Next session of instruction starts April 25

Next session begins April 25

We also offer instruction for adults, along with parent/tot classes. See below.

Our spring II session starts Saturday, April 25 and ends Thursday, June 11, 2026.

No lessons Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25).

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 and Sundays at 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30 and 11 am.

Group lessons for the spring II session begin Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Cost is $175 per swimmer for the 7-week session. (Plus $35 annual facility fee -- for those who were not part of fall, winter or spring I sessions.)

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 and begin Saturday, April 25.
Cost per session is $175 per swimmer for the 7-week session. (Plus $35 annual facility fee -- for those who were not part of fall, winter or spring I sessions.)

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 at 10 am or Sundays at 9 am. Cost is $175 plus $35 annual facility fee -- for those who were not part of fall, winter or spring I sessions.

The spring II session of parent/tot starts Saturday, April 25. (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 if you weren't part of the fall, winter or spring I sessions, 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 if you have questions 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.

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