Swim Lessons for Children

At the YMCA, physical literacy is at the very core of our programs. Through swim lessons and group activities for kids, discover how we cultivate a sense of well-being in all participants, encourage having fun, and promote the adoption of healthy and active lifestyle habits from a young age.

Registration for the winter session is scheduled as follows:

Priority registration

December 9, starting at 7:00 a.m.:

  • Priority registration for swim lessons, physical activities, and aquatic certifications for children and teens who were registered in the summer session (June 17 to September 1, 2024) or in the fall session (September 16 to December 8, 2024).

General registration 

December 11, starting at 7:00 a.m.: 

  • General registration (open to all).

You can register:

  • Online: an email will be sent to you with the link to our registration platform.
  • By telephone : +1 833-505-9622 (outside Montreal) ou au 514-687-9622 (Montreal); 
  • At the front desk at your local Y.

Please note that from now on, all online transactions will be exclusively conducted through credit card payments.

Upcoming registration dates for 2025 sessions
  • Priority registration is open exclusively to parents whose children participated in one of the two previous aquatic activity sessions.  
  • General registration is open to all parents who want to register their children for our aquatic activities. 

Winter 2025

  • Priority registration: December 9, 2024
  • General registration: December 11, 2024

Spring 2025

  • Priority registration: March 17, 2025
  • General registration: March 19, 2025

Summer 2025

  • Priority registration: June 9, 2025
  • ​General registration: June 11, 2025

Fall 2025

  • Priority registration: August 18, 2025
  • General registration: August 21, 2025

ACTIVITIES AND SCHEDULES FROM SEPTEMBER 2 TO DECEMBER 22, 2024

Swim lessons for children

Preschool - L'il Dippers with parent: 6 - 36 months Preschool - L'il Dippers: 3 - 5 years Learn to Swim: 6 - 15 years Star Program: 6 - 15 years Star Leadership Program: 6 - 15 years Private Swimming Lessons : All ages

The YMCA offers the largest selection of swim lessons and aquatics activities in Québec, adapted to all levels and types of swimmers.

Divided by age groups and swim ability, classes are based on the YMCA's National Swimming Program, which has been a leading method of swim instruction, instructor-training, and safety in Canada since 1931.

Is this the first time your child is taking swim lessons or you're not sure what level to register them into?

Did your child take swimming lessons elsewhere and you're not sure what level to register them into?

For additional questions, please contact your local YMCA to speak with a YMCA swim instructor.

Financial assistance: a YMCA for everyone!

Because we want as many people as possible to access our programs, the YMCA’s financial assistance offers you rates that are adjusted to your income. Eligibility requirements are available upon request.

Tax credit

Eligible for tax credits for children's physical activities. Certain conditions apply.

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