Swim Lessons and Programs

Great Exercise & Challenging Sport

​​Swimming and general water safety are important life skills, and aquatic activities are also great exercise and loads of fun! The Y is the starting point for youth and adults alike, looking to gain experience and knowledge about swimming and other aquatic activities. We are committed to providing a safe, fun pool environment to make all feel welcome, comfortable and confident. With a variety of classes and programs, including swim lessons, competitive swimming, lifeguard training and water sports and fitness, the Y has something to offer swimmers of all ages and abilities.

Swim Lessons Testimonial

"Overall, my son's swim lessons at the Y are very well run and organized, very friendly staff, everyone works well together. I am extremely pleased. This is a well-run program. Tianna and her assistant (along with any sub teachers) take the time to answer my questions. They also interact will with Owen and all have taken the time to learn his name and personality. I feel confident with them taking care of my child while in class" 

-Jo (Owen's mother)

SWIM LESSONS
Your journey in swimming and aquatics starts here. With classes for all ages, from parent/child classes to youth and adult classes, we deliver the perfect pathway for all abilities to enjoy, develop and grow with our swim program.

COMPETITIVE SWIMMING
Swimming is a challenging and rewarding sport that allows participants to compete both individually and as part of a team. Both our youth Swim Team and adult Master Swim programs aim to improve participants' skill through proper technique, and safe, healthy training.

AQUATICS PROGRAMS
Looking for water activities beyond swimming? We offer several classes and programs that allow you to get active and have fun in the water. From lifeguard training to water-based exercise, you're sure to find an enjoyable pool program here at the Y.

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Find Open Swim and Lap Swim times on our Schedules page!

WATER OBSTACLE COURSE
Our new Water Obstacle Course is state-of-the-art and it is easy and fun for kids and adults. Bring the whole family and wipe out on our enormous floating obstacle course. With lifeguards, it is FUN and SAFE for the entire family.

All users under the age of 18 must be able to pass the Deep Water Test and to be able to jump into the deep end of the pool and surface comfortably.
Anyone 6 and under who can pass the Deep Water Test must have a parent in the water swimming with/next to them.

Kids and teens need support
during summer months, while they’re away from the enriching activities, organized play, and positive supervision that school provides. Without summertime support, gaps in learning, hunger and safety appear. The YMCA of Dane County helps our local youth navigate these gaps and challenges by providing meaningful programs, like swim lessons, that nurture and build mind, body, and spirit.

Teaching the World to Swim

Leo Majcher changed many lives for the better over the course of his career as a swim instructor at the Y. In this audio story, Pam Suprenant of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts talks about Leo's positive impact more than 50 years ago and today. She is joined by Bob Rogers, who learned to swim in Leo's classes back in the 1950s, and Leo's son, Mark Majcher.