Summer session starts June 20

Register now for group swim classes and private instruction for children ages 3-15.


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


Our summer session starts Saturday, June 20 and ends Thursday, August 13, 2026.


No classes July 4 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.

Condensed two-week classes for youth (ages 3-15)


Our weekday morning group lessons meet four times per week, Monday through Thursday, for a condensed, two-week session of eight classes. Choose 10 or 10:30 am.


Class 1 - June 22-July 2

Class 2 - July 6-July 16

Class 3 - July 20-July 30

Class 4 - August 3-August 13


  • Cost is $200 per swimmer.
  • If you are new this year, you also will pay a prorated facility fee of $15.
  • To register, go to Community Pass, "click here to register," and select "Summer Morning Swim Lessons" to choose your session.
  • If you are new to Community Pass, click on "Create a Account" on the home page.


Twice a week classes for youth (ages 3-15)


These classes meet twice a week at 3:30 pm either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, for a four-week session of eight classes.


Class 1 - June 22-July 16

Class 2 - July 20- August 13


  • Cost is $200 per swimmer.
  • If you are new this year, you also will pay a prorated facility fee of $15.
  • To register, go to Community Pass, "click here to register," and select "Group Swim Lessons" to choose your days and time.
  • If you are new to Community Pass, click on "Create a Account" on the home page.


Once a week classes for youth (ages 3-15) - weekdays


These classes meet once per week for eight weeks.


Classes are available Monday through Thursday in the late afternoon (4, 4:30 or 5 pm).


  • Cost is $200 per swimmer.
  • If you are new this year, you also will pay a prorated facility fee of $15.
  • To register, go to Community Pass, "click here to register," and select "Group Swim Lessons" to choose your session.
  • If you are new to Community Pass, click on "Create a Account" on the home page.

Once a week classes for youth (ages 3-15) - weekends


These classes meet Saturday or Sunday mornings, once per week (between 9 and 11 am) for seven total classes.


  • Cost is $175 per swimmer.
  • If you are new this year, you also will pay a prorated facility fee of $15.
  • To register, go to Community Pass, "click here to register," and select "Group Swim Lessons-Saturday" or "Group Swim Lessons-Sunday" to choose your session.
  • If you are new to Community Pass, click on "Create a Account" on the home page.

Once a week classes for adults


Adults, age 16 and over, are invited to join us Saturdays at 8:30 am or Sundays at 8:30 am, once per week, for seven total classes. No swimming experience necessary!


  • Cost is $175 per swimmer.
  • If you are new this year, you also will pay a prorated facility fee of $15.
  • To register, go to Community Pass, "click here to register," and select "Group Swim Lessons-Saturday" or "Group Swim Lessons-Sunday" to find the adult classes.
  • If you are new to Community Pass, click on "Create a Account" on the home page.

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 per swimmer.
  • If you are new this year, you also will pay a prorated facility fee of $15.
  • To register, go to Community Pass, "click here to register," and select "Group Swim Lessons-Saturday" or "Group Swim Lessons-Sunday" to find parent/tot classes.
  • If you are new to Community Pass, click on "Create a Account" on the home page.


Private and semi-private lessons


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 the 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.
  • Locker rooms and family 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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