Swim Lessons and Programs

**Rec Swim Team
Sessions Run All Year

Rec Swim Team Spring 3 week sessions begin March 11th. Registration now open. This is a fun, social, engaging program that promoters 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 Spring session schedule is M/W/F from 4:45 pm-5:45 pm, for those ages 8-17 years old. There is limited space, so call the pool or email pdac.customerservice@desertymca.org today! Note: A swim evaluation must be passed prior to registration and participants must know the basics of freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly.

Cost:

$87.00 per child for Palm Desert residents.

$116.00 per child for non-residents.

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Spring Swim Lesson Registration Now Open 

Registration for Spring Group Swim Lessons is open. Click the Register Here button to enroll.*

Or visit the PD Aquatic Center to register for swimming lessons.

If you have any questions please call 760-565-7467.

Ages

6 months (with parent) – 17 years

Cost:

$63.00 Palm Desert Residents / $84.00 Non-Residents

Financial Aid for Swim Lessons is available through the YMCA!!! Call 760-341-9622 for more financial aid information.

*If you are registering online and would like to receive your Palm Desert Resident 25% discount, please create an account first and visit the PDAC for a one-time verification check.

Private Swim Lessons Available Now

Ages

6 months (with parent) – 100 years

Lifeguard Red Cross

Certification classes include:

  • Lifeguarding
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED
  • Administering Emergency Oxygen
  • Epinephrine Auto-Injector
  • Bloodbourne Pathogens
  • Asthma Inhaler

Call for details (760) 565-7467 or Email:

Lifeguard applicants’ email: pdaclifeguard@desertymca.org

Swim Instructor applicants’ email: pdacprograms@desertymca.org

Swim Instructor

Certification classes include:

YMCA Level 6 Swim Instructor & Red Cross Certifications in:

  • First Aid, CPR, and AED
  • Administering Emergency Oxygen
  • Epinephrine Auto-Injector
  • Bloodbourne Pathogens
  • Asthma Inhaler

Concessions Certification classes include:

  • Riverside County Food Handlers Card