Aquatics
The YMCA is a national leader in water safety. The association currently has 40 indoor and outdoor pools.
Aquatics Programs
▼ Swim lessons
▼ Swim teams
▼ Swim clubs
▼ Stroke clinics
▼ Lifeguard certification
▼ Recreation
▼ Lap swimming
▼ Water aerobics
▼ Arthritis classes
▼ Water therapy
▼ Scuba certification
Swim test and youth water safety policies
Swim Lessons
The YMCA of Middle Tennessee’s swim lessons are designed to give every participant the chance to learn and succeed. Participants are grouped together based on their age and ability level, and the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are incorporated into every lesson.Choose from group lessons or private one-on-one instruction.
Register onlineGroup Lesson Categories
Parent/Child (6-36 months)Parents accompany their children in the pool to acquaint them with the water environment. Instructors show parents how to work with their child in the pool.
Preschool (ages 3-5)
These lessons offer many children their first experience in the pool without parental assistance. Participants are divided into four levels of skill progression while learning basic pre-swim skills.
Youth (ages 6-14)
Participants are divided into six levels of skill progression while developing greater swimming ability.
Jr. Competitor (ages 6-14)
A pre-swim team experience for youth who have developed more advanced swimming skills. Participants master their swimming strokes while learning about competitive swimming.
Teens
Lessons designed for middle school students. Participants are grouped according to their swimming ability.
Adults (9th grade and older)
Participants are grouped with peers of similar ability while working on improving their swimming skills.
