Swimming lessons for kids in Montréal and Québec City
At the YMCA, physical literacy is at the very core of our programs. With our wide range of swim lessons, you can find the course that best suits your child's swim ability.
Our swim lessons for kids are open to the public, whether you are a member or not.
Not sure what level to register for? Use our swim level assessment tool.
If your child has taken swim lessons elsewhere, you can use our comparison table to find level equivalencies.
If you have any questions, please contact your local YMCA to speak with our staff.
Registration Dates – spring session 2026
Preschool – Divers
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
- Cartierville YMCA
- Du Parc YMCA
- Westmount YMCA
It is the intent of the Divers level to orient the swimmer to deep water, assist…
From 3 to 5 years old From Jan 5 to Jun 14 2026 Starting at $107.50Preschool – Gliders
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
- Cartierville YMCA
- Du Parc YMCA
- Westmount YMCA
It is the intent of the Gliders level to orient the beginner to water, assist…
From 3 to 5 years old From Jan 5 to Mar 15 2026 Starting at $107.50Preschool – Surfers
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
- Cartierville YMCA
- Du Parc YMCA
- Westmount YMCA
It is the intent of the Surfers level to orient the developing swimmer to deep…
From 3 to 5 years old From Jan 5 to Mar 15 2026 Starting at $107.50Preschool – Jumpers
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
- Cartierville YMCA
- Du Parc YMCA
- Westmount YMCA
It is the intent of the Dippers level to orient the beginner to water, assist…
From 3 to 5 years old From Jan 5 to Mar 15 2026 Starting at $107.50Learn to Swim – Swimmer
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
- Cartierville YMCA
- Du Parc YMCA
- Westmount YMCA
It is the intent of the Swimmer level to continue with stroke development with…
From 6 to 15 years old From Jan 5 to Mar 15 2026 Starting at $130.25Learn to Swim – Seal
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
- Cartierville YMCA
- Du Parc YMCA
- Westmount YMCA
It is the intent of the Seal level to orient the beginner to deep water, assist…
From 6 to 15 years old From Jan 5 to Mar 15 2026 Starting at $130.25Learn to Swim – Dolphin
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
- Cartierville YMCA
- Du Parc YMCA
- Westmount YMCA
It is the intent of the Dolphin level to orient the swimmer to stroke…
From 6 to 15 years old From Jan 5 to Mar 15 2026 Starting at $130.25Learn to Swim – Otter
- Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
- Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
- Cartierville YMCA
- Du Parc YMCA
- Westmount YMCA
It is the intent of the Otter level to orient the beginner to water, assist him…
From 6 to 15 years old From Jan 5 to Mar 15 2026 Starting at $130.25Supervised swim training
- Du Parc YMCA
A training program that combines various swimming styles to improve…
From 8 to 17 years old From Jan 5 to Mar 15 2026 Starting at $285.00
