ADULT-LEARN-TO-SWIM – Spring 25
Two Options
Summer I: June 9 – June 25, 2025
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and a Thursday 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Week 1: June 9-June 12 MTWR
Week 2: June 16-June18 MTW
Week 3: June 24-June 25 TW
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 – 2 Options
To complete your registration, please make your payment below. If you intend to participate in both summer sessions, please fill out one registration form for each session separately. If you repeat Adult Learn-to-Swim, you must have an annual membership to USMS.
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.
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.