Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

SWIM LESSONS FOR ALL

Swimming is one of life’s most essential skills: the ability to swim can help save your life or someone else’s life while introducing you to a lifetime of healthy, enjoyable activity in the water.

Dive into confidence and skill with swim lessons, where qualified instructors provide personalized guidance in a safe and supportive environment. From beginner strokes to advanced techniques, our comprehensive program caters to all ages and abilities, fostering a lifelong love for swimming.

At the Duneland Family YMCA, our swim lessons help kids and adults of all ages and abilities develop the skills they need to become strong, confident swimmers.

Swim lessons will take place at The Healthy Living Campus (former Chesterton Middle School’s Pool), located at 651 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304, Door #11.

For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kelley Keating, Sr Director of Aquatics, at kkeatingdunelandymca.org


4 Private Lessons

Duneland Family YMCA
12/29/25 - 12/31/26
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Jump into personalized aquatic instruction with our YMCA private swim lessons. Our experienced instructors tailor each session to individual needs, ensuring efficient skill development and confidence in the water. With a focus on safety and technique, our private lessons offer a supportive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Join us today and take the plunge towards swimming success!

Private lessons can be scheduled for youth OR adults.


These lessons can be offered to adults as part of our Adult Learn to Swim Program:

Adult Learn to Swim allows swimmers to progress at their own pace, mastering one set of skills before moving on to the next. Learn basic swimming strokes and skills needed to become water competent, which is a combination of knowing water safety, having swimming skills and knowing how to help others in a water emergency.


Schedule private lessons around your schedule. To schedule a private swim lesson, please contact Kelley Keating, Sr Director of Aquatics at [email protected].

 

(4) Private 30 Minute Swim Lessons $100/$200

(8) Private Swim Lessons $180/$360



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/29/25 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 200.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/29/25 - 12/31/26
4 Private Lesson - 30 mins
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4 Semi Private Lessons

Duneland Family YMCA
1/1/26 - 12/31/26
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Form your own private group (up to 3 students of similar swim level) and jump into personalized aquatic instruction with our YMCA private swim lessons. Our experienced instructors tailor each session to individual needs, ensuring efficient skill development and confidence in the water. With a focus on safety and technique, our private lessons offer a supportive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Join us today and take the plunge towards swimming success!

Semi-private lessons can be scheduled for youth OR adults.


These lessons can be offered to adults as part of our Adult Learn to Swim Program:

Adult Learn to Swim allows swimmers to progress at their own pace, mastering one set of skills before moving on to the next. Learn basic swimming strokes and skills needed to become water competent, which is a combination of knowing water safety, having swimming skills and knowing how to help others in a water emergency.


Schedule semi-private lessons around your schedule. To schedule semi-private swim lessons, please contact Kelley Keating, Sr Director of Aquatics at [email protected].

 

(4) Semi Private 30 Minute Swim Lessons $60/$120 each 2-3 participants

(8) Semi Private Swim Lessons $100/$200 each for 2-3 participants



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/29/25 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
4 Semi Private Lessons
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8 Private Lessons

Duneland Family YMCA
12/29/25 - 12/31/26
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Form your own private group (up to 3 students of similar swim level) and jump into personalized aquatic instruction with our YMCA private swim lessons. Our experienced instructors tailor each session to individual needs, ensuring efficient skill development and confidence in the water. With a focus on safety and technique, our private lessons offer a supportive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Join us today and take the plunge towards swimming success!

Private lessons can be scheduled for youth OR adults.


These lessons can be offered to adults as part of our Adult Learn to Swim Program:

Adult Learn to Swim allows swimmers to progress at their own pace, mastering one set of skills before moving on to the next. Learn basic swimming strokes and skills needed to become water competent, which is a combination of knowing water safety, having swimming skills and knowing how to help others in a water emergency.


Schedule private lessons around your schedule. To schedule private swim lessons, please contact Kelley Keating, Sr Director of Aquatics at [email protected].

