LEARN-TO-LAP-SWIM – Summer 2025
July 8, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Three Options
LTLS – Cost $120 (4 weeks)
8 one-hour classes July 8 - July 31
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LTLS+ – Cost $180 (7 weeks)
8 one-hour classes including full membership to ZOOM to practices skills learned in class from July 8 - August 31
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Recommended LTLS practices are MWF noon, TR evenings, and Sunday 7:00pm - 8:00pm.
Check our practice schedule for our full schedule.
LTLS+ Full – Cost $265 (12 weeks) For returning LTLS participants only
8 one-hour classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July, including full membership to ZOOM to practices skills learned in class from June 1 - August 31 (for returning LTLS participants only)
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Recommended LTLS practices are MWF noon, TR evenings, and Sunday 7:00pm - 8:00pm.
Check our practice schedule for our full schedule.
LTLS/LTLS+ is a combined class limited to 8 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
Some practices available for LTLS+ participants will be at Kik Pool, 1018 Walter St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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, use the discount code NEWSWIM50 at checkout.
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: Obtain USMS Membership (new LTLS participants)
Step 2: Registration
Step 3: Payment (Choose one option)
July 8 – June 31
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.
In addition to the Learn-to-Lap-Swim (LTLS) classes, LTLS+ allows participants access to all ZOOM practice times to enable them to practice skills and techniques learned in class. This option is available to new and returning LTLS participants and begins July 8, 2025.
In addition to the Learn-to-Lap-Swim (LTLS) classes, LTLS+ Full allows participants access to all ZOOM practice times to enable them to practice skills and techniques learned in class. This option is available to returning LTLS participants only and begins June 1, 2025.