Private Swim Lessons

We offer private and semi-private swim lessons for all ages and abilities throughout the year! Explore options below.

swim lesson for school age male student in an indoor pool

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons (Ages 3 and older)

Private and semi-private swim lessons are offered at our Berkeley (indoor), Oakland (indoor), and Pleasant Hill (outdoor) branches throughout the year. Lessons are open to Y members only.

Financial assistance is not available for private or semi-private swim lessons. 

Private Lessons

Private swim lessons run monthly from January through November and are offered once per week for the month (typically four classes per session). Registration opens on the 1st of each month at 12:00 PM. If the 1st is a holiday, registration opens on the 2nd.

For June and July, weekday private lessons at the Berkeley Y and the Oakland Y will run Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday for two weeks following the same session dates as group lessons.

  • Session S06A: June 8 – June 18

  • Session S06B: June 22 – July 2

  • Session S07A: July 6 – July 16

  • Session S07B: July 20 – July 30

Lessons are filled on a first-come, first-served basis based on membership status. 

Semi-Private Lessons

  • Semi-private lessons may be requested but must be approved by Aquatics staff before the second student is added.
  • Students must have similar abilities and goals to ensure an effective pairing.
  • An additional fee will be charged for the second student after staff approval. 

Important Policies