Thank you for your interest! This session of Adult Learn-to-Swim is full. You can sign up on our waitlist to be one of the first to know when our next session is open.
ADULT-LEARN-TO-SWIM
3-5 week sessions - 2-3 classes/week
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening
Please note: Relatives of participants of Kalamazoo College Center for Civic Engagement’s Swim for Success program - this class runs concurrently with the youth swim class. ALTS is in the pool while the kids participate in tutoring.
This 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 across 9-10 classes over 3-5 weeks and will be 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-Laps-Swim program offered by ZOOM or try Kalamazoo Masters by attending a practice.
Cost
$75 per person
Need-based scholarships are supported by USA Swimming
A promo code is available for a 50% off discount for those who need it.
Tuition includes: 10 classes, goggles, and swim cap
Please let us know if you need assistance with purchasing a swim suit.
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
10 one-hour classes in the evenings
Lessons
1 Breathing & Bobs
2 Float & Glide
3 Kicking
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 38 adult programs in 24 states, from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in 2024.
Adult-Learn-to-Swim Class Waitlist
The next registration period for our Adult Learn to Swim class is not yet open. To be informed when registration is available please fill out the form below to be placed on our waitlist. This entire list is contacted when registration opens and spots in the class are filled on a first come-first served basis.
Thank you for your interest! We look forward to seeing you at the pool.