Private Swim Lessons

Swimmers are given individualized attention based on their specific needs. From basic water safety to stroke development and endurance, YMCA private lessons provide instruction for all ages and swimming levels.
Ages: 3-adult
Day/Time: (30-minute sessions). Scheduled at swimmer’s convenience
Facility Member: $100/4 sessions or
$30/session
Program Member: $120/4 sessions or $35/session

Swim Team

For swimmers wanting to build endurance or cross train. Must be able to swim length of pool without assistance.
Ages: 6-17
Registration: Begins April 18 (Healthy Kids Day
Facility Member: $70
(Team Suit additional fee)
Program Member: $90
(Team Suit additional fee)
Spring Season: April-May
Summer Season: June-July
Meets are held at various YMCAs around the Houston area.

Adult Swim Lessons

Swim techniques and refinement class. Suitable for all levels of adult swimmers. Curriculum is set by the participants.
Ages: 15-Adult
Days: Monday-Thursday
Times: 8:00pm
Location: GPISD Natatorium

Summer Swim Lessons

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, and trained instructors emphasize personal safety, swimming skills, endurance and social skills, while guiding students with praise and encouragement.
The following appplies to all Swim Lessons offered at the Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA, with exception of Private
Swim Lessons:
Mini Session: June 2-June 5
Session 1: June 8-June 18
Session 2: June 22-July 2
Session 3: July 6-July 16
Session 4: July 20-July 30
Session 5: August 3-August 13
Registration: Begins April 18 (Healthy Kids Day)
Facility Member: $ 37/session;
$18/mini session
Program Member: $ 60/session;
$30/mini session

PreSchool Swim Lessons

Develops a strong foundation in basic swimming skills, including moving comfortably in the water on front, back and side, as well as underwater.
Ages: 3-5
Time: 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am
Location: Wendel D. Ley YMCA Pool
Time: 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
Location: GPISD Natatorium
*Mini session times will be at 7:00pm only.

Parent/Child Swim Lessons

Allows both parent and child to become more comfortable and have fun in the water while learning to ba safer in aquatic areas. Class includes games and songs that use basic movements in the water. Activities are based on the developmental abilities of the child and will not teach your child to “swim,” but instead to be comfortable in and around the water. (30-minute class)
Ages: 6-36 mos
Days: Monday-Thursday
Times: 7:00pm
Location: Wendel D. Ley YMCA Pool

Youth Swim Lessons

Progressive classes that will develop a strong foundation in basic swimming skills and then build upon those skills.
Ages: 6-14
Days: Monday-Thursday
Times: 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am
Location: Wendel D. Ley YMCA
Times: 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
Location: GPISD Natatorium
*Mini-session times will be at 7:00pm only.