Parent & Child Stage A/B:( Ages: 6 Months-35 Months)

Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor.  Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn: How to be comfortable in the water Swim...More
Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor.  Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn: How to be comfortable in the water Swim readiness skills Building confidence in the water Parental education about water safety, drowning prevention and supervision. **Due to unpredictable weather we may have make up days, which are on Fridays at the same time as your normal lesson. A full set of lessons consists of 6 lessons.Less
Parent & Child; 2 Times a Week

East Jefferson

9/15/2026 to 10/8/2026

Tue Thu

5:45 PM to 6:15 PM

6m to 2y 11m

Online Registration 8/19/2026 to 9/15/2026

Buras Ages 3-5

South Plaquemines

7/13/2026 to 7/23/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

6m to 3y

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Port Sulphur Ages 3-5

South Plaquemines

6/29/2026 to 7/31/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

6m to 3y

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Buras Parent & Child Stage A/B

South Plaquemines

7/6/2026 to 7/16/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

6m to 3y

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Port Sulphur Parent & Child Stage A/B

South Plaquemines

7/6/2026 to 7/16/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

6m to 3y

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Lessons for Littles

Water safety classes are a great way for parents to help their little ones become familiar with the water while learning important safety skills. W...More

Water safety classes are a great way for parents to help their little ones become familiar with the water while learning important safety skills. Water Safety Lessons for children 6-36 months. Children will participate in one on one 15 minute lessons with a certified swim instructor. Key topics include rolling from front to back, back float, water entry and exit, and more. 

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Lessons for Littles: 2x a week

Belle Chasse

8/11/2026 to 9/3/2026

Tue Thu

4:30 PM to 4:45 PM

6m to 3y 11m

Online Registration 4/25/2026 to 8/7/2026

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Lessons for Littles: 2x a week

Belle Chasse

8/11/2026 to 9/3/2026

Tue Thu

4:45 PM to 5:00 PM

6m to 3y 11m

Online Registration 4/25/2026 to 8/7/2026

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Lessons for Littles

West St. Tammany

8/10/2026 to 9/7/2026

Mon Wed

4:45 PM to 5:00 PM

6m to 3y 11m

Online Registration 3/3/2026 to 8/10/2026

Preschool Stage 1

Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and en...More
Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and engagement of all children. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills. Swim, float, swim jump, push, turn, grab. These skills are recommended for all ages to have around water. **Due to unpredictable weather we may have make up days, which are typically Friday. Our goal will be to provide the full session of 6 lessons.Less
PreSchool Stage 1; 2 Times a Week

East Jefferson

9/15/2026 to 10/8/2026

Tue Thu

4:15 PM to 4:45 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 8/19/2026 to 9/15/2026

Buras Ages 5-8

South Plaquemines

7/20/2026 to 7/30/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Port Sulphur 6-8

South Plaquemines

7/6/2026 to 7/31/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Buras Preschool

South Plaquemines

7/20/2026 to 7/30/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Port Sulphur Preschool

South Plaquemines

7/6/2026 to 7/31/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

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Pre-school Stage 1 Group Swim Lesson; 2x a week

Belle Chasse

8/11/2026 to 9/3/2026

Tue Thu

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 4/25/2026 to 8/6/2026

Preschool Stage 1: 2x week

West St. Tammany

8/10/2026 to 9/2/2026

Mon Wed

5:15 PM to 5:45 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 8/6/2026

Preschool Stage 2

Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and en...More
Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and engagement of all children. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills. Swim, float, swim jump, push, turn, grab. These skills are recommended for all ages to have around water. **Due to unpredictable weather we may have make up days, which are typically Friday. Our goal will be to provide the full session of 6 lessons.Less
PreSchool Stage 2; 2 Times a Week

East Jefferson

9/15/2026 to 10/8/2026

Tue Thu

4:15 PM to 4:45 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 8/19/2026 to 9/15/2026

Preschool Stage 2: 2x week

West St. Tammany

8/10/2026 to 9/2/2026

Mon Wed

5:15 PM to 5:45 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 8/6/2026

Preschool Stage 3

Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and en...More
Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and engagement of all children. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills. Swim, float, swim jump, push, turn, grab. These skills are recommended for all ages to have around water. **Due to unpredictable weather we may have make up days, which are typically Friday. Our goal will be to provide the full session of 6 lessons.Less
PreSchool Stage 3; 2 Times a Week

East Jefferson

9/15/2026 to 10/8/2026

Tue Thu

5:00 PM to 5:30 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 8/19/2026 to 9/15/2026

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Pre-school Stage 3 Group Swim Lesson: 2x a week

Belle Chasse

8/11/2026 to 9/3/2026

Tue Thu

6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 4/25/2026 to 8/6/2026

Preschool Stage 3: 2x week

West St. Tammany

8/10/2026 to 9/2/2026

Mon Wed

6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

3y to 5y 11m

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 8/6/2026

School Age Stage 1

Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and engag...More
Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and engagement of all children. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills. Swim, float, swim jump, push, turn, grab. These skills are recommended for all ages to have around water. **Due to unpredictable weather we may have make up days, which are on Fridays at the same time as your normal lesson. A full set of lessons consists of 6 lessons.Less
School Age Stage 1; 2 Times a Week

