
Dive into swim lessons at the Lafayette Family YMCA.
Learning to swim at the YMCA includes lessons in swimming basics and important water safety skills that every child should know. Join us at the aquatics center to get your kids swimming and having fun!
Our Swim Lessons for Kids
Your child should be confident when he or she is in the water. Our youth swim lessons let kids have fun, stay safe, and master the basics of swimming. And, it's never too late for them to learn how to swim for the first time!

Parent/Child Classes
Parents can enjoy swim lessons with their children ages 6 months to 3 years. In parent/child classes, swimmers learn ways to adjust to the water, safety skills, and fundamental swimming techniques.Preschool Swimming
Preschool swimming classes are perfect for kids ages 3-5 looking to start their solo swimming journey. They can experience the water without a parent in a safe and fun environment. Kids learn swim basics and continue to build skills as they move through the program’s levels.Youth Swimming
Swim lessons are available at the Y for kids ages 6-13 hoping to learn and grow as swimmers. Class activities, water sports, and games keep lessons fun while helping kids learn new strokes and skills. Youth swimming has 6 skill levels that swimmers can master.