(4) Private 30 Minute Swim Lessons $100/$200

(8) Private Swim Lessons $180/$360



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/29/25 12/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 180.00$ 360.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/29/25 - 12/31/26
Register  

8 Semi Private Lessons

Duneland Family YMCA
12/29/25 - 12/31/26
VIEW

Form your own private group (up to 3 students of similar swim level) and jump into personalized aquatic instruction with our YMCA private swim lessons. Our experienced instructors tailor each session to individual needs, ensuring efficient skill development and confidence in the water. With a focus on safety and technique, our private lessons offer a supportive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Join us today and take the plunge towards swimming success!

Private lessons can be scheduled for youth OR adults.


These lessons can be offered to adults as part of our Adult Learn to Swim Program:

Adult Learn to Swim allows swimmers to progress at their own pace, mastering one set of skills before moving on to the next. Learn basic swimming strokes and skills needed to become water competent, which is a combination of knowing water safety, having swimming skills and knowing how to help others in a water emergency.


Schedule semi-private lessons around your schedule. To schedule semi-private swim lessons, please contact Kelley Keating, Sr Director of Aquatics at [email protected].

 

(4) Semi Private 30 Minute Swim Lessons $60/$120 each 2-3 participants

(8) Semi Private Swim Lessons $100/$200 each for 2-3 participants



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/29/25 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 200.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/29/25 - 12/31/26
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Daytime Youth Enrichment Swim

Duneland Family YMCA
2/1/26 - 5/31/26
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Our Daytime Youth Enrichment Swim Program helps children build confidence, improve swimming skills, and stay active in a fun, structured environment. Swimmers are grouped by age and/or ability to ensure safe instruction and meaningful skill progression.

Age Groups

  • Ages 4–7

  • Ages 8–10

  • Ages 11 and up (or swimmers whose skills place them at this level)

Class Structure

  • Ages 4–10:
    Includes 30 minutes of instructor-led swim lessons and 30 minutes of supervised free swim.
    The order of lesson and free swim may vary depending on group placement.

  • Ages 11 and up:
    45 minutes of instructor-led swim instruction focusing on endurance, stroke development, and water safety.

Skill Levels

  • Beginner:
    Focuses on water comfort, basic swimming skills, and foundational techniques.

  • Intermediate:
    Designed for swimmers who are comfortable in the water and ready to refine strokes and build endurance.

  • Advanced:
    Emphasizes stroke technique, lap swimming, and introduces advanced skills such as starts and turns.

Swimmers may be placed based on ability rather than age to ensure the best learning experience.

Registration is required. Enroll today and help your swimmer grow stronger, safer, and more confident in the water!

DAYTIME YOUTH ENRICHMENT SWIM TIMES

January 2026 – May 2026

Monday 8:30am – 9:30am

Tuesday 11:00am – 12:00pm

Thursday 11:00am – 12:00pm

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/19/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 35.00$ 50.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
02/01/26 - 02/28/26
1 day/week
$35 - $55 Register  
02/01/26 - 02/28/26
2 days/week
$50 - $70 Register  
03/01/26 - 03/31/26
1 day/week
$35 - $55 Register  
03/01/26 - 03/31/26
2 days/week
$50 - $70 Register  
04/01/26 - 04/30/26
1 day/week
$35 - $55 Register  
04/01/26 - 04/30/26
2 days/week
$50 - $70 Register  
05/01/26 - 05/31/26
1 day/week
$35 - $55 Register  
05/01/26 - 05/31/26
2 days/week
$50 - $70 Register  

Intensive 2 Week Lessons

Duneland Family YMCA
3/30/26 - 4/10/26
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Intensive Swim Lessons – Spring Session

Join the Duneland YMCA for evening Intensive Swim Lessons for preschoolers and school-aged kids! These short-term, high-impact sessions meet four times per week to help swimmers build skills and confidence fast.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Class Length: 45 minutes- 30 minutes instruction, 15 minutes supervised free swim
Meets 4x/week for 2 weeks


Ages 3–5: Jump In and Learn Fast!

