YMCA of Lincoln Nebraska

Swim Lessons

Youth Group Lessons
A progressive system of lessons taught by experienced instructors. Designed to teach children stroke development, enjoyment of the water and develop lifelong fitness skills. Lessons are available to children ages 6 months and older. Children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years require parent participation.

• Swim Lesson Class Descriptions

Adult Group Lessons
Progressive swim lessons with adults in mind. The focus is to develop swim skills and comfort in the water. Classes are tailored to meet the needs of the group.

Private Swim Lessons
30-minute lessons with one-on-one instruction with an experienced instructor. All ages are welcome. Move and learn at your own pace. We will choose a time that is convenient for you.

• Private Swim Lesson Request Form

• Private Swim Lesson Registration Form

Daycare Swim Lessons
Swim lessons are available to local daycare centers. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact the aquatics director at any branch.


Schedules
Visit any member center main page for class schedules, prices and additional details.

Use the following links to see a location list or a particular branch's main page:

• How to Find Us
  List of all locations.
  
  

Float For Life Program

This water safety program is a partnership between the YMCA of Lincoln and the Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation. Classes are designed to reach children how to breathe by rolling over to their backs and floating. This life saving technique can give children those few extra seconds that can save their lives. Children will learn individually safety skills used throughout life. They will learn to float first, swim to the side and moving in and out of the water comfortably. For more information please see our swim lesson brochures.

Swim Teams

Sting Ray Swim Club
Non-competitive for ages 6-18, at Cooper and Fallbrook only

This program will serve youth who want the aspects of swim team without the element of competition. Will aid in stroke development, endurance, self-confidence and appreciation of swimming as a means of fitness. Serves as a great transition between swim lessons and competitive swimming. Also for those who want to see if swim team is for them.

For more information, please contact:
Melissa at Cooper: Email or (402) 323-6412,
Kathy at Fallbrook: Email or (402) 323-6434.

Dolphin Swim Team
Competitive for ages 6-18, at Northeast Year Round and Cooper Summer Only

Kids age six through high school senior are eligible to participate. Swim team is offered year-round and you may register at any time. Our coaches encourage our swimmers to have fun, create new friendships, and be team spirited while providing a challenging experience for all levels of swimmers.

For more information, please contact:
Melissa at Cooper: Email or (402) 323-6412,
Jennifer at Northeast: Email or (402) 434-9252.

Water Fitness

Group exercise classes are FREE to members. Visit your nearest member center for monthly schedules of group water exercise classes and lap swimming.

• Group Exercise Class Descriptions

Lifeguarding

Offered just one weekend a month, this class is a fast paced and challenging program designed to teach and reinforce the fundamentals of lifeguarding.

Lifeguard courses are for ages 15+ and offered at the Northeast YMCA only. Recertification is also available.

• Lifeguard Certification Details

Contact

Visit your nearest member center or contact one of our Aquatics program directors:

Cooper
Melissa Pavlish
Email
(402) 323-6412

Downtown
Karla Hudson
Email
(402) 434-9238

Fallbrook
Kathy Steele
Email
(402) 323-6434

Northeast
Jennifer Roller
Email
(402) 434-9252