Private Swim Lessons-Request Application
This is an interest-only application. After completion, the aquatics director at your branch will contact you regarding scheduling and payment information. Please allow up to four-six weeks minimum for the start time of private lessons. Please be aware summer months are more difficult to schedule private lessons due to high demand for group lessons.
Lessons are taught by certified swim instructors. You may request the instructor of your choice. We will try our best to honor requests, but cannot make guarantees.
Payment must be made prior to the start of the first lesson.
Cancellation Policy: Participants must notify the instructor via phone at least 24 hours in advance of a scheduled class. If the instructor cannot be reached, please leave a message with your branch’s front desk. If notice is not given to the instructor before the cancellation, the lesson will not be made up.

Charlotte Avenue
Due to the high volume of activities in the pool, we have limited availability to schedule private swim lessons. Payment will be made when lessons are scheduled with instructor.
We will contact you regarding Private Lessons via email, please make sure you have the correct email address on file. Once contact has been made, we will add your participant to the waiting list. Due to instructor availability and high demand, the waiting list for private swim lessons is extensive. Please check the group lesson schedule for quicker access to swim lessons.
Private (1:1) Lessons
- 4 Sessions – Members $90 | Non-members $120
Small Group Lessons (price per swimmer)
- 4 Sessions – Members $80 | Non-members $100
Fort Mill Complex
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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02/03/25 - 12/31/25
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Registration Closed on 08/21/2025 |
Gregory Family
Private lessons will be available to YMCA of Upper Palmetto members and non-members. Payment will be made prior to the first lesson scheduled with the instructor.
Due to the high volume of activities in the pool, we have limited availability to schedule private swim lessons. Private Lessons are available for ages 3 and up.
This is a request, we will contact you regarding Private Lessons via email, please make sure you have the correct email address on file. It could take us anywhere from 2-12 weeks to schedule based on the waitlist.
Individual Lessons
- 4 Sessions – Members $70, Non-Members $90
- 8 Sessions – Members $120, Non-Members $160






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