LEARN-TO-LAP-SWIM
Spring 2026 | March 22 – June 7, 2026
Sundays 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Two Options
LTLS – Cost $180 (10 weeks)
10 one-hour classes March 22 – June 7 (no class April 5 and May 25)
Sundays | 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
LTLS+ – Cost $250 (10 weeks)
10 one-hour classes including full membership to ZOOM to practice skills learned in class from March 22 – May 31
Sundays | 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Recommended LTLS+ workouts are MWF noon, TR evenings, and Sunday mornings. Check our workout schedule for more information on times.
LTLS/LTLS+ is a combined class limited to 12 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.
Four sessions per year starting in January, March, June, September; registration opens 2-4 weeks prior to the start of each session.
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 workout.
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.
