Learn to Swim at the Y
The Greater Wichita YMCA provides a safe, fun, encouraging environment to help all swimmers feel comfortable learning in the water. Y swim lessons participants can expect:
- LOCATION Choose any one of our 9 pool branch locations in Andover, El Dorado, Newton and throughout Wichita, KS.
- OPTIONS Private (1:1), Small Group, and Group Classes available. 1-time, 2-week, monthly, and on-going enrollment.
- QUALITY STAFF Our swim instructors are CPR, AED, first aid, oxygen certified and hold YMCA swim lesson certifications. Many have additional accreditation and training to their credit.
- GREAT PRICES To ensure access to all swimmers we offer low rates, member discounts, and income-based pricing, too.
Swim Starters
Parent participation required. Parents are guided to work with their child to explore fundamental safety and aquatics skills.
- WATER DISCOVERY
- 6 mo.-2 yrs.
- 30 minutes
- WATER EXPLORATION
- ages 2-3
- 30 minutes
Youth Lessons
From beginners to seasoned swimmers, kids will become more comfortable in the water, develop personal safety, and progress through aquatics skills. They will focus on body position, control, forward movement, rotary breathing, integrated arm and leg action, and all major swim stroke techniques.
- Level 1: Water Acclimation
- Level 2: Water Movement
- Level 3: Water Stamina
- Level 4: Stroke Intro
- Level 5: Stroke Development
- Level 6: Stroke Mechanics
Two age groups are offered:
- Preschool Age
- ages 3-5
- Levels 1-4
- 45 minutes
- School Age
- ages 6+
- Levels 1-6
- 45 minutes
Adult Swim
It is never too late to learn! Improve safety skills and develop swim strokes as you enhance your swimming abilities.
- ages 18+
- 45 minutes
Adaptive Swim
Greater Wichita YMCA’s Private Adaptive Swim Lessons are lead by instructors who have completed trainings specializing in adaptive swim instruction. Private Adaptive Swim Lessons use techniques to modify or adapt to the individuals abilities and needs with an emphasis on skills that promote safety around water.
These lessons are ideal for those with anxiety, physical, sensory, communication or behavior challenges and are appropriate for all ages.
- $25 per 30 Minute Session
- Contact the Aquatics Director at the branches where this program is available:
2 CLASSES/WEEK
Requires approval of the Aquatics Director. Contact your local Y for setting up a swim test. Available at Hutchinson, East, El Dorado, Northwest, North and South YMCAs. Class fees payable via bankdraft only.
- ages 6-18
- 45 minutes
Swim Team
To tryout for Swim Team, contact the Andover YMCA at 316. 733.9622 or the Northwest YMCA at 316.260.9622.
Fees vary depending on level. Additional costs for personal equipment, meet fees and swim association dues may apply.
- ages 6-18
Private Lessons
The YMCA offers 30 minute private and semi-private lessons tailored to each swimmer's needs and abilities. Register at your YMCA's Membership Desk to get started.