Swim Lessons
YMCA Aquatics is about water safety, skill development and fun for everyone. We have an aquatics program for every skill level and interest. We offer swim lessons for ages 6mos-12yrs and adults.The YMCA offers a wide range of swimming options for the whole family. Swimming builds self-confidence and develops the whole person -- spirit, mind and body. Classes are divided into ability groups. Trained instructors emphasize personal safety, swimming skills, endurance and social skills while guiding students with praise and encouragement. Our 40-minute lessons are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spring Swim Lessons - Session 1
| Session Dates | Mar 17-Apr 9 |
Priority Registration | Jan 31-Feb 13 |
| Open Registration | Feb 14-Mar 13 |
| $10 late fee added after Mar 20 | |
| Facility Member | $40 |
| Program Member | $75 |
| Class Days | Week 1 & 2 Tu, Th, Sa |
| Class Times | 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:45pm |
| No lessons Mar 23-Mar 29 |
Spring Swim Lessons - Session 2
| Session Dates | Apr 14-Apr 30 |
Priority Registration | Jan 31-Apr 10 |
| Open Registration | Feb 14-Apr 10 |
| $10 late fee added after Apr 10 | |
| Facility Member | $40 |
| Program Member | $75 |
| Class Days | Weeks 1 & 2: Tu, Th, Sa |
| Class Times | 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:45pm |
Spring Swim Lessons - Session 3
| Session Dates | May 5 -May 21 |
Priority Registration | Jan 31-May 1 |
| Open Registration | Feb 14-May 1 |
| $10 late fee added after May 1 | |
| Facility Member | $40 |
| Program Member | $75 |
| Class Days | Weeks 1 & 2: Tu, Th, Sa |
| Class Times | 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:45pm |
Spring Swim Lessons - Session 4
| Session Dates | May 26-Jun 11 |
Priority Registration | Jan 31-May 22
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| Open Registration | Feb 14-May 22 |
| $10 late fee added after May 22 | |
| Facility Member | $40 |
| Program Member | $75 |
| Class Days | Weeks 1 & 2: Tu, Th, Sa |
| Class Times | 4:15pm, 5:00pm, 5:45pm |
Summer Swim Lessons
There are 5 sessions of Summer Swim Lessons at the Coppinger Family YMCA. Each session is 2 weeks, with lessons on Monday-Thursday. In case of inclement weather, Friday is reserved as a lesson make-up day.Sessions 1-4 are also offered at the Friendswood Pool. Registration dates and swim lesson fees are the same. Classes are offered at 10:00am and 10:45am.
Summer lessons are available at the following times:
| Morning | Evening |
| 8:15am | 4:15pm |
| 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| 9:45am | 5:45pm |
| 10:30am | 6:30pm |
| 5:00pm; *7:15pm | |
| * Adult Lesson |
Summer Swim Lessons - Session 1
| Session Dates | Jun 15-Jun 25 |
Priority Registration | Mar 2-Jun 12 |
| Open Registration | Mar 23-Jun 12 |
| $10 late fee added after Jun 12 | |
| Facility Member | $40 |
| Program Member | $75 |
| Class Days | M-Th |
Summer Swim Lessons - Session 2
| Session Dates | Jun 29-Jul 9 |
Priority Registration | Mar 2-Jun 26 |
| Open Registration | Mar 23-Jun 26 |
| $10 late fee added after Jun 26 | |
| Facility Member | $40 |
| Program Member | $75 |
| Class Days | M-Th |
Summer Swim Lessons - Session 3
| Session Dates | Jul 13-Jul 23 |
Priority Registration | Mar 2-Jul 10 |
| Open Registration | Mar 23-Jul 10 |
| $10 late fee added after Jul 10 | |
| Facility Member | $40 |
| Program Member | $75 |
| Class Days | M-Th |
Summer Swim Lessons - Session 4
| Session Dates | Jul 24-Aug 6 |
Priority Registration | Mar 2-Jun 24 |
| Open Registration | Mar 23-Jul 24 |
| $10 late fee added after Jul 24 | |
| Facility Member | $45 |
| Program Member | $75 |
| Class Days | M-Th |
Summer Swim Lessons - Session 5
| Session Dates | Aug 10-Aug 20 |
Priority Registration | Mar 2-Aug 3 |
| Open Registration | Mar 23-Aug 3 |
| $10 late fee added after Aug 3 | |
| Facility Member | $40 |
| Program Member | $75 |
| Program Days | M-Th |
Swim Lessons for Day Campers
If your child is attending day camp at the Coppinger Family YMCA, he or she can take swim lessons during camp! The Coppinger Family YMCA offers an 8:15am swim lesson to day campers. Just be sure to drop your child off in time for the lesson, and our counselors will escort your child back to his or her group when the lesson is over.Private & Semi Private Swim Lessons
With private lessons your child will have more individual attention with a 1:1 instructor-to-participant ratio. Bring-a-Buddy lessons are also available for a 2:1 instructor-to-participant ratio.| Registration | Ongoing |
| Day/Time | Scheduled through the instructor |
| Facility Member | $28 per 30-min lesson or $120 for 5 lessons |
| Bring a Buddy | $36 per 30-min lesson or $155 for 5 lessons |
| Program Member | $39 per 30-min lesson or $155 for 5 lessons |
| Bring a Buddy | $59 per 30-min lesson or $190 for 5 lessons |
For more information regarding Aquatics, contact Jackie Nagle at 281.485.6805 or email jackie.nagle@ymcahouston.org
Swim Team
The YMCA Swim Team is a meaningful experience for swimmers of all levels with an emphasis on improvement and fun while exemplifying the YMCA core values. Participants ages 5-15 must demonstrate the ability to swim a full length of the pool (25 yards) unassisted. It is also recommended that swimmers have proficient knowledge of 2-3 strokes. Parents are responsible for transporting swimmers to and from swim meets throughout the Houston area on various Saturday mornings. Parents are also needed as volunteers at swim meets.Spring Swim Team
| Session Dates | Mar 16-May 16 |
Priority Registration | Jan 31-Mar 13 |
| Open Registration | Feb 14-Mar 13 |
| $10 late fee added after Mar 13 | |
| Facility Member | $70 |
| Program Member | $120 |
| Practice Days | M/W/F |
| Practice Times | 5:00pm-6:00pm or 6:00pm-7:00pm |
For more information regarding Aquatics Programs, contact Jackie Nagle at 281.485.6805 or email jackie.nagle@ymcahouston.org
Summer Swim Team
| Season Dates | Jun 8-Aug 8 |
Priority Registration | Apr 14-Jun 5 |
| Open Registration | Apr 18-Jun 5 |
| Facility Member | $70 |
| $10 late fee added after Jun 5 | |
| Program Member | $120 |
| Practice Days | M/W/Th |
Practice Times (Ages 6-8) | 7:00am-8:00am |
Practice Times (Ages 9-15) | 6:00am-7:00am |
Spray Park
The Coppinger YMCA Spray Park will cool down anyone, young or old, on a hot summer day. The Spray Park is open during regular pool hours and is free for YMCA Facility Members.For more information regarding Aquatics Programs, contact Jackie Nagle at 281.485.6805 or email jackie.nagle@ymcahouston.org