Our intensive swim sessions for preschoolers are fun, focused, and designed to help young swimmers make big progress in a short time. Frequent lessons help skills stick, and confidence grows with every splash!


Ages 6–12: Fast-Track Your Swimming!

Ready to level up—fast? Wondering if your child is swim team ready? Our Intensive Swim Lessons pack expert instruction, focused practice, and rapid progress into a short time frame. Whether your child is learning to swim or refining strokes, this program helps swimmers move forward quickly.


Cost:

  • Members: $70

  • Non-Members: $110

Session Dates:
March 30 – April 10
(Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday over two weeks)

Location:
Duneland YMCA Healthy Living Campus Pool
651 W. Morgan Ave.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/17/24 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00$ 110.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/30/26 - 04/10/26
PRESCHOOL (AGES 3-5) - Mo,We,Th,Fr - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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03/30/26 - 04/10/26
SCHOOL AGES (AGES 6-12)) - Mo,We,Th,Fr - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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03/30/26 - 04/10/26
PRESCHOOL (AGES 3-5) - Mo,We,Th,Fr - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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03/30/26 - 04/10/26
SCHOOL AGES (AGES 6-12)) - Mo,We,Th,Fr - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Parent and Me

Duneland Family YMCA
2/1/26 - 5/30/26
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Swim into aquatic fun with our YMCA Parent and Me Swim Lessons!  Designed for little ones and their caregivers, these engaging sessions provide a nurturing environment for infants to explore water safety and develop early swimming skills under the guidance of our certified instructors. Join us for interactive activities and bonding moments in the pool, fostering a love for water and promoting essential life-saving techniques. Register today to embark on this exciting aquatic journey with your child!

30-minute Parent and Me swim lessons are for 6–36-month-olds. This water introduction program helps the child get used to the water and see the pool as fun.  Parents and children play games that introduce basic introductory water skills such as blowing bubbles, breath control, kicking and floating.

There will be no lessons the week of March 23rd due to Spring Break.



Registration Information  

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1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 45.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
02/01/26 - 02/24/26
Parent and Me - Su - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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02/03/26 - 02/24/26
Parent and Me - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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02/04/26 - 02/25/26
Parent and Me - We - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Register  
02/07/26 - 02/28/26
Parent and Me - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
Parent and Me - Su - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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03/03/26 - 03/31/26
Parent and Me - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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03/04/26 - 03/18/26
Parent and Me - We - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
$18.75 - $33.75 Register  
03/07/26 - 03/28/26
Parent and Me - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Register  
04/01/26 - 04/22/26
Parent and Me - We - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Register  
04/04/26 - 04/25/26
Parent and Me - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Register  
04/07/26 - 04/28/26
Parent and Me - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Register  
05/02/26 - 05/30/26
Parent and Me - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Register  
05/05/26 - 05/26/26
Parent and Me - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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05/06/26 - 05/27/26
Parent and Me - We - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Preschool (Ages 3-5)

Duneland Family YMCA
2/1/26 - 5/31/26
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Make a splash with our YMCA Preschool Swim Lessons!
Perfect for little swimmers, these classes introduce the water in a fun, supportive, and age-appropriate way. Our certified instructors help preschoolers build comfort and confidence while learning foundational swim skills and water safety.

In this program, preschool swimmers focus on water acclimation, basic water movement, floating, kicking, breath control, and early stroke readiness. Lessons are designed to build confidence, independence, and a love for the water—one splash at a time.

Class Options

  • All classes are 30 minutes

  • Daytime classes: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays

  • NEW in April – Tuesday Evening Class!

