Register now for our Fall I session

Join us for group swim classes and private instruction for children ages 3-15.


We also offer instruction for adults and parent/tot classes.


The Fall I session of instruction starts Saturday, August 29 and ends Saturday, October 17, 2026.


No classes September 5, 6 and 7 due to holiday weekend.


More details:

  • Each lesson is 30 minutes long.


  • Two pools for instruction: a 20-yard warm, shallow pool and a 25-yard pool with a deep end.


  • Parents and caregivers can watch from the pool decks or from the glassed-in area between the pools.

Group lessons for youth (ages 3-15)


Once-a-week group lessons are offered Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs at 4, 4:30 and 5 pm. Friday classes are 4 and 4:30 pm.


Group lessons are also available Saturdays at 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30 and 11 am, and Sundays at 9, 9:30, 10 and 10:30 am.


  • Group lessons begin Saturday, August 29.
  • Cost is $175 per swimmer for the 7-week session. (Plus $35 annual facility fee.)

Group lessons for adults (ages 16+)


We offer group lessons for adults. No swimming experience necessary!


Group lessons for adults are available Saturdays, 8:30-9 am or Sundays, 8:30-9 am.

  • Lessons take place in our shallow, warm pool.
  • Cost per session is $175 per swimmer for the 7-week session. (Plus $35 annual facility fee.)

Weekend parent/tot classes

For those younger than 3, we offer parent/tot classes in our small pool. Little ones get in the water with parents/caregivers and are led by an instructor.


Classes are Saturdays 10-10:30 am or Sundays 9-9:30 am. Cost is $175 plus $35 annual facility fee.


The Fall I session of parent/tot starts Saturday, August 29 or Sunday, August 30. (You'll find parent/tot classes on Community Pass under "Group Swim Lessons.")

How to register


For group lessons and parent/tot classes, sign up directly on our registration portal Community Pass. If you're new to Community Pass, go to "create an account" on the home page.


Choose the session you want and add the $35 annual facility fee to your cart before you check out.


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For private or semi-private lessons, contact Aquatics Manager Carlos Ceja (cceja@ywca-ens.org) or call 847-864-8445 to check availability. Please also contact Carlos for information about financial assistance.

More info about our swim school

  • Our pools are accessible from our south parking lot off of Church Street, near Ridge Avenue in Evanston.
  • Ample, free parking is available.
  • Changing rooms are available.


You'll find more info on our website.

YWCA Flying Fish | 847-864-8445 | flyingfish@ywca-ens.org| www.ywca-ens.org
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