Aquatics

CANE BAY FAMILY YMCA SWIM LESSONS

Learn to Swim. Build Confidence. Stay Safe.

The Cane Bay Family YMCA offers swim lessons designed to help children develop water safety skills, swimming ability, confidence, and a lifelong enjoyment of the water. Lessons are offered in small groups and are organized by age and skill level to provide an effective learning environment.

AUGUST SWIM LESSONS

No Group Swim Lessons will be offered in August.

SEPTEMBER GROUP SWIM LESSONS

September Session: Mondays & Wednesdays Only

Registration: August 31–September 4, 2026
Classes Begin: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Session Ends: Monday, September 28, 2026

Registration Information

If you are not currently a YMCA member or your information is not already in our registration system, please create a non-member profile for the parent/guardian and each child before calling to register for swim lessons.

IMPORTANT: Please register your child for the appropriate swim level. Our classes are structured around specific skill levels so instructors can provide effective instruction to children with similar abilities.

The Aquatics Director and Swim Instructors reserve the right to move a swimmer to a different class when, based on their professional assessment, another level better fits the swimmer’s ability and safety.

For questions regarding swim lessons, please contact the Aquatics Department at [email protected].

GROUP SWIM LESSONS

Group Swim Lessons are designed for children ages 3 and older. We group swimmers by similar age and swimming ability.

Class Size: Approximately 3–4 swimmers, depending on age and level
Class Length: 30 minutes
Schedule: Two classes per week for three weeks
Standard Session Options: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, depending on the session schedule

Fees

YMCA Members: $90 per child
Non-Members: $130 per child

Please note: The September session will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays only.

PARENT & ME SWIM LESSONS

Parent & Me classes are designed for children under age 3 and give parents or caregivers the opportunity to participate in the water with their child.

Classes focus on helping young children become comfortable in the water while developing introductory water-safety and swim-readiness skills.

Class Schedule

6–18 Months: Fridays at 10:00 AM
18 Months–3 Years: Fridays at 10:30 AM

Class Length: 30 minutes
Frequency: Once per week for six weeks

Fees

YMCA Members: $75 per child
Non-Members: $95 per child

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Private Swim Lessons provide individualized instruction based on the swimmer’s ability and goals. Private lessons generally begin at age 4 or 5, depending on the child’s readiness.

Private lessons are scheduled based on instructor availability.

Package: Six 30-minute private lessons

Fees

YMCA Members: $125
Non-Members: $200

Coordinate and register private lessons through the Aquatics Department. Please email [email protected] for availability.

WELCOME TO THE CANE BAY FAMILY YMCA SWIM PROGRAM

Our goal is to provide every swimmer with a safe, positive, rewarding, and enjoyable experience. YMCA programs incorporate our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, and we ask swimmers, parents, caregivers, and guests to demonstrate these values while participating.

Photography & Video

To protect the privacy of our swimmers, families, and staff, photography and video recording are not permitted in the pool area during swim lessons.

Attendance & Attire

Please arrive on time and have your swimmer ready when class begins. Late arrivals can disrupt instruction and reduce your child’s available lesson time.

• Swimmers should arrive with an appropriate bathing suit and goggles.
• Children should use the restroom before class begins.
• Swimmers with long hair should secure it away from their face.
• Swimmers who are not toilet trained must wear an appropriate swim diaper with elastic around the waist and legs.
• Parents and caregivers must promptly pick up children when class ends.
• Children aged 12 and under may not leave the pool deck unless their parent or caregiver is present to pick them up.
• Children aged 12 and under must be supervised by a parent or caregiver in the locker room.

Parent/Guardian Observation

We value parents and caregivers as important partners in their child’s learning experience. At the same time, swim lessons provide children with an opportunity to develop independence, confidence, and trust in their instructor.

In some situations, a parent’s presence near the lesson area may distract the swimmer. When appropriate, YMCA staff may ask parents or caregivers to observe from the designated bleachers or viewing area on the pool deck.

Missed Classes

The YMCA does not provide make-up classes for participant absences.

If the YMCA cancels a scheduled lesson, we will make every reasonable effort to schedule a make-up class.

Communication

We are committed to providing safe, high-quality swim instruction and encourage open communication with our families.

If you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s lessons, placement, progress, or the swim program, please contact the Aquatics Department at:

[email protected]

Cane Bay Family YMCA

Building Confident Swimmers. Developing Water Safety Skills. Strengthening Our Community.

NO REFUNDS!