Swim Lessons
Confidence in the water starts here — with lessons for every age, ability, and comfort level.
Learn to Swim at the Y!
The YMCA of Coastal Carolina has been helping people of all ages become confident swimmers for generations. Our certified swim instructors use a nationally recognized curriculum that focuses on safety, skill progression, and confidence-building.
From infants and toddlers taking their first splash to adults learning for the first time, our lessons are designed to make everyone comfortable, safe, and strong in the water.
Group Swim Lessons
Our group swim lessons follow the YMCA Swim Lesson Continuum, helping swimmers progress from basic water safety to advanced technique.
Infant & Toddler Lessons (Ages 6 months–3 years)
Accompanied by a parent or guardian, infants and toddlers learn early swim-readiness skills through games, songs, and gentle water exploration. Parents learn essential safety and supervision skills.
Preschool Lessons (Ages 3–5 years)
Young swimmers gain confidence with underwater exploration and learn two key survival skills:
- Swim, Float, Swim: Glide, roll, float, roll, and exit the pool safely.
- Jump, Push, Turn, Grab: Learn safe entry and recovery skills.
School-Age Lessons (Ages 5–12 years)
Children continue building endurance and skill with an emphasis on rhythmic breathing, stroke development, and endurance-building. Lessons cover freestyle, backstroke, and introductory breaststroke and butterfly skills.
Teen & Adult Lessons (Ages 13+)
It’s never too late to learn! Our teen and adult lessons help swimmers overcome fear, improve technique, and build endurance in a welcoming, non-judgmental setting.
Private & Semi Private Swim Lessons
For those seeking individualized attention or flexible scheduling, the Y offers private and semi-private swim lessons.
Private Lessons:
- One-on-one instruction focused entirely on your goals
- Flexible scheduling for your convenience
- Great for beginners, nervous swimmers, or those refining technique
Semi-Private Lessons:
- Two or three swimmers per instructor
- Ideal for siblings or friends of similar skill levels
- Same personalized coaching at a lower cost per participant
