LEARN-TO-LAP-SWIM – Summer 2025
September 7, 2025 – November 16, 2025
Sundays 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Two Options
LTLS – Cost $180 (10 weeks)
10 one-hour classes September 7 – November 16
Sundays | 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
There will be no class on November 2, 2025.
LTLS+ – Cost $250 (12 weeks)
10 one-hour classes including full membership to ZOOM to practices skills learned in class from September 7 – November 30
Sundays | 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
There will be no class on November 2, 2025. Recommended LTLS+ practices are MWF noon, TR evenings, and Sunday mornings.
Check our practice schedule for more information on times.
LTLS/LTLS+ is a combined class limited to 10 participants.
Requirement: USMS Membership is required to participate in this program.
Where: Kalamazoo College Natatorium 1022 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 on the corner of Academy and Catherine Streets
Description: ZOOM Learn-to-Lap Swim (LTLS) is a group lesson covering skills needed to swim laps independently or with a club. The course is designed as a bridge between ALTS and swimming with ZOOM, but is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is able to swim with their face in the water, float unassisted in deep water, and has a basic understanding of front crawl. Skills covered in LTLS include stroke development for front crawl, proper breathing techniques, efficient arm rotation, and better body alignment. Instructor/Coaches will go over best practices for group swimming, lane etiquette, swim jargon, and how to follow a written workout. Introduction to breaststroke and backstroke will also be covered as time and interest permits.
Learn-to-Lap-Swim classes run concurrently to our swim club schedule. Quarters begin on March 1st (Spring), June 1st (Summer), September 1st (Fall), and December 1st (Winter).
If you are able to swim multiple lengths of a pool and are interested in stroke development, you may be more suited to participate in swim clinics periodically offered by ZOOM or try Kalamazoo Masters by attending a practice.
Need-Based Scholarship: Our mission is to support swimming for adults in Kalamazoo area. If you need financial assistance to help you pay for the registration fee, please reach out to us at swimming@kalamazoomasters.com.
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.