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GREATER KANSAS CITY
YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

Youth Swim Lessons & More

Young swimmer confidently swimming with an overhand stroke at the Kansas City YMCA pool. Young swimmer confidently swimming with an overhand stroke at the Kansas City YMCA pool.
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Lifelong Skills

Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport. Our Youth Swim programs are focused on keeping kids safe in and around water while developing confidence and skills that last a lifetime. Kids can explore the water through swim lessons, recreation, swim clubs, competitive swim teams and water safety programs year-round at the Y.

Youth Swim Programs

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Youth Swim Lessons

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Adaptive/Challenger Swim Lessons

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Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons

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Swim Clubs & Teams

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Swim Lessons Build Confidence - Adrien's Y Story

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Help Kids Learn to Swim

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1-14. But, with your support, we can change this statistic and provide more kids in our community life-saving swim lessons and water safety programs.
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Y Members Save on Lessons

Y members save up to 50% on youth swim lessons. Not a member? You can join online now.
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Be Safe, Have Fun

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years. The Y is committed to making sure everyone has the skills needed to be safe in and around the water. Our water safety programs and partnerships make water safety exciting, fun and accessible.
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