Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

71% of the world is water, children are 100% curious. Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with standing water. But, as a parent or caregiver, you can’t keep your children sidelined. You need to equip them with the tools they need to be confident in and around water so they don’t lose out on the health benefits of exercise, the opportunities to bond with family and friends, and the sense of accomplishment when they learn new skills.

With our YMCA, we enrich children and adults how to properly and safely move in the water. We offer private, semi-private, and group lessons at various branches. As we are a part of the Coastal Empire, it is vital that everyone learn how to swim.


2's & 3's

Islands
9/1/26 - 9/24/26
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20 minutes 1:1 swim lesson for toddlers that are ready to work with an instructor individually in a shorter, personalized setting. Children ages 2 & 3 learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through progressive skill practice, repetition, fun and confidence building experiences.

Each session consists of four 20 minute classes.

All children under age 3 must wear a swim diaper.



Registration Information  

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3/1/26 9/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 95.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/01/26 - 09/10/26
Tu,Th - 3:40 pm
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09/01/26 - 09/10/26
Tu,Th - 4:00 pm
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09/01/26 - 09/10/26
Tu,Th - 4:20 pm
Session is Full
09/01/26 - 09/10/26
Tu,Th - 4:40 pm
Session is Full
09/01/26 - 09/10/26
Tu,Th - 5:00 pm
Session is Full
09/01/26 - 09/10/26
Tu,Th - 5:20 pm
Session is Full
09/01/26 - 09/10/26
Tu,Th - 5:40 pm
Session is Full
09/15/26 - 09/24/26
Tu,Th - 3:40 pm
Session is Full
09/15/26 - 09/24/26
Tu,Th - 4:00 pm
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09/15/26 - 09/24/26
Tu,Th - 4:20 pm
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09/15/26 - 09/24/26
Tu,Th - 4:40 pm
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09/15/26 - 09/24/26
Tu,Th - 5:00 pm
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09/15/26 - 09/24/26
Tu,Th - 5:20 pm
Session is Full
09/15/26 - 09/24/26
Tu,Th - 5:40 pm
Session is Full

Acclimation (Preschool)

Liberty County
8/15/26 - 10/3/26
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PRESCHOOL WATER ACCLIMATION INCREASES COMFORT WITH UNDERWATER EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCES BASIC SELF RESCUE SKILLS PERFORMED WITH ASSISTANCE.

Ages 3-5

Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: swim, float, swim—sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit—and jump, push, turn, grab. In Water Acclimation students are taught the recommended skills for all to have around water including safe water habits, under water exploration and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Activities, games, and drills, geared to reinforce learning, are utilized heavily as students progress in this skill-based approach to swimming.



Registration Information  

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Preschool Age Wtr Acclimation 1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/15/26 - 10/03/26
Sa - 10:05 am
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Acclimation (School Age)

Liberty County
8/15/26 - 10/3/26
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SCHOOL AGE WATER ACCLIMATION INCREASES COMFORT WITH UNDERWATER EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCES BASIC SELF RESCUE SKILLS PERFORMED WITH ASSISTANCE.

Ages 6-12

Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: swim, float, swim—sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit—and jump, push, turn, grab. In Water Acclimation students are taught the recommended skills for all to have around water including safe water habits, under water exploration and how to swim to safety and exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Activities, games, and drills, geared to reinforce learning, are utilized heavily as students progress in this skill-based approach to swimming.



Registration Information  

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School Age Acclimation 1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/15/26 - 10/03/26
Sa - 10:40 am
Waiting List  

Acclimation/Movement (Ages 3-12)

Islands
8/8/26 - 10/5/26
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Ages 3-12

Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills:
-Swim, Float, Swim sequencing from front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit
-Jump, push turn grab

Students develop comfort w/underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in Water Acclimation. This state lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.

In Water Movement students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

8 – 30min classes



Registration Information  

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3/1/26 10/1/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Acclimation - Sa - 10:50 am
Registration
Closed on
08/15/2026
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Movement - Sa - 11:30 am
Registration
Closed on
08/15/2026
09/01/26 - 09/24/26
Acclimation - Tu,Th - 4:10 pm
Register  
Closes
09/08/2026
09/01/26 - 09/24/26
Movement - Tu,Th - 4:50 pm
Register  
Closes
09/08/2026
09/09/26 - 10/05/26
Acclimation/Movement - Tu,Th - 10:10 am
Register  
Closes
09/16/2026

Acclimation/Movement (Ages 3-12)

Habersham
8/8/26 - 9/26/26
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Ages 3-12

Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills:
-Swim, Float, Swim sequencing from front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide and exit
-Jump, push turn grab

Students develop comfort w/underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in Water Acclimation. This state lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.

