Ojai Swim Lessons
Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. The Y offers swim lessons for all ages so we can all safely enjoy the pleasures of an aquatic environment.
The Ojai Swim Program teaches individuals water adjustment, basic swimming competency, and benchmark skills.
Ojai Swim lessons are all held at:
Nordhoff Junior High & High School, 1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023
The 6 stages of classes are:
If you are unsure what class or level is appropriate, please check out our handy guide: Swim Guide
Stage 1 - Water Acclimation for School Age (Ages 5-12) - Fall
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in Stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
This class is held at Nordhoff Junior High & High School (1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023).
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Priority Registration | 7/11/26 | 7/14/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 7/15/26 | 11/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
08/22/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
|
|
10/03/26 - 11/07/26
Sa - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
Stage 1 - Water Acclimation for School Age (Ages 5-12) - Summer
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in Stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
This class is held at Nordhoff Junior High & High School (1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023).
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Registration | 5/6/26 | 8/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 90.00 | $ 180.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/13/26 - 08/08/26
*No class 7/4* - Sa - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
|
- | Waiting List | |
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06/13/26 - 08/08/26
*No class 7/4* - Sa - 2:50 pm - 3:35 pm
|
- | Waiting List |
Stage 2 - Water Movement for School Age (Ages 5-12) - Fall
In Stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing go practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
This class is held at Nordhoff Junior High & High School (1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023).
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Priority Registration | 7/11/26 | 7/14/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 7/15/26 | 9/27/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
08/22/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 2:50 pm - 3:35 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
|
|
10/03/26 - 11/07/26
Sa - 2:50 pm - 3:35 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
Stage 2 - Water Movement for School Age (Ages 5-12) - Summer
In Stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing go practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
This class is held at Nordhoff Junior High & High School (1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023).
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Registration | 5/6/26 | 8/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 90.00 | $ 180.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/13/26 - 08/08/26
*No class 7/4* - Sa - 3:40 pm - 4:25 pm
|
1 / 6 Available | Register |
Stage 3 - Water Stamina for School Age (Ages 5-12) - Fall
In Stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
This class is held at Nordhoff Junior High & High School (1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023).
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Priority Registration | 7/11/26 | 7/14/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 7/15/26 | 11/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
08/22/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
|
|
08/22/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 3:40 pm - 4:25 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
|
|
10/03/26 - 11/07/26
Sa - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
|
|
10/03/26 - 11/07/26
Sa - 3:40 pm - 4:25 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
Stage 3 - Water Stamina for School Age (Ages 5-12) - Summer
In Stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
This class is held at Nordhoff Junior High & High School (1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023).
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Registration | 5/6/26 | 8/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 90.00 | $ 180.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/13/26 - 08/08/26
*No class 7/4* - Sa - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
|
1 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 06/27/2026 |
Stage 4 - Stroke Introduction for School Age (Ages 5-12) - Fall
Students in Stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
This class is held at Nordhoff Junior High & High School (1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023).
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Priority Registration | 7/11/26 | 7/14/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 7/15/26 | 11/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
08/22/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 2:50 pm - 3:35 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
|
|
10/03/26 - 11/07/26
Sa - 2:50 pm - 3:35 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
Stage 4 - Stroke Introduction for School Age (Ages 5-12) - Summer
Students in Stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
This class is held at Nordhoff Junior High & High School (1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023).
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Registration | 5/6/26 | 8/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 90.00 | $ 180.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/13/26 - 08/08/26
*No class 7/4* - Sa - 2:50 pm - 3:35 pm
|
- | Waiting List |
Stage 5 - Stroke Development & Stage 6 - Stroke Mechanics for School Age (Ages 5-12) - Fall
Students in Stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
In Stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
This class is held at Nordhoff Junior High & High School (1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023).
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11/26 | 7/14/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | - | |
| 7/15/26 | 11/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
08/22/26 - 09/26/26
Sa - 3:40 pm - 4:25 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
|
|
10/03/26 - 11/07/26
Sa - 3:40 pm - 4:25 pm
|
6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 07/11/26 |
Stage 5 - Stroke Development & Stage 6 - Stroke Mechanics for School Age (Ages 5-12) - Summer
Students in Stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.
In Stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
This class is held at Nordhoff Junior High & High School (1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023).
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Registration | 5/6/26 | 8/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 90.00 | $ 180.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/13/26 - 08/08/26
*No class 7/4* - Sa - 3:40 pm - 4:25 pm
|
- | Waiting List |
