LEARN-TO-LAP-SWIM

LTLS – Cost $180 (10 weeks)
10 one-hour classes June 4 – August 10
Thursdays | 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

LTLS+  – Cost $250 (12.5 weeks)
10 one-hour classes plus full membership to ZOOM to practice skills learned in class June 4 – August 31
Thursdays | 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Recommended LTLS+ workouts are MWF noon, T evenings. 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. 

Qualifications: Students should be able to swim with their face in the water, float unassisted in deep water, and have a basic understanding of front crawl.*

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.

 
 

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.

 
 

Step 1: Obtain USMS Membership
(Required for insurance purposes)

 

Step 2: Register for LTLS or LTLS+ and check out

Learn-to-Lap-Swim | Summer 2026
$180.00

Thursdays | 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
June 4 - August 10, 2026

10 lessons

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. This option is available to new and returning participants.

Learn-to-Lap-Swim Plus | Summer 2026
$250.00

Thursdays | 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
June 4 - August 10, 2026

10 lessons
12.5 weeks of Full-Access Membership to ZOOM between June 4th– May 31st is included

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. This option is available to new and returning participants.

Recommended LTLS+ practices are MWF noon and TR evenings. Check our practice schedule for more information on times.

 

Pro tip: Look for the cart in the lower right hand corner of the display after you fill out the registration form.