Operated by the Family YMCA of the Desert.

Welcome to the PDAC Swim Lessons & Programs Page!

Swim Lessons - Click here to learn more info about the lessons we provide.

Group Swim Lessons

Fall registration is open. If you have any questions, please call (760) 565-7467.

Ages: 6 months (with parent) – 17 years old

Cost: $93.00 or $70.00 with Palm Desert Resident discount.

Palm Desert residency must be verified in person, prior to registering online.

The last day to register for a session of group swim lessons is the Friday before the start of the next session.  

Financial aid for swim lessons is available through the Family YMCA of the Desert! Call 760-341-9622 for more info.

Private Swim Lessons

Build confidence and improve your skills with private swim lessons at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. With one-on-one instruction from experienced swim instructors, each lesson is tailored to the swimmer’s age, ability, and goals. Whether you’re learning the basics, working on stroke technique, or you simply want to feel more comfortable in the water, our private lessons provide focused attention in a supportive environment.

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Private Swim Lesson Request Form

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Platypi Rec Swim Team

This is a fun, social, engaging program that promotes swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle, while refining stroke technique on all major competitive strokes. It is also a bridge to competitive swim clubs and swim teams!

The Fall & Winter session schedule is Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM for those ages 8-17 years old. There is limited space, so call the pool at 760-565-7467 or contact us today! 

Note: A swim evaluation must be passed prior to registration and participants must know the basics of freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly.