ADULT-LEARN-TO-SWIM
TWO OPTIONS
Summer I | June 9 – June 25, 2026
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
OR
Summer II | August 11 – August 27, 2026
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
This low-cost, accessible to all, beginner-level adult swim lessons is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is not yet able to swim with their face in the water or float unassisted in deep water. The ALTS course includes 10 lessons over 5 weeks and is capped at 12 participants with an instructor:participant ratio of 1:3.
If you are able to swim the length of a pool and are interested in stroke development, you may be more suited to participate in the Learn-to-Lap-Swim program offered by ZOOM or try Kalamazoo Masters by attending a workout.
Cost
$50 per person
The tuition for all participants are supported by an ALTS grant from USA Swimming.
Includes: 10 classes, goggles, and swim cap
Repeat ALTS students: If you are repeating ALTS you are required to have an annual membership to United States Masters Swimming (USMS) for insurance purposes. Annual USMS memberships can be obtained here: https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew and cost $75. This is in addition to the cost of the ZOOM class.
Location
Kalamazoo College Natatorium 1022 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 on the corner of Academy and Catherine Streets
Class Schedule
9 one-hour classes
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays | 7:00 pm - 8:15 p.m. (Summer I)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays | 6:00 pm - 7:15 p.m. (Summer II)
Lessons
1 Breathing & Bobs
2 Front Float & Glide
3 Back Float & Glide
4 Freestyle
5 Freestyle with Breathing
6 Deep Water
7 Treading Water
8 Sidestroke
9 Pool Exit
10 Stroke Development
Kalamazoo Masters Swim Club (ZOOM) was chosen as one of 33 adult programs in 22 states, from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in 2025.
Step 1: Obtain a USMS Membership
This step is for REPEAT ALTS participants only.
NEW ALTS participants skip to Step 2.
Step 2: Register for ALTS
August 11, 2026–August 27, 2026
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – 6:00pm-7:15pm
This beginner-level adult swim class is open to people over the age of 18 who are not yet able to swim with their face in the water or float unassisted in deep water. This course includes 9 lessons over 3 weeks.