ADULT-LEARN-TO-SWIM – Summer 25

Summer II – August 2025

Summer II: August 12 – August 28, 2025
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

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 8 or 9 classes over 3 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-Lap-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
Use NEWSWIM50 for a 50% off discount.
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
9 one-hour classes
June 10 – June 26 OR August 12 – August 28
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:15 pm - 8:15 p.m.

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: USMS Membership

This step is for repeat ALTS participants only. New ALTS participants skip to Step 2.

Step 2: REGISTRATION

Step 3: PAYMENT

To complete your registration, please make your payment below. If you are repeating Adult Learn-to-Swim, you must have an annual membership to USMS.

Adult Learn-to-Swim – Summer II: August 12 – August 28, 2025
$75.00

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.