate beginner
- Minnow - Advanced Beginner
- Fish - Intermediate
- Flying Fish/Shark - Advanced Intermediate
Adult Swim Lessons
Adult swim lessons are for those individuals who wish to learn to swim or those who want to improve their technique. Classes have a low student-to-instructor ratio, which allows for personal instruction in each class.
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons are a great opportunity to learn to swim from a skilled teacher on a one-on-one basis.
With a private swim instructor, you will:
- Achieve optimal results via appropriate drills and activities.
- Receive instruction on proper swimming technique and progress.
- Receive positive encouragement, motivation and accountability.
- Obtain the latest aquatic and swimming information.
- Build a positive relationship with your instructor.
- Be able to have flexible scheduling.
To register for a Private Swim Lesson, please call 722-4745 x131 or email aquatics@duluthymca.org
Registration Information
For up-to-date information on our classes, please view the Program Guide. To register, click on the program registration link. As with all Y programs & membership, financial assistance is available.
