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Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Conquer the Water, Your Way

YWCA swim lessons provide essential skills and knowledge that can save lives. They’re also a fantastic way to improve your physical health and enjoy yourself, regardless of skill or experience in the water. Set your own pace with our personal swim lessons — where you can achieve your fitness goals in a positive, safe and stress-free space.

Whether you’re a seasoned aquatic athlete or getting your feet wet for the first time, YWCA Minneapolis swimming lessons are right for you. We design our private and semi-private swim lessons to deliver thoughtful instruction that supports your success and helps you achieve your goals. Work with a private swim teacher to overcome fears, master techniques and unlock your full potential in the water.

Schedule A Lesson

Private Swim Lesson Types

Private Lessons (1 participant)

With one-on-one private lessons, you can work on the exact skills you want to improve through individual instruction. Together, you and your instructor will create and execute a practice plan to make the most out of each lesson — while having some fun in the process. Video analysis is also available for Silver and Gold level students.

Semi-Private Lessons (2-3 participants)

Semi-private lessons are available for two or three people to take swim lessons together. Students can customize the focus points of each lesson — allowing you to receive an educational experience that suits your group’s needs and goals. Video analysis is available for Silver and Gold level students. To participate in semi-private swim lessons, each swimmer must purchase their own semi-private package.

Swim Instructors

We have three levels of nationally certified instructors to fit your learning needs, schedule and budget. Instructor levels are determined by teaching, coaching and swimming experience, as well as certifications; levels are not related to the ability of the student. Lesson prices vary depending on the level of instructor you choose.

Each of our swim teachers combines inspiring instructive skill with a passion for helping students succeed. Count on them to nurture enthusiasm, progress and confidence in your party — no matter how ambitious your goals. With your personal instructor’s support, you’ll be well on your way toward conquering the water.

Our Instructors

Gold Instructor

Silver Instructors

Bronze Instructors

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lesson Rates and Policies

Before you schedule your first lesson, you must first purchase a lesson package. You can purchase lessons in person, online or over the phone by calling the member services desk at your preferred location.

  • YWCA Downtown: 612-215-4125
  • YWCA Midtown: 612-215-4331
  • YWCA Uptown: 612-215-4202

Prices apply to each person in the lesson. You are responsible for combining your semi-private group and arranging compatible times for lessons with all participants.

Schedule Your Lesson

You can schedule a lesson online or by calling the member services desk at your preferred location. We do not offer lessons during peak pool times.

Policies

  • All lessons are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
  • All lessons expire 90 days from date of purchase.
  • All lessons require a 24-hour cancellation notice. Individuals who cancel within 24 hours of their allotted time will be charged the service rate.
Purchase Lessons

Bronze Rates

Member Rates

4 x 30-minute lessons, private $128
4 x 30-minute lessons, semi-private $85
8 x 30-minute lessons, private $256
8 x 30-minute lessons, semi-private $171

Nonmember Rates

4 x 30-minute lessons, private $160
4 x 30-minute lessons, semi-private $106
8 x 30-minute lessons, private $320
8 x 30-minute lessons, semi-private $213

Silver Rates

Member Rates

4 x 30-minute lessons, private $143
4 x 30-minute lessons, semi-private $96
8 x 30-minute lessons, private $286
8 x 30-minute lessons, semi-private $190

Nonmember Rates

4 x 30-minute lessons, private $175
4 x 30-minute lessons, semi-private $117
8 x 30-minute lessons, private $350
8 x 30-minute lessons, semi-private $235

Gold Rates

Member Rates

60-minute lesson, private $88
60-minute lesson, semi-private $58
4 x 60-minute lessons, private $352
4 x 60-minute lessons, semi-private $234

Nonmember Rates

60-minute lesson, private $104
60-minute lesson, semi-private $69
4 x 60-minute lessons, private $416
4 x 60-minute lessons, semi-private $277

Private Swim Lessons Are Great For…

Novice Swimmers

Our private lessons can help swimmers looking to build comfort and basic water skills with an instructor. These lessons provide a supportive setting to help you learn swim basics.

Elite Swimmers

We can aid experienced swimmers from teams across the state wanting to improve race strategies, stroke technique and mental skill for competition.

Triathletes

Our private swim lessons support triathletes needing help building technique and endurance for improving their race times, ease of swim and extending their distances.

Young Swimmers

Children from learn-to-swim programs can use these lessons to receive extra attention for their strokes and level progression.

Students with Disabilities

YWCA swimming lessons can accommodate students with disabilities wanting a personal experience with an instructor to fit their skills and challenges.