The Y has been the leader in swim instruction and water exercise for more than a century. Swim lessons at the Y give children the skills to be safe in the water, plus a sense of accomplishment from learning something new. Along with the new confidence of being able to swim, children will gain lifelong ways to stay healthy. We also share our Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to help them enhance their life skills.
The Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA in Downtown Pensacola offers swim lessons throughout the year. The Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA offer lessons in the summer months.
Cost is $55/session for Household Members and $110/session for program participants.
See charts below for session and registration dates.
What class is right for my child?
For ages 13 and older, we offer two classes: Beginners for anyone who cannot swim the length of the pool and Intermediate for anyone who can.
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Swim Session Dates - Bear Levin Studer Y
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY SESSIONS for 2025
Dates | Member Registration Opens | Participant Registration Opens | Please Note |
Jan 6 - Jan 29 | Dec 23 | Dec 30 | Lessons start at 4 pm (air sock repair) |
Feb 3 - Feb 26 | Jan 20 | Jan 27 | |
Mar 3 - Mar 26 | Feb 17 | Feb 24 | |
Mar 31- Apr 23 | Mar 17 | Mar 24 | |
Apr 28 - May 21 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Week skipped after for Memorial Day |
Jun 2 - Jun 25 | May 19 | May 26 | Week skipped after for July 4th |
Jul 7 - Jul 30 | Jun 23 | Jun 30 | |
Aug 4 - Aug 28 | Jul 21 | Jul 28 | Week skipped after for Labor Day |
Sep 8 - Oct 1 | Aug 25 | Sep 1 | |
Oct 6 - Oct 29 | Sep 22 | Sep 29 | |
Nov 3 - Nov 19 | Oct 20 | Oct 27 | 3-week session due to Thanksgiving |
Dec 1 - Dec 17 | Nov 17 | Nov 24 | 3-week session due to Christmas |
TUESDAY/THURSDAY SESSIONS for 2025
Dates | Member Registration Opens | Participant Registration Opens | Please Note |
Feb 4 - Feb 27 | Jan 20 | Jan 27 | |
Mar 4 - Mar 27 | Feb 17 | Feb 24 | |
Apr 1 - Apr 24 | Mar 17 | Mar 24 | |
Apr 29 - May 22 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Week skipped after for Memorial Day |
Jun 3- Jun 26 | May 19 | May 26 | Week skipped after for July 4th |
Jul 8 - Jul 31 | Jun 23 | Jun 30 | |
Aug 5- Aug 29 | Jul 21 | Jul 28 | Week skipped after for Labor Day |
Sep 9 - Oct 2 | Aug 25 | Sep 1 | |
Oct 7 - Oct 30 | Sep 22 | Sep 29 | |
Nov 4 - Nov 20 | Oct 20 | Oct 27 | 3-week session due to Thanksgiving |
Dec 2 - Dec 18 | Nov 17 | Nov 24 | 3-week session due to Christmas |
SATURDAY SESSIONS for 2025
Dates | Member Registration Opens | Participant Registration Opens | Please Note |
Jan 4 - Feb 22 | Dec 21 | Dec 28 | |
Mar 1 - Apr 19 | Feb 15 | Feb 22 | 7-week session due to Easter |
Apr 26- Jun 28 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | No class 5/24 (Memorial Day); week skipped after for July 4th |
Jul 12 - Aug 30 | Jun 28 | Jul 5 | |
Sep 6 - Oct 25 | Aug 23 | Aug 30 | |
Nov 1 - Dec 13 | Oct 18 | Oct 25 | 6-week session - no class 11/29 due to Thanksgiving |