Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Private and Semi-private lessons are perfect way to learn at your own pace. Our instructors can meet any of your swimming needs:

• Comfort: Instructors and coaches focus on making your swimming experience your most relaxing time of day. Learn how to become at ease in the water, instead of fighting your way through it.
• Confidence: Know that you can make that lap because of your developing skills and focused knowledge of proper form and balance.
• Speed: Experienced instructors and coaches are ready to bring their knowledge of modern technique to your swimming and fitness experience. Don’t just try to swim faster - learn how to pick up the pace without working harder.
• Strength: Swimming and water aerobics strengthen every muscle in your body. Learn better ways to diversify your workout with sets that focus on different muscle groups and energy systems.
• Endurance: Balance, form and efficiency make every stroke easier. Extend your workout distance and time when your energy is managed and your stroke relaxed.

Private Lessons

Private Lessons are for those who:

• Need/want extra attention
• Have special needs
• Prefer individual attention
• Need a more flexible/convenient schedule

» Private Lesson Instructors

Semi-Private Lessons

Learn with a friend or two with similar swimming abilities to form a Semi-Private lesson. A great way to achieve the results you want. NOTE: The YWCA does not combine individuals to form semi-private swim lessons.

» Semi-Private Lesson Instructors

Total Immersion^TM Swim Instruction

If you are interested in triathlon training or Total Immersion^TM training, please see our Total Immersion Swim Instruction page.

Pricing and Registration Informatoin

Prices apply to each person in the lesson. You are responsible for combining your semi-private group and arranging compatible times for lessons with all participants.

Scheduling Prvate Lessons*
Scheduling your private swim lesson is now easier than ever with our Online Appointment Scheduling system powered by AppointmentQuest.

Swim Lesson sessions must be purchased in person at any location. You may purchase your sessions first, then schedule them online, or you may schedule your sessions and purchase them when you come in for your first appointment.

*Online scheduling is not available for semi-private lessons. To schedule semi-private lessons, contact one of the following aquatics specialist.

Policies

• Please contact the aquatics office of the location of your choice prior to purchasing a lesson package. We will then place you with an appropriate instructor for your goals.
• Cancellations require a 24-hour notice prior to the lesson; otherwise the lesson is forfeited. Work with the instructor as needed.
• Private and Semi-Private lessons are nonrefundable or transferable.
• Lessons are valid for one year from purchase date.
• The swimmer taking the lesson must be an active YWCA of Minneapolis member to receive the membership price.
• Please check-in at the membership desk before each lesson. You will be asked for a membership card or a picture ID. Please ask for a lesson voucher receipt at this time.
• Your instructor will meet you on the pool deck during your scheduled time. Please hand your instructor the lesson voucher before each session as proof of payment and use of the lesson. The instructors get paid by this voucher.

Note: Before your first lesson, please read our Swim Lesson Policies for rules and policies for students, parents and guests.