YMCA of Northwest Florida

The Y has been the leader in swim instruction and water exercise for more than a century. Swim lessons at the Y give children the skills to be safe in the water, plus a sense of accomplishment from learning something new. Along with the new confidence of being able to swim, children will gain lifelong ways to stay healthy. We also share our Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to help them enhance their life skills.

The Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA in Downtown Pensacola offers swim lessons throughout the year. The Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA offer lessons in the summer months.

Cost is $55/session for Household Members and $110/session for program participants.

See charts below for session and registration dates.

Group Swim Lessons

What class is right for my child?

Swim Starters

Parents work in the water with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

1/Water Acclimation

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safety exit the pool.

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2/Water Movement

Students focus on body and position control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

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3/Water Stamina

Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance and begin learning rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

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4/Stroke Introduction

Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

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4/Stroke Introduction

Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Register

1/Water Acclimation

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safety exit the pool.

Register

2/Water Movement

Students focus on body and position control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Register

3/Water Stamina

Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance and begin learning rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

Register

4/Stroke Introduction

Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Register

5/Stroke Development

Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes.

Register

6/Stroke Mechanics

Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and learn about competitive swimming.

Register

6/Stroke Mechanics

Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and learn about competitive swimming.

Register

1/Water Acclimation

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safety exit the pool.

Register

2/Water Movement

Students focus on body and position control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Register

3/Water Stamina

Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance and begin learning rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

Register

4/Stroke Introduction

Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Register

5/Stroke Development

Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes.

Register

6/Stroke Mechanics

Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and learn about competitive swimming.

Register

6/Stroke Mechanics

Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and learn about competitive swimming.

Register

For ages 13 and older, we offer two classes: Beginners for anyone who cannot swim the length of the pool and Intermediate for anyone who can.

REGISTER - BEAR LEVIN STUDER

REGISTER - PULLUM

 

 

 

Spring Splashers - Pullum Y

MON/TUE/WED/THU

DatesMember Registration OpensParticipant Registration OpensPlease Note
June 2-14May 18May 25Classes meets Monday-Thursday 
for 2 weeks. Fridays are open for rain makeup days.
Jun 16-27June 1June 8 
June 30-July 4June 15June 22 
July 7-18June 29July 6 
July 21-Aug 1July 6July 13 
Aug 4-15July 20July 27 
Aug 18-29Aug 3Aug 10 

Swim Session Dates - Bear Levin Studer Y

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY SESSIONS for 2025

DatesMember Registration OpensParticipant Registration OpensPlease Note
Jun 2 - Jun 25May 19May 26Week skipped after for July 4th
Jul 7 - Jul 30Jun 23Jun 30 
Aug 4 - Aug 28Jul 21Jul 28Week skipped after for Labor Day
Sep 8 - Oct 1Aug 25Sep 1 
Oct 6 - Oct 29Sep 22Sep 29 
Nov 3 - Nov 19Oct 20Oct 273-week session due to Thanksgiving
Dec 1 - Dec 17Nov 17Nov 243-week session due to Christmas

TUESDAY/THURSDAY SESSIONS for 2025

DatesMember Registration OpensParticipant Registration OpensPlease Note
Jun 3- Jun 26May 19May 26Week skipped after for July 4th
Jul 8 - Jul 31Jun 23Jun 30 
Aug 5- Aug 29Jul 21Jul 28Week skipped after for Labor Day
Sep 9 - Oct 2Aug 25Sep 1 
Oct 7 - Oct 30Sep 22Sep 29 
Nov 4 - Nov 20Oct 20Oct 273-week session due to Thanksgiving
Dec 2 - Dec 18Nov 17Nov 243-week session due to Christmas

SATURDAY SESSIONS for 2025

DatesMember Registration OpensParticipant Registration OpensPlease Note
May 3 - Jun 28Apr 19Apr 26No class 5/24 (Memorial Day); week skipped after for July 4th
Jul 12 - Aug 30Jun 28Jul 5 
Sep 6 - Oct 25Aug 23Aug 30 
Nov 1 - Dec 13Oct 18Oct 256-week session - no class 11/29 due to Thanksgiving