Swim Lessons
SWIM LESSONS FOR WINTER 2024/2025 NOW OPEN
Swimming is one of life’s most essential skills: the ability to swim can help save your life or someone else’s life while introducing you to a lifetime of healthy, enjoyable activity in the water.
Dive into confidence and skill with swim lessons, where qualified instructors provide personalized guidance in a safe and supportive environment. From beginner strokes to advanced techniques, our comprehensive program caters to all ages and abilities, fostering a lifelong love for swimming.
At the Duneland Family YMCA, our swim lessons help kids and adults of all ages and abilities develop the skills they need to become strong, confident swimmers.
Swim lessons will take place at The Healthy Living Campus (former Chesterton Middle School’s Pool), located at 651 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304, Door #11.
For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kelley Keating, Sr Director of Aquatics, at kkeatingdunelandymca.org
4 Private Lessons
Jump into personalized aquatic instruction with our YMCA private swim lessons. Our experienced instructors tailor each session to individual needs, ensuring efficient skill development and confidence in the water. With a focus on safety and technique, our private lessons offer a supportive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Join us today and take the plunge towards swimming success!
Schedule private lessons around your schedule. To schedule a private swim lesson, please contact Kelley Keating, Sr Director of Aquatics at [email protected].
(4) Private 30 Minute Swim Lessons $100/$200
(8) Private Swim Lessons $180/$360
4 Semi Private Lessons
Form your own private group (up to 3 students of similar swim level) and jump into personalized aquatic instruction with our YMCA private swim lessons. Our experienced instructors tailor each session to individual needs, ensuring efficient skill development and confidence in the water. With a focus on safety and technique, our private lessons offer a supportive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Join us today and take the plunge towards swimming success!
Schedule semi-private lessons around your schedule. To schedule semi-private swim lessons, please contact Kelley Keating, Sr Director of Aquatics at [email protected].
(4) Semi Private 30 Minute Swim Lessons $60/$120 each 2-3 participants
(8) Semi Private Swim Lessons $100/$200 each for 2-3 participants
8 Private Lessons
Form your own private group (up to 3 students of similar swim level) and jump into personalized aquatic instruction with our YMCA private swim lessons. Our experienced instructors tailor each session to individual needs, ensuring efficient skill development and confidence in the water. With a focus on safety and technique, our private lessons offer a supportive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Join us today and take the plunge towards swimming success!
Schedule semi-private lessons around your schedule. To schedule semi-private swim lessons, please contact Kelley Keating, Sr Director of Aquatics at [email protected].
(4) Semi Private 30 Minute Swim Lessons $60/$120 each 2-3 participants
(8) Semi Private Swim Lessons $100/$200 each for 2-3 participants
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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12/17/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 180.00 | $ 360.00 |
Available Sessions
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01/01/25 - 12/31/25
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8 Semi Private Lessons
Form your own private group (up to 3 students of similar swim level) and jump into personalized aquatic instruction with our YMCA private swim lessons. Our experienced instructors tailor each session to individual needs, ensuring efficient skill development and confidence in the water. With a focus on safety and technique, our private lessons offer a supportive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Join us today and take the plunge towards swimming success!
Schedule semi-private lessons around your schedule. To schedule semi-private swim lessons, please contact Kelley Keating, Sr Director of Aquatics at [email protected].
(4) Semi Private 30 Minute Swim Lessons $60/$120 each 2-3 participants
(8) Semi Private Swim Lessons $100/$200 each for 2-3 participants
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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8/19/24 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 200.00 | |
1/1/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 200.00 |
Available Sessions
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01/01/25 - 12/31/25
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Homeschool Swim/Gym
We are excited to be partnering with the Portage YMCA to offer Homeschool Swim and Gym!
Portage YMCA will offer the Gym on Fridays from 10a-11a, and Duneland YMCA is hosting the Swim on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 at the Healthy Living Campus.
Registration Information
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1/1/24 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 40.00 |
Available Sessions
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Tu - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Parent and Me
Swim into aquatic fun with our YMCA Parent and Me Swim Lessons! Designed for little ones and their caregivers, these engaging sessions provide a nurturing environment for infants to explore water safety and develop early swimming skills under the guidance of our certified instructors. Join us for interactive activities and bonding moments in the pool, fostering a love for water and promoting essential life-saving techniques. Register today to embark on this exciting aquatic journey with your child!
One day per week, 30-minute Parent and Me swim lessons are for 6–36-month-olds. This water introduction program helps the child get used to the water and see the pool as fun. Parents and children play games that introduce basic introductory water skills such as blowing bubbles, breath control, kicking and floating.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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1/1/24 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 45.00 | |
1/1/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 45.00 |
Available Sessions
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Water Babies - Mo - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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Registration Closed on 12/08/2024 |
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Water Babies - We - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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Registration Closed on 12/08/2024 |
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01/04/25 - 01/25/25
Parent and Me - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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01/07/25 - 01/28/25
Parent and Me - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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01/08/25 - 01/29/25
Parent and Me - We - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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01/09/25 - 01/30/25
Parent and Me - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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02/01/25 - 02/22/25
Parent and Me - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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02/04/25 - 02/25/25
Parent and Me - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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02/05/25 - 02/26/25
Parent and Me - We - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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02/06/25 - 02/27/25
Parent and Me - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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03/01/25 - 03/29/25
Parent and Me - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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03/04/25 - 03/25/25
Parent and Me - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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03/05/25 - 03/26/25
Parent and Me - We - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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03/06/25 - 03/27/25
Parent and Me - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Preschool (Ages 3-5)
Splash into fun-filled aquatic adventures with our YMCA preschool swim lessons! Tailored for children of preschool age, our expert instructors provide a safe and supportive environment where little ones can develop water confidence, learn fundamental swim skills, and foster a lifelong love for swimming. Through engaging activities and hands-on guidance, we aim to nurture your child’s water safety awareness and overall aquatic abilities, setting them on a path to enjoy the wonders of swimming.
