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Learn to Swim
Statistics show that if a child does not learn how to swim by the end of 3rd grade they probably never will. The YMCA’s goal is to make sure that every student in our communities learn how to swim. Thanks to our generous donors, the Y can offer complimentary lessons with an introductory to swimming and water safety
World's Largest Swim Lesson
Join us for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 25, 2026, and be part of a global movement to promote water safety! Hosted at the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, this free, beginner-level class is perfect for young swimmers just getting started. Participants will learn essential water safety skills step by step, including how to blow bubbles, use their arms and legs, practice floating, and safely exit the pool.
The session runs from 5:00–5:45 PM, and space is limited. Register today to secure your spot and help build confidence in the water—because swimming lessons save lives.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 6/4/26 | 6/23/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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06/25/26
Th - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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40 / 40 Available | Register |
World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ (Ages 0-5)
The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ is a promotional event designed to build awareness and generate local and national press attention about the vital importance of teaching kids to swim to help prevent drowning. What’s exciting about the WLSL event is that so many organizations and individual aquatic facilities are coming together to make it happen. The WLSL event helps capture the passion we have for this critical issue as individuals and focuses all that energy on one message for one day.
The 2026 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ will take place on Thursday, June 25th
A PARENT MUST ACCOMPANY THE SWIMMER IN THE WATER DURING THIS LESSON
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/26 | 6/25/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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06/25/26
Th - 11:00 am
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Register |
World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ (Ages 6-15)
The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ is a promotional event designed to build awareness and generate local and national press attention about the vital importance of teaching kids to swim to help prevent drowning. What’s exciting about the WLSL event is that so many organizations and individual aquatic facilities are coming together to make it happen. The WLSL event helps capture the passion we have for this critical issue as individuals and focuses all that energy on one message for one day.
The 2026 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ will take place on Thursday, June 25th
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/26 | 6/25/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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06/25/26
Th - 11:00 am
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Register |
World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ (Ages 16+)
The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ is a promotional event designed to build awareness and generate local and national press attention about the vital importance of teaching kids to swim to help prevent drowning. What’s exciting about the WLSL event is that so many organizations and individual aquatic facilities are coming together to make it happen. The WLSL event helps capture the passion we have for this critical issue as individuals and focuses all that energy on one message for one day.
The 2026 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ will take place on Thursday, June 25th
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/26 | 6/25/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
06/25/26
Th - 11:00 am
|
Register |