Swim Lessons at the Y

​The YMCA has been America's leading swim instructor for more than 100 years and is the most accessible community resource for swimming lessons and water safety.

Swimmers who develop a love of the water and want further instruction can progress to the YMCA of Cumberland swim team.​

At the YMCA, swimming is not just a fun, healthy, lifelong activity, but a life-saving skill that everyone should have the opportunity to learn.  Whether you're 6 months old or in your 6th decade of life, we have a swim lesson program to teach you everything from basic water safety to competitive strokes.

Group swim lessons are held for an eight week session and are limited to six participants.  Participants are required to attend the same class each week.

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The YMCA offers two levels of parent/child lessons for infants and toddlers and six levels of youth instruction. Each level has specific goals for participants to master.

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The YMCA of Cumberland offers swimming lessons for all ages and stages. Our progressive swim lessons teach swimming skills, stroke technique and water safety while encouraging a lifelong love of the water. Private and semi-private lessons are also available.
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