Swim Lessons

Swim Lesson COVID-19 Safety Procedures & Protocols
PLEASE NOTE: A parent/guardian of swim lesson student(s) will be asked to sign our Safety Procedures & Protocols before beginning lessons.

COVID-19 Swim Lesson Cancellation Policy 
PLEASE NOTE: A parent/guardian of swim lesson student(s) will be asked to sign our Cancellation Policy before beginning lessons. 

The Y is happy to bring limited Swim Lessons back to our schedule! During this time, we will be offering an individualized approach to swim lessons. Your Y wants to continue to offer opportunities for students to learn the basics of swimming and water safety in a fun and safe way. At this time, our swim lesson options include:

• Private Lessons: 1 student per lesson
• Semi-Private Lessons: 2 students per lesson
  students must be within two swimming levels of each other
  students must be in the same Family Group 
• Family Group Lessons: 3-4 students per lesson
  students must be within two swimming levels of each other.
  students must be in the same Family Group

Each lesson is 30-minutes long and takes place at the Eugene Family YMCA. All Swim Lessons are scheduled based on pool and instructor availability. 

Swim Lesson Instruction:
Swim Lessons will be taught by a Swim Instructor who is physically distant from students. Some students may require a supervising adult (parent or guardian) in the water during lessons. Please see details below:

• Lap Pool: All students must be able to swim independently in the pool (without any adult assistance). Swim Instructors will be teaching from the pool deck.
• Small Pool: Instruction will be determined by the swimming level of the child(ren). Children who are comfortable in the small pool, taller than 3.5 feet and can follow instruction from a physically distanced Swim Instructor may not require a Supervising Adult in the water with them. Children who are shorter than 3.5 feet and are not able to follow instruction from a physically distanced Swim Instructor will require a Supervising Adult in the water with them during lessons. A Supervising Adult is a parent or guardian who is part of the student's family group. Each participating child requires a Supervising Adult. Swim Instructors will teach from the pool deck or be physically distant from students in the water. 

Available Lesson Times (Monday-Friday):
Lap Pool: 1pm-1:30pm, 3pm-3:30pm, 3:40pm-4:10pm
Small Pool: 10am-6:45pm

With our new, individualized approach to lessons, you have the opportunity to create swim lessons that work best for you and your family. We look forward to helping students gain confidence in the water, learn how to be safe, and practice their swimming techniques!

Costs listed are for each individual student for (1) lesson. Each swim lesson is 30-minutes long.

• Please Note: the Y is closed during Lane County's extreme risk designation. No Swim Lessons are happening right now.
• We are still accepting Swim Lesson Request Forms. Once you submit your form, your child(ren) will be added to our Swim Lesson Request List.
• Once we are able to open the Aquatics Center safely, an Aquatics Staff will follow up with you to let you know the status of your request.

Lesson Request Form

• PLEASE NOTE: All lessons are scheduled based on instructor and pool availability. 
• WAIT LIST: Group Swim Lessons do fill up quickly. If you are put on a WAIT LIST, a Y staff member will contact you if a spot becomes available.
• Lesson Refund Policy:  Due to high demand and small class size, we are unable to offer refunds once lessons have started. 

Financial Assistance Form​
For more information, please reach out to:
aquatics@eugeneymca.org / 541-686-9622