The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is the leading provider of swimming lessons in our community. We offer YMCA swimming lessons at both locations throughout the year in our beautiful heated indoor facilities.

Adult Lessons
These lessons are offered to help all ages of swimmer improve their confidence and ability in the water. If you are an adult who is terrified of the water, an adult who would like to give lap swimming a try, a youth (over the age of 13) who has outgrown swimming lessons but still needs to learn swimming strokes, or a youth who doesn't like to get your face wet, these lessons are prefect for you! Lesson groups are set up with one instructor for every three students. During the 40-minute lesson, each swimmer is given individualized attention and instruction on how to reach their swimming goals. If you are interested in Adult or Youth swimming lessons, please click here to check out our program guide

Private Lessons
Private swim lessons are available at both YMCA locations to help you or any swimmer in your family gain the confidence that is needed to feel comfortable in the water. Swimming lessons are 30-40 minutes long and can be offered in both one-on-one and semi-private settings. Lessons are scheduled to meet your needs and the availability of the pool. If you are interested in private lessons, please contact the Aquatics Director at either YMCA location (YMCA-La Crosse, Brenda Maxwell 608-782-9622 ext. 222 or YMCA-North, Courtney Daniels 608-783-9622 ext. 736) or pick up an interest form at the Member Services Desk.