a young child holds onto the gutter ledge of the missoula ymca's indoor pool a young child holds onto the gutter ledge of the missoula ymca's indoor pool

Swim Lesson Options

Ages 6 Months+

Missoula YMCA swim lessons are taught by trained instructors and focus on water adjustment, safety, and confidence. Our lessons are designed to help swimmers develop the skills they need to stay active and enjoy a lifetime of safe water recreation. 

Appropriate Swim Attire

Appropriate Sauna Attire

Group Swim Lessons

Ages 3–14

Age-appropriate small group swim lessons

Infant & Toddler Swim Lessons

Ages 6 months–3 years

Introduction to water and water safety for infants and toddlers. Children must be attend the lesson with a parent/guardian.

Private Swim Lessons

Ages 3–Adult

Private and semi-private swim lessons for all ages, abilities, and swim levels

SPLASH! Swim Program

Missoula County 3rd Graders

A four-lesson aquatic safety program for Missoula County 3rd grade classes. Teachers, contact the YMCA's Aquatics Director to learn how your class can participate.

Did You Know...?

The Missoula YMCA is committed to helping children develop skills to stay safe in and around water.

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Local 3rd Graders

Our Swim, Play, and Learn Aquatic Safety Habits (SPLASH!) Program partners with local elementary schools to provide free and low-cost water safety classes to an average of 690 local 3rd graders annually.

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Lessons

Over several weeks, classes field trip to the YMCA where they receive four 30-minute lessons introducing them to personal aquatic safety, boat safety, rescue, water sports, and stroke development.