Missoula Family YMCA
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Dates & Pricing

Ages 3–14

We offer seasonal group swim lessons for Missoula kids and families. Lessons are designed to help Missoula children ages 3–14 learn water adjustment and aquatic safety in a supportive and safe environment. Children ages 6+ will also work on stroke competency and rescue skills in addition to water adjustment and aquatic safety.

All YMCA swim instructors use the nationally recognized YMCA Swim Lesson curriculum, which focuses on water safety, skill progression, and building confidence in the water. With an easy-to-follow swim progression, the YMCA is a trusted choice for Missoula kids who want to learn or strengthen swimming skills.

All lessons take place in the YMCA's indoor pool. 

Swim Lessons (1x per Week)

Four 30-minute swim lessons in a small group setting. Lessons are held once a week. All lessons take place in the Missoula YMCA's indoor pool. 

2026 Sessions:
January 4-25
February 2–22
March 1–22
April 5–26
May 3-24
June 6-28
July 5–26

Fall/Winter sessions dates will be released in August.

Cost for YMCA Members: 
$44

Cost for Non-YMCA Members: 
$55

Swim Lessons (2x per Week)

Eight 30-minute swim lessons in a small group setting. Lessons are held twice a week. All lessons take place in the Missoula YMCA's indoor pool. 

2026 Sessions:
January 6-27
February 3-26
March 3-26
April 7-30
May 5-28
June 9–July 2
July 7–30

Fall/Winter sessions dates will be released in August.

Cost for YMCA Members: 
$74

Cost for Non-YMCA Members: 
$89

Summer Accelerated Swim Lessons

The Missoula YMCA's Summer Accelerated Swim Lesson program offers eight 30-minute lessons in a small group setting. Lessons are taught Monday–Thursday over the course of two weeks. All lessons take place in the Missoula YMCA's indoor pool. 

2026 Sessions:
June 15–25
June 29–July 9
July 13–23
July 27–August 6
 

Cost for YMCA Members: 
$74

Cost for Non-YMCA Members: 
$89

Upcoming Programs

What to Expect

30-Minute Lessons

Each lesson is 30 minutes long and led by a YMCA swim instructor.

Small-Group Sizes

Our group swim lessons maintain small class sizes to ensure each swimmer gets dedicated attention. 

Progressive Lesson Structure

We teach a progressive swim lesson model, allowing swimmers to learn and develop swim skills in stages before moving to the next set of skills.

Upcoming Programs

Group Swim Lesson FAQ

Swimmers should be on the pool deck in their suits five minutes before their class time. 

Bathing suits are required for all swimmers. Swimmers with long hair should tie their hair back from their faces. 

While swimmers are allowed to bring goggles, we encourage those new to swimming to get comfortable without wearing goggles.

The Missoula YMCA uses a progressive swim lessons model, which teaches swimming skills in stages and allows students to build their confidence and skills in the water. During the last week of class, swim instructors provide a report card to each swimmer and recommend if the swimmer should move to the next swim level or stay in the current level. 

Each swim level has specific skills that must be met before swimmers can advance to the next level. It is not unusual for a swimmer to need to repeat a level more than once as repetition is key to learning!

Refunds and/or makeup classes are only provided should the pool be closed unexpectedly for a mechanical issue.

Yes. However, for the safety and privacy of all participants, you are only permitted to take photos or videos of your swimmer. As a reminder, cameras and cell phones are not permitted in locker or changing rooms.