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Fall Swim Lessons
Session A begins Sept 7.
Registration opens Aug 25 at 8 am.

Session B begins Oct 25.
Registration opens Oct 13 at 8 am.

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Aquatics

Aquatics

Whether your child is starting her first swim lesson, or you're training for the competitive edge in your next triathlon, we can help. And, if you want to turn your love of the water into your career, we can help with that too!

  • Swim Lessons: Infants through adults will learn at their own pace through our swim lesson classes. Want more individual attention? Private and semi-private lessons are available too!
  • Lifeguard and Safety Courses: Get trained to be a lifeguard, or learn CPR, First aid and other life-saving skills in our Red Cross Certified programs.
  • Masters Swimming: Don't let the name scare you - Masters just means scheduled group practices where adults share coaching tips and camaraderie as they get a great workout in the water. All levels welcome!
  • Otters Swim Team: Youth who are ready to learn the competitive swimming strokes and take their training beyond swim lessons will love being on the Otters Swim Team. Competition in meets is optional.
  • Total Immersion: This teaching method focuses on a more fluid and efficient style of swimming. Try private TI lessons or a weekend workshop. The YWCA of Minneapolis is the ONLY place in MN to get this unique style of training.
  • Water Fitness Classes: Get a great aerobic and resistance workout with one of these free classes.
  • Pool Schedules & Info: Lap swim, open swim and class times can all be found on our pool schedules.


YWCA Swim For Change Program
YWCA's Swim for Change Program for Youth

You know swimming is fun, great exercise and a life-saving skill. Share the opportunity to learn to swim through the YWCA's Swim for Change program.

Children and youth in YWCA community programs are learning to swim, training to be lifeguards, and competing on the Otters youth swim team, all because of the YWCA's Swim for Change Program. Many of these children are experiencing the joy of swimming for the first time. Many would not be able to afford these opportunities without the YWCA and Swim for Change.

Learn more about this powerful program, and how you can support our youth with a donation today!