East Jefferson

9/15/2026 to 10/8/2026

Tue Thu

5:00 PM to 5:30 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 8/19/2026 to 9/15/2026

Buras Ages 9-12

South Plaquemines

7/13/2026 to 7/31/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

6y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Port Sulphur Ages 9-12

South Plaquemines

7/13/2026 to 7/31/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

6y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Buras Private Lessons

South Plaquemines

7/20/2026 to 7/30/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

6y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Port Sulphur Private Lessons

South Plaquemines

7/20/2026 to 7/30/2026

Mon to Thu

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

6y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

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School Age Stage 1 Group Swim Lesson: 2x a week

Belle Chasse

8/11/2026 to 9/3/2026

Tue Thu

5:15 PM to 5:45 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 4/25/2026 to 8/6/2026

School Age Stage 2

Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and engag...More
Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and engagement of all children. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills. Swim, float, swim jump, push, turn, grab. These skills are recommended for all ages to have around water. **Due to unpredictable weather we may have make up days, which are on Fridays at the same time as your normal lesson. A full set of lessons consists of 6 lessons.Less
School Age Stage 2; 2 Times a Week

East Jefferson

9/15/2026 to 10/8/2026

Tue Thu

5:45 PM to 6:15 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 8/19/2026 to 9/15/2026

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School Age Stage 2 Group Swim Lesson: 2x a week

Belle Chasse

8/11/2026 to 9/3/2026

Tue Thu

6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 4/25/2026 to 8/6/2026

School Age Stage 2: 2x week

West St. Tammany

8/10/2026 to 9/2/2026

Mon Wed

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 8/6/2026

School Age Stage 3

Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and engag...More
Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and engagement of all children. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills. Swim, float, swim jump, push, turn, grab. These skills are recommended for all ages to have around water. **Due to unpredictable weather we may have make up days, which are on Fridays at the same time as your normal lesson. A full set of lessons consists of 6 lessons.Less
School Age Stage 3; 2 Times a Week

East Jefferson

9/15/2026 to 10/8/2026

Tue Thu

6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 8/19/2026 to 9/15/2026

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School Age Stage 3 Group Swim Lesson: 2x a week

Belle Chasse

8/11/2026 to 9/3/2026

Tue Thu

6:45 PM to 7:15 AM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 4/25/2026 to 8/6/2026

School Age Stage 3: 2x week

West St. Tammany

8/10/2026 to 9/2/2026

Mon Wed

6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 8/6/2026

School Age Stage 4

Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and engag...More
Each class is led by a YMCA Certified Swim Instructor with a max of 5 children. This small child to instructor ratio ensures safety, quality and engagement of all children. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills. Swim, float, swim jump, push, turn, grab. These skills are recommended for all ages to have around water. **Due to unpredictable weather we may have make up days, which are on Fridays at the same time as your normal lesson. A full set of lessons consists of 6 lessons.Less
School Age Stage 4; 2 Times a Week

East Jefferson

9/15/2026 to 10/8/2026

Tue Thu

6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 8/19/2026 to 9/15/2026

School Age Stage 4: 2x week

West St. Tammany

8/10/2026 to 9/2/2026

Mon Wed

6:45 PM to 7:15 PM

6y to 12y 11m

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 8/6/2026

Diverse Ability Swim Lessons

At the YMCA we believe that every student should be able to learn to swim regardless of physical ability, cognitive function, congenital or acquired i...More
At the YMCA we believe that every student should be able to learn to swim regardless of physical ability, cognitive function, congenital or acquired injury, disability, chronic illness or cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Our diverse ablilites lessons focus on teaching a one on one or small group of students how to be safe, comfortable, and confident in class. The certified YMCA instructors will use new and different teaching techniques to help your child learn how to swim and reach their goals.Less
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Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

4/28/2026 to 5/7/2026

Tue Thu

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

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Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

5/12/2025 to 5/21/2026

Tue Thu

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

4/28/2026 to 5/7/2026

Tue Thu

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

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Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

5/12/2025 to 5/21/2026

Tue Thu

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

6/2/2026 to 6/11/2026

Tue Thu

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

6/16/2026 to 6/25/2027

Tue Thu

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

6/2/2026 to 6/11/2026

Tue Thu

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

6/16/2026 to 6/25/2027

Tue Thu

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

7/7/2026 to 7/16/2026

Tue Thu

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

7/21/2026 to 7/30/2026

Tue Thu

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

7/7/2026 to 7/16/2026

Tue Thu

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

7/21/2026 to 7/30/2026

Tue Thu

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

6/2/2026 to 6/11/2026

Tue Thu

3:00 PM to 3:30 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

6/2/2026 to 6/11/2026

Tue Thu

3:30 PM to 4:00 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

6/2/2026 to 6/11/2026

Tue Thu

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

7/7/2026 to 7/16/2026

Tue Thu

3:30 PM to 4:00 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

6/16/2026 to 6/25/2026

Tue Thu

3:00 PM to 3:30 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

6/22/2026 to 7/1/2027

Mon Wed

3:00 PM to 3:30 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

6/22/2026 to 7/1/2027

Mon Wed

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

3y and up

Online Registration 3/1/2026 to 9/30/2026

Wait List
Diverse Ability Swim Lesson

East Jefferson

7/7/2026 to 7/16/2026

Tue Thu

3:30 PM to 4:00 PM

3y and up

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