Learning the basics of swimming including floating and treading water helps prevent drowning. As "America's swim instructor," the Y teaches children of all ages and backgrounds how to face the water with confidence. At the Y we provide a low instructor-to-student ratio to ensure your child gets plenty of personal attention.
Group Swim Lessons
Sessions range from 4 - 8 lessons throughout the year. Click through each age range below for more information about each level.
Parent & Child: Ages six months through 36 months.
Preschool Age: Ages three through five years.
Youth Age: Ages six through twelve years.
Teen/Adult: 13 years and up.
Swim Lessons at the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA
For information on swim lesson pricing or up-to-date schedules:
September Schedule CLICK HERE
October Schedule CLICK HERE
Swim Lessons at the Peter Blum Family YMCA
For information on Aquatics programs, pricing, schedules, etc.
If your child has not taken lessons before, please visit our branch for an evaluation prior to registering. Evaluations are Saturdays at 12p or Sundays at 9am.
Aquatics program guide CLICK HERE
Free Swim Lessons
- Florida Department of Health Voucher: The Florida Department of Health offers free swim lesson vouchers for children ages 4 years and younger (at the time of application) with proof of Florida residency and gross family income of no more than 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Visit watersmartfl.com to apply.
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Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm beach County: To qualify, Parent or Guardian must supply proof of residency in Palm Beach County and income verification (i.e. proof of SNAP, Medicaid or free or reduced cost lunch eligibility.)
- Health Insurance: Sunshine Health offers a swimming and water safety lesson benefit that will cover one session of group swim lessons (includes 6-8 lessons) per child per voucher. To enroll, call their member services at 1-866-796-0530, enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once approved bring your authorization letter to our front desk to register for swim lessons.
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YMCA Scholarship Fund: Our Y gives annual scholarships to provide all children and families in our community access to our programs and services regardless of their economic circumstances, (update link here) to learn more and apply.