    • 30-minute lesson

    • Followed by 15 minutes of supervised free swim

    • Smaller student-to-instructor ratios for extra individual attention

Schedule Note
There will be no lessons March 22–27 due to Spring Break.
✔️ Lessons will be held on March 28.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 35.00$ 55.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
02/01/26 - 02/22/26
Preschool - Su - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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02/02/26 - 02/23/26
Preschool - Mo - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Register  
02/05/26 - 02/26/26
Preschool - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Register  
02/07/26 - 02/28/26
Preschool - Sa - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Waiting List  
02/07/26 - 02/28/26
Preschool - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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03/01/26 - 03/22/26
Preschool - Su - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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03/02/26 - 03/30/26
Preschool - Mo - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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03/05/26 - 03/26/26
Preschool - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
$26.75 - $41.25 Register  
03/07/26 - 03/28/26
Preschool - Sa - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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03/07/26 - 03/28/26
Preschool - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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04/02/26 - 04/23/26
Preschool - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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04/04/26 - 04/25/26
Preschool - Sa - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Register  
04/04/26 - 04/25/26
Preschool - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Register  
04/06/26 - 04/27/26
Preschool - Mo - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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04/07/26 - 04/28/26
Preschool - Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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04/07/26 - 04/28/26
Preschool - Tu - 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
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04/12/26 - 04/26/26
Preschool - Su - 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
$26.75 - $41.25 Register  
05/02/26 - 05/30/26
Preschool - Sa - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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05/02/26 - 05/30/26
Preschool - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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05/03/26 - 05/31/26
Preschool - Su - 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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05/04/26 - 05/18/26
Preschool - Mo - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
$26.75 - $41.25 Register  
05/05/26 - 05/26/26
Preschool - Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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05/05/26 - 05/26/26
Preschool - Tu - 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
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05/07/26 - 05/28/26
Preschool - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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School Age (Ages 5-12)

Duneland Family YMCA
2/1/26 - 5/31/26
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Dive into fun and learning with our YMCA School-Age Swim Lessons!
Designed for kids of all skill levels, these classes provide expert instruction in a safe, supportive environment. Whether your child is building water confidence or refining their strokes, our certified instructors focus on skill development and water safety—while keeping it fun.

In this program, school-age swimmers work on personal water safety and basic swim competency. Skills include water acclimation, water movement, water stamina, and stroke development (introduction, development, and mechanics).

Class Options

  • Weekend classes: 45 minutes, once per week

  • NEW in April – Tuesday Evening Class!

    • 30-minute lesson

    • Followed by 15 minutes of supervised free swim

  • Smaller student-to-instructor ratios for more personalized instruction

Schedule Note
There will be no lessons March 22–27 due to Spring Break.
 Lessons will be held on March 28.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 35.00$ 55.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
02/01/26 - 02/22/26
School Age - Su - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Waiting List  
02/01/26 - 02/22/26
School Age - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Waiting List  
02/07/26 - 02/28/26
School Age - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:15 am
Waiting List  
02/07/26 - 02/28/26
School Age - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Waiting List  
03/01/26 - 03/22/26
School Age - Su - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Register  
03/01/26 - 03/22/26
School Age - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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03/07/26 - 03/28/26
School Age - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:15 am
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03/07/26 - 03/28/26
School Age - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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04/04/26 - 04/25/26
School Age - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:15 am
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04/04/26 - 04/25/26
School Age - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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04/07/26 - 04/28/26
School Age - Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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04/07/26 - 04/28/26
School Age - Tu - 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
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04/12/26 - 04/26/26
School Age - Su - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
$26.75 - $41.25 Register  
04/12/26 - 04/26/26
School Age - Su - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
$26.75 - $41.25 Register  
04/12/26 - 04/26/26
School Age - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
$26.75 - $41.25 Register  
05/02/26 - 05/30/26
School Age - Sa - 8:30 am - 9:15 am
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05/02/26 - 05/30/26
School Age - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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05/03/26 - 05/31/26
School Age - Su - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
$26.75 - $41.25 Register  
05/03/26 - 05/31/26
School Age - Su - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
$26.75 - $41.25 Register  
05/03/26 - 05/31/26
School Age - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
$26.75 - $41.25 Register  
05/05/26 - 05/26/26
School Age - Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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05/05/26 - 05/26/26
School Age - Tu - 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
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