The Yakima Athletic Club provides year-round swimming lessons for children of all ages. Parent/Child, Red Cross Levels & Competitive Stroke. Learn to swim from experienced and trained swim lesson instructors near you in the Yakima Valley. Yakima Athletic Club Members receive a discount on swim lesson rates. We offer Group Swim Lessons,  Private Swim Lessons, and Semi-Private Swim Lessons.

Swim lessons are open to Members of the Yakima Athletic Club and non-members.  You may browse & register for online programs here:

YOUTH GROUP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Parent & Child: Splash, giggle, and bond with your little one in this water introduction class! Our Parent & Child class aims to prepare your child for future swim lessons by introducing them to the water. We teach controlled breathing, floats, and movement in the water. Our aim is to get the children comfortable with being in the water by teaching through games and songs. It’s a fun, soothing experience that builds a love for the water. Ages 6 months – 3 years.

 

Starfish (Preschool 1): The Starfish is known for its inability to swim. This class is for our littlest children who are looking to get their feet wet! This class introduces floats, glides, arm and leg movements, and breathe control. The aim of this class is to get your child comfortable with being in the water. We instruct through games, songs, water exploration, and lots of practice. Ages 3 – 5 years.

Jellyfish (Preschool 2): The Jellyfish is a little more comfortable in the water and looking to level up their skills! Children must be familiar with floating, gliding, and can freely submerge underwater. This class helps build on basic skills like front crawl, back crawl, and treading water, while also improving breath control and underwater exploration. Ages 3 – 5 years.

Seahorse (Preschool 3): The Seahorse is perfect for our small, but mighty swimmers who are ready for a challenge. In this class, we work on rotary breathing, refine floats, and improve stamina with fun, engaging drills. Watch your child swim like a pro with 6 body lengths of front and back crawl! Ages 3 – 5 years.

Crab (Level 1): Crab is perfect for beginners, focusing on basic water safety, breath control, gliding, and floating. They will begin learning the basics of the front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. We will introduce your child to the joys of swimming in a fun and friendly environment. Ages 6 – 14 years.

Frog (Level 2): Frog is for children who can go under water, glide, roll into a float, and swim 2 body lengths. This class hops into new floats and learning body control. We’ll work on building stamina with front and back crawl, while introducing fun new tricks and rotary breathing. Ages 6 – 14 years.

Sea Turtle (Level 3): Sea Turtle is for children 6 and up, who can swim 5 yards front crawl and then roll into a float. This class is for the kids who are ready for a challenge. This class introduces more kicks and two new strokes. We will also refine their rotary breathing to become more efficient and practice treading water for longer periods of time. Ages 6 – 14 years.

Otter (Level 4): Otter is for children 6 and up, who can swim longer distances; 25 yards front crawl and 25 yards elementary backstroke, and tread water for a minute. They must be able to perform the scissor, whip and dolphin kick. They will be introduced to turns and perfect those kicks to build strength and endurance. Ages 6 – 14 years.

Otter/Manta Ray (level 4/5): Otter/Manta Ray is for children 6 and up, who can swim longer distances. This class takes your child’s skills to the next level with 25-yard swims, advanced strokes, advanced kicks, and longer treading sessions. They will be introduced to turns, surface dives, and perfect those kicks to build strength and endurance. Ages 6 – 14 years.

Manta Rays (Level 5): Manta Ray is for children 6 and up, who can perform all six strokes, and routinely swim 25 yards. This class will challenge your endurance and body control. This course perfects advanced strokes, introduces self-correction tools, and teaches surface dives and flip turns. Ages 6 – 14 years.

Competitive Swim: Ready to race? This class is for swimmers who are already comfortable with all strokes and long distances. Whether you're eyeing the swim team or just want to swim like a pro, we’ll help you refine your technique, increase efficiency, and build the endurance you need for competitive swimming. Ages 6 – 16 years.

For more information and for prices contact  453-6521 ext. 167.

PRIVATE LESSONS

All of the Yakima Athletic Club’s private swim lesson instructors are Red Cross Water Safety Instructor-certified, progressive and responsible instructors. Private lessons allow the instructor to work on specific skills, catering to the individual. For more information on these programs or to schedule private lessons, contact us at 509-453-6521 ext 167

Single Private Lesson All ages
Members Only: $50 / 30 minutes

Youth Private Lessons Package (six 30-minute lessons)  Ages 2-17 years old
Non-Members: $270 plus tax   Members: $216 plus tax

Adult Private Lessons Package (three 60-minute lessons)  Ages 18+
Non-Members: $225 plus tax   Members: $180 plus tax

Semi-Private Lessons Package 2 People (six 30-minute lessons)  All ages
Non-Members: $330 plus tax   Members: $264 plus tax

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