In Water Movement students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

8 – 30min classes



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/1/26 9/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 10:00 am - 30 mins
Registration
Closed on
08/08/2026
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 12:00 pm - 30 mins
Registration
Closed on
08/08/2026

Adult

Habersham
8/8/26 - 9/26/26
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Ages 19+

Students will learn basic water safety skills, self-rescue techniques, stroke introduction and build on stroke development while building endurance and becoming more comfortable & safe in the water.

Skills practiced will include:
-Roll from back to front and front to back
-Jump, push, turn, grab
-Swim, float, swim
-Treading water
-Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing
-Breaststroke
-Butterfly
-Elementary backstroke
-Dive from a sitting position
-Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yards

8 group lessons for 30 mins each


Registration Information  

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7/24/26 9/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 1:30 pm - 30 mins
Registration
Closed on
08/08/2026

Discovery (Parent & Child)

Habersham
8/8/26 - 9/26/26
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Ages 6 months – 3 years

Accompanied by an adult guardian, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.

All children under age 3 must wear a swim diaper.

8 lessons in a 2 week session, 30 minutes each.

M-Th with Fridays as make-up days



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/1/26 8/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 11:00 am - 30 mins
Registration
Closed
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 1:00 pm - 30 mins
Registration
Closed

Discovery/Exploration (Parent & Child)

Liberty County
8/15/26 - 10/3/26
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WATER DISCOVERY/EXPLORATION: INTRODUCES INFANTS AND TODDLERS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
Accompanied by an adult guardian, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.

All children under age 3 must wear a swim diaper.



Registration Information  

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Water Discovery 1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/15/26 - 10/03/26
Sa - 9:30 am
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Discovery/Exploration (Parent & Child)

Islands
8/8/26 - 9/26/26
VIEW

WATER DISCOVERY/EXPLORATION: INTRODUCES INFANTS AND TODDLERS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
Accompanied by an adult guardian, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.

All children under age 3 must wear a swim diaper.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/1/26 8/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 10:10 am
Registration
Closed
09/01/26 - 09/24/26
Tu,Th - 3:30 pm
Registration
Closed

Private Swim Lesson

West Chatham
5/2/26 - 11/30/26
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All ages

  • 30 minutes one on one instruction – this typically means your swimmer will get approximately 3x the instruction time of group lessons.
  • Lesson day/times are worked out between you and the instructor
    any ages and ability welcomed
  • Instructors can be requested but not guaranteed. Instructor assignment may be affected by student and/or teacher availability.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/02/26 - 11/30/26
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Private Swim Lesson

Effingham
5/3/26 - 9/7/26
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30 minutes one on one instruction – this typically means your swimmer will get approximately 3x the instruction time of group lessons.

  • Lesson day/times are worked out between you and the instructor
  • any ages and ability welcomed
  • Instructors can be requested but not guaranteed.  Instructor assignment may be affected by student and/or teacher availability.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/03/26 - 09/07/26
Registration
Closed

Private Swim Lesson

Habersham
5/2/26 - 9/30/26
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Private Swim Lessons (30 Minutes)

  • Private Swim Lessons offer individualized, one-on-one instruction designed to help swimmers of all ages and skill levels reach their goals. Whether learning basic water safety, developing stroke technique, building confidence in the water, or preparing for competitive swimming, each lesson is customized to meet the swimmer’s needs. With focused attention from a qualified instructor, participants can progress at their own pace in a supportive and encouraging environment.
  • Adaptive Private Swim Lessons provide one-on-one instruction tailored to the unique needs, abilities, and goals of each swimmer. These lessons are designed for individuals with physical, cognitive, sensory, or developmental differences, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where swimmers can build water safety skills, confidence, and swimming ability at their own pace. Our certified instructors use individualized teaching techniques to help each participant achieve success and enjoy the water safely.
  • Lesson day/times are worked out between you and the instructor
  • Any ages and ability welcomed
  • Instructors can be requested but not guaranteed.  Instructor assignment may be affected by student and/or teacher availability.
  • Rates:
    • Members $40.00
    • Future members $60.00


Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/02/26 - 09/30/26
Adaptive Private Swim Lesson
Register  
05/02/26 - 09/30/26
Private Swim Lesson
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Private Swim Lesson

Liberty County
1/1/26 - 12/31/26
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Private Swim Lessons

  • 30 minutes one on one instruction.
  • lesson day/times are worked out between you and the instructor
  • any ages and ability welcomed
  • Instructors can be requested but not guaranteed.  Instructor assignment may be affected by student and/or teacher availability.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Register at
front desk

Private Swim Lesson

Golden Isles
1/1/26 - 12/31/26
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Private Swim Lessons

  • 30 minutes one on one instructions
  • Lesson day/times are worked out between you and the instructor


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Registration
Closed

Private Swim Lesson

Islands
1/1/26 - 12/31/26
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Private Swim Lessons

  • 30 minutes one on one instructions
  • You can sign up online or at the welcome desk.
  • Cost:
    • Member Rate: $40 per lesson
    • Non-Member Rtae: $60 per lesson


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
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Stamina/Stroke Intro (Ages 3-12)

Islands
8/8/26 - 10/5/26
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Ages 3-12

Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: swim, float, swim—sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit—and jump, push, turn, grab.

Develop intermediate self-rescue skills preformed at longer distances than in Water Movement and build stamina.
Introduce basic stroke techniques in front/back crawl and reinforces water safety through self-rescue.

Must be able to swim front crawl 5yrds and float 20sec prior to this class.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/1/26 10/1/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Stamina - Sa - 12:10 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/15/2026
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Stroke Intro - Sa - 12:50 pm
Registration
Closed on
08/15/2026
09/01/26 - 09/24/26
Stamina - Tu,Th - 5:30 pm
Register  
Closes
09/08/2026
09/01/26 - 09/24/26
Stroke Intro - Tu,Th - 6:10 pm
Register  
Closes
09/08/2026
09/09/26 - 10/05/26
Stamina/Stroke (Ages 5-12) - Tu,Th - 10:50 am
Register  
Closes
09/16/2026

Stamina/Stroke Intro (Ages 3-12)

Habersham
8/8/26 - 9/26/26
VIEW

Ages 3-12

Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: swim, float, swim—sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit—and jump, push, turn, grab.

Develop intermediate self-rescue skills preformed at longer distances than in Water Movement and build stamina.
Introduce basic stroke techniques in front/back crawl and reinforces water safety through self-rescue.

Must be able to swim front crawl 5yrds and float 20sec prior to this class.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/24/26 9/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 10:30 am - 30 mins
Registration
Closed on
08/08/2026
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 12:30 pm - 30 mins
Registration
Closed on
08/08/2026

Stamina Swim Clinic

Islands
9/2/26 - 9/23/26
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Age 3-17

STAMINA SWIM CLINIC

Stroke Development and Mechanics is heavily reviewed and introduced in this clinic with all the major competitive strokes. However our main focus is building your child’s stamina not competition; through relays and games your child’s stamina while in the water will grow. Building stamina is one of the ways we work on being safe around water; especially in a geographical area surrounded by water.

6 – 1 hour classes
Must be able to swim 25yrds w/o stopping.



Registration Information  

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3/1/26 10/1/26 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/02/26 - 09/23/26
Mo,We - 5:00 pm
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Closes
09/09/2026

Teen

Habersham
8/8/26 - 9/26/26
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Ages 13-18

Students will learn basic water safety skills, self-rescue techniques, stroke introduction and build on stroke development while building endurance and becoming more comfortable & safe in the water.

Skills practiced will include:
-Roll from back to front and front to back
-Jump, push, turn, grab
-Swim, float, swim
-Treading water
-Swim the front crawl with rotary breathing
-Breaststroke
-Butterfly
-Elementary backstroke
-Dive from a sitting position
-Swim any combination of strokes for 25 yards

8 group lessons for 2 week sessions, 30 mins each

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/24/26 9/30/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/08/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 30 mins
Registration
Closed on
08/08/2026

Teen/Adult Beginner

Liberty County
8/15/26 - 10/3/26
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Ages 13 & Up



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/15/26 - 10/03/26
Sa - 11:15 am
Waiting List