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.

Group Swim Lessons

What class is right for my child?

1/Water Acclimation

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safety exit the pool.

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2/Water Movement

Students focus on body and position control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

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3/Water Stamina

Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance and begin learning rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

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4/Stroke Introduction

Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

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4/Stroke Introduction

Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Register

1/Water Acclimation

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safety exit the pool.

Register

2/Water Movement

Students focus on body and position control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Register

3/Water Stamina

Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance and begin learning rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

Register

4/Stroke Introduction

Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Register

5/Stroke Development

Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes.

Register

6/Stroke Mechanics

Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and learn about competitive swimming.

Register

6/Stroke Mechanics

Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and learn about competitive swimming.

Register

1/Water Acclimation

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safety exit the pool.

Register

2/Water Movement

Students focus on body and position control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Register

3/Water Stamina

Students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance and begin learning rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

Register

4/Stroke Introduction

Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick.

Register

5/Stroke Development

Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes.

Register

6/Stroke Mechanics

Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and learn about competitive swimming.

Register

6/Stroke Mechanics

Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes and learn about competitive swimming.

Register

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. 

REGISTER

 

 

Swim Session Dates - Bear Levin Studer Y

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY SESSIONS for 2025

DatesMember Registration OpensParticipant Registration OpensPlease Note
Jan 6 - Jan 29Dec 23Dec 30Lessons start at 4 pm (air sock repair)
Feb 3 - Feb 26Jan 20Jan 27 
Mar 3 - Mar 26Feb 17Feb 24 
Mar 31- Apr 23Mar 17Mar 24 
Apr 28 - May 21Apr 14Apr 21Week skipped after for Memorial Day
Jun 2 - Jun 25May 19May 26Week skipped after for July 4th
Jul 7 - Jul 30Jun 23Jun 30 
Aug 4 - Aug 28Jul 21Jul 28Week skipped after for Labor Day
Sep 8 - Oct 1Aug 25Sep 1 
Oct 6 - Oct 29Sep 22Sep 29 
Nov 3 - Nov 19Oct 20Oct 273-week session due to Thanksgiving
Dec 1 - Dec 17Nov 17Nov 243-week session due to Christmas

TUESDAY/THURSDAY SESSIONS for 2025

DatesMember Registration OpensParticipant Registration OpensPlease Note
Feb 4 - Feb 27Jan 20Jan 27 
Mar 4 - Mar 27Feb 17Feb 24 
Apr 1 - Apr 24Mar 17Mar 24 
Apr 29 - May 22Apr 14Apr 21Week skipped after for Memorial Day
Jun 3- Jun 26May 19May 26Week skipped after for July 4th
Jul 8 - Jul 31Jun 23Jun 30 
Aug 5- Aug 29Jul 21Jul 28Week skipped after for Labor Day
Sep 9 - Oct 2Aug 25Sep 1 
Oct 7 - Oct 30Sep 22Sep 29 
Nov 4 - Nov 20Oct 20Oct 273-week session due to Thanksgiving
Dec 2 - Dec 18Nov 17Nov 243-week session due to Christmas

SATURDAY SESSIONS for 2025

DatesMember Registration OpensParticipant Registration OpensPlease Note
Jan 4 - Feb 22Dec 21Dec 28 
Mar 1 - Apr 19Feb 15Feb 227-week session due to Easter
Apr 26- Jun 28Apr 12Apr 19No class 5/24 (Memorial Day); week skipped after for July 4th
Jul 12 - Aug 30Jun 28Jul 5 
Sep 6 - Oct 25Aug 23Aug 30 
Nov 1 - Dec 13Oct 18Oct 256-week session - no class 11/29 due to Thanksgiving