YMCA SPLASH AND SOAR SWIM SCHOOL GROUP LESSONS
Our Swim School is a proud provider of Starfish Aquatics Institute curriculum backed by USA Swimming, a globally recognized program designed to make learning to swim safe, fun and effective for all ages! This innovative approach focuses on building confidence, essential swim skills, and water safety from the start. With a clear, learner-focused progression, our lessons ensure every participant advances at their own pace while developing a lifelong love for swimming.
THANK YOU TO OUR SAFETY SPONSOR:
PRICING
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| 1 lesson/week | $17 per class | $34 per class |
| 2 lessons/week | $14 per class | $28 per class |
| 3 lessons/week | $10 per class | $24 per class |
**A non-refundable registration fee of $20 will be processed at the time of sign up. This includes participants placed on the wait list.**
 JR Parent Portal
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 Make-Up Lessons
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 Skill Sheets
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Check on your child's progress, view billing information, and set up new lessons using the Jackrabbit Swim School Parent Portal! Click the button below to access the parent portal.
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Need to miss one of your scheduled lessons? No worries! Submit an absence on the JR Parent Portal or by Get in touch with our Director of Swim School, Morghan, by emailing morghanh@bnymca.org. Additionally, you can visit the Swim Desk near the Rec/Therapy Pool during Swim School and talk to one of our Aquatics staff members who will help get you started on rescheduling, OR call us at 309.827.6233! |
Looking to understand exactly what skills we're looking to cultivate at each level of our Swim School? Read through the Skill Sheets for your child's skill level!
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“We've been coming to the YMCA Swim School for almost 2 years now. We recently returned from a trip where we went swimming everyday. Our daughter was able to float (unassisted) on a pool noodle in our private pool. During our stay, we had the ‘safety talk’ about the pool with both of our children. One morning, while we were sleeping, we found out that our son fell in the pool while our daughter was playing nearby. The pool had two steep steps that led into the deep end. Our daughter said our son was able to ‘find the wall’ and managed to climb up the steep steps. After we found out what happened, we told him how good it was that he found the wall and that’s why we go to swim lessons. We cannot be more proud of the skills our kids have learned in swim lessons so far. While every child and family are different, I would highly recommend Swim School to my family and friends. It is a life skill that ended up saving our child's life.”
When do classes start?
Once registration is completed, your child's classes will start on the next scheduled class date.
What are the days/times available for lessons?
Lessons are Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
How many lessons per week does my child receive?
After paying the monthly fee, your child can attend up to 3 lessons per week on a continuous basis. While one lesson per week is included with your registration, we encourage adding more to help your child develop their skills faster and gain confidence in the water!
How much do Group Lessons cost?
**A non-refundable registration fee of $20 will be processed at the time of sign up. This includes participants placed on the wait list.**
| Members | Non Members | |
| 1 lesson/week | $17 per class | $34 per class |
| 2 lessons/week | $14 per class | $28 per class |
| 3 lessons/week | $10 per class | $24 per class |
Billing is processed on the 1st of each month for all scheduled classes, which are billed at a per class rate.
What level is my child?
You can take the short quiz on the Group Lessons page to find out what level to enroll your child in. If you have any issues, please contact the Aquatics office by calling us at 309.827.6233, or email our Aquatics team by sending an email to aquatics@bnymca.org.
How long is each lesson?
Lessons are 30 minutes in length.
If I receive financial support, can I still register online?
Of course! Your monthly Swim School tuition discounted according to the approved financial support program discount given by the membership department. However, please note that registration fees are not eligible for discounts.
How often do we need to register?
Just once! Swim School is a perpetual swim lesson program, and thus does not require registration every month, ensuring a seamless and ongoing learning experience.
What is your cancellation policy?
Need to cancel your swim lessons? No problem!
Click the button below, fill out the form with the appropriate information, and we'll take care of it!
Refunds are still reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. Missed classes do not count as credits. Each swimmer gets one free make-up session per month (if space allows). Additional make-up lessons are $10 per lesson.
What is the instructor-to-swimmer ratio for Swim School classes?
Parent/Tot - 12 to 1
Swim School - 5 to 1
Stroke School - 6 to 1
Do I receive make-up classes?
Need to miss one of your scheduled lessons? No worries! Submit an absence on the JR Parent Portal or by Get in touch with our Director of Swim School, Morghan, by emailing morghanh@bnymca.org. Additionally, you can visit the Swim Desk near the Rec/Therapy Pool during Swim School and talk to one of our Aquatics staff members who will help get you started on rescheduling, OR call us at 309.827.6233!
Do you offer Swim School for adults?
We now offer Adult Swim Lessons that utilize our Swim School curriculum! Visit the "Adult Swim Lessons" tab on our Swim School page to learn more!
