Private Swim Lessons

Our private swim lessons are available for people ages 4 and up, and we’re excited to offer these opportunities to both kids and adults in our community!

Times

Currently, Private Swim Lessons will take place in the Lap Pool during the following days and times:youth learns to swim in the eugene ymca aquatics center

Monday 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.  6:45 to 7:15 p.m.  7:15 to 7:45 p.m. 
Tuesday 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.  6:45 to 7:15 p.m.  7:15 to 7:45 p.m. 
Wednesday 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.  6:45 to 7:15 p.m.  7:15 to 7:45 p.m. 
Thursday 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.  6:45 to 7:15 p.m.  7:15 to 7:45 p.m. 

Please note, these times denote when Private Swim Lessons take place, but do not guarantee that a particular time slot is available. Lesson scheduling subject to instructor and pool availability. 

We are now accepting submissions for the current session, Jun. 1 through Aug. 31, 2025. To better serve you and manage the high volume of interest, we’ve moved to a Quarterly Interest Form system to keep everything current and organized.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSON INTEREST FORM

Lesson Options

Private Lessons - 1 student

Semi-Private Lessons - 2 students

  • Students must be within one swimming level of each other
  • Students must be paired independently. We do not pair students for semi-private lessons.
Cost
Private Lessons (all ages)
  • Members | $30 per lesson 
  • Non-members | $35 per lesson 
Semi-Private Lessons (all ages)
  • Members | $20 per lesson, per student 
  • Non-members | $25 per lesson, per student 
Cancellation Policy
  • You may cancel private lessons 72 hours in advance of your scheduled lessons time. 
  • There are no refunds for cancellation of your lesson after 72 hours. 
  • Out of respect for staff and resources, private lessons cancelled less than 72 hours in advanced of the scheduled lesson time will be charged. 
  • If you need to cancel a lesson, please email your instructor and cc: forrest.houldin@eugeneymca.org.
  • If department action requires cancellation of a lesson, the cancelled lesson will be credited to your Y account. 
  • We will strictly enforce the cancellation policy.  Due to high demand for Private Swim Lessons, we will forfeit your time slot if we encounter 3 no-call no-shows.  
What to Expect
  • The goal of the Swim Lessons is to have fun, while practicing skills and learning the fundamentals of swimming!
  • For safety reasons, we ask children listen to the lifeguards and instructors to create a safe environment for all.  
  • Before every lesson, you must Check-In at the Y's Welcome Center (Front Desk) and let staff know you are here for Swim Lessons. 
  • If you are not a Y facility member and are over age 18, you must have your ID scanned through RAPTOR, a national sex offender screening and tracking system before entering the facility. To ensure the safety of all, your ID will be scanned each time you come into the Y. 

For More Information 
Contact Forrest Houldin, Aquatics Administraive Assistant
(541) 686-9622 ext. 1501
forrest.houldin@eugeneymca.org