The Best Is Now Even Better
For more than 100 years, the YMCA has been known as America’s Swim Instructor. Group swim lessons were introduced at the Y in 1909, and today, YMCA swim lessons help children and adults build confidence, develop essential water safety skills, and enjoy a lifelong love of swimming.
At the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, we offer swim lessons year-round for a variety of ages and skill levels, from our youngest swimmers to those looking to build on their existing skills. Our Parent & Child classes, designed for children ages 6 months to 3 years, introduce little ones to the water alongside a parent or caregiver in a fun, supportive environment. These classes help children become comfortable in the water and prepare for future swim lessons.
Give your swimmer the skills and confidence to enjoy the water safely! Enroll in YMCA swim lessons and keep learning, growing, and building water safety skills all year long.
We Offer Lessons at These Locations
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Other Relevant Programs
Competitive Swim
We offer competitive swimming for swimmers ages 6-22 at several of our branches. All branches swim in the local, state and national YMCA network, as well as have the opportunity to compete in USA Swimming. We have well-trained coaches and great facilities where we're able to keep youth active and improve their skills in the water.