Classes are 30-minutes in length, one day per week.
For more information, please contact Kelley Keating, Sr Director of Aquatics at [email protected]
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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Sept | 1/1/24 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 55.00 |
1/1/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 55.00 |
Available Sessions
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Mo - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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Registration Closed on 12/08/2024 |
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Th - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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Registration Closed on 12/08/2024 |
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01/04/25 - 01/25/25
Preschool - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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01/05/25 - 01/26/25
Preschool - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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01/07/25 - 01/13/25
Preschool - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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01/08/25 - 01/29/25
Preschool - We - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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01/09/25 - 01/30/25
Preschool - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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02/04/25 - 02/25/25
Preschool - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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02/05/25 - 02/26/25
Preschool - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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02/07/25 - 02/13/25
Preschool - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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02/08/25 - 02/22/25
Preschool - We - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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02/09/25 - 03/02/25
Preschool - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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03/04/25 - 03/25/25
Preschool - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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03/05/25 - 03/26/25
Preschool - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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03/07/25 - 03/13/25
Preschool - Tu - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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03/08/25 - 03/22/25
Preschool - We - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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03/09/25 - 03/30/25
Preschool - Th - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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School Age (Ages 5-12)
Dive into fun and learning with our YMCA School Age Swim Lessons! Designed for children of varying skill levels, our engaging classes offer expert instruction in a safe and supportive environment. From building water confidence to refining strokes, our certified instructors focus on skill development and water safety. Join us to splash, learn, and make a splash-tacular splash at the YMCA
In this program, school-age swimmers learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency. School-age students will learn swim basics- water acclimation, water movement, and water stamina and also learn swim strokes- introduction, development, and mechanics.
Classes are 45-minutes in length, one day per week.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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Sept | 1/1/24 | 12/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 55.00 |
1/1/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 35.00 | $ 55.00 |
Available Sessions
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Sa - 8:00 am - 8:45 am
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Registration Closed on 12/08/2024 |
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Sa - 9:00 am - 9:45 am
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Registration Closed on 12/08/2024 |
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Sa - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Registration Closed on 12/08/2024 |
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Sa - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
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Registration Closed on 12/08/2024 |
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Su - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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Registration Closed on 12/08/2024 |
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Su - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Registration Closed on 12/08/2024 |
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01/04/25 - 01/25/25
School Age - Sa - 8:00 am - 8:45 am
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01/04/25 - 01/25/25
School Age - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:45 am
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01/04/25 - 01/25/25
School Age - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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01/04/25 - 01/25/25
School Age - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
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01/05/25 - 01/26/25
School Age - Su - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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01/05/25 - 01/26/25
School Age - Su - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
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01/05/25 - 01/26/25
School Age - Su - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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01/05/25 - 01/26/25
School Age - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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02/01/25 - 02/22/25
School Age - Sa - 8:00 am - 8:45 am
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02/01/25 - 02/22/25
School Age - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:45 am
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02/01/25 - 02/22/25
School Age - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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02/01/25 - 02/22/25
School Age - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
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02/02/25 - 02/23/25
School Age - Su - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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02/02/25 - 02/23/25
School Age - Su - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
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02/02/25 - 02/23/25
School Age - Su - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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02/02/25 - 02/23/25
School Age - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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03/01/25 - 03/29/25
School Age - Sa - 8:00 am - 8:45 am
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03/01/25 - 03/29/25
School Age - Sa - 9:00 am - 9:45 am
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03/01/25 - 03/29/25
School Age - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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03/01/25 - 03/29/25
School Age - Sa - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
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03/02/25 - 03/30/25
School Age - Su - 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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03/02/25 - 03/30/25
School Age - Su - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
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03/02/25 - 03/30/25
School Age - Su - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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03/02/25 - 03/30/25
School Age - Su - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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School Age (Ages 5-12) Intensive 2 Week Lessons
Looking to get some intensive swim lessons in before summer? Look no further. For 2 weeks we will have after school lessons. Monday-Thursday for 45-minutes.
Personal water safety and basic swimming competency will be emphasized in this program. School-age students will learn swim basics- water acclimation, water movement, and water stamina and also learn swim strokes- introduction, development, and mechanics. The frequency of this program will help students be more water ready for the coming months of spring and summer.
Meets 4x/week for 2 weeks $70/$110/ month
Monday-Thursday
March 31, April 1,2,3,7,8,9,10
5p, 6p or 7p
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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12/17/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 110